Details of Ruto's Phone Call With Somalia President Amid Somaliland Tensions
The move comes amid tensions in the region after Israel officially recognised the independence and sovereignty of Somaliland as a state and promised to support it in agriculture and economic development...
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Kenyan President William Ruto, alongside other regional leaders, held talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud following Israel's controversial recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
- The discussions, confirmed on Saturday, December 27, focused on bilateral, regional, and global issues, with leaders reaffirming support for Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Somaliland, promising economic and agricultural support, a move condemned by Mogadishu and raising concerns from the African Union.
- Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and several Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt have rejected Israel's declaration, describing it as a blatant violation of international law.
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Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Prompting Diplomatic Responses from IGAD and President Ruto - December 2025
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as a sovereign, independent nation, acknowledging its 30 years of self-governance and democratic elections. In response to this development, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat reaffirmed its recognition of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. IGAD's statement emphasized that unilateral actions can undermine regional peace and stability. Following the recognition and resulting tensions, Kenyan President William Ruto, alongside other regional leaders, held talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
