[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland’s quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent. It is therefore deeply disappointing that the recent press release issued by the African Union Commission on 26 December 2025, in which Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf categorically rejected the possibility of recognizing Somaliland, chose political expediency over historical accuracy and legal consistency.

Africa: Somaliland’s Case for Recognition – Response to AU Chairperson’s Misguided Statement
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