Why has Israel recognised the breakaway African state as independent?
Wedaeli Chibelushi,Ameyu Etana,BBC Afaan OromooandFarah Lamane,BBC SomaliAFP via Getty ImagesResidents of Somaliland's capital city, Hargeisa, have been celebrating Israel's declarationIsrael has taken the controversial decision to recognise the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation, sparking condemnation from many other countries. China is the latest to condemn the decision, with its foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian telling reporters: "No...







