East African Bloc Condemns Israel's Somaliland Recognition

The East African Community (EAC), a major regional bloc, has formally rejected Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. In a strong statement, the EAC reaffirmed its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. The organization considers Somalia a single nation. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991. However, no United Nations member state had recognized it until Israel's move this week. The EAC's rejection highlights rising diplomatic tensions in the region. It aligns the bloc with the African Union and Somalia's federal government, which both consider Somaliland part of their country. This development is a significant setback for Somaliland's quest for international recognition. It also complicates Israel's diplomatic outreach in East Africa.