Israel has formally recognised the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the first country to do so and triggering strong reactions across the Horn of Africa. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for immediate cooperation in agriculture, health, technology and trade, while Somaliland’s president said the territory would join the Abraham Accords. Somalia condemned the move as an unlawful attack on its sovereignty, with Egypt, Turkey, Djibouti and the African Union warning that recognising breakaway regions threatens regional stability and international peace.