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news.sky.comSenator 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.netSomaliland 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNetanyahu'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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSomalia 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…