By HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has issued a strong warning against any military, intelligence, security, political or economic agreements entered into without its approval, declaring such deals illegal and unconstitutional.
Speaking on Saturday in Riyadh, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdiasis Abdi Ali “Dhaay,” said the federal government is the only authority legally empowered to negotiate and approve international agreements on behalf of the country.
“Any military, intelligence, security, political or economic agreement that does not have the approval of the Federal Government of Somalia will not be implemented in the country,” Dhaay said. “If such an agreement exists, it is illegal.”
The statement comes amid growing concern within the government over alleged foreign involvement in Somalia’s internal affairs and reports of unauthorized engagements between external actors and non-federal entities. Officials say such actions undermine national sovereignty, territorial unity and the constitutional order.
Somalia’s leadership has repeatedly stressed that international relations, defense cooperation and economic agreements fall exclusively under federal jurisdiction, as outlined in the provisional constitution.
The foreign minister urged international partners and foreign governments to engage only with Somalia’s federal authorities, warning that individuals or entities involved in unauthorized agreements could face legal consequences.
Somalia has been rebuilding state institutions after decades of conflict and political fragmentation following the collapse of the central government in 1991. While progress has been made, tensions occasionally arise between the federal government and regional administrations over authority and governance.
Officials say the latest warning is intended to safeguard national unity and prevent external interference that could destabilize the country.
