Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is about political alliances, not legal principles
Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (right) and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar in Hargeisa, Somaliland in January 2026. Israeli Foreign Ministry/Anadolu via Getty Images
Israel’s decision...
Self-Determination for Some, Denied for Others: Somaliland and politics of selective recognition
Addis Abeba — From the liberation struggles of the 20th century to today’s diplomatic flashpoints, the right of peoples to choose their political destiny has inspired...
Dubai’s DP World says operations at Somaliland’s Berbera port unaffected by UAE-Somalia dispute
Dubai-owned ports and logistics company DP World said on Tuesday its operations at Berbera port in Somaliland were continuing under existing agreements, amid regional...
Ogaal Advert: Building Somalia’s Digital Footprint
MOGADISHU, Somalia—In 2019, there were almost no established professional creative agencies in the Somali commercial scene when Abdirahman Daacad, Eng Mufakir and Abdiaziz Ali...
Somaliland Denounces Somali Defence Minister’s Call for Foreign Military Intervention
Hargeisa, January 12, 2026 – The Republic of Somaliland has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as "reckless and dangerous" statements attributed...
Somaliland Condemns Somalia’s Call for Foreign Military Intervention
HARGEISA, Somaliland – January 11, 2026 – The Republic of Somaliland has issued a stern condemnation of what it describes as "inflammatory rhetoric" from...
A Hollow Appeal: Why Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Speech Fails to Persuade Somaliland
By Goth Mohamed Goth
Last night, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took to the airwaves for a prime-time address directed squarely at the people and...
Turkish Defense Ministry Announces Military Support for Somalia in Somaliland Dispute
In a statement publicized by Qatar’s Al Jazeera earlier this evening, the Turkish Ministry of Defense has formally declared its intent to provide military...
U.S. Suspends Aid to Somalia Following Alleged Seizure of Food Aid by Somali Government Officials
MOGADISHU - The United States has suspended all assistance programs benefiting Somalia’s federal government after allegations that Somali officials looted and destroyed a World...
A Case for Somaliland’s Recognition: Aligning with the AU Charter and the 2005 Fact-Finding Mission Report
By Goth Mohamed Goth
To the Esteemed Chairperson of the African Union and the Collective Leadership of the African Union Commission,
As you steer the African...
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