Somaliland rebuts condemnation from Arab nations and the African Union after Israel’s envoy move, asserting sovereignty and calling for international recognition based on legal and historical claims

HARGEISA, SOMALILAND — The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has issued a robust defense of its s...

Somalia threatens Red Sea Restrictions, warning a possible blockade at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, but analysts say Mogadishu lacks the capacity to enforce such a move

NAIROBI — Somalia’s government has issued a stark warning that it could restrict access to o...

A senior Somaliland adviser rejects Somalia’s legal claims, arguing under the UN Charter that Somaliland’s sovereignty is legally distinct as Israel ties deepen

NAIROBI — A senior adviser at Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a forceful legal rebuttal to Somalia’s objections over Somal...

This article, “Berbera, Where Geography Precedes Diplomacy,” discusses the strategic importance of Berbera, a city in Somaliland, in the Horn of Africa. It argues that the development of Berbera’s airport into a potential tripartite military base for the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Israel signifies a significant geopoliti...

This article, “America’s Opening in East Africa,” written by Matthew Cookson, argues that the United States should recognize Somaliland as an independent country. Here’s a breakdown: Somaliland’s Success: Somaliland restored independence in 1991 and has since developed a relatively stable democracy wit...