Somaliland Is Lobbying for U.S. Recognition Next

Somaliland Is Lobbying for U.S. Recognition Next

The U.S. Capitol on December 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.The breakaway territory of Somaliland, fresh off establishing formal ties with Israel late last year, is aiming for a much higher diplomatic prize. The government has hired a major firm with ties to the Trump administration to lobby in Washington for U.S. recognition, according to a recent Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) filing. Somalia hired its o…

Somaliland Women Issue Joint Statement Backing Re-Recognition Efforts

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ HARGEISA, Somaliland — Women leaders and representatives from across Somaliland issued a joint statement on February 5, 2026, reaffirming their support for Somaliland’s international re-recognition efforts and pledging partnership with the government in advancing diplomacy, peace, and inclusive development. The statement, released following a gathering in Hargeisa organized by the SIRAAD Initiative, highlights …