Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Faisal AliJanuary 12, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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In January 2026, Somalia's government cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing actions that undermine Somalia's sovereignty, national unity, and political independence. The decision, announced by the Council of Ministers, was based on reports and evidence linking the UAE to harmful practices. This move follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region in northwestern Somalia, which many Somalis believe was facilitated by the UAE. Somalia's action is widely seen as a response to the UAE's alleged support for separatist movements, including the RSF in Sudan, though the UAE denies these accusations. While the UAE expressed support for Somalia's sovereignty in a joint statement with the African Union, the cancellation of agreements signals a significant rift between the two nations.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

African Union 40% Abdinor Dahir ×250% Sudan ×250% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×260% Ahmed Moallim Fiqi 60% Israel ×470% Abu Dhabi ×270% Somaliland ×580% Somalia ×890% United Arab Emirates ×790%

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somalia-uae relations 90% sovereignty violations 80% cancelled agreements 70% national unity 60% somaliland recognition 60% breakaway regions 50% security cooperation 50% political independence 40% rapid support forces (rsf) 40%