The 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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International RelationsNewsSomaliland
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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International RelationsNewsSomaliland
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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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
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 …
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International RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
Somaliland new president promises to maintain ties with Taiwan
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTaiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the new president-elect of Somaliland, for his victory over incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi as leader of the main …
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International RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliland
Taiwan’s presence in Somaliland: Interview with Ambassador Allen Lou
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Richard Atimniraye Taiwan and Somaliland are two countries operating within challenging international frameworks, as they are not recognized or only partially recognized by the international community. Both territories operate independently …
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EducationNewsSomaliland
Taiwan to boost Somaliland’s digital transformation in phase II partnership
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTaiwan and Somaliland have taken a major step forward in their digital partnership following the May 22, 2024 signing of an Implementing Arrangement for Phase II of their information technology …
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International RelationsNews
Somaliland and Taiwan navigating the complexities of non-recognition through people-to-people diplomacy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn an era where traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two de facto states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique …
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International RelationsNews
‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThis year has not been the best for Somaliland’s international reputation. After breaking away from Somalia in 1991, the de facto independent country cultivated an image as an “oasis of stability” in …
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International RelationsNews
China engages Somaliland in an exchange over Taiwan link
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Fei Shengchao took one Somaliland on social media ridiculing the country over its links with Taiwan. But Somaliland responded in a statement condemning China …