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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland, Israel Expand Water Cooperation With DG-Level Visit

Somaliland and Israel are enhancing their cooperation on water management through a high-level delegation visit focused on training and capacity building.

Feb 27 • 14:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland President Grants Amnesty to 713 Prisoners

The President of Somaliland has granted amnesty to 713 prisoners convicted of minor offenses as part of a clemency measure.

Feb 27 • 05:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Israel partnership sparks hope as drought ravages Somaliland farms

Farmers in Somaliland are struggling with severe drought and water shortages, impacting their crop yields and food security, but partnerships aimed at improving water management may offer some hope.

Feb 26 • 11:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ethiopia, Somaliland: Israel Advances Its Interests in the Horn of Africa

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Ethiopia highlights the strengthening ties between Israel and Ethiopia, emphasizing economic cooperation and Israel's technological support in the region.

Feb 26 • 08:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ethiopia's President Selassie welcomes Israel's President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties

Ethiopia's President Selassie hosted Israeli President Herzog for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations amidst regional diplomatic tensions.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somaliland Appoints Ambassador to Israel Following Formal Recognition

Somaliland has appointed Dr. Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud as its ambassador to Israel following Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland's sovereignty.

Feb 26 • 05:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somaliland eyes mineral boom after Israel recognition

Somaliland is looking to leverage its mineral wealth and potential oil reserves following Israel's recognition, which officials believe could attract foreign investment and transform the region's economy.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somaliland looks to Israel for help with water crisis

Facing severe drought, Somaliland turns to Israel for assistance in managing its water crisis, highlighting the desperation of local farmers.

Feb 24 • 06:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Before Somaliland Becomes a Poisoned Dagger in Everyone's Back

The recognition of Somaliland by Israel is a politically significant event amid regional turbulence, impacting geopolitics in the Horn of Africa.

Feb 24 • 05:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Headline: seduction operation for Somaliland

Somaliland is seeking international recognition of its independence by offering privileged access to its minerals and military bases to the United States.

Feb 23 • 07:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: US Can Access Somaliland's Minerals and Military Bases, Says Minister

Somaliland is offering the United States exclusive access to its minerals and military bases in a bid for international recognition.

Feb 23 • 04:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Somaliland willing to give US access to minerals and military bases, says minister

Somaliland is offering the United States access to its mineral resources and military bases as it seeks greater international recognition.

Feb 22 • 15:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somaliland offers US access to minerals as it pushes for recognition

Somaliland is seeking international recognition by offering the United States access to its mineral resources and military bases.

Feb 22 • 13:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Somaliland claims readiness to offer its minerals and military bases to the United States

Somaliland is willing to provide the United States with access to its minerals and military bases as it seeks international recognition of its independence following Israel's recent acknowledgment.

Feb 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US can access minerals, military bases in Somaliland — Minister

Somaliland is offering the United States access to its minerals and military bases as it seeks international recognition.

Feb 22 • 08:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Somaliland's Flirt with the USA: Take the Minerals

Somaliland is courting the United States for support in its quest for independence, offering exclusive access to its mineral resources and the possibility of military bases.

Feb 22 • 07:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The 'Somaliland' region offers Washington the exploitation of its minerals and military bases

The separatist region of Somaliland has expressed its readiness to grant the United States exclusive rights to exploit its minerals and establish military bases, as stated by an official.

Feb 22 • 07:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Somaliland promises to give the United States access to its minerals

Somaliland, a breakaway region from Somalia, is seeking the United States' favor by offering exclusive access to its minerals and military bases.

Feb 22 • 07:38 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Erdogan weighs in on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland, warning it could destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Feb 18 • 12:47 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Erdogan slams Israel over Somaliland recognition, warns of horn of Africa instability

Turkish President Erdogan has condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, claiming it could destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Feb 17 • 21:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Erdogan: Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits no one

Turkey's President Erdogan stated that Israel's recognition of Somaliland does not benefit Somaliland or the region.

Feb 17 • 19:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Erdogan warns: Israel's recognition of 'Somaliland' benefits no one

Turkish President Erdogan asserts that Israel's recognition of Somaliland is unhelpful to the region, calling for local solutions to regional issues.

Feb 17 • 16:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland President Praises Trump, Seeks Full U.S. Security and Economic Partnership

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro expresses admiration for former U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks a comprehensive security and economic partnership with the United States.

Feb 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Somaliland, the country that wants to exist even though the world turns its back

Somaliland has successfully self-governed for three decades but is not recognized by any state except Israel, which has sparked discussions on self-determination.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Crumbling of Rentier Fortress - Ethiopia's Maritime Pivot, Decline of Djibouti's Monopoly

Ethiopia is moving to diversify its maritime access, signing an agreement with Somaliland that signals a decline in Djibouti's longstanding monopoly as Ethiopia's primary maritime gateway.

Feb 15 • 15:13 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland ‘null and void’ – African Union

The African Union declared Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent country to be null and void, asserting that such unilateral declarations undermine territorial integrity among its member states.

Feb 13 • 09:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Horn of Africa: A Stage for Intense International Competition for Influence

The Horn of Africa has recently emerged as a critical battleground for international powers, particularly following Israel's recognition of Somaliland and U.S. military operations in Somalia under the guise of combating terrorism.

Feb 13 • 00:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity

The African Union condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, asserting it undermines Somalia's sovereignty.

Feb 12 • 16:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

African Peace Council rejects Israel's recognition of 'Somaliland' and calls for an end to the war in Sudan

The African Union's Peace and Security Council has condemned Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland and called for an end to the conflict in Sudan.

Feb 12 • 14:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: The AU Has Frozen the Somaliland Debate - Political Solutions Are Needed

The African Union has halted discussions regarding the recognition of Somaliland following Israel's controversial recognition of the territory, highlighting the need for diplomatic solutions amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Feb 11 • 12:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland President Seeks U.S. Partnership After Israel Recognition

The President of Somaliland is pursuing diplomatic relations with the U.S. following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a distinct republic.

Feb 11 • 05:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland President Seeks U.S. Partnership After Israel Recognition

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro aims to enhance diplomatic ties with the U.S. and other nations following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a republic.

Feb 11 • 05:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia Warns Against Secessionist Moves, Emphasizes Unity Over Clan Divisions

Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs urges national unity over clan-based separatism amid discussions on Somaliland's independence.

Feb 9 • 05:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia's President Slams Israel's Interference, Rejects Base On Somaliland

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned Israel's interference in Somalia, rejecting the idea of an Israeli base in the breakaway region of Somaliland.

Feb 9 • 05:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland President Welcomes Direct Tel Aviv-Hargeisa Flights, Israeli Tourists

Somaliland's president expressed enthusiasm for direct flights to Israel and the potential for Israeli tourism and investment following Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Feb 9 • 04:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Somali Foreign Minister: Epstein Documents Expose Foreign Interference in Somaliland Issue

The Somali Foreign Minister Ali Mohamed Omar asserts that Jeffrey Epstein's documents reveal external interference aimed at undermining Somalia's territorial integrity and promoting Somaliland's independence.

Feb 7 • 18:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The President of the Somaliland Region Does Not Rule Out Granting a Port to Israel

The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdalla, expressed openness to Israeli investments and the possibility of granting a port to an Israeli company.

Feb 7 • 17:47 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somali president slams Israeli recognition of Somaliland at Doha forum

The Somali president criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland during the annual Al Jazeera Forum, condemning it as reckless and a threat to regional stability.

Feb 7 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Somaliland Established a State from the Bottom Up While Challenging Colonial Norms. And It Doesn’t Want to Stop There

Amidst ongoing violence and anarchy in Somalia, Somaliland has functioned as an independent entity for 26 years, striving to build a future of peace and democracy.

Feb 3 • 09:13 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

The Horn gambit: Has Israel just put a bold new map on the table?

Israel has officially recognized the independence of Somaliland, marking a significant milestone for the self-declared state that has sought international recognition for over three decades.

Jan 16 • 12:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After Israel's Recognition of 'Somaliland'.. Saudi Arabia Seeks Military Alliance with Egypt and Somalia

Saudi Arabia is concluding an agreement to form a new military alliance with Somalia and Egypt following Somalia's cancellation of all agreements with the UAE and Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Jan 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Impact of Israel's Recognition of Somaliland on the Horn of Africa

Israel's recognition of the separatist region of Somaliland as an independent state reveals its strategic intentions in the Horn of Africa more clearly than ever before.

Jan 15 • 20:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somalia cancels all agreements with United Arab Emirates

Somalia has annulled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing actions that undermine its sovereignty and unity, particularly related to the UAE's support for the recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.

Jan 13 • 08:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over accusations of undermining national unity

Somalia has annulled all agreements with the UAE, alleging that the Gulf nation is undermining its sovereignty and supporting Somaliland's independence.

Jan 12 • 19:33 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

China makes commitment to African nation after Israeli move

China has pledged ongoing support to Somalia for its national sovereignty and unity following Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Jan 12 • 09:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Protests in Mogadishu Rejecting Israeli Recognition of 'Somaliland'

A massive protest took place in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, condemning Israeli recognition of Somaliland and affirming the territorial integrity of Somalia.

Jan 12 • 06:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Why is Israel interested in Somaliland?

Israel's official recognition of the separatist region Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025 marks a significant geopolitical shift in the alliances within the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.

Jan 12 • 06:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Somali Defense Minister: Israel Plans to Forcefully Transfer Palestinians to 'Somaliland'

Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Maalim Fiqi claims that Israel intends to forcibly relocate Palestinians to the region known as 'Somaliland', calling it a severe violation of international law and Somalia's sovereignty.

Jan 10 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Conflict between Somalia and the USA: Somalia's government under pressure

President Trump halts aid shipments to Somalia while neighboring Somaliland seeks recognition from the United States amidst pressures on Somalia's government.

Jan 9 • 13:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

After being accused of high treason and fleeing.. Is the Yemeni government pursuing Al-Zubaidi?

The article discusses the flight of Yemeni Southern Transitional Council leader Aidroos Al-Zubaidi to Somaliland after being accused of treason, raising questions about his legal status in Yemen.

Jan 9 • 12:19 UTC

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