Houthi Attack on Somaliland’s Berbera Port “Likely” as U.S.-Israel War on Iran Escalates
NAIROBI— As the U.S-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which was launched on February 28 2026, enters its second week, a new situational assessment points to a “significant” spillover that has the potential to destabilize the restive region. Somaliland, a breakaway region in Somalia, now stand at the centre of heightened
UN Security Council Unanimously Rejects Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
NEW YORK — In an emergency session on December 29, 2025, the United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state, reaffirming strong support for Somalia’s territorial integrity and unity. The move follows Israel’s announcement on December 26, when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
EU, Palestine, Iran and OIC Condemn Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Reaffirm Support for Somali Unity
Ramallah/Tehran/Jeddah– The State of Palestine, European Union,The Islamic State of Iran and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have issued strong condemnations of Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, viewing it as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and a potential ploy linked to Palestinian displacement. Palestinian President Mahmoud
African Union, Turkey, and United States Reject Israel’s Historic Recognition of Somaliland
Mogadishu/Jerusalem — Israel’s decision to become the first nation to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state has provoked swift and sharp international condemnation particularly from the African Union (AU), Turkey, and Somalia, while the United States signaled caution under President Donald Trump. On December 26, Israeli Prime





