African Union and Somalia denounce Israel''s recognition of Somaliland
The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel''s announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to
The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel''s announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to
Political Status: Somaliland gained its independence on 26 June 1960 and stands as a beacon of democracy in the Horn of Africa, with peaceful power transfers and regular elections.
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday - a decision that could reshape
While Israel officially recognised Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state", Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily and condemned the decision.
Somaliland wants international recognition - here''s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
World News Where Is Somaliland And Why Did Israel Recognize It As Independent Country? Authored by: Naman Trivedi Updated Dec 26, 2025, 23:24 IST Israel
Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, [b] is a partially recognised country in the Horn of Africa. It is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden and bordered by Djibouti to the
Somaliland, historically, the area now comprising Somalia and Djibouti. The name is also used to refer to the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared independent country in the
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
Somaliland is a small self-governing territory located in northern Somalia. Somaliland is located south of the Gulf of Aden close to the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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