Former Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has said that Ethiopia backed away from implementing a controversial agreement granting it access to the Red Sea due to mounting international pressure, particularly …
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By Julian McBride Somaliland is a breakaway state in Somalia that has spent the past few decades fighting and pushing for independence from the unstable turbulence in Somalia. Somaliland’s people …
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UAE Brokers U.S. Recognition of Somaliland for Israeli Military Base Against Houthi Threats
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn a surprising move, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent state, according to a report published by The Cradle. This unprecedented decision, revealed …
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US recognition of Somaliland provides a welcome chance to reshape the geopolitical realities within the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed The Horn of Africa in recent years has emerged as a theater of growing geopolitical competition, as world great powers are rushing to entrench their interests …
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Now Somaliland warns China against interfering with its relationship with Taiwan
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe self-declared republic of Somaliland has issued a warning to the Chinese government over its relations with Taiwan, which China considers an island part of its mainland. The Chinese ambassador …
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Taiwan reaffirms its growing partnership with Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has issued a strong statement rejecting China’s territorial claims over Taiwan while reaffirming its growing partnership with Somaliland. The statement underscores Taiwan’s sovereignty, international support, and …
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Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty is grounded in a distinctive blend of historical legitimacy, legal precedent, and proven governance
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s pursuit of international recognition is not just another bid for statehood. Unlike many self-determination movements, Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty is grounded in a distinctive blend of historical legitimacy, legal …
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Ethiopia’s maritime gamble: Seize Somaliland’s offer or yield to Somalia’s pressure?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed The Horn of Africa stands at the crossroads of its history. In January 2024, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that can …
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Somaliland among Trump’s considerations for absorption of refugee Gazans
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Trump administration is considering three potential areas for the absorption of refugee Gazans after President Donald Trump announced that the US plans to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate those …
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British MP Gavin Williamson urges US to recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBritish MP Sir Gavin Williamson has renewed calls for the United States to recognize Somaliland following his accusations that the Somali government has misused USAID funds to support Al-Shabaab militants. …