Dec 26, 2025 · The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.

6 days ago · He said that, when “Somaliland” emerged as an “independent State” in 1960, Israel was among 35 countries that formally recognized its independence. Since 1991, he said, “Somaliland” …

Dec 26, 2025 · Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without any international recognition.

6 days ago · Tens of thousands gathered across Somalia on Tuesday in the nation’s largest protests since Israel recognized breakaway Somaliland on Friday. Somalia’s president met Turkish leader …

Dec 26, 2025 · Israel formally recognises Somaliland as an independent, sovereign state and moves to establish full diplomatic relations, the first country to do so. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu links …

Dec 30, 2025 · Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Dec 26, 2025 · Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared sovereign state in the Horn of Africa, in a decision that was immediately condemned by Somalia and …