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The Israel-backed Republic of Somaliland has publicly congratulated Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on his April 22–26, 2026, visit to Eswatini, the only African country that officially recognizes Taiwan. This symbolic outreach aligns with broader Israeli efforts under Netanyahu to deepen ties beyond traditional Western allies, including expanded cooperation with Argentina and other South American states. These moves are seen as part of an evolving alignment among states concerned about the growing influence of China, Russia, and Iran, though both China and Russia maintain active economic and diplomatic engagement with Israel.