Why in News?
Israel has reportedly become the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation. This move has significant implications for regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
Somaliland:
- Somaliland is a self-declared independent republic in the Horn of Africa.
- It declared independence from Somalia in 1991 after the fall of military ruler .
- Despite functioning as a separate entity, it has not been widely recognized internationally until now.
