Israel on Friday became the first country to recognise Somaliland By recognising Somaliland as an independent state, Israel has challenged Somalia’s authority and could trigger instability across the Horn of Africa. So says SA’s international relations and cooperation department. “The recognition constitutes a violation of the Federal Republic of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a direct threat to peace in the Horn of Africa,” Phiri said.
“We uphold the African Union’s principle ofuti possidetis,the sanctity of inherited borders as the continent’s essential safeguard against conflict. “We distinguish unequivocally between decolonisation and secession. “The former restores sovereignty; the latter dismantles it.
Israel’s action validates fragmentation and risks a domino effect of instability.” He also called on the international community to reject external interference and to back a united and stable Somalia. Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel.
