First Country to Recognise Somaliland: Why Israel Did It?
Israel has made history by becoming the first country to officially recognise Somaliland as an independent nation, a move that is already shaking the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will expand cooperation in technology, agriculture, health, and security, while Somaliland's president calls it a historic breakthrough after more than 30 years of isolation. But Somalia has strongly rejected the decision, calling it an attack on its sovereignty, as Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti warn of dangerous consequences under international law. Why did Israel act now? What does Somaliland gain, and who stands to lose? From Red Sea security and Gulf of Aden trade routes to the Abraham Accords and regional power politics, this move could reshape diplomacy far beyond Africa. Is this the start of wider international recognition or a diplomatic showdown waiting to happen?
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