Yemen denies plan to sell embassy in Somalia, calls allegations false

Yemen denies plan to sell embassy in Somalia, calls allegations false

Source: Sunday April 20, 2025



Mogadishu (HOL) — Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports claiming the government intends to sell its embassy building in Somalia, dismissing the allegations as false and part of a coordinated smear campaign.

In a statement to Yemeni media, Foreign Minister Shaea Mohsen Al-Zendani addressed the claims circulating on social platforms and in some press outlets. “They are trying to discredit the work of the Ministry abroad, including its diplomatic relations with other countries,” he said. “We know these are orchestrated and false allegations.”

Al-Zendani said his office had received several media inquiries regarding the reports and reiterated that no plans exist to sell or lease any Yemeni diplomatic property in Somalia. He described the rumours as “propaganda with no basis in fact.”

He also urged media organizations to exercise responsibility in their coverage. “He called on the media to take responsibility for what they report,” Al-Zendani said, warning against the continued spread of misinformation.

While the Yemeni government has rejected those claims, Hiiraan Online has not independently verified the ownership status of the buildings or whether any formal plans for their sale exist.

Yemen and Somalia share deep-rooted diplomatic and cultural ties. Both countries served as critical ports along ancient trade routes in the Gulf of Aden.