Somalilandcurrent.com Exclusive
AUSTIN, TEXAS – As Somaliland intensifies its campaign for international recognition, prominent Somaliland-born politician and Horn of Africa analyst Jama Ayaanle Feyte has unveiled a strategic Texas-led initiative to lobby the Trump administration through Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). In an exclusive briefing with Somalilandcurrent.com, Feyte detailed a diaspora-driven plan leveraging Cruz’s influence to advance Somaliland’s three-decade quest for statehood.
The Texas Blueprint: Cruz as Key Champion
Mr. Jama Ayaanle Feyte, who coordinates global Somaliland diaspora advocacy, emphasized Senator Cruz’s pivotal role: “His stature in the GOP and direct access to President Trump make him the ideal advocate. Recognition aligns with U.S. interests—democratic stability, counterterrorism cooperation, and untapped economic potential in the Horn of Africa. This is a foreign policy win Texas can deliver.”
Despite operating as a de facto independent state since 1991 with a record of peaceful transitions and democratic elections, Somaliland remains unrecognized internationally. The Texan diaspora, one of the largest and most organized globally, now aims to transform this reality.
Four-Point Objectives:
1. Forge a formal alliance with Senator Cruz to leverage his Washington influence.
2. Educate U.S. policymakers on Somaliland’s legitimacy and strategic value.
3. Mobilize Texas Somalilanders and allied groups for grassroots pressure.
4. Develop a White House-ready dossier advocating recognition.
Action Plan:
1. Texan Groundswell:
– Host town halls to unify diaspora voices and document personal testimonies linking communities to Somaliland.
2. Cruz Partnership:
– Secure high-level meetings with the Senator and his foreign policy team, backed by constituent advocacy.
- The Case for Recognition:
– Produce a white paper detailing Somaliland’s history, governance milestones, and U.S. benefits: regional stability, port access (Berbera), and counterterrorism intelligence sharing.
4. National Campaign:
– Launch #RecognizeSomaliland social media blitzes and petitions; coordinate with diaspora networks nationwide.
5. D.C. Advocacy Surge:
– Organize delegations to lobby Congress, State Department officials, and pro-Africa think tanks.
6. Media Offensive:
– Place op-eds in Texan/national press; pitch stories on Somaliland’s democracy and economic potential.
The Closing Argument:
Feyte’s rallying cry: “Recognition is overdue justice for our people and a victory for democratic values. With Senator Cruz’s leadership and our mobilized diaspora, we will position Somaliland where it belongs—on the world stage as a sovereign U.S. ally.”
