Israel’s recognition of Somaliland ‘null and void’ – African Union

Any attempt to alter borders by force or undermine the unity of a member state is unlawful, the continental body has warned

The African Union (AU) has condemned Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent country, warning that no external actor has the authority to alter the territorial configuration of its member states and that any such declaration is “null and void” under international law.

In a statement on Thursday...