Somaliland President Seeks U.S. Cooperation on Security and Economy in ‘Strategically Located Area’

Somaliland’s Call for US Partnership Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi recently announced that his nation is open to establishing a comprehensive security and economic partnership with the United States. He highlighted Somaliland’s strategic location, which he claims is crucial in the region as it lies along a maritime corridor responsible for 30 percent of the […]
Israel Acknowledges Somaliland as a State: ‘Essence of the Abraham Accords’

Israel Recognizes Somaliland as Sovereign State On Friday, Israel officially recognized Somaliland as an independent state. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed this a “historic” step, highlighting a mutual interest in stability, peace, and regional collaboration, drawing inspiration from the Abraham Accords. This announcement followed a joint declaration signed by Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, and […]
Somaliland recognition is on Trump’s agenda as the US considers a shift in its Africa strategy.

Trump’s Potential Recognition of Somaliland Former President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring a strategy aimed at establishing a stronger military and economic presence in Africa, which might counter the influences of China and Russia, while also targeting terrorism in the region. A senator has suggested that recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation could be a […]
Ted Cruz Encourages Trump to Support Somaliland, References Pro-Israel Position

Senator Cruz Advocates for Somaliland Recognition U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs and World Health Policy, has formally called on President Trump to recognize Somaliland as an independent state. He argues that Somaliland holds strategic importance in countering China’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa. […]