politics
April 17, 2026
Israel names envoy to Somaliland despite African Union opposition
Israel has appointed a non-resident ambassador to Somaliland despite African Union opposition and Somalia’s protests over recognition of the breakaway region
TL;DR
- Israel appointed Michael Lotem as a non-resident ambassador to Somaliland.
- This appointment deepens ties after Israel recognized Somaliland's independence.
- Somalia's federal government denounced the move as a breach of sovereignty.
- The African Union's Peace and Security Council declared Israel's recognition 'null and void.'
- Somaliland dismissed Somalia's protest, asserting its sovereign right to establish bilateral relations.
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