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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,…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
Somaliland legally doesn’t exist, but Taiwan has spied an opportunity to make its mark
"It's a secret," smiles Allen C Lou, when asked how many Taiwanese personnel are based in Hargeisa, capital of the unrecognised state of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa. Taiwan is committed to recognising the de facto state and Lou is Taipei's chief diplomat. But he is coy about just how…
Taiwan, Somaliland sign deal on energy and mineral resource exploration and drilling
Taiwan and Somaliland signed an agreement on energy and mineral resources cooperation Monday that Taiwan's office in Somaliland said provides a legal foundation for joint resource exploration and drilling activities and other related initiatives. The agreement was signed by Economic Affairs Minister Wang Mei-hua in Taipei and Somaliland Energy and…
US military may get access to strategic Somaliland’s Berbera port and airfield
The US military could gain access to the self-declared state of Somaliland’s strategically positioned port and airfield at Berbera, to counter the Islamic extremist rebel group al-Shabab in Somalia. This is after US President Joe Biden signed an order on Monday to redeploy hundreds of American troops to Somalia,, days…