Claim: Reports circulating on social media allege that the Federal Government of Somalia has expelled the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates from Mogadishu and downgraded diplomatic relations.

Verdict: False! There is no official evidence that Somalia has expelled the UAE Ambassador or taken any such diplomatic action.

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A viral claim shared across social media platforms alleges that the Somali government has ordered the expulsion of the United Arab Emirates Ambassador in Mogadishu.

The claim suggests that relations between Somalia and the UAE have deteriorated, and that the diplomatic mission of the UAE has been affected.

These claims gained traction online, prompting public concern and debate over Somalia’s foreign relations.

Verification

Somali Fact Check reviewed official government communications and credible reports regarding the claim.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia issued an official statement on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account, categorically rejecting the reports as false and baseless.

In the statement, the Ministry clarified that no decision has been made to expel the UAE Ambassador, and that the diplomatic mission of the United Arab Emirates in Mogadishu remains fully operational.

The Ministry also urged media outlets and the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading misinformation aimed at undermining diplomatic relations.

No credible international or local media outlet has reported any confirmed expulsion of the UAE Ambassador.

Conclusion

The claim that Somalia expelled the UAE Ambassador is false. There is no verified evidence to support the allegation, and the Somali government has officially denied it through its verified X platform.