Ali Omar

Ali Omar is Somalia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in recent diplomatic tensions between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These tensions escalated after the UAE allegedly smuggled Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi through Somali airspace, a move Somalia viewed as a violation of its sovereignty. According to Omar, this incident was the "last straw" that prompted Somalia to cancel all agreements with the UAE. He has also addressed the issue of Somaliland's secession bid, which is reportedly backed by Israel, and Somalia's ongoing fight against al-Shabab. His role highlights Somalia's efforts to maintain its territorial integrity and navigate complex foreign relations in the face of internal and external challenges.