Somaliland merayakan hari kemerdekaan pertamanya pada Senin (18/5/2026) sejak diakui sebagai negara oleh Israel.

Despite the fanfare, no other country has followed Israel’s lead, leaving Somaliland’s quest for wider recognition unresolved.

Thousands gathered in the capital Hargeisa for a military parade, traditional dances, and political speeches, with added excitement this year following Israel's recognition.