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(MENAFN) Eritrea on Sunday urged the UN Security Council to issue a decisive response to Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, warning that the decision could destabilize both the region and the wider international community.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye’s president on Tuesday described Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as both illegitimate and unacceptable, reaffirming Ankara’s strong backing for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity. “The preservation of Somalia's unity and...

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) announced Friday its categorical rejection of any efforts to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, reinforcing its steadfast support for Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial boundaries.

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(MENAFN) Somalia strongly rejected Israel’s recognition of its breakaway region, Somaliland, as an independent state, calling the move unlawful and a breach of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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(MENAFN) Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared that any Israeli presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland will be treated as a legitimate military target.

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(MENAFN) Houthi insurgents in Yemen have announced that any Israeli involvement in the self-proclaimed state of Somaliland will be treated as a valid military objective.

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(MENAFN) Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced that any Israeli presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland will be considered a legitimate military target.

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(MENAFN) Israel has become the first nation to officially acknowledge the sovereignty of Somaliland, a self-declared state that broke away from Somalia, according to an announcement from the government in West Jerusalem.

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(MENAFN) South Africa has raised alarm bells over Israel's fresh decision to grant diplomatic recognition to Somaliland as a sovereign nation, issuing a sharp rebuke on Monday.

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(MENAFN) The Arab League called on the UN Security Council on Sunday to take a strong position against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as “illegal” and warning that it threatens regional and international peace.

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(MENAFN) Hundreds of Somalis gathered on Sunday in the capital, Mogadishu, to protest Israel’s recent decision to recognize Somaliland, a territory in northern Somalia that declared independence in 1991. The demonstration began with participants...

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(MENAFN) Iran on Saturday strongly denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a “flagrant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized the move as “malicious”...

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(MENAFN) The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Monday to address Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, amid anticipation that multiple members will voice criticism of the decision.

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(MENAFN) The head of Yemen’s Houthi movement issued a warning on Sunday, saying his group would treat any Israeli presence in Somaliland as a legitimate military target.

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared Friday he has no plans to swiftly recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, despite Israel's historic acknowledgment of the breakaway region. "Everything is under study ... We'll study it. I study a...

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) firmly rejected moves to recognize Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, reiterating its commitment to preserving Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s self-declared Somaliland region as a sovereign state, describing the move as "unlawful," according to official statements.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye declared on Friday that Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, a region that broke away from Somalia, as an independent country has no legal basis.

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he does not plan to immediately follow Israel in acknowledging Somaliland, Somalia’s self-declared breakaway region, as an independent nation. “Everything is under study ... We’ll study it....

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HARGEISA, Somaliland, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new milestone has emerged in Taiwanese investment in the Horn of Africa.