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Somalia has condemned Israel's move, claiming that Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somalia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on a tour of several African countries, said today that China supports Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty.
Yi added that Beijing opposed what he claimed as Somaliland's collusion with Taiwan authorities to seek independence.
Authorities in Taiwan, a self-governed democracy of about 24 million people that is claimed by China, are reported to have welcomed Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
For NPR News, I'm Michael Kaloki in Nairobi.
Somalia has condemned Israel's move, claiming that Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somalia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on a tour of several African countries, said today that China supports Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty.
Yi added that Beijing opposed what he claimed as Somaliland's collusion with Taiwan authorities to seek independence.
Authorities in Taiwan, a self-governed democracy of about 24 million people that is claimed by China, are reported to have welcomed Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
For NPR News, I'm Michael Kaloki in Nairobi.
In a swift response, Somalia's government termed Israel's move as an unlawful step, claiming that Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somalia.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but until now, it had not been officially recognized as an independent state by any country.
In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel recognises Somaliland as a sovereign state and plans to immediately expand its relations with Somaliland through extensive cooperation in various sectors.
Meanwhile, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Youssef, said he rejects any recognition of Somaliland, adding that the African Union had an unwavering commitment to the unity of Somalia.
For NPR News, I'm Michael Kaloki in Nairobi.
In a swift response, Somalia's government termed Israel's move as an unlawful step, claiming that Somaliland is an inseparable part of Somalia.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but until now, it had not been officially recognized as an independent state by any country.
In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel recognizes Somaliland as a sovereign state and plans to immediately expand its relations with Somaliland
through extensive cooperation in various sectors.