Israeli 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 …
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Somaliland and Israel—considerations regarding recognition and cooperation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Asher Lubotzky Should Israel recognize the pro-Western state located in the Horn of Africa—an area whose security importance for Israel has become even more pronounced over the past two …
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President Irro expresses desire to ensure peace prevails in the country
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe president of Somaliland Abdirahman Irro has informed the ambassador of the European Union that peace is the first priority to his government, as he detailed the effective measures taken …
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Momentum builds behind Somaliland’s quest for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Nolawi M. Engdayehu After more than three decades of operating as a de facto state, Somaliland’s campaign for international recognition is entering a new phase. What once seemed an …
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Waddani party accuses Somalia of targeting its citizens through new e-visa policy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s ruling Waddani Party has accused the Somali federal government of using its new electronic visa systemto discriminate against travellers from Somaliland, calling the policy politically motivated and damaging to …
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Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi left the country for Ethiopia on Tuesday following an official invitation from the Ethiopian government. This will be his first visit to Ethiopia since …
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Waddani leader meets Kenya’s VP to bolster bilateral ties
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland ruling party Chairman Hersi Ali H. Hassan held a private dinner meeting with Kenya’s Vice President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, late on Tuesday, as part of efforts to deepen political …