8 d. ago Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Marks a Historic Geopolitical Shift

From Hargeisa to the Security Council: A Small Port, a Big Diplomatic Ripple When I first arrived in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, the city felt like a place suspended between eras — dusty markets, neon barber signs, and a skyline of unfinished concrete that points skyward like a question. At a tea stall near […]

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8 d. ago UK Somaliland Diaspora Unmoved by Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Cardiff (Comment) — I have read the comment on the muted response from the Somaliland diaspora in the United Kingdom to the recognition of… Sii akhri

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1 week ago Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Rejects Israeli Recognition Efforts, Reaffirms Somalia’s Sovereignty

Mogadishu — President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has firmly rejected any attempt by Israel or its Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to influence or divide Somalia, stating that no foreign-written document can undermine the country’s unity or sovereignty.

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2 w. ago Jubaland Clarifies Position on Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Administration

Kismaayo (PP News Desk) — The Vice President of Jubaland State of Somalia, Mohamud Sayid Adan, today told Universal TV… Sii akhri

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2 w. ago Israel’s Somaliland recognition aims to distract world from Gaza atrocities: Somalia UN Envoy

Somalia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, said Israel's idea of recognizing Somaliland is "purely destructive" and aims to divert the world's attention from the atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank.

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2 w. ago Somalia: EAC warns Israel move to recognize Somaliland threatens stability of the Horn of Africa

The move to recognize Somaliland risks undermining stability in the Horn of Africa, the East African Community (EAC) said, rejecting Israel's decision and reaffirming support for the Federal Republic of Somalia's sovereignty.

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2 w. ago Somalia: Puntland Responds to Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Puntland has issued its first official response to Israel’s recent decision to recognize the Somaliland administration as an independent state within the Federal Republic of Somalia.

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2 w. ago Somaliland agreed to resettle Palestinians, host Israeli base for recognition: says Somalia’s president

Breakaway region also accepted joining Abraham Accords with Tel Aviv, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud tells Qatari media.

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2 w. ago Somalia: Mass protests erupt over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Nationwide demonstrations erupt as protesters denounce the move as illegal, divisive and a threat to Somalia’s territorial unity.

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2 w. ago UNSC resolution backs Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

A senior U.N. official reaffirmed Monday respect for Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity – as set out in Resolution 2809 – and briefed members on Israel’s recent decision to recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.

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3 w. ago Presidents of Somalia and Djibouti Discuss Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Djibouti City — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti on Monday to discuss recent diplomatic developments following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland.

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3 w. ago Somalia Slams Israel’s Move to Recognize Somaliland as Independent

When Diplomacy Becomes a Drumbeat: Somaliland, Israel, and the Unexpected Ripples Across the Red Sea There are moments when a single diplomatic decision sounds like a pebble dropped into a very large pond — the initial splash is small, but the concentric waves reach distant shores. This week, that pebble was Israel’s formal recognition of […]

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3 w. ago EU Backs Somalia After Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A New Diplomatic Flashpoint

Why the EU’s stance could reshape diplomacy in the Horn of Africa.

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3 w. ago Somalia’s president condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Somalia’s president calls for unity at an emergency joint session of parliament, which declares the Israeli move ‘null and void’.

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3 w. ago Strategic misfire? Israel’s Somaliland move fuels new tensions – opinion

Israel is the first to recognize Somaliland, but the move may deepen clan divisions, fuel extremism, and damage Israel’s regional… Sii akhri

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3 w. ago Somalia’s President Consults Opposition Over Israel’s Somaliland Decision

Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has begun consultations with opposition leaders and former national figures following Israel’s reported decision to recognize Somaliland, a move the Somali government considers a violation of its sovereignty.

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3 w. ago Arab states denounce Israeli move to recognize Somaliland, back Somalia

everal Arab countries on Friday condemned Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s breakaway Somaliland region, calling it a breach of international law and reiterating their support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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3 w. ago Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

The foreign ministers of Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, Somalia’s breakaway…

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3 w. ago Israel Announces Recognition of Somaliland as Independent State

Jerusalem — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel has officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, according to a statement released by his office.

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