Israel Becomes the First Nation to Recognize Somaliland

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

2025 Aug 07

What is ''Somaliland'', the ''independent state'' officially recognised

While Israel officially recognised Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state", Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily and condemned the decision.

2025 Sep 16

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

2025 Nov 19

What Is Somaliland, Where Is It and Why Israel''s

Israel''s recognition of Somaliland has triggered global backlash, with Somalia, the UN and multiple countries rejecting the move and warning of instability in the Horn of Africa, while

2024 Feb 26

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

2025 Jun 01

Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as

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

2025 Nov 13

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

2025 Sep 30

Somaliland: The Horn of Africa''s Breakaway State

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but no country has recognized its sovereignty in the decades since. Despite its lack of international legitimacy, the

2025 Sep 24