Thousands gather in Hargeisa, the capital of the breakaway region of Somaliland, to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa. Israel declaration on December 26 is a first for the self-proclaimed republic that in 1991 declared it had unilaterally separated from Somalia. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only