Former Somali Foreign Minister Abdisaid Muse Ali has warned that Israel\u2019s recognition of Somaliland extends beyond Somalia\u2019s territorial dispute and could have broader geopolitical consequences for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on social media, Abdisaid argued that the move introduces a new geopolitical dynamic into one of the world\u2019s most strategically important corridors, linking Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.<\/p>\n
He noted that the Bab el-Mandab Strait is not only a critical shipping and energy route but also a key hub for global digital infrastructure. According to the former minister, a significant share of Europe\u2013Asia communications and global internet traffic passes through submarine cables located in the waters of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.<\/p>\n
Abdisaid cautioned that increased external involvement in Somalia\u2019s unresolved political issues could transform the region from a strategic transit corridor into an arena of geopolitical competition. He said such developments could have implications extending far beyond Somalia and the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe costs would not stop at the Red Sea,\u201d he said, arguing that Africa\u2019s digital future, Europe\u2019s connectivity, and Asia\u2019s commercial networks all depend on stability in the region.<\/p>\n
The remarks come amid growing debate over Israel\u2019s recognition of Somaliland and its potential impact on regional politics, security, maritime trade routes, and international relations in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n
The Federal Government of Somalia has repeatedly rejected any actions that it says undermine the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while Somaliland continues to seek broader international recognition.<\/p>\n
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