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Somalia threatens action over Israel-Somaliland ties Share Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s federal government said Tuesday that it reserves the right to take all necessary measures against Israel over its deepening engagement with Somaliland, describing any such contacts as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and constitutional order. In a statement issued Monday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed what it called “profound concern” over continued engagement by the Israeli administration with the Somaliland administration in northern Somalia outside the framework of the Federal Government of Somalia. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia expresses its profound concern regarding reports of engagement by the Israeli administration with the secessionist administration of the northern region of Somalia outside the framework of the Federal Government of Somalia,” the ministry said. The Somali government reiterated that it alone holds the authority to conduct the country’s international relations. “The Federal Republic …

Northeastern Accuses Somaliland of Mobilizing Troops Near Disputed ... Northeastern Accuses Somaliland of Mobilizing Troops Near Disputed Border September 17, 2025 Share This Post Facebook Twitter (X) Instagram Somali Magazine - People's Magazine The Northeastern regional administration has accused Somaliland of deploying troops near disputed border areas, warning that the move could destabilize both the region and the wider Horn of Africa. In a statement released on Wednesday, Northeastern officials said Somaliland was preparing for a possible attack against their newly established administration. The statement described the buildup as a “grave threat” to peace and stability, noting that the government was “closely monitoring” the situation. “This planned action poses a grave threat to the peace and stability we have worked hard to establish, and could affect the entire Horn of Africa region,” the statement read. The administration made it clear that it considered any military aggression from Somaliland unacceptable and would hold Somaliland fully responsible for the consequences. It also urged the Federal Government of Somalia to uphold its constitutional responsibility to prote…

Somalia Raises Alarm Over Alleged Israeli Military Footprint in ... Mogadishu Warns of Foreign Military Ambitions in Somaliland The Federal Government of Somalia has publicly expressed concern over what it describes as emerging Israeli military ambitions in the territory of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that remains internationally unrecognised but has developed increasingly autonomous political and economic structures since declaring independence in 1991. According to officials in Mogadishu, reports suggesting that Israel may seek to establish surveillance capabilities or a military presence along Somaliland’s coastline constitute a direct challenge to Somali sovereignty. The federal authorities argue that any bilateral security arrangement between Israel and Somaliland would represent an unlawful foreign military deployment on Somali territory. These allegations have intensified diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region already characterised by overlapping geopolitical rivalries, contested maritime routes and growing competition for control over strategic energy corridors. Somaliland’s Strategic Geography and the Red Sea Security Architecture At the centre …

President Bihi: It is infuriating and dumbfounding for Somalia ... News Somaliland Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Kenyan senator says it’s time for Somalia to accept facts and Somaliland to join community of nations -Guurti Speaker tells off Somalia and asks them to be mature By M.A. Egge It is quite dumbfounding just as it is infuriating to see government observing 26 June Somaliland Independence Day. The sentiments expressed by none other than the President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi on the one of the 61st Anniversary of Somaliland Independence Day that was got from Britaion on the 26th June. The Head of State saw the Somalia move dumbfounding as it was illogical for them to celebrate an Independence Day of an entity it claims to be a province of its own! The President laid bare the hypocrisy the so-called federal government of Somalia repeatedly indulges in as concerns Somaliland. The half-hour articulate speech mainly focused on the difference between Somaliland and Somalia, in essence, and why this country progressed politically since severing ties with Mogadishu and why the latter have not. The commemoration, which was prominently graced b…

Somalia warns Israel against meddling in Somaliland The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.

Somalia: OIC Condemns Opening of Somaliland Mission in Jerusalem, Reaffirms Support for Somalia [Shabelle] Jeddah -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the opening of what it described as a "Somaliland embassy" in occupied Jerusalem, calling the move illegal and a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Somalia Condemns Israel-Somaliland Engagement as Irro Opens Embassy in ... GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s federal government on Monday condemned Israel’s growing ties with Somaliland, describing the engagement as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, following a historic visit by Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” to Israel and the opening of Somaliland’s first embassy in Jerusalem. In a statement, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was “profoundly concerned” by Israeli engagement with what it termed the “secessionist administration” in northern Somalia outside the framework of the Federal Government. “The Federal Republic of Somalia considers any such engagement a violation of its sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and constitutional order,” the ministry said. The statement came as Irro concluded a landmark visit to Israel, the first by a Somaliland president since Israel formally recognized Somaliland as an independent state last year. Jerusalem Embassy During the visit, Somaliland officially opened its first embassy in Jerusalem and signed a Strategic Joint Declaration of Coop…

AU rejects Israel's Somaliland envoy move, calls recognition 'null and void' By BRUHAN MAKONGMonday April 20, 2026 The African Union has condemned Israel’s appointment of a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, reaffirming its position that the territory remains part of Somalia and warning the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa region. The African Union has condemned reports that Israel has appointed a diplomatic envoy to the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, reiterating that any unilateral recognition of the territory is “null and void” under international law. In a statement, the African Union Commission expressed “deep concern” over the move, warning that it risks undermining regional stability and contravenes the bloc’s long-standing position on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. “The Union does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state.” The Commission further cited a January 6 communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council, stressing that any unilateral recognition of Somaliland would be invalid and could destabilize the Horn of Africa. Tensions have escalated following reports that Israel has appointed Michael Lotem, a former…

Türkiye Calls Israel's Recognition of Somaliland 'Illegitimate' Türkiye’s president on Tuesday called Israel's recognition of Somaliland "illegitimate and unacceptable" as he hosted a visit by his Somali counterpart. "Preserving the unity and integrity of Somalia in all circumstances holds special importance in our view. Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland is illegitimate and unacceptable," Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a press conference alongside Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Israel sparked criticism last Friday when it said it was officially recognizing Somaliland -- a breakaway territory in Somalia's north. The declaration was a first for the territory, which in 1991 had unilaterally declared secession from Somalia. Israel's move has drawn widespread criticism from the African Union, Egypt and the European Union, which insist on war-torn Somalia's sovereignty. Türkiye has frequently clashed with Israel over a range of issues, especially over the conflict in Gaza and Israeli obstruction of aid to the Palestinian territory. Mohamud said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "aggressive position, which also includes Somalia, is unacceptable". H…

Somalia warns against any Israeli military base in Somaliland Security Somalia warns against any Israeli military base in Somaliland March 13, 2026 By Ahmed Ali Sheikh FILE - The flags of Israel and Somaliland at the entrance to a fruit farm between the capital city of Hargeisa and port city of Berbera, 19 February 2026 (AFP/Tony Karumba) SHARE Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — Somalia warned on Thursday that no part of its territory could serve as a springboard for foreign military operations, after reports that Israel is considering a base in the breakaway Somaliland region in Somalia. Ali Omar, Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs, said Mogadishu did not want Somali territory to be “pulled into external confrontations” or used in ways that could further destabilise an already fragile region. The warning followed reports this week by Bloomberg and Sweden’s public radio Ekot that Israel was exploring a military installation near the strategic port city of Berbera on the Gulf of Aden, directly opposite Yemen. Omar said only Somalia’s federal government has the authority to enter into international security or military arrangements on behalf of…

Somalia: Northeastern State Accuses Somaliland of Troop Build-Up Near ... Las Anod, Somalia — The newly formed Northeastern regional administration on Wednesday accused Somaliland of mobilizing troops near contested border areas, alleging preparations for a military offensive. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Security, the Northeastern administration said it was "closely monitoring" what it described as significant military movements by Somaliland forces, warning that such actions pose a "grave threat to peace and stability" in the region. "This planned action poses a grave threat to the peace and stability we have worked hard to establish and could affect the entire Horn of Africa region," the statement said. The administration warned that Somaliland would bear full responsibility for the consequences of any conflict, and called on Somalia's Federal Government to fulfill its constitutional duty to protect the country's territorial integrity. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines It also appealed to the United Nations, African Union, IGAD, the Arab League, and international partners to condemn what it termed "acts of aggression" by Somaliland. While r…

Roya News | Somalia threatens Bab el-Mandeb access after 'Israel ... Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio. The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a strong warning at the global level, saying any country that compromises its territorial integrity could face restrictions related to access to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime route linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The remarks were made by Somalia’s envoy to Ethiopia and the African Union, Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, following 'Israel’s' decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. Any Country interfering in Somalia's internal affairs and compromising its territorial integrity and sovereignty will face repercussions, including potential restrictions on access to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.pic.twitter.com/qJKuHR6HDF The announcement came after 'Israel' named Michael Lotem as a non-resident envoy to Somaliland. The move follows 'Israel’s' reported recognition of Somaliland in December 2025, a step that has not been internationally endorsed. Somaliland has operated as a self-declared independent entity since 1991, but remains internationally recognized as par…

Somalia: Somaliland Envoy Condemns Somalia Threats, Warns Against Foreign Intervention [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, June 14 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi Mohamoud, warned on Sunday against any attempt to use foreign actors against Somaliland, saying such actions could destabilize the region and would be met with a response from Somaliland.

Somalia president warns against Israeli interference, vows to prevent ... Home World Africa Somalia president warns against Israeli interference, vows to prevent any military base... World Africa Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Tumblr Telegram The president of Somalia has strongly denounced the Israeli regime’s interference in his country’s internal affairs and vowed to “confront” any Israeli military presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland. In an interview on Feb. 7, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is a “reckless, fundamentally wrong and illegal action under international law.” Somaliland is a breakaway region in northwestern Somalia, covering territory that was once part of the British Protectorate. Despite its unilateral separation, it remains internationally recognized as part of Somalia. The region occupies a strategic position along one of the world’s most vital maritime choke points, an area already surrounded by overlapping conflicts in the Horn of Africa and West Asia. In recent years, Somaliland has sought foreign support by developing ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a signatory to…

Somaliland Envoy Condemns Somalia Threats, Warns Against Foreign ... News Africa Somaliland Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Email Telegram Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (L) and Somaliland's Ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi (R). Hagi on Saturday warned against foreign-backed threats targeting Somaliland, saying the territory possesses the security capabilities and international partnerships necessary to defend its sovereignty and national interests. (Photo illustration: Horn Diplomat) By: Mohamed Duale HARGEISA, Somaliland, June 14 (Horn Diplomat) – Somaliland’s ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi Mohamoud, warned on Sunday against any attempt to use foreign actors against Somaliland, saying such actions could destabilize the region and would be met with a response from Somaliland. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Hagi criticized remarks by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and said relying on external actors to target Somaliland was a dangerous approach that could lead to serious consequences. “Hassan Sheikh’s remarks about seeking support from foreign powers to harm Somaliland reflect a dangerous mindset that could result in…

Somalia's Deepening Divide: Puntland and Jubaland Reject Federal ... Garoowe, Somalia — A profound political fissure has opened in Somalia, with the regional states of Puntland and Jubbaland jointly declaring their decisive loss of confidence in the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). In a forceful communiqué issued after a summit in Garoowe from June 23-26, 2025 , the two administrations accused the FGS of systematically violating the Provisional Constitution, unlawfully asserting power, and politically weaponizing international aid, national airspace management, and regional election processes. The joint statement directly challenged the FGS’s adherence to the foundational agreements that underpin Somalia’s federal system. “The FGS has violated the Provisional Constitution, using national powers for political interests and as a tool of oppression against member states,” the communiqué asserted. Rejecting Federal Representation and Seeking International Recourse Puntland and Jubbaland explicitly stated their refusal to recognize the FGS as a complete representative of all Somali citizens’ interests. In a significant escalation, they announced their intent to formally complain to…