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Somaliland
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newbloommag.netpolitics19 days ago
Somaliland Orders All Undocumented Foreign Nationals to Leave Within 10 Days
Somaliland's State Minister for Interior announced June 23 that all illegal foreign residents must depart the territory within 10 days or face legal action. The order was issued in Hargeisa and tied to security considerations.
Al Jazeeraworld23 days ago
Israel and Somaliland sign strategic cooperation agreement during state visit
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi completed a state visit to Israel that included the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement. The visit occurred six months after Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence from Somalia.
middleeasteye.netpolitics26 days ago
Somaliland Official Says No Israeli Military Base Exists or Planned
Somaliland's defense minister stated there is no Israeli military base in the territory and no plans to establish one. The comment comes amid existing diplomatic ties between Somaliland and Israel.
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jns.orgpolitics26 days ago
Somaliland President Receives Friends of Zion Award in Jerusalem
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro received the Friends of Zion Award in Jerusalem on Tuesday. The award recognizes leaders who strengthen ties with Israel and promote international cooperation.
Al Jazeerapolitics27 days ago
Somaliland Opens Embassy in Israel During Knesset Visit
Somaliland opened an embassy in Israel and its president visited the Knesset. The trip follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state several months earlier.
middleeasteye.networld29 days ago
Somaliland President Visits Israel Following Its Recognition of the Region
The president of Somaliland arrived in Israel for his first official visit following the country's recognition of the breakaway Somali region.
news.sky.compolitics46 days ago
Senator Ted Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz stated that formal recognition of Somaliland would strengthen American security interests in the Horn of Africa. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, made the remarks in an interview with Fox News Digital.
middleeasteye.networld56 days ago
Somaliland Holds First Independence Day After Israeli Recognition
Somaliland marked its 35th self-declared independence anniversary on May 18, 2026, with a military parade in Hargeisa. The event followed Israel's December recognition of the territory as an independent state.
en.globes.co.ilpolitics66 days ago
Somaliland and Israeli Business Leaders Hold Talks in Addis Ababa
Business leaders and officials from Somaliland and Israel met in Addis Ababa to discuss strengthening trade and investment cooperation. The meeting covered sectors including agriculture, energy, technology, infrastructure, financial systems and healthcare. It follows Israel's rec…
Bloombergworld78 days ago
Netanyahu's Cabinet Approves Israel's First Ambassador to Somaliland
Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has approved the appointment of Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland. Somaliland is described as a breakaway region of Somalia. This marks a new diplomatic development between Israel and the region.
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Somalia Threatens Bab el-Mandeb Strait Access Restrictions
Somalia has threatened to prevent certain countries from accessing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait handles 12% of global maritime trade, serving as a key route for tankers, cargo ships, and containers between Asia and Europe. The threat follows Israel's recognition of Somali…
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Somaliland Offers US Access to Berbera Port and Air Base Amid Red Sea Shipping Disruptions
Somaliland has offered the United States access to a port and air base at Berbera to support operations in the Red Sea region. This proposal comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces target shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following a reported blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.…
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Multiple News Outlets Falsely Report Somaliland Extradition Call for US Representative Ilhan Omar
Several US news outlets reported that Somaliland's government demanded the extradition of Representative Ilhan Omar based on an X post from an unofficial account. The reports followed accusations of immigration fraud by Senator JD Vance, which Omar has denied. Somaliland authorit…
jns.orgworld111 days ago
Multiple News Outlets Publish False Reports on Somaliland Extradition Request for US Representative Ilhan Omar
Several US news outlets reported that Somaliland's government demanded the extradition of Representative Ilhan Omar based on an X post from an unofficial account. The reports followed accusations of immigration fraud by Senator JD Vance, which Omar has denied. Somaliland authorit…