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DP World says it will continue operations at Berbera despite the UAE–Somalia dispute.
Dubai's DP World says operations at Somaliland's Berbera port unaffected by UAE-Somalia dispute
Dubai-owned ports and logistics company DP World said on Tuesday its operations at Berbera port in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland were continuing under existing agreements, amid regional ten...
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#UPDATE Puntland and Jubaland regional states, along with the Somaliland administration, have rejected the federal government’s Sunday decision to cancel agreements with the UAE.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago🚨 BREAKING #Somalia cancels all agreements with the #UAE, including those related to the major ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
🚨 BREAKING #Somalia cancels all agreements with the #UAE, including those related to the major ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
Somalia cancels all agreements with the UAE, including at major ports
The decision applies to all agreements and cooperation in the ports of Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo
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#BREAKING | #Somalia–#Turkey President Hassan set to depart to Ankara for a meeting with President Erdogan on Tuesday.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has arrived in #Djibouti for talks with President Ismail Guelleh, days after Israel recognized #Somaliland. Guelleh, the IGAD chair president, is a key regional powerbroker with strong ties to African Union chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
#Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has arrived in #Djibouti for talks with President Ismail Guelleh, days after Israel recognized #Somaliland. Guelleh, the IGAD chair president, is a key regional powerbroker with strong ties to African Union chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
#BREAKING — #Somalia's President Hassan to visit #Turkey on Tuesday amid #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland. #Istanbul, a key ally of #Mogadishu, is set to announce the results of a Turkish energy survey along the Somali coast.
Somali president to visit Turkey amid Israel–Somaliland tensions
Mohamud expected to make an announcement on a Turkish energy survey - but Israel's recognition of breakaway region will be top of the agenda
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#Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh hosted former and opposition leaders at the presidential palace for a joint discussion on #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland. Tomorrow, President Hassan is set to address Parliament in an extraordinary session.
🚨 BREAKING: European Union reaffirms support for #Somalia's unity & territorial integrity, following #Isreal's recognition of #Somaliland, per statement.
Israel/Somalia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia
On 26 December, Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state. The European Union reaffirms the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal ...
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Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
#BREAKING: #Israel says it will convene an urgent session on Monday following its recognition of #Somaliland. Meanwhile, #Somalia—currently non-permanent member of the UN Security Council—set to assume UNSC rotating presidency in January.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
#China, #Egypt, #Turkey, #Djibouti, #SaudiArabia and Islamic Organization condemn #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland, reaffirmed their support to #Somalia's sovereignty, national unity & territorial integrity.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
#BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
#BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
🚨 #BREAKING #Turkey, #Egypt and Djibouti have strongly condemned #Israel's move to recognize Somaliland, following call with Somalia FM @AbdisalamDhaay. Foreign ministers jointly reaffirming their full support for #Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
#Israeli PM Netanyahu invited Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro for an official visit to Tel Aviv, following Israel's recognition of #Somaliland. Israel becomes the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland's independence, 34 years after its breakaway from #Somalia.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago#BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
#BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
🚨 #SOMALIA's president Hassan Sheikh cast his ballot in Mogadishu's controversial local council election in the Wardhiigley district. This is the first municipal local council election in 57 years in #Mogadishu.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo agoOver 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
🚨 #SOMALIA In #Mogadishu voters line up casting ballots in controversial yet historic local council election, with 1,604 candidates vying for 390 seats across 16 districts. 15 associations failed to field full candidate lists, unlike President Hassan's JSP association.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo agoOver 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
Over 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
#Somalia's capital #Mogadishu to hold its first local council election in over 50 years—amid opposition rejection. For real-time updates from voters, the election committee, associations, govt and opposition — follow @zakeriye.bsky.social.
#Somalia opposition refuse to recognize the results of #Mogadishu's Dec. 25 local council elections, accusing the govt of conducting one-party vote. At a press conference, they described the process as a one-sided initiative backed by President Hassan's administration.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 8mo ago🚨 #SOMALIA Mogadishu will hold a controversial local council election tomorrow—the capital's first in over 5 decades. Over 500K voters expected to vote at 500+ polling stations across 16 districts. 20 associations contesting 390 seats, with some nominating only 1 candidate.
🚨 #SOMALIA Mogadishu will hold a controversial local council election tomorrow—the capital's first in over 5 decades. Over 500K voters expected to vote at 500+ polling stations across 16 districts. 20 associations contesting 390 seats, with some nominating only 1 candidate.
#Somalia opposition leaders wrapped up 3 days of talks in #Kismaayo, accusing President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, rejecting any upcoming term extension & demanding urgent, consensus-based elections—warning of "alternative measures" if their demands are ignored, per communique.
Zakeriye@zakeriye.bsky.social · 9mo ago#Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration. #Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.
Trump administration asked #Ethiopian to send troops to proposed International Security Force for #Gaza, per The Times of Israel. #Ethiopia once had one of #Africa's largest #Jewish communities. Most emigrated to #Israel in the 1980s–90s.
Rubio asked Ethiopia to contribute troops to ISF amid US recruitment struggles — diplomats
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#Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration. #Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.