Guinea-Bissau denies plans to recognise Somaliland amid online speculation

Guinea-Bissau denies plans to recognise Somaliland amid online speculation
Guinea-Bissau denies plans to recognise Somaliland amid online speculation - Guinea Bissau General Horta N'Tam is sworn in as the transition leader in Bissau on November 27, 2025. (Photo: Patrick Meinhardt/ AFP)
Guinea Bissau General Horta N'Tam is sworn in as the transition leader in Bissau on November 27, 2025. (Photo: Patrick Meinhardt/ AFP)

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The ministry said the Republic of Guinea-Bissau had neither made any decision nor started any process related to recognising Somaliland, adding that any claims suggesting otherwise were false.

Guinea-Bissau has denied online reports claiming it intends to recognise Somaliland, saying the information is false and that the country has not taken any step towards recognising the self-declared republic.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities in Bissau, the government said reports circulating on digital platforms alleging that Guinea-Bissau was preparing to recognise Somaliland had no basis and did not reflect the country's position.
The ministry said the Republic of Guinea-Bissau had neither made any decision nor started any process related to recognising Somaliland, adding that any claims suggesting otherwise were false.

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"The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has neither taken any decision nor initiated any process concerning the recognition of Somaliland," the ministry said in the statement.
The government said foreign policy decisions are the responsibility of the country's institutions and are taken through established legal and constitutional procedures rather than through unofficial reports shared online.
According to the statement, the conduct of Guinea-Bissau's foreign policy falls exclusively within the authority of the state's sovereign institutions and is guided by international law, the Charter of the United Nations, the Constitutive Act of the African Union and the country's international obligations.

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The ministry also said that any official position on foreign policy issues is communicated only through the government's authorised institutional channels, urging the public and media organisations to rely on official statements instead of information shared on digital platforms without verification.
The statement came after reports circulated online claiming that Guinea-Bissau was preparing to become one of the latest countries to recognise Somaliland.
Somaliland has maintained its own government, security institutions and administrative structures for more than three decades while seeking international recognition as an independent state. Somalia, however, considers Somaliland to be part of its territory and has repeatedly opposed efforts by any country to recognise it as a separate state.
The African Union has consistently supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states while encouraging dialogue to address disputes. Most countries also continue to recognise Somalia within its internationally recognised borders.
Guinea-Bissau's statement makes clear that no change has been made to its position and that no official process concerning Somaliland has been launched. The government said any decision involving foreign relations would be handled only through the institutions responsible for the country's external affairs and in accordance with international law

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