Somalia President Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland as Grave Violation of Sovereignty

Somalia, 28 December 2025 The Somali president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud has strongly condemned Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as a blatant violation of international law and a direct assault on Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

In a formal address delivered today to an emergency joint session of the two chambers of parliament also broadcast live to the public the  President said that on 26 December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu committed what he described as the gravest violation against Somali statehood by illegally declaring recognition of the country’s northern regions.

“Benjamin Netanyahu has committed the most serious violation against Somali sovereignty by illegally announcing recognition of our northern regions,” the President said.

He described the move as unacceptable and unlawful, stating that it violates international laws, treaties, and norms.

“This step is absolutely unacceptable and constitutes a naked assault on the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia,” he added.

The President reaffirmed that Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somalia, stressing that no external declaration can alter the country’s borders.