Israel faces backlash over recognition of African territory

Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an independent country, has sparked widespread condemnation from African governments, amid concerns that the move could undermine regional stability, RT reported yesterday (29)

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Somaliland gained independence from the UK in 1960, while Somalia achieved independence from Italy shortly afterwards. The two states were united as the Somali Republic, in 1960, until Somaliland proclaimed sovereignty in 1991, following a decade-long civil war. The territory, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, has since established its own stable government, security structures, and currency. Since taking office last year, its President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has made securing international recognition for Somaliland a top priority.