In this episode of Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs, about Somaliland’s secession bid backed by Israel, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia’s break with the UAE.

<p>In this episode of Centre Stage, Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia&rsquo;s minister of state for foreign affairs, about Somaliland&rsquo;s secession bid backed by Israel, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia&rsquo;s break with the UAE.</p>

Centre Stage is an interview podcast where influential thought leaders share their perspectives on pressing world issues.

<p>Centre Stage is an interview podcast where influential thought leaders share their perspectives on pressing world issues.</p>