The African Union (AU) has strongly rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming its unwavering support for Somalia's unity and sovereignty. This move by Israel has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about regional stability.

• On Friday, December 26, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi signed a joint declaration recognizing Somaliland's independence.
• The African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf condemned the recognition, stating it violates the AU's Constitutive Act and the 1964 Organization of African Unity decision regarding the intangibility of inherited borders.
• Somaliland, formerly a British protectorate, declared its independence in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia's central government, though it lacks formal international recognition.
• Beyond the AU, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Djibouti, Jordan, and Iraq have also condemned Israel's decision, calling it a violation of international law.