Somali President calls Israel’s Somaliland move a dark day in nation’s history

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland in December 2025 was “one of the darkest days in the history of Somalia,” accusing Tel Aviv of exploiting the long-running dispute between Mogadishu and Hargeisa.

Somali President calls Israel’s Somaliland move a dark day in nation’s history
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland in December 2025 was “one of the darkest days in the history of Somalia,” accusing Tel Aviv of exploiting the long-running dispute between Mogadishu and Hargeisa.