Somaliland official defends Israel ties, telling Al Jazeera the region had "no choice" after years of isolation.

In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.

RIYADH: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and its presence in the region risks inflaming the situation there, allowing terrorist groups to undermine regional security and…

Somaliland official defends Israel ties, telling Al Jazeera the region had "no choice" after years of isolation.

Critics view Israel's moves in the Horn of Africa as part of Netanyahu's expansive conflict and influence agenda.

LONDON: For 34 years, the breakaway state of Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has wandered in the diplomatic wilderness, its claim to sovereignty…