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Israel-Turkey rivalry moves to the Horn of Africa
Israel's recognition of Somaliland aims to counter Turkish influence and address security threats like Iran-backed Houthis and possibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza. This move has drawn criticism f...
Arab League holds emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Nigeria denounce 'illegal' Israeli state visit to Somaliland
Several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, condemned Israel's official visit to Somaliland as violating international norms and undermining Somalia's sovereignty. The join...
Somalia calls Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an 'incursion'
The Foreign Minister of Israel visited Somaliland on Tuesday, which Somalia has condemned as an unauthorized incursion. Prior to the visit, Israel officially recognized Somaliland’s sovereignty, marki...
Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland in slight to Turkey
Israel has become the first country officially to recognize Somaliland, potentially undermining Turkey's influence and interests in Somalia and the Horn of Africa....
How Trump, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others reacted to Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Israel has declared recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to officially acknowledge its sovereignty since its declaration in 1991. Despite this, reactions have ...
AU calls for immediate revocation of Somaliland's recognition by Israel
The African Union's Political Affairs Peace and Security Council demanded on Tuesday that Israel revoke its recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. This follows Foreign Minister Gide...
Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation
On Sunday, residents of various towns in Somaliland gathered to celebrate Israel's recognition of the breakaway region. This move was condemned by Somalia’s president as a threat to stability in the H...