US EditionAfrican regional bodies reject recognition of Somaliland by Israel
Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence, triggering rejection from Somalia and African regional bodies citing threats to sovereignty and international law.
- On Saturday, the Federal Republic of Somalia categorically rejected the State of Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a deliberate attack on Somalia's sovereignty and demanded Israel rescind it.
- Earlier this month, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel disclosed talks with Somalia, while Hargeisa had billboards signaling imminent recognition and Somaliland declared independence in 1991.
- Continental and regional bodies pointed to legal norms as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, African Union chairperson, rejected Somaliland recognition, while Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Arab League Secretary-General, condemned it.
- In Hargeisa on Friday thousands celebrated what many called an end to 30 years of diplomatic isolation, while Benjamin Netanyahu invited Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to Israel, an invitation Cirro accepted.
- Given historical ties and regional stakes, Somalia reiterated support for Palestinian people’s rights and warned recognition risks undermining its territorial integrity amid Horn of Africa tensions.
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Somaliland celebrates news of Israeli recognition
Citizens across Somaliland erupted into jubilant celebrations after Israel formally recognized its sovereignty, with crowds waving Israeli flags in public displays of support. https://worldisraelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIDEO-2025-12-27-18-52-18.mp4 https://worldisraelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIDEO-2025-12-27-17-49-10.mp4 https://worldisraelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIDEO-2025-12-27-19-52-44.mp4 The post WATC…
African regional bodies today rejected Israel's recognition of the independence of Somaliland and assessed that such treatment of the breakaway part of Somalia undermines peace and stability on the entire continent.
Netanyahu states that recognition is based on "in the spirit of the Abraham Agreements". Arab countries are concerned about increasing political tensions in the region.
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On 26 December, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as a sovereign state. As many noted, Israel are almost certainly doing this for cynical reasons, having previously discussed the prospect of ethnically cleansing Palestinians to the region. Now, the imperial lapdog Nigel Farage has come forwards to offer his support: Somaliland deserves this status. https://t.co/Uz5Jsj3Z7k — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Far…
IGAD rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland as a State
A statement from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reaffirmed that Mogadishu remains a sovereign member State of the regional organization, whose unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are fully recognized by international law. The text specified that any unilateral recognition is contrary to the United Nations Charter, the African Union (AU) Constitutive Act, and the Agreement establishing the Authority. The Secretari…
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