The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over reports that Israel has moved to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland. In a statement dated April 19 2026, the Commission reaffirmed the African Union’s consistent position that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state The Union says that the development could undermine long-standing principles
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has firmly rejected claims by the Somali Government regarding its diplomatic engagement with the State of Israel, describing the assertions as misleading and lacking a factual basis. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Somaliland maintains that it independently conducts its
Confusion often arises when the terms Somalia, Somali, and Somaliland are used in discussions about the Horn of Africa. Although they sound similar and are closely connected, the three terms refer to different things—one is a country, another describes a people and language, while the third is a self-declared state seeking international recognition. Hivileo.co.ke has
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