Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi granted a general presidential pardon to 609 prisoners convicted of minor offences, exercising his constitutional authority to extend clemency.

Israel deployed 50 soldiers of African heritage to Somaliland following its recognition of the breakaway state as independent, according to a senior Somali official. The move, part of bilateral security cooperation, coincided with Israel's resumption of war with Iran and drew regional condemnation. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed years of secret cooperation with Somaliland.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Israel for the first state visit by a Somaliland leader, following Israel's recognition of Somaliland's independence. During the visit, the two sides signed a strategic cooperation agreement to expand ties in security, trade, and regional strategy.

Somaliland denied rumors of an Israeli military base in the country, though Israel confirmed ongoing military and police training cooperation. Somaliland's president opened an embassy in Jerusalem during a state visit, following Israel's appointment of its first ambassador to Somaliland. Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence in 1991.

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Israel in Jerusalem for a state visit, following Israel's official recognition of the breakaway African state months earlier.

Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi made a historic first state visit to Israel, following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence. The visit highlights Somaliland’s efforts to gain international recognition despite its breakaway status from Somalia.

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Israel, meeting with President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. This marks the first visit by a Somaliland president to Israel, which recognized the breakaway state in December 2026, citing strategic interests in regional influence and shipping lanes.

Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, visited Israel for the first time, expressing honor at the reception by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The visit marks a historic milestone in Somaliland-Israel relations, with analysts suggesting it could enhance Israel's strategic presence near key shipping lanes and counter Iranian influence.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is expected to visit Israel this week, according to Israeli media reports. The visit would follow Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that separated from Somalia. A Somaliland diplomat shared an image on X showing Israeli and Somaliland flags in Tel Aviv, indicating the president's anticipated arrival.