Somaliland

How the Israel-Somaliland alliance rewrites American diplomacy - opinion

By recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign, self-governing “Gateway Nation,” Israel has set the foundation for an alliance in which security, technology, and economic enterprise operate as a whole.

Somaliland, a de facto state that has governed itself for more than three decades, holding elections, maintaining security, and building institutions, even as it remains largely unrecognized by the international community.
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and President Isaac Herzog during Abdullahi's first official state visit to Israel, June 14, 2026.

The Somaliland president’s historic Israel visit - opinion

Friends of Zion Founder Dr. Mike Evans (L) and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (R) during Friends of Zion award ceremony, June 21, 2026.

FoZ founder says he intends to speak with Trump over Somaliland recognition at award ceremony


Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state

Israel becomes first UN member state to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu declares

Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state

Somaliland does not rule out absorption of Gazan residents - KAN

US and Israeli officials reportedly reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss the potential transfer of displaced Gazan Palestinians.

 A woman dressed in Somaliland's flag colours parades to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

Trump Team May recognize Somaliland independence, former UK Minister claims

The region's peaceful elections and strategic Berbera port might influence the recognition of the breakaway state.

 A woman dressed in Somaliland's flag colours parades to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

Israel eyes Somaliland base bid to counter threats from Yemen's Houthis, bolster security - report

Somaliland is positioned in the Gulf of Aden and near the entrance to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, through which nearly a third of the world's maritime cargo passes.

 A woman dressed in Somaliland's flag colours parades to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

Israeli flight from Thailand faced attack by 'hostile elements'

This is the second time such an incident has occurred in the past week, according to the report.

An El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces a resolution to censure Ilhan Omar for 'treasonous statements'

Censuring is one of the final forms of rebuke before expulsion which the House of Representatives can hand out to its members.

 US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ilhan Omar.

Somalia brings back previously corrupt president promising change

Faced with criticism over massive corruption, restrictions on the media, and abuses of power in his first term, which ended in 2017, Mohamud has adopted a conciliatory tone.

Women in the Somaliland, wearing the colors of the Somaliland flag, prior to parliamentary elections in 2005.

Why Israel should care about Somaliland

With the changes in the geopolitical context of the region, knitting together Israel, the UAE, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt in a network of shared interests, Somaliland could be an important region.

People buy souvenirs a day before celebrating independence day of the Somaliland region in Hargeisa in 2013