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Saxafi Media Network publishes the trusted daily Somali newspaper "Saxafi" along with an online English version & plans to launch Saxafi TV in the coming months
As #Somalia prepares to preside over the @UN #SecurityCouncil, unresolved questions about its #UN envoy’s past business activities & asylum history are drawing renewed scrutiny—& raising uncomfortable questions about diplomatic accountability.
As Somalia Prepares to Lead the UN Security Council, Questions Mount Over Its Top Diplomat’s Past
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
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January 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
#Israel broke the taboo by #Recognizing #Somaliland. @mrubin1971 explains why #India should seize the moment, counter #China, & secure its strategic future in the #HornOfAfrica.
Israel Recognizes Somaliland: Why India Should Follow Suit
This article, “Israel Recognizes Somaliland: Why India Should Follow Suit,” argues that India should recognize Somaliland, following Israel's lead.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:34 AM
@realDonaldTrump's most effective response to @Ilhan may not be rhetoric—but recognizing #Somaliland. @mrubin1971 explains why #USInterests, #Security, & #Principle align.
Recognizing Somaliland Would Be Trump’s Ultimate Response to Ilhan Omar
This article, “Recognizing Somaliland Would Be Trump’s Ultimate Response to Ilhan Omar,” argues that then-President Trump recognizing Somaliland's independence would be a strategic move against Somali corruption, a response to Ilhan Omar's policies, and beneficial for U.S. national security.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:41 AM
After recognizing #Somaliland, #Israel & the #UnitedStates have a rare opportunity to secure the #RedSea & counter #Iran by also recognizing #SouthYemen, argues Michael Rubin.
After Somaliland, Israel Should Recognize South Yemen
Following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, Michael Rubin argues that the United States and Israel should also recognize South Yemen, citing strategic, legal, and security advantages.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:01 AM
#Editorial: #Britain knew the legal truth about #Somaliland—& chose to ignore it. By siding with #Somalia at @UN after #Israel’s re-recognition, #London exposed a moral & strategic collapse at the heart of #UKForeignPolicy. This was cowardice. @UKUN_NewYork
Britain’s Moral Collapse on Somaliland and Its UNSC Betrayal
Britain sided with Somalia at the UNSC after Israel re-recognized Somaliland, abandoning law, history, and a democratic ally. This editorial, “Britain’s Moral Collapse on Somaliland,” argues the UK chose cowardice over leadership
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January 1, 2026 at 10:43 PM
#China is installing satellite monitoring stations in #Somalia after #Israel's #Recognition of #Somaliland & ties with #Taiwan. SL's strategic location is seen as threats to it's "#OneChina" principle & its economic interests in the #HornOfAfrica.
Chinese Intelligence Sees Israeli Ties with Taiwan, Somaliland as Coordinated Challenge
Chinese intelligence community views Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and growing ties with Taiwan as a coordinated challenge to Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative and the One China principle, according to Dr. Nadia Helmy.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
As @netanyahu prepares to #visit #Somaliland, he says the new country seeks to join the #AbrahamAccords, describing it as a #democratic, #ModerateMuslim society & defending #Israel’s decision to #RecognizeSomaliland.
Netanyahu Says Somaliland Wants to Join the Abraham Accords as He Prepares to Visit
In a Newsmax interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel recognized Somaliland as a democratic, moderate Muslim state seeking to join the Abraham Accords
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December 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#Somaliland meets every legal test for #Statehood. Denying it #Recognition erodes the same doctrines that protect @NATO's eastern flank. From the #Baltics to the #RedSea, non-recognition rewards coercion & weakens deterrence.
Ignore Somaliland and Imperil NATO: The Legal Case for Recognition
This article, “Ignore Somaliland and Imperil NATO,” argues that Somaliland, a territory that restored independence in 1991, should be internationally recognized as a sovereign state.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:53 AM
For over 30 years #Somaliland has functioned as a state without #Recognition. #Israel’s 2025 decision changed that. Here’s what Somaliland is—& why it matters. A detailed #explainer on the #History, #Governance, #Democracy, & #Geopolitics
Somaliland: A Detailed Explainer on History, Governance, and Why Israel Recognized It
A detailed explainer on Somaliland’s history, governance, democracy, and strategic importance following Israel’s landmark recognition in December 2025 and the global reaction it triggered.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM
When everything becomes “#AbrahamAccords,” meaning erodes. #Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland wasn’t branding—it was reality. A functioning democracy earned recognition without ceremony or applause.
When the Abraham Accords Become an Empty Brand, Reality Chooses Somaliland
This article, “When the Abraham Accords Become an Empty Brand, Reality Chooses Somaliland,” discusses Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state and contrasts it with the broader context of the Abraham Accords.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
As federal investigators probe billions in alleged #fraud tied to #Minnesota programs, @Ilhan’s opposition to #RecognizingSomaliland is drawing new scrutiny—raising questions about #USInterests, #Somalia’s failures, & #Somaliland’s stability.
Ilhan Omar’s Somaliland Stance Slammed as Minnesota Fraud Scandal Deepens
Ilhan Omar's defense of Somalia's territorial claims and her Somaliland stance draws scrutiny as federal authorities investigate billions in fraud losses. Michael Rubin says billions in fraud losses highlight contrast with Somaliland's stability, democratic institutions
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December 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland followed months of secret talks, #Intelligence coordination, and preparations for possible #Houthi attacks—revealing a strategic shift reshaping the #RedSea & the #HornOfAfrica.
Secret Diplomacy, Houthi Threats and Strategy: Behind the Scenes of Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Months of secret diplomacy, intelligence coordination, and preparations for Houthi retaliation preceded Israel’s historic recognition of Somaliland, reshaping Red Sea geopolitics
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December 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#Taiwan has welcomed #Israel’s historic #Recognition of #Somaliland, calling all 3 “like-minded democratic partners,” as mass #celebrations continue across #Hargeisa & #diplomatic tensions ripple through the #HornOfAfrica.
Taiwan Backs Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland as Celebrations Sweep Hargeisa for Third Straight Day
Taiwan backs Israel’s historic recognition of Somaliland, calling all three “like-minded democratic partners,” as mass celebrations erupt across Hargeisa and global opposition mounts.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
#Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland is not symbolic — it is strategic. From #RedSeaSecurity to countering #Houthi threats & #GreatPower competition, #Washington can no longer afford strategic neglect. Why the #US should follow Israel’s lead.
Why Israel Recognizing Somaliland Matters – and Why the US should Follow Suit
This opinion piece, “Why Israel Recognizing Somaliland Matters – and Why the US should Follow Suit,” argues that Israel's recognition of Somaliland is strategically important and that the United States should follow suit.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland has sent ripples through diplomatic circles in #London & #Washington. Sir Michael Ellis argues #Britain should follow suit, citing SL’s democratic record, strategic location, & growing importance as #RedSea tensions rise.
Britain Urged to Recognize Somaliland After Israel’s Move, as Former U.K. Attorney General Makes Strategic Case
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has renewed pressure on the UK to follow suit. Former attorney general Sir Michael Ellis urges Somaliland is a pro-Western democracy with strategic value in the Horn of Africa
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December 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland wasn’t about #Iran or #Gaza. Analyst @AKorybko argues it was driven by Israel’s growing rivalry with #Turkiye & #Ankara’s expanding #Military & #Space footprint in #Somalia.
Israel’s Rivalry with Turkiye Played a Major Role in Its Recognition of Somaliland
This article, “Israel’s Rivalry with Turkiye Played a Major Role in Its Recognition of Somaliland,” argues that Israel's recognition of Somaliland is primarily motivated by its rivalry with Turkey, not by concerns about Iran or Gazans.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland exposes deep contradictions in the @_AfricanUnion’s policy — & revives questions the #AU itself answered years ago. A former AU official explains why the status quo no longer holds.
African Union’s Somaliland Policy Faces Scrutiny After Israel Recognition
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland exposes contradictions in the African Union’s policy, reviving debate over borders, precedent and regional stability. A former AU official argues the African Union’s stance is outdated, contradictory, and compromised by conflicts of interest — and that the AU is ignoring its own findings on Somaliland’s legal and democratic record
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December 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland has exposed a major contradiction at the heart of the @_AfricanUnion . @WafulaOkumu argues the AU is ignoring its own 2005 findings, rewarding instability, & allowing conflicts of interest to shape its stance.
African Union’s Contradictory Stand on Somaliland Is Outdated
This article argues that the African Union's (AU) opposition to the recognition of Somaliland is outdated, contradictory, and compromised.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM
@realDonaldTrump says he won’t follow #Israel in #Recognizing #Somaliland — for now. “Everything is under study,” the president said, signaling hesitation despite pressure from @netanyahu & some #MAGA-aligned #Republican #lawmakers.
Trump Says He Won’t Follow Israel in Recognizing Somaliland, Calls Decision ‘Under Study’
President Trump says he won’t immediately recognize Somaliland’s independence, despite Israel’s historic recognition. Trump says the matter requires careful study
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December 27, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Crowds poured into the streets of #Hargeisa after #Israel became the first UN member to recognize #Somaliland, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough. @mp_indho_Indho from #UpperHouse, publicly praised Israel’s decision.
Crowds Celebrate in Somaliland After Israel Recognizes Independence
Crowds filled Hargeisa after Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, sparking celebrations and reshaping regional diplomacy
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December 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
A #secret October visit by #Somaliland’s president @Abdirahmanirro to #Israel laid the groundwork for Israel’s historic #Recognition—raising strategic questions & internal #IsraeliDebate.
Report: Somaliland President Made Secret Israel Visit 2 Months Before Recognition
Somaliland’s president secretly met Netanyahu and Mossad chiefs months before Israel became the first UN state to recognize Somaliland, a report says
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December 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
#Israel’s #Recognition of #Somaliland triggered swift condemnation from #Somalia, #Egypt, #Turkey, @_AfricanUnion, @arableague_gs , & @GCC. Despite #InternationalLaw shows SL is de jure, recognized in 1960 & never lawfully dissolved.
Regional Reactions to Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: Diplomatic Orthodoxy Meets Legal Reality
Regional powers react Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, but international law shows Somaliland’s sovereignty is de jure, rooted in 1960 independence.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#Israel has formally recognized #Somaliland as an independent & sovereign state—becoming first UN member to do so in over 30 yrs. It revives Israel’s 1960 recognition, opens full diplomatic relations, & signals a major geopolitical shift in the #HornOfAfrica.
Israel Formally Recognizes Somaliland for the 2nd Time in Historic Diplomatic Move
Israel formally recognizes the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, opening embassies and reshaping diplomacy in the Horn of Africa.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#Somaliland's #Sovereignty: Its 1960 #DeJure #Recognition by nearly 40 nations & its recognized borders endure under #InternationalLaw/InternationalLaw" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#InternationalLaw & was never legally extinguished. Denying this undermines #InternationalLaw & @_AfricanUnion's credibility.
Somaliland Is Not De Facto — It Is De Jure: The Legal Case for Sovereignty
Somaliland gained full international recognition as a sovereign state on June 26, 1960. This legal analysis examines why Somaliland’s de jure status endures under international law — and why denial undermines African Union credibility
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December 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM