Somalia has condemned Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move poses a threat to global and regional security.
Speaking at a parliamentary session on Sunday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud rejected Israel’s announcement, calling it a “blatant aggression” against Somalia’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel had formally recognized Somaliland as a sovereign state, making it the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has long sought international recognition but has remained diplomatically isolated.
The self-declared republic lies along the strategically important Gulf of Aden and operates its own government institutions, including a currency, passport system, and armed forces. However, Somalia and the international community have continued to view it as part of the Somali Republic.
Following Israel’s announcement, Somalia’s government and the African Union strongly denounced the decision. Several countries and organizations—including Egypt, Turkey, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)—also criticized Israel’s move, describing it as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty.
The development has heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, raising concerns about geopolitical rivalry and stability in one of the world’s most fragile regions.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Threatens Global Stability: Somalia
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says the move undermines Somalia’s sovereignty and risks regional security, drawing condemnation from the African Union and Muslim nations.
Somalia’s leadership addresses parliament after Israel announced its recognition of Somaliland, sparking regional and international backlash.
