Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia: What Changes and What’s Next for Somalia
Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia, setting up diplomatic ties and testing Horn of Africa alignments
Israel has become the first country to formally recognize North Western State of Somalia as an independent state, a diplomatic breakthrough that immediately raises questions about how the move will be implemented and how Somalia’s federal government will respond.
The recognition was announced Friday after a videoconference between North Western State of Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” and Israeli…