Somalia cancels UAE agreements over sovereignty
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Somalia has accused the United Arab Emirates of undermining its sovereignty, including allegedly facilitating Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, which Somalia considers part of its territory. In response, Mogadishu has canceled all agreements with the UAE, from ports to defence, raising questions about trade and security.
We then turn to Botswana, following a recent visit by American YouTuber IShowSpeed to the Diamond Trading Centre in Gaborone, where he held a rough diamond and asked if he could buy it. Botswana’s diamonds are a major part of national wealth, but acquiring them in raw form is strictly regulated. We explore what you need to know about these gems.
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Ayuba Iliya, Keikantse Shumba, Bella Twine
Senior Producer: Blessing Aderogba
Technical Producer: Terry Chege
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
United States
