African Union’s contradictory stand on Somaliland is outdated
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland exposes contradictions in the African Union’s Somaliland policy, reviving debate over borders, precedent and regional stability. A former AU official...
Israel Recognizes Somaliland; Will the US Be Next?
By Michael Rubin
On December 26, 2025, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on X that Israel has recognized Somaliland, becoming the first country in the...
The AU Chairperson’s Subjective Stance on Somaliland: A Gross Violation of Principle, Precedent, and Politics
The swift and unequivocal statement issued on 26 December 2025 by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, rejecting any...
ISRAEL DROPS A STRATEGIC EARTHQUAKE
It just happened and the implications are huge…
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland, and both countries have announced the establishment of mutual embassies. In the...
Somaliland: The AU Chairman must be accountable.
By Anteneh Abraham
The African Union Commission Chairman does not possess the mandate to take a definitive position or make declarations on behalf of the...
Somaliland: Historical Sovereignty, Post-Colonial Governance, and Strategic Significance
By Hassan Farah Mohamed, Lawyer focused on investment, Energy, Public Finance, Governance and Democratization
Email: hassanbadde@gmail.com
Abstract
This article examines the historical, legal, and political foundations of...
𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺: 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Introduction
Israel’s decision to extend formal recognition to Somaliland marks a pivotal moment in Somaliland’s long pursuit of international legitimacy. For a territory that has...
DJIBOUTI CONDEMNS ISRAEL’S RECOGNITION OF SOMALILAND
Official Government Statement
Republic of Djibouti
For Immediate Release
Saturday, December 27, 2025
The Republic of Djibouti strongly and unequivocally condemns the recognition of Somaliland by the Israeli...
WHEEA: The Cost of Backlash; How Roll Backs on Women Rights Deepen Sexual Violence in Somaliland
The Women’s Human Rights, Education & Environment Association (WHEEA) has published an article titled about "The Cost of Backlash; How Roll Backs on Women...
Response to the Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
The statement issued by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission regarding Somaliland reflects a political position, not an objective or evidence-based assessment grounded...

























































































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