The Coming Maritime Dispute in the Gulf of Aden Is Heating Up↗
The Gulf of Aden could face a renewed maritime dispute as competing Somalia-Djibouti claims near Eibat Island and Saylac (Zeila) gain strategic importance. The dispute intersects with Somaliland’s position, Ethiopia’s search for sea…
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Somaliland Ambassador Mohamed Hagi Mohamoud meets U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee at a Jerusalem diplomatic event as President Irro prepares for a U.S. visit JERUSALEM — Somaliland’s ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi Mohamoud, appeared…
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The Somaliland UN Seat paper argues that Somaliland’s 1960 independence, disputed union with Somalia and 1991 restoration warrant a fresh legal review of its UN status By Saxafi Staff HARGEISA, Somaliland — The case for Somaliland’s…
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Restoring Sakatul Yuhuud—a historic synagogue standing directly beside an active mosque in Berbera—anchors modern Somaliland-Israel diplomacy in centuries of shared history while proving that religious liberty and democratic pluralism can…
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Somaliland President Irro begins his first U.S. visit as president, seeking stronger diplomatic, security and economic ties while advancing Somaliland’s international recognition campaign HARGEISA, Somaliland — Somaliland President…
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Somaliland law graduate Marwa Abdihakim Jama Kosar waves the Somaliland and Israel flags at her Hargeisa graduation, highlighting growing public enthusiasm for Somaliland-Israel ties HARGEISA, Somaliland — A young Somaliland law graduate…
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Analysis on the Red Sea opening Israel cannot afford to lose as strategic competition heats up in Somaliland and Bab el-Mandeb By Nassir Hussein Kahin Somaliland offers Israel a rare strategic opportunity—but competing powers are working…
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Explore how the Taipei-Hargeisa axis creates a new model of recognition by exclusion, redefining statehood, sovereignty, and diplomatic validation By Fundji Benedict On 12 June 2026 the representative office of the Republic of Somaliland…
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Türkiye’s Somaliland dilemma is driven by fears that Berbera could anchor a new Red Sea strategic network linking Somaliland with Israel, the UAE, Ethiopia, India, Greece and Cyprus By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Since Israel formally recognized…
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Somaliland President Irro is heading to the U.S. after a UAE stop, seeking recognition, stronger U.S. ties, investment and security cooperation as reports point to possible Trump talks HARGEISA — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed…
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Eritrea’s sovereignty claims face scrutiny as its three-decade record of regional intervention in Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia raises questions about non-interference and political double standards By Habtom Ghebrezghiabher At the 21st…
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In “Should India officially recognize Somaliland?” Abhinav Pandya argues that Somaliland’s strategic location, Berbera port and shared commitment to democracy make recognition a potential strategic choice for India By Abhinav Pandya The…
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SolitAir expands its African cargo network to Somaliland and Nigeria, adding Hargeisa and Port Harcourt and strengthening Gulf trade connections HARGEISA, Somaliland — UAE-based cargo carrier SolitAir has expanded its African network to…
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Somaliland President Irro is expected to make his first U.S. visit as president, with meetings in Washington and New York as Israel reportedly supports efforts to secure a Trump meeting and advance U.S. recognition of Somaliland HARGEISA,…
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Former US Ambassador Tibor Nagy urges Washington to recognize Somaliland, citing its strategic location, Berbera, security record and democratic institutions WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Tibor Nagy has urged the United…
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro plans a Historic Washington visit as Hargeisa advances its recognition campaign, promotes Berbera Port and offers a strategic Red Sea security partnership to the United States. HARGEISA, Somaliland —…
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Somaliland’s western conflict near Awdal and Zeila is examined as a wider geopolitical struggle involving Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Türkiye, Egypt and Red Sea security By Eng. Abdi Ali Barkhad The intermittent conflict in western…
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Why the US should recognize Somaliland independence is gaining renewed attention after Jaco Kleynhans argued that Somaliland represents one of the world’s strongest cases for self-determination and state recognition By Saxafi Staff Writer…
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“The Silent Re-Enactment,” examines how modern geopolitics, Somalia-Somaliland tensions, military assistance and ethnic rhetoric could fuel a second phase of the Isaaq Genocide By a Saxafi Human Rights Investigative Journalist While the…
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Somaliland financial recognition could precede political recognition, Deputy Governor Hamse Abdirahman Khaire says, outlining reforms on reserves, currency, banking and digital payments Somaliland’s campaign for international recognition…
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Jelena Milić argues that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland was driven by a convergence of history, sovereignty, Red Sea security, Iranian influence and the strategic geography of the Horn of Africa. By Saxafi Media Staff Writer Israel’s…
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Somaliland and Israeli diplomats discuss Red Sea security, Somaliland’s political trajectory and evolving regional geopolitics during talks at the Somaliland Mission in Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya — Somaliland’s representative to Kenya, Dr.…
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Pakistan-Somalia defense pact raises questions over whether Islamabad is pursuing military training and counterterrorism cooperation or a larger strategic presence near the Red Sea By Analytica Team Pakistan and Somalia have signed their…
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The 2024 MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland reignited Djibouti-Somaliland friction, exposing deeper competition over Berbera, trade, security and Red Sea influence By Analytica Team The Memorandum of Understanding signed by Ethiopia and…
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India weighs its options as Horn of Africa tensions deepen around Somaliland, the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, with Israel, Turkey, China and the U.S. expanding their strategic interests NEW DELHI/HARGEISA — India is facing a more…
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Israeli researchers from Bar-Ilan University, the Open University of Israel and Ariel University visit the University of Hargeisa for academic collaboration and biodiversity research in Somaliland HARGEISA, Somaliland — Aug. 28, 2026 — The…
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The Horn dilemma is intensifying as Israel-Turkey strategic rivalry reaches the Red Sea, with Somaliland, Somalia, Ethiopia, Egypt and the UAE caught in the competition By Analytica Team The rivalry between Israel and Turkey is no longer…
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Why Somaliland’s Irro went to Kenya: President Abdirahman Irro is deepening ties with Nairobi to expand diplomacy, trade, security cooperation and regional leverage By Analytica Team Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s…
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In this piece, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham argues that Berbera could become a critical security, trade and defense anchor for the United States, Israel and regional allies in the Red Sea. The article calls for Washington to move…
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In this article, Habtom Ghebrezghiabher investigates the fate of the 10,000 Somali soldiers whom Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki says were trained and equipped in Eritrea. He examines reported desertions, Eritrea’s longstanding ties with…
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