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The Israeli Foreign Ministry officially announces the appointment of Michael Lotem as Israel’s ambassador to Somaliland - the country that, so far, only Israel has officially recognized. Michael Lotem is a veteran Israeli diplomat with extensive experience across Africa and Central Asia, most recently serving as Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya from 2021 to 2025. Throughout his career, which includes ambassadorial roles in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, he has specialized in economic diplomacy, focusing on exporting Israeli expertise in agritech, water management, and innovation.