BissauGuinea-Bissau was days from recognizing Somaliland.
It would have been the first African recognition of Somaliland’s 35-year independence bid.
Somaliland’s foreign minister flew to Bissau for talks before Somalia’s government intervened and Guinea-Bissau denied any recognition plan.
Somaliland’s president has not received a recognition offer from any African government.
Sources: Mada Masr