Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: the Strategic Calculations at Play

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: the strategic calculations at play

Somaliland is not internationally recognised as a sovereign state, though it declared independence from Somalia in 1991. A territory becomes a sovereign state when its independence is recognised by the United Nations. For this reason, it has no seat at the UN and is considered, under international law, part of Somalia. Nevertheless, Somaliland holds elections and maintains relative internal stability. It is also attracting increasing informal di…

Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son

The president of Somaliland has held separate talks with his Israeli counterpart and the second son of the US leader, as the breakaway region continues to seek international recognition and foreign investment. Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met Isaac Herzog and businessman Eric…

Op-Ed : Somaliland Recognition and Economic Integration in the Horn of Africa

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By:Abokor Isaak The Horn of Africa stands at a critical juncture. As regional institutions and international partners seek durable solutions to instability, economic fragility, and security threats along one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors, it is increasingly important to address long-standing political realities with clarity and pragmatism. One such reality is the status […] The post Op-Ed : S…