EAC issues statement over Somalia-Somaliland diplomatic row
The East African Community (EAC) has stated its position in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Somalia and Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The East African Community (EAC) has stated its position in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Somalia and Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a statement on Sunday, December 28, the EAC made it clear that it does not recognise Somaliland as a separate state.
“The East African Community (EAC) recognises the Federal Republic of Somalia as a single sovereign state under the authority of the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia,” the statement read.
The EAC further explained that its stance is fully aligned with the African Union’s legal and policy framework, particularly the AU’s position on the preservation of member states’ territorial integrity.
“The East African Community (EAC) notes and aligns with the position expressed by the African Union as reflected in the Constitutive Act of the African Union and relevant decisions concerning the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia,” the statement added.
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Referencing its own founding legal instruments, the EAC stressed that its recognition of Somalia is grounded in the borders the country inherited at independence.
“In accordance with the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community, the EAC recognises the Federal Republic of Somalia with its borders inherited at independence,” the statement further read.
EAC urged all parties involved in the dispute to respect Somalia’s unity and to engage responsibly within recognised legal frameworks, warning against actions that could undermine regional stability.
“The EAC calls for respect for the unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia and urges all stakeholders to act within established regional and international legal frameworks relating to sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” the statement concluded.
This comes days after the African Union rejected Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, insisting that Somaliland remains part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
In a statement on Friday, December 26, the African Union Commission said its chairperson had taken note of the development with deep concern and rejected any recognition of Somaliland, reiterating the AU’s commitment to Somalia’s unity and sovereignty.
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