Somalia's President Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Horn of Africa

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of actively destabilizing the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. He stated that Israeli interference in Somalia's internal affairs is a primary driver of regional instability.

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Israeli interference in Somalia's internal affairs is one of the main factors fueling instability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

Mohamud's remarks, delivered during a parliamentary session, underscore Somalia's firm stance on defending its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity against external meddling. He emphasized that any engagement by foreign governments with Somaliland must be conducted in consultation with the Somali federal government and adhere to international law.

The tension escalates following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025. Somalia officially condemned this move as a "violation" lacking legal or political validity. The situation further complicated in mid-June when Somaliland inaugurated its own embassy in Jerusalem, a city claimed by both Israel and Palestine as its capital, drawing widespread international concern.

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Mogadishu will continue to defend the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the country against any form of external interference.

Somaliland, a former British protectorate, operates with its own constitution, currency, and government but lacks international recognition. Israel's recognition and Somaliland's establishment of an embassy in Jerusalem have sparked significant backlash across Africa, the Islamic world, China, and the European Union, highlighting the contentious geopolitical landscape of the region.

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