Israel did what Africa’s diplomatic class has refused to do for more than three decades. It recognized reality. On Decem ...

In late December, when Israel established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Somaliland, it was actually not the first time it had done so. Israel had previously recognized the newly ...

On Dec. 26, 2025, the prime minister of Israel and the president of Somaliland believed they had made history with their mutual recognition. “I’m very, very happy, and I’m very proud of this day,” ...

Israel has officially become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, marking a significant diplomatic development for the coastal territory in Africa. Prime ...

Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday – a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and ...

The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Richard Pérez-Peña ...

For more than three decades, a quiet political anomaly has persisted on the Horn of Africa: a territory that governs itself, holds competitive elections, transfers power peacefully, controls its ...

In late December, when Israel established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Somaliland, it was actually not the first time it had done so. Israel had previously recognized the newly ...