Somalia reversed course and permitted the UAE to withdraw military personnel and equipment from Mogadishu without inspection after Ethiopian mediation. Four Ethiopian aircraft conducted the evacuation amid a wider rupture that saw Mogadishu cancel defense and port agreements with Abu Dhabi

Thousands of Somalilanders staged mass rally in Hargeisa to support the UAE after Somalia cancelled bilateral agreements. Demonstrators praised UAE-funded development, including DP World’s Berbera Port, and called on Abu Dhabi to recognize Somaliland following Israel’s recent recognition

Israel’s planned opening embassy in Somaliland sparks online debate as residents and analysts claim it will be the “safest place in Hargeisa.” Officials target a 2026 opening

Are claims of Gaza displacement to Somaliland true or part of psychological warfare? Experts tell Quds Press that rumors of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland are unrealistic and politically driven, serving psychological warfare and strategic aims

Thousands of Somaliland diaspora members gathered outside 10 Downing Street calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to officially recognize Somaliland. Senior MPs Gavin Williamson and Nigel Farage joined the rally, urging the UK to follow Israel’s recent recognition

This analysis examines the structural foundations of Somaliland-Taiwan relations, the geopolitical and diplomatic pressures confronting both de facto states, and the constraints posed by non-recognition, regional sensitivities, and major-power rivalry. It highlights the substantive achievements of bilateral cooperation in governance, health, digital infrastructure, education, humanitarian assistance, and security. The article concludes with actionable policy recommendations to strengthen long-term cooperation, expand diplomatic space, and reinforce development-focused engagement.

This article, “A Two-Handed Feint in Las Anod,” from The Somali Wire’s January 12, 2026 issue, discusses President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Las Anod, a contested city in the Sool region claimed by both Somaliland and Puntland, and the complex geopolitical situation surrounding it.

Somaliland says Mogadishu has no jurisdiction over Berbera after Somalia cancels UAE agreements. Hargeisa reaffirms its UAE partnership as lawful and binding amid growing regional tensions and increased U.S. scrutiny of Somali finances

This article, “Somaliland Is No Longer A Diplomatic Endnote,” discusses the geopolitical implications of Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025, particularly focusing on the challenges this poses for China.

This article, “A New Red Sea Chessboard and India’s Strategic Window,” discusses Israel's recognition of Somaliland and its implications for the geopolitics of the Red Sea region, particularly for India.

This article, “Why Should Trump Consider Recognizing Somaliland? Because It Works,” written by Joshua Meservey, argues that the U.S. President Donald Trump should recognize Somaliland as an independent country.

This article, “Somalia’s Picture After Somaliland Recognition,” argues that Israel's recognition of Somaliland has exposed existing realities within Somalia rather than creating new ones.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reshapes Horn of Africa geopolitics, raising the risk of Somali proxy interventions while strengthening Somaliland’s internal unity.

The article, “Israel is Right: Somaliland’s Recognition is Key to Regional Security,” argues that recognizing Somaliland is crucial for regional security in the Horn of Africa, particularly in the Gulf of Aden.

This article, “Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Breaks Decades of Institutionalized Legal Distortions” argues that Israel's recognition of Somaliland in 2025 challenges a long-standing, flawed international consensus. This consensus, solidified in 1991 when Somalia collapsed, prioritized the "territorial integrity" of Somalia over the reality of Somaliland's restored sovereignty.

Al-Shabaab’s encirclement of Mogadishu raises fears of a federal collapse and regional instability. Analyst warns Somalia faces a looming jihadist takeover

In “Berbera: A Bastion Too Far?” Jonathan Pollard examines Israel’s strategic gamble in Berbera following its recognition of Somaliland’s independence.

Weeks before Israel’s historic recognition of Somaliland, two Chabad emissaries from Miami traveled to the Horn of Africa to print the 200-year-old Hasidic text Tanya.

Israel wants India, Ethiopia, and Kenya to join its diplomatic campaign to secure Somaliland recognition, raising the issue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and engaging African partners including Ethiopia and Kenya leaders

Somaliland’s ruling party chairman Hersi Ali Haji Hassan defends the self-governing nation’s normalization with Israel after receiving recognition as an independent state. He rejects Arab League criticism, addresses military base concerns, and explains why Hargeisa is seeking partners after 34 years of isolation

Rep. Chris Smith welcomes Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, citing its democratic record, strategic Berbera port, and concerns over China’s expanding influence as Beijing’s foreign minister plans a visit to Mogadishu

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visits Somaliland for the first time following Israel’s historic recognition on December 26, 2025, announcing embassies and cooperation on security, trade, and development as Somalia and the African Union condemn the move.

A legal and historical analysis of Somaliland’s state identity, examining the 1960 union, misnaming of states, and how legal ambiguity shaped decades of diplomatic paralysis.

This article is a detailed summary and analytical reinterpretation of the YouTube video titled “Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland – Diplomatic Breakthrough or a New Faultline in the Horn of Africa”, a panel discussion examining the historical roots, geopolitical motivations, and regional consequences of Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.

As Somalia prepares to lead the UN Security Council, scrutiny grows over its top diplomat’s past business ties, asylum claims, and potential conflicts of interest in the United States