The Nigerian government has urged regional and international actors to respect Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing the need to

Somalia’s Foreign Ministry described Israel’s move as a deliberate attack on its sovereignty, warning it could destabilise the region, while several nations echoed the criticism. The African Union said it firmly rejects the recognition, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for peace and stability across Africa.

Residents of Somalia's capital Mogadishu voted on Thursday in municipal elections meant to pave the way for the East African country's first direct national polls in more than half a century. With the exception of votes in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the breakaway region of Somaliland,

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Somali immigrants living in the United States “garbage” and wants them to leave.

A major geopolitical controversy is unfolding in the Horn of Africa after Israel announced its formal recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region of Somalia. The move has triggered fierce backlash across the Middle East,

Statement says respecting Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity 'key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region' - Anadolu Ajansı

Africa's regional governance bodies have rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation.

Nigeria reaffirms its support for Somalia's sovereignty, rejecting the recognition of Somaliland's independence and calling for international respect.