The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) FactCheck unit has categorically dismissed circulating social media posts alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in official talks with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. The ministry labeled the content as fabricated, warning the public against misinformation suggesting imminent Indian recognition of Somaliland.

Viral posts included manipulated visuals and captions implying high-level diplomatic exchanges between India and Somaliland, alongside unfounded reports of Somalia recalling its ambassador to New Delhi in protest. The MEA emphasized that no such developments occurred, urging citizens to verify information through official channels.

Somaliland, which unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the civil war, remains unrecognized by most nations despite functioning with its own government, currency, and institutions. The region gained attention recently after Israel formally recognized it as a sovereign state on December 26, 2025.

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The Israeli recognition has sparked regional controversy, with Somalia accusing Somaliland of agreeing to host military facilities and resettle Palestinians in exchange for diplomatic ties. Somaliland authorities rejected these claims, describing relations with Israel as purely diplomatic and aligned with international norms.

Tensions escalated as Somalia's leadership warned of potential destabilization in the Horn of Africa, while protests erupted in multiple Somali cities. International bodies, including the African Union and European Union, reaffirmed support for Somalia's territorial integrity amid Somaliland's assertions that additional countries may soon extend recognition.

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