Erdogan Slams Israel Somaliland Recognition as "Illegitimate" Provocation
Turkish President Erdogan condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as illegitimate. Explore the growing tensions in the Horn of Africa and the strengthening Turkiye-Somalia alliance.
The Horn of Africa is bracing for impact as a new diplomatic storm erupts. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fiercely condemned Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state, labeling it as both illegitimate and unacceptable.
Israel Somaliland Recognition 2025: A New Geopolitical Flashpoint
Speaking at a joint press conference in Ankara on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Erdogan warned that the move by the Netanyahu administration could destabilize the entire region. Israel became the first country to formally recognize the breakaway region last Friday, citing the spirit of the Abraham Accords. However, Erdogan didn't hold back, accusing Israel of trying to export its domestic and regional crises—specifically the war in Gaza—into East Africa.
Somalia and Turkiye Deepen Ties Amid Threats
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stood alongside Erdogan, accusing Israel of "illegal aggression" that violates international law. Since unilaterally declaring independence in 1991, Somaliland has struggled for global legitimacy. Mohamud suggested that Israel aims to control strategic waterways connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. In response to the crisis, Turkiye and Somalia announced they're deepening energy cooperation, following successful joint offshore exploration efforts.
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