Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland
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
Where Is Somaliland And Why Did Israel Recognize It As
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
African Union and Somalia denounce Israel''s recognition of
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
Somaliland: The Horn of Africa''s Breakaway State | Council on
The would-be independent state stands in contrast to Somalia as a place of relative stability, and despite its lack of international recognition, Somaliland continues to push its own
Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
Somaliland
Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, [b] is a partially recognised state in the Horn of Africa. It is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden and bordered by Djibouti to the
Somaliland | Historical Region, Self-Declared State in Africa
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
Somaliland
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: Why has Israel recognised the breakaway
Somaliland wants international recognition - here''s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
Country Profile
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.