The East African Community (EAC), the United States and the United Kingdom have joined the African Union (AU) in reaffirming their recognition of Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting any move to recognise Somaliland as an independent state following Israel’s recent decision. In a statement issued on December 26, the EAC said it continues…
Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any move to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In a statement issued on Thursday, Youssouf said the Commission…
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel has formally recognised the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a major diplomatic development in the Horn of Africa. In a statement shared on social media, Mr Netanyahu said Israel and Somaliland had signed a joint and mutual declaration of…