Israel Appoints Its First Ambassador to Somaliland as It Eyes Gulf of Aden Military Base

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, a move that follows its recognition of Somaliland’s independence, which the region first declared in 1991. Israeli media reported the appointment of Michael Lotem, who has previously served as Israel’s ambassador to several different African countries. Somalia’s federal government, which is based in Mogadishu, condemned the move […]

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Author: Dave DeCamp