Somalia has restored diplomatic relations with Kenya after mediation by the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. In a statement by the Ministry of Information, on Thursday, Somalia said it was resuming the relations “in keeping with the interests of good neighbourliness”. Kenya's Foreign Affairs Ministry said following the developments, it looks forward to furthering the normalisation of relations by the Somali authorities including with regards to trade, communication, transportation, people to people relations and cultural exchanges. Late April, Somalia further accused Kenya and Djibouti of interference in internal affairs through their AU Peace and Security Council membership. On Monday, May 3, the special envoy also delivered a special message to Solaia President Mohamed Farmaajo in Mogadishu.

Source: The Star May 06, 2021 14:19 UTC