Published: Apr 19, 2026, 14:45 IST | Updated: Apr 19, 2026, 14:45 IST
Israel has appointed its first non-resident ambassador to Somaliland, marking a notable step in expanding diplomatic engagement with the self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. While Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, it is not internationally recognised as a sovereign state. The move signals growing strategic outreach by Israel in the region and could influence evolving geopolitical dynamics across East Africa.