{"id":4677,"date":"2026-02-12T22:29:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/home\/au-rejects-foreign-interference-to-divide-somalia"},"modified":"2026-02-12T23:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:24:04","slug":"au-rejects-foreign-interference-to-divide-somalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/policy\/au-rejects-foreign-interference-to-divide-somalia","title":{"rendered":"AU Rejects Foreign Interference to Divide Somalia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press. <\/strong> <\/span>The African Union Peace and Security Council called on member states and international partners to reaffirm respect for the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the unity of its territory, stressing the importance of adhering to the Union\u2019s principles that uphold the territorial integrity of member states.<\/p>\n<p>The Council also condemned \u201cIsrael\u2019s\u201d announcement recognizing the independence of the \u201cSomaliland\u201d region, urging it to reverse the move, and emphasizing that any action that undermines Somalia\u2019s unity contradicts regional and international laws and charters.<\/p>\n<p>The Council renewed its support for Somalia\u2019s unity and stability, warning that such moves could further complicate the situation in the Horn of Africa and negatively affect efforts to achieve security and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that Somalia was elected yesterday, Wednesday, to membership of the African Union Peace and Security Council for the 2026\u20132028 term, a step reflecting Somalia\u2019s diplomatic progress and its return to its natural place on the continental and international stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Africa<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press. The African Union Peace and Security Council called on member states and international partners to reaffirm respect for the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the unity of its territory, stressing the importance of adhering to the Union\u2019s principles that uphold the territorial integrity of member states. 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