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UNSC hears broad pushback to Israel’s Somaliland recognition

New York (Somalia Today) — The UN Security Council heard sweeping objections on Monday after Israel announced it was formally recognising Somaliland as “an...
Politics

China: Somaliland is inalienable part of Somalia

Beijing (Somalia Today) — China on Monday condemned Israel’s decision to recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state, calling it an...
Politics

Somali president in Djibouti, Turkey next after Israel recognises Somaliland

Ankara (Somalia Today) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks in Djibouti on Monday and is will travel to Turkey on Tuesday, as...
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Somalia: Somaliland offered to host Gazans for Israeli recognition

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — Somalia’s defense minister has accused the breakaway region of Somaliland of offering to host displaced Palestinians from Gaza in exchange...
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Houthis warn Israeli presence in Somaliland is a target

Sanaa (Somalia Today) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels issued an ultimatum on Sunday, warning that they will treat any Israeli presence in the breakaway region...
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U.S. reaffirms Somalia unity after Israel recognizes Somaliland

Washington (Somalia Today) – The United States on Sunday reaffirmed that it recognizes Somalia’s territorial integrity, including Somaliland, after Israel announced it had recognized...
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Somalia President vows fight over Israel’s assault on sovereignty

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told a joint sitting of parliament on Sunday that his government will pursue “all necessary”...
Politics

Somalia opposition blocks unity deal amid Israel-Somaliland crisis

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — High-stakes crisis talks at Somalia's Presidential Palace collapsed on Saturday night after opposition leaders refused to back a national unity...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during an address in Mogadishu.

Somali president calls Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a ‘trap’

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attends the Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa.

Somali president accuses foreign powers of stoking instability

People wave Israeli flags during an event in Miami Beach, Florida.

Israel penetrated Somalia politics, ex-minister says

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” in his Hargeisa office

Somaliland president expected in Israel for embassy opening

Trump on Thanksgiving video call with U.S. soldiers as he halts migration from Somalia, ‘Third World’ states

Trump not expected to recognise Somaliland, source says

Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro meets US diplomat Justin Davis in Hargeisa

US diplomat visits Somaliland as Hargeisa courts Washington

General view of Maka Al Mukarama Road in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu on edge as opposition vows protest over mandate row

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni sitting at his desk in his office on December 21, 2025.

Clan fighters train as pressure mounts on Puntland leader

A general view of the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C.

US reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty, explores Somaliland cooperation

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets opposition leaders in Mogadishu

Foreign partners urge Somali leaders to resume election talks

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivering a speech at Alliance Mosque in Mogadishu

Somali president calls Somaliland’s Jerusalem plan a disgrace

A general view from a drone shows part of Jerusalem's Old City including the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab, Muslim states reject Somaliland’s Jerusalem embassy plan

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” in his Hargeisa office

Somaliland accuses UK of double standards over recognition

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni sitting at his desk in his office on December 21, 2025.

Puntland says Somalia in transition, urges donors to bypass Mogadishu

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during Somali Youth Day.

Somalia’s president defies opposition, claims 2027 mandate

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh meets opposition leaders at Villa Somalia

Somalia vows direct vote as opposition says president’s term is over

Voters queue at a polling station in Baidoa during Somalia’s South West election.

JSP wins South West vote as Somalia election row deepens

Justin Davis attends a Europe Day celebration in Mogadishu with Somali and EU officials.

US diplomat says direct elections are inevitable for Somalia

European Union flags flutter in Brussels

EU calls for inclusive deal as Somalia election tensions rise

US Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia Justin Davis

US says it will not dictate Somalia election process

omali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressing the nation from Mogadishu.

Hassan Sheikh says opposition protest meant to disrupt Somalia

Voters queue at a polling station in Baidoa during Somalia’s South West election.

Somalia’s South West votes in historic direct election

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Qoor-Qoor chair a cabinet meeting in Dhusamareb

Security takeover sparks Villa Somalia-Galmudug power struggle

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets opposition leaders in Mogadishu

Somali opposition set terms for talks with the president

Hassan Sheikh receives UAE ambassador’s credentials

Somalia denies expelling UAE ambassador amid strained ties

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” in his Hargeisa office

Exclusive: UAE lobbying four countries to recognise Somaliland

Somalia military forces parade during 65th independence anniversary in Mogadishu

Somali government tightens security as mandate row grows

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