Mogadishu (SONNA) — The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia on Monday issued an official decision reaffirming its constitutional mandate to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and constitutional order.
In a statement dated January 12, 2026, the Cabinet announced the annulment of all agreements concluded with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including those involving federal institutions, affiliated entities, and federal member states operating within the Federal Republic of Somalia. The decision applies to all agreements and cooperative arrangements related to the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
The Council of Ministers further revoked all existing bilateral agreements between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Government of the United Arab Emirates, including security and defense cooperation agreements.
According to the statement, the decision follows careful assessment of recent developments and is based on credible reports and compelling evidence pointing to actions deemed harmful to Somalia’s independence, national unity, and political sovereignty.
The Cabinet stressed that such actions contravene the fundamental principles of sovereignty, non-interference, and respect for constitutional order, as enshrined in international and regional frameworks, including the United Nations Charter, the African Union Constitutive Act, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Charter of the Arab League, to all of which Somalia is a party.
The statement also noted that the decision reflects the will of the Somali people, who have consistently expressed their firm stance in defense of the country’s unity, independence, and constitutional foundations.
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to protecting Somalia’s sovereignty and called on international partners to respect the country’s constitutional order and territorial integrity.
