Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office.....

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Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent state, sparking outrage from Somalia and the African Union, who condemned the decision as a threat to regional peace and sovereignty.

On Friday, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.
Somalia called the decision a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty, while the African Union warned of a "dangerous precedent".
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office linked the decision to the Abraham Accords and invited President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to visit.
Somaliland's President Abdullahi hailed the recognition as a "historic moment" and the start of a "strategic partnership."
The Palestinian Authority and Turkey also condemned Israel's move, with Turkey calling it "overt interference in Somalia's domestic affairs."

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