Somalia is preparing to finalize a trilateral security agreement with Saudi Arabia and Egypt, focusing on Red Sea security, military cooperation, and regional stability following the termination of agreements with the UAE.

Somalia’s Foreign Minister met with Sudanese Ambassador to explore bilateral ties, strengthen cooperation, and discuss key regional security concerns, including the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb corridor.

China has extended official congratulations to Somalia following the successful inauguration of Abdulqadir Ahmed “Firdhiye” as the President of the Northeast State, emphasizing continued diplomatic engagement and bilateral ties.

Puntland authorities have disclosed the nationalities of around 50 foreign fighters detained during ongoing counterterrorism operations, highlighting the cross-border dimension of the ISIS presence in northeastern Somali.

During the inauguration of Northeast State President Abdulqadir Ahmed “Firdhiye” in Las Anod, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud described the city as a symbol of national unity and strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, emphasizing Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Reports from Garowe indicate overnight clashes between rival units of Puntland security forces, resulting in casualties before the situation was brought under control.

Saudi Arabia is reportedly engaged in discussions with Egypt and Somalia on the formation of a new military alliance, amid shifting regional dynamics and growing security concerns in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa.

Ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Sudan have arrived in Las Anod to attend the inauguration of the President of Somalia’s Northeast State, signaling broad diplomatic support for the ongoing political process.

Somalia’s federal member states have pushed back against a cabinet decision annulling agreements with the United Arab Emirates, exposing deep divisions over authority, security cooperation, and economic governance.

China has extended an official invitation to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to visit Beijing and attend the Second China–Arab Summit, signaling deeper political engagement amid evolving regional dynamics in the Horn of Africa.