The 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. …
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New Somaliland representative to Taiwan Jama Galaal officially received in Taipei
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterNewly appointed Somaliland representative to Taiwan Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal was officially welcomed in Taipei by a top official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking at a weekly news …
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Somaliland disputes AFRICOM airstrike location, says strikes hit Puntland, not Golis Mountains
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has firmly rejected a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) report claiming that recent airstrikes against ISIS militants targeted its Golis Mountains. Officials clarified that the strikes were conducted in the Galgala …
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A Tale of Two Futures: How Somaliland built stability while Somalia battles crisis
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed Somaliland and Somalia represent two sharply contrasting approaches to governance in the Horn of Africa. While both have had a common historical foundation, they have taken …
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India and the UAE must advocate for Somaliland’s recognition as a sovereign nation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy:Savio Rodrigues In the intricate web of geopolitics, the recognition of sovereignty remains one of the most consequential acts the international community can undertake. Somaliland, a de facto independent state …
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Closer relations between Hargeisa and Taipei fit well into US strategy to compete with China
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: Michele Maresca Somaliland is an un-recognised State which possess the 4 Montevideo criteria for Statehood: a) a permanent population; (b) a defined territory; (c) a government; and (d) the capacity …