By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
The Somali federal government has rejected a map presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which depicts Puntland and Somaliland as separate states. Mogadishu sees it as an affront to its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Caasimada Online reports.
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Trump calls Somaliland a country, Mogadishu defends its sovereignty, and Ethiopia worries about the security consequences of recognition.
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21 OctEthiopia fears reprisals if it recognises SomalilandIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a map classifying Puntland and Somaliland among the territories considered friendly to Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The depiction constitutes neither official recognition nor proof of a formal alliance, but reflects an analysis of regional realignments, according to Caasimada Online.
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Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre accuses the government of fuelling tensions in Mogadishu by deploying forces near the residences of opposition figures. He warns that these military movements could trigger new clashes and political instability in the capital, reports Caasimada Online.
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Somalia’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has published a new procedure governing marriages, reserving the solemnisation of marriage contracts for authorised persons. The measure was announced by the federal government in Mogadishu, Caasimada Online reports.
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The Somali government has adopted a resolution to speed up implementation of the Constitution and called on public institutions to align their work with its provisions. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre chaired the meeting that established ministerial and technical commissions to coordinate the process, reports Caasimada Online.
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Somali president celebrates Uganda’s independence in MogadishuSomali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joined celebrations in Mogadishu marking Uganda’s 64th independence anniversary, organised by the Ugandan embassy. He praised Ugandan soldiers’ contribution to Somalia’s stability and pledged to deepen economic cooperation, Watchdoguganda reports.
Chinese national arrested at Ivato with 2.85 kg of goldA Chinese national was arrested at Ivato Airport in Madagascar while attempting to board with 2.85 kilograms of gold. Malagasy Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison called for an investigation targeting all those responsible and promised to dismantle trafficking networks, according to L’Express.The week in Africa
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