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Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has been de facto independent of the formerly Italian-ruled bulk of Somalia since 1991 and has built a relatively stable democracy with peaceful transitions of power — unlike the Mogadishu-based central government, which has been beset by civil war

Joint Statement by 21 Arab, Islamic, and African nations stressing their unequivocal rejection of Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Republic of The Gambia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Iraq, the State of Kuwait, the State of Libya, the Republic of Maldives, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Yemen, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, underscored the following:

1- Their unequivocal rejection of Israel’s recognition of the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia on 26 December 2025, given the serious repercussions of such unprecedented measure on peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, and its serious effects on international peace and security as a whole, which also reflects Israel’s full and blatant disregard to international law.

2- Their condemnation in the strongest terms of such recognition, which constitutes a grave violation of the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, which explicitly stipulates the imperative of protecting the sovereignty of states and their territorial integrity, and reflects Israel’s expansionist.

3- Full support of the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the unequivocal rejection of any measures that undermine the unity of Somalia, its territorial integrity or its sovereignty over its entire territory.

4- The recognition of parts of states constitutes a serious precedent and threatens international peace and security, and violates the cardinal principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.

5- The full rejection of any potential link between such measure and any attempts to forcibly expel the Palestinian people out of their land, which is unequivocally rejected in any form as a matter of principle.

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President @HassanSMohamud held phone calls with President @IsmailOguelleh of Djibouti, President @WilliamsRuto of Kenya, President @KagutaMuseveni of Uganda, and President @SuluhuSamia of Tanzania.

The calls addressed bilateral regional and global issues of mutual interest.

During the call, the Presidents reaffirmed their support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission rejects any recognition of Somaliland and reaffirms the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has taken note, with deep concern, of recent developments relating to Somaliland.

In this regard, the Chairperson of the Commission unequivocally reaffirms the longstanding and consistent position of the African Union, grounded in the principles enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union, in particular the respect for the intangibility of borders inherited at independence, as affirmed by the 1964 decision of the Organization of African Unity.

The Chairperson of the Commission @ymahmoudali firmly rejects any initiative or action aimed at recognizing Somaliland as an independent entity, recalling that Somaliland remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Any attempt to undermine the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia runs counter to the fundamental principles of the African Union and risks setting a dangerous precedent with far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent.

The Chairperson of the Commission reiterates the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as its full support for the efforts of the Somali authorities to consolidate peace, strengthen State institutions, and advance inclusive governance.

African Union

Palestine reaffirms support for Somalia’s unity and rejects recognition between Israel and Somaliland:

State of Palestine

President Donald Trump who will be holding talks with Israel's PM, Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, has insisted that the US will not be immediately backing the recognition of Somaliland.

The European Union also reiterated its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somali, calling Israel's recognition a "no show"

Good.

Israel should respect the sovereignty of Somalia

What's the business of Nigeria with this.

Mind your business and grow your economy

Somalia... Somali land.

Nigeria... Nairaland.

E no get one person wey wan destabilise this world like Bibi.

That guy is the devil's right hand man

Trump dont want to comment on this issue

lol…these Jews are real hypocrites…you can recognize Somaliland but you can’t recognize Palestine…that’s good

Why won't he keep mother when he's busy bombing innocent souls

What concerns Nigeria in this matter now?

Is like Nigeria want to draw Israel attention Abi?

Little thing, all these religious bigot will be bringing Nigeria into spark light

Sovereignty isn’t negotiable

If free Palestine is a noble cause then free Somaliland and free Biafra should be respected.

Next on the list is free Biafra, remember the redeclaration of Biafra. Biafrans would be happy to partner with Israel

So far Trump's first child (Nata) recognises it as a sovereign state what else do you want to hear from him

Sonofgod1990:
Why won't he keep mother when he's busy bombing innocent souls

Innocent
Haba mana you can actually reason far better man

Nizooria is placing itself in an increasingly difficult position by appearing to align with a predominantly Muslim stance in denouncing Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, at a time when it needs to clearly demonstrate neutrality amid allegations of complicity in the persecution of Christian communities. This posture risks drawing Israel further into Nizooria’s internal affairs rather than insulating the country from external scrutiny. History has a way of exposing contradictions in statecraft.

Is God not wonderful?

It is only a matter of time before the declaration will get to Nigeria. It is insanity to spill blood to hold nations together. Thumbs up to Israel. The next on the agenda shoud be the recognition of Middle Belt Nigeria, Izon Republic, Biafra Republic, Oduduwa republic and the Northern emirate

International politics at play. Nigeria gotta play it cool in international politics to avoid attention.

There are anti Israel in Tinubus cabinet namely VP Shettima and Tuggar. Body go soon tell una

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They are jittery now, because Israel might recognize State of Biafra too. 😊🤗😅😅

That might also happen anytime soon.

Wahala!😊

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lol…the day a liberal party wins election in Isreal is the day Netanyahu will have hypertension

Shetima of Nigeria supported a free Palestine, it will be a balance if Benjamin Netanyahu supports a free Biafra

Salewa97:
Good.

Israel should respect the sovereignty of Somalia

Wait I don't understand. How's Isreal's recognition of a state that has been independent for a long time from Somalia an issue? It is not like as if Israel is relocating there.

This Apc govt na mumu jarey

Watin concern You and Somalia, your own sovereignty is nearly been overrun by terrorist and you still have for years zero clue or idea as to how to contain the situation. Now You have big massive external assistance ,You will still spoil it with your radarada

Anything close to good truly dies at the hands of bad governance.

Nigeria will never support the dismemberment of Somalia. God bless Nigeria for ever!

The West is always with Israel. Nothing to expect here

IBB007:
lol…these Jews are real hypocrites…you can recognize Somaliland but you can’t recognize Palestine…that’s good

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Palestine can never become a country close to Israel.
They can not, not even in 100 yrs to come, it's dangerous to give them a state. They breed terrorists and they love terrorism a lot, Israel can't afford to have a neighbor a close neighbor at that.

So, they are not hypocrite, they are doing the right thing for the safety and for the interest of their beloved country.

This people don't assimilate, they create their own laws to destroy you.
Examples are the Fulanis of Nigeria.
No blame them.

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IBB007:
lol…these Jews are real hypocrites…you can recognize Somaliland but you can’t recognize Palestine…that’s good

Same way you Nigerians are the bigger hypocrite, you to ont RECORGNIZE BIAFRA but RECORGNIZE the western Sahara all in Israel and Morroco respectfully

IBB007:
lol…these Jews are real hypocrites…you can recognize Somaliland but you can’t recognize Palestine…that’s good

…but you aren’t a hypocrite right?
Did countries like Switzerland and Sad Africa not recognize the Palestinian state? So why can’t Israel too recognize somaliland? 🤣🤣
Everybody is hypocrite and we complain only when we aren’t favored

May Allah save us from them all.

Believeintruth:
Wait I don't understand. How's Isreal's recognition of a state that has been independent for a long time from Somalia an issue? It is not like as if Israel is relocating there.

I tire o
Since 1991 o
And the report even said that the state has been stable with smooth transition of powers since then

Everyone awaits the verdict of King Donald after the verdict of King Bibi.

Notice that ALL izlamic countries had to come together to counter the declaration of only one man.

That is not their first time of coming together against Israel. That is also not their first time of losing badly.

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