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Israel’s foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday, the first visit by an Israeli senior official since that country formally recognized the breakaway Somali territory as a sovereign state

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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial integrity and stability in the Horn of Africa.

Somalis have gathered across the country to protest Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

For the first time, the secessionist state of Somaliland has been officially recognised by another state, namely Israel. It's a blow for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who managed to organise local elections despite growing pressure from the Islamist group al-Shabaab. RFI spoke to…

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Israel recognises Somaliland as a sovereign state, while Donald Trump opposes US recognition, triggering diplomatic backlash and regional uncertainty.

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.