Somalia says it has normalized diplomatic relations with Kenya after Nairobi lifted a ban on flights to and from Mogadishu.

Somalia's ministry of foreign affairs who announced the development also called on Kenya to reopen its embassy in Mogadishu.

Somalia had severed relations with Kenya in December, accusing Nairobi of meddling in internal Somali affairs, although Kenya has denied such accusations.

Relations between the two East African neighbours have been tense in recent years due to a maritime border row.