politics
February 14, 2026
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland ‘null and void’
The African Union has deemed Israel’s “unilateral” recognition of breakaway Somaliland “null and void”
TL;DR
- The African Union (AU) has condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent country.
- The AU declared Israel's recognition "null and void" under international law.
- The AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) rejected the unilateral recognition of Somaliland.
- The AU warned that altering borders by force or undermining territorial integrity sets a dangerous precedent for the continent.
- Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but remains unrecognized internationally.
- Somalia considers Somaliland part of its territory and described Israel's move as an attack on its sovereignty.
- The AUPSC also condemned external interference in Sudan's internal affairs.
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