The African Union and Somalia have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office last year.
Israel announced Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an “independent and sovereign state”, prompting Somalia to call the decision a “deliberate attack” on its sovereignty that would undermine regional peace.
The African Union also says the move sets a “dangerous precedent with far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent”. (GSF)
