By Horn Africa News
The Federal Government of Somalia has formally aligned itself with Serbia, rejecting international recognition of Kosovo, a territory that unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and has since been recognized by over 100 countries.
Somalia’s stance was made clear following recent bilateral agreements between Mogadishu and Belgrade, including defense cooperation pacts signed during the official visit of Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to Serbia.
In its decision, Somalia strongly opposed extending recognition to Kosovo, despite a growing trend in Africa where countries such as Kenya and Sudan have recently acknowledged Kosovo’s independence.
The move has raised eyebrows given the contrasting demographics of the two countries. Serbia, which Somalia now supports, has a population that is 86% Orthodox Christian, while Kosovo’s population is around 95% Sunni Muslim. Analysts note that Somalia’s decision reflects a pragmatic pursuit of its national interests and strategic partnerships rather than religious or cultural alignment.
By siding with Serbia, Somalia
