The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected the recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. In a media statement on Friday, 26 December 2025, Youssouf condemned “any initiative or action aimed at recognising Somaliland as an independent entity,” reiterating that Somaliland “remains an integral part of the Federal… Continue reading African Union Commission Chairperson Rejects Recognition of Somaliland