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
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
World News Where Is Somaliland And Why Did Israel Recognize It As Independent Country? Authored by: Naman Trivedi Updated Dec 26, 2025, 23:24 IST Israel has become
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
Israel has become the world''s first country to recognize Somaliland, which proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, as a sovereign nation.
Israel on Friday formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
While Israel officially recognised Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state", Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily and condemned the decision.
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without any international recognition.
The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel''s announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to
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