Somalia Denies Reports of Rift With Egypt, Reaffirms Strong Ties

Mogadishu, Somalia May 1 — The Somali government has strongly denied media reports claiming a rift between Somalia and Egypt, reaffirming that their bilateral relations remain strong and deep.

In an official statement, the Somali government rejected claims that tensions had emerged between Cairo and Mogadishu, leading Egypt to suspend a military cooperation agreement signed in August 2024.

Somalia’s Ambassador to Cairo and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ali Abdi Aware, stressed…