Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as independent state

Dec 26, 2025

The declaration of mutual recognition was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on behalf of Israel, and by...

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Dec 27, 2025

Israel announced the recognition on Friday, just days before Somalia is set to assume the rotating presidency of the Security Council. The announcement marked...

Somalia condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "state aggression"

Dec 27, 2025

Somalia condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, calling it an act of aggression and a violation of its sovereignty. Mogadishu said it would pursue diplomatic...

Council of League of Arab States condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Dec 28, 2025

After hearing a briefing by Ambassador Ali Abdi Awrai, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Arab League, the Council strongly...

Arab League to hold emergency meeting to reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Dec 28, 2025

The permanent delegate-level meeting, to be held upon a request from Somalia, is to reaffirm the Arab categorical rejection of any unilateral measures or...

Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate", warns of Horn of Africa instability

Dec 31, 2025

Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate and unacceptable", warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia also criticised the...