Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): “Dawood Awais Jame”, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Somalia, in an interview with the media, emphasized the Mogadishu government’s firm stand against the Zionist regime’s divisive plans. He emphasized that Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somali territory and any attempt to divide the country will be met with a harsh response.
Revealing the plan to settle Palestinians and establish a military base:
The Somali Minister of Information, citing detailed security information, revealed the sinister plans of the Zionist regime and said: "Israel seeks to establish a military base in Somaliland and forcibly settle Palestinians from Gaza in this area. We categorically reject this plan and will not allow our land to become an arena for the Zionist regime's inhumane projects."
He warned that foreign interventions, especially the presence of the Zionists, undermine the central government's efforts to fight terrorism and establish peace and pose a serious threat to the security of navigation in the Red Sea.
Rejecting proxy wars in the Horn of Africa:
David Owais Jammeh, emphasizing coordination with the coastal countries of the Red Sea to ensure the security of global trade, stated: "We will not allow the Horn of Africa and our international waterways to become the altar of proxy wars. Our membership in the Security Council is also aimed at protecting the sovereignty of countries and confronting violations of international law.”
Background to Tel Aviv’s illegal moves:
This harsh stance was taken after the Israeli government’s provocative move on May 26 appointed its first ambassador to the separatist region of Somaliland. This process, which began in September 2025 with Israel’s illegal recognition of the region, has now provoked the anger and strong reaction of the legitimate Somali government with the exchange of ambassadors between Tel Aviv and the separatists.
Political analysts believe that the Israeli regime, using the “divide and rule” strategy, is seeking to establish a foothold in one of the most sensitive geopolitical regions in the world in order to increase pressure on Islamic countries, but the Somali government’s resistance shows that the nations of the region are waking up to this destructive influence.