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New Somaliland representative to Taiwan Jama Galaal officially received in Taipei

Newly 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 briefing in Taipei, Chen Yung-po , deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of West Asian and African…

Closer relations between Hargeisa and Taipei fit well into US strategy to compete with China

By: 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 to enter into agreements with other States. In essence, the Horn of Africa State possesses both the internal and external…

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Somaliland new president promises to maintain ties with Taiwan

Taiwan’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 opposition party. Abdullahi, commonly known as “Irro” by the people, promised that the relationship with Taiwan “will not change in…

International Relations News Politics Somaliland 58 Min Read

Taiwan’s presence in Somaliland: Interview with Ambassador Allen Lou

By 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 but remain unrecognized by major global powers: Since 1949, Taiwan has been claimed by the People’s Republic of China under…

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Taiwan to boost Somaliland’s digital transformation in phase II partnership

Taiwan 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 (IT) cooperation project, aimed at boosting Somaliland’s e-government infrastructure and cybersecurity over the next four years. At the signing ceremony,…

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Somaliland and Taiwan navigating the complexities of non-recognition through people-to-people diplomacy

In 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 approach toward international relations. Through people-to-people diplomacy, they navigate the complexities of non-recognition, forging meaningful connections that transcend conventional state…

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‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership

This 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 the Horn of Africa, conducting disarmaments and democratic elections despite lacking international recognition. But presidential elections scheduled for last year…

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China engages Somaliland in an exchange over Taiwan link

The 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 for its actions against Taiwan. Somaliland in a tweet criticized China for its territorial claims and actions towards Taiwan. In…

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Taiwanese service members headed for Somaliland complete training

The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) held a graduation ceremony for 65 alternate service members who will be sent to 14 countries to conduct foreign aid technical work for 10 months — including six who will be deployed to Somaliland for the first time. Three service members specializing…

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Taiwan donates two ambulances to Somaliland hospitals

Taiwan on Thursday (June 29) donated two ambulances to Hargeisa Group Hospital and Gabiley General Hospital through the bilateral Maternal and Infant Health Care Improvement Project, in order to integrate case management between different facilities to refer and track reported cases, as well as increase mobile healthcare capacity. The Maternal…