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Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland presents his credentials
Hargeisa
Somaliland
Ambassador Michael Lotem presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, and the cornerstone of an Israeli embassy was laid.
Background
Israel recognised Somaliland in December 2025, the first UN member state to do so. Somalia, the Arab League, the African Union and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation have criticized the move.
What we know
- Somaliland officials are open to an Israeli base
Not yet
- Whether any talks on a base have taken place
Somalia's president accuses Israel of wanting a naval base in Somaliland, while Somaliland's president recently said no talks had taken place.
