Somali minister accuses UAE of dividing Somalia

Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs stated that Somaliland, Puntland, and Jubaland have all received support from the UAE, contributing to separatist divisions in the country. He attributed these divisions to “external elements” influencing the regions. This information was shared in an interview with Al Jazeera on January 14, 2026.

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