Somalia: Somaliland Marks 35th Anniversary With Recognition Push

Somalia: Somaliland Marks 35th Anniversary With Recognition Push

Hargeisa -- Somaliland marked the 35th anniversary of its restored statehood on Monday with military parades, flag-waving schoolchildren and a renewed diplomatic push for wider international recognition, as more than 25 international delegations joined celebrations in the capital Hargeisa.

Lord Ashcroft: Somaliland deserves far more attention from Britain and the West

Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC is an international businessman, philanthropist, author and pollster. For more information on his work, visit lordashcroft.com Today Somaliland celebrates the anniversary of its independence declaration from Somalia in 1991. A former British protectorate, Somaliland has spent more than three decades building something exceptionally rare in the Horn of Africa: relative stability, functioning democratic institutions, and secu…

Somaliland divisions remain as it marks independence day after Israel recognition

Hope that other countries might follow suit in recognising its independence has not come true. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Somaliland marks Independence Day as Israel formally recognises envoy

Thousands gathered in the capital Hargeisa for a military parade, traditional dances, and political speeches, with added excitement this year following Israel's recognition.

Somaliland deserves far more attention from Britain and the West

Published on ConservativeHome.com on 18 May 2026. Today Somaliland celebrates the anniversary of its independence declaration from Somalia in 1991. A former British protectorate, Somaliland has spent more than three decades building something exceptionally rare in the Horn of Africa: relative stability, functioning democratic institutions, and security in one of the world’s most volatile regions. While much of the international community still t…

Somaliland Marks 35th Anniversary With Recognition Push

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Mohamed Duale HARGEISA, May 18 (Horn Diplomat) – Somaliland marked the 35th anniversary of its restored statehood on Monday with military parades, flag-waving schoolchildren and a renewed diplomatic push for wider international recognition, as more than 25 international delegations joined celebrations in the capital Hargeisa. The anniversary, celebrated under the theme “Recognition and Resilience,” […] The …