Overview
- Meeting at ambassador level, the Arab League condemned Israel’s December 26 recognition of Somaliland, affirmed the region as part of federal Somalia, urged no official dealings with its authorities, and tasked coordination with the African Union and United Nations.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined a 20-point draft that includes reciprocal pullbacks to create a demilitarized buffer near parts of Donetsk, Western security guarantees conditioned on cease-fire compliance, a postwar reconstruction fund, and a potential nationwide referendum.
- Kyiv said it expects a response after U.S. contacts with the Kremlin, while Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is analyzing the materials.
- At the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco seeks at least a draw against Zambia to secure top spot after a 1-1 with Mali, as Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria have already advanced and Senegal’s group remains finely balanced.
- In the UAE, Sharjah won the Super Cup under new coach José Morais; league leader Al Ain drew 2-2 at Al Nasr as Al Wahda set a club-record 21-match unbeaten run, and Dubai opens a two-day Global Sports Summit with more than 1,500 participants.