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China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it

China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including…

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Social Media Post Falsely Claims Ilhan Omar Deportation to Somaliland After Vance's 'Legal Remedies' Threats

A dubious social media post led to widespread media coverage of a fictional diplomatic clash involving Ilhan Omar. Discover how misinformation spread and its implications.

International Business Times UK

News outlets falsely report Somaliland called for extradition of Ilhan Omar

Reports, based on X post from unofficial account, follow JD Vance’s accusations and threats of finding ‘legal remedies’

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Somaliland Offers to Take Ilhan Omar Back After JD Vance Alleges Immigration Fraud

JD Vance alleges immigration fraud by Ilhan Omar; Somaliland says it would accept her if the US pursued extradition, prompting political backlash.

International Business Times UK

‘Say the word’: African territory tells Trump admin it will extradite Ilhan Omar after Vance claims

Vice president claims Democratic congresswoman ‘definitely committed immigration fraud’ to enter the U.S. as a teenager, which her office has branded ‘a ridiculous lie’

The Independent UK

Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa

Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti.

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US can access Somaliland's minerals and military bases, says minister

Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, the minister of the presidency has said, as the breakaway region of Somalia pushes for global recognition.

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Somalia becomes a flashpoint in Turkey's rivalry with Israel

Staunchly allied with Turkey, Somalia has become a flashpoint in Turkey's rivalry with Israel. Ankara recently deployed fighter jets to Mogadishu in the latest signal that it is determined to protect its strategic interests in the Horn of Africa after Israel recognised the breakaway region of Somaliland.

Radio France Internationale

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: the strategic calculations at play

Somaliland is not internationally recognised as a sovereign state, though it declared independence from Somalia in 1991. A territory becomes a sovereign state when its independence is recognised by the United Nations. For this reason, it has no seat at the UN and is considered, under international law, part of…

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Spotlight on Africa: Uganda vote and Somaliland recognition roil East Africa

In this first episode of Spotlight on Africa for 2026, we look back at a very eventful first three weeks of January. We focus on the recent general elections in Uganda, Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and how both could have implications for the entire East Africa region and beyond.

Radio France Internationale

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is about political alliances, not legal principles

Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December 2025 declaration as the first decisive breach in the wall of diplomatic isolation that has surrounded Somaliland for more than three decades.

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Israel's recognition of breakaway Somaliland brings uproar and threats to a volatile region

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has thrust the breakaway territory into the international spotlight

The Independent UK

The risky calculations behind Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has drew criticism from most African countries – most of all Somalia, which has long opposed Somaliland's efforts to secede. RFI looks at what's driving Israel to pursue the partnership, and why it is causing concern throughout the Horn…

Radio France Internationale

Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Somalia’s capital to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland

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Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after contentious recognition of breakaway territory

Israel’s foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday, the first visit by an Israeli senior official since that country formally recognized the breakaway Somali territory as a sovereign state

Radio France Internationale

Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial integrity and stability in the Horn of Africa.

The Independent UK

Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Somalis have gathered across the country to protest Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Radio France Internationale

UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

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Israel's recognition of Somaliland ‘is not an isolated initiative': expert

For the first time, the secessionist state of Somaliland has been officially recognised by another state, namely Israel. It's a blow for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who managed to organise local elections despite growing pressure from the Islamist group al-Shabaab. RFI spoke to…

The Independent UK

Yemen’s Houthis warn any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘military target’

Houthi leader says Israeli move ‘constitutes aggression against Somalia and Yemen’

International Business Times UK

Somaliland Faces Diplomatic Chaos as Israel Recognises It While Donald Trump Opposes US Recognition

Israel recognises Somaliland as a sovereign state, while Donald Trump opposes US recognition, triggering diplomatic backlash and regional uncertainty.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.

The Guardian - UK

Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as sovereign state

Diplomatic breakthrough criticised by African Union, which said it could have ‘far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent’

The Independent UK

Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland

The recognition of Somaliland is seen as crucial for taking on terrorism and piracy, especially from the Houthis in the Red Sea and the Strait of Aden

The Independent UK

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland

Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist said was “one of the largest confiscations of the species.”

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