Somaliland
Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, [b] is a partially recognised state in the Horn of Africa. It is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden and bordered by Djibouti to the
The would-be independent state stands in contrast to Somalia as a place of relative stability, and despite its lack of international recognition, Somaliland continues to push its own
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday - a decision that could reshape
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
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
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
While Israel officially recognised Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state", Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily and condemned the decision.
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