By Mohamed Abdi Idiris In recent years, the strategic importance of the Red Sea has grown dramatically. Once viewed primarily as a vital shipping corridor connecting Europe and Asia, the …
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War in the Gulf, ripples in the Red Sea: Somaliland as the strategic cente
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe escalating confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, is not confined to the Gulf. Its tremors reach the Red Sea, a …
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Somaliland and Israel reshape the Red Sea
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mohamed Abdi Idiris The Red Sea has never been just water. It is a corridor of history, commerce, faith, and power. From ancient trade routes to modern energy shipments, …
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Nurse to nation-builder, Somaliland’s honorary ‘first lady’ hails ‘natural’ ties with Israel
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAt 88, former Somaliland foreign minister Edna Adan Ismail bubbles with enthusiasm about Israel’s landmark recognition of the state in December. “I’m so glad that we can openly say the …
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Somaliland offers U.S. exclusive mineral access, military bases in exchange for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has offered the United States exclusive access to key mineral deposits and the possibility of hosting American military facilities, as the self-declared republic intensifies efforts to secure international recognition …
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Somaliland appoints Hagi as ambassador to Israel
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIsrael has formally accepted the appointment of Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Hagi, according to a letter sent by the Foreign Ministry to the office of Somaliland President Abdirahman …
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Israeli Foreign Minister makes historic visit to Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited Somaliland on Tuesday on a trip that was denounced by Somalia, 10 days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic as an independent and …
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Israel officially recognises Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIsrael has become the first nation in the world to formally recognise Somaliland, ending the breakaway region’s three-decade quest for international legitimacy. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Friday that …
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Somaliland holds wide-ranging discussions with international development partners in Nairobi
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Government of Somaliland on Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with international development partners in Nairobi, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth, climate resilience and long-term economic sustainability. The government said …
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US Senator Ted Cruz joins push for recognition of Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s strategic importance to the United States took center stage during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on maritime security in Africa, where Senator Ted Cruz described the Horn of …