Overview
- India’s MEA FactCheck labeled viral posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding talks with Somaliland and purported Indian recognition as fake, also rejecting claims that Somalia recalled its ambassador to New Delhi.
- Somaliland’s foreign ministry rejected Somalia’s president’s assertions that recognition by Israel was tied to resettling Gazans or hosting Israeli bases, saying engagement with Israel is purely diplomatic.
- Somalia thanked countries and international organizations for supporting its sovereignty after Israel’s announcement, as protests over the decision continued in several Somali cities.
- Reports and social media posts pointed to a high-level U.S. military and diplomatic visit to Hargeisa and a tour of Berbera facilities, while the U.S. deputy ambassador to the UN said American policy has not changed.
- Somaliland’s president predicted further recognitions, Israel defended its move at the UN as lawful, and most governments and blocs cited in recent coverage opposed Israel’s announcement.