Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, during the first official visit of the leader of Somaliland to Israel, since recognition of Somaliland by Israel in December of 2025. The two met one-on-one and later
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
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