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Somalia’s president has little sway even in Muqdisho, let alone across Somalia offering journalists words rather than real influence. Israel’s recognition serves Israel’s interests, as all strategic recognition does, but it also puts Somaliland firmly on the international map.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks to Sky's @YousraElbagir about not getting dragged into regional conflict, foreign interference in Somalia and the reasons he thinks Israel has recognised Somaliland.
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Turkey says two naval warships will depart for Somalia, according to an announcement by its Ministry of National Defence on Thursday. reportedly carrying military equipment and supplies. The deployment raises questions about Ankara’s expanding military footprint in Somalia.
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Turkey’s growing military presence in Somalia is yielding little to show for it. Military hardware donated by Ankara is reportedly being ransacked by civilians, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of Turkey’s military strategy. #Somalia #Africa #News
#BREAKING: TURKISH MILITARY HARDWARE REDUCED TO WAR TROPHY IN SOMALIA
VIDEO: Residents of Burhakabo are seen stripping a Turkish-made Kirpi armoured vehicle reportedly abandoned by Somali National Army troops during Monday’s clashes.
In an embarrassing spectacle for Ankara, military hardware supplied to bolster Hassan Sheikh’s tribal militia is being dismantled by civilians, with some locals celebrating the abandoned vehicle as a “war trophy.”
A vehicle once intended to symbolise Turkish military strength in Somalia has instead become a symbol of the Somali army’s reported battlefield retreat.
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Somaliland and Ethiopia are advancing discussions on defence cooperation, underscoring the strategic importance of regional security, stability, and shared interests in the Horn of Africa. Strengthening security ties toward deeper strategic partnership and regional resilience.
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When Somaliland secures its rightful recognition, it must remember Djibouti’s opposition to its cause. Diplomacy is wise, but forgetting those who obstructed your freedom is not. Relations must be built on mutual respect, not political amnesia. Somaliland shall never forget.
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Is the Somaliland Government prioritising a name change, or is the issue not yet ripe for consideration? At a time when clarity of vision and national priorities matter more than ever, the public deserves to understand the government’s position. #Somaliland #Hargeisa
Somaliland Government: Prioritise a national name change through a Presidential Decree ASAP!
A distinct name will strengthen your identity, amplify your quest for recognition, and end the confusion with Somalia. This is a strategic necessity, not a cosmetic change.
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Somaliland Government: Prioritise a national name change through a Presidential Decree ASAP!
A distinct name will strengthen your identity, amplify your quest for recognition, and end the confusion with Somalia. This is a strategic necessity, not a cosmetic change.
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Good Question.
Why is the US ambassador to Ethiopia undermining Trump? washingtonexaminer.com/opini…
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Britain must recognise the strategic importance of Somaliland and build a stronger partnership with it. In a changing geopolitical landscape, working with Somaliland is not merely a regional interest it is an opportunity to strengthen UK influence. #UK #Somaliland
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Whenever political pressure mounts, Somalia’s president turns to visits aboard Turkish drilling ships to project an image of progress. But symbolism is not security, and photo opportunities cannot replace leadership. Somalis need protection from insurgents, Somalian derseve more.
H.E. President @HassanSMohamud inspected the Çağrı Bey offshore drilling vessel, which is conducting exploration and drilling operations off the coast of Somalia.
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This should be the map recognised in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, especially when it comes to security in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. maritime security, and the protection of global trade. #MiddleEast #Africa #Security
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Hasgtag is Somaliland is not Somalia #SomalilandisNotSomalia
🚨 Trump just told the truth Mogadishu spent 35 years hiding: Somaliland isn't Somalia. Your tax dollars are funding the wrong army — and one of them stomps our flag. Watch now.
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Recognition by the United States under President Trump is only a matter of time. The momentum is building, and the question is no longer if, but when. The Horn of Africa is entering a new geopolitical chapter, and the world will have to reckon with this reality. 🇺🇸🌍
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Somalian panics at the thought of Trump recognising Somaliland, yet shows little respect for the US despite billions in aid and military support to keep Somalia from collapsing into chaos. Somalia continually benefit from American generosity while they steal billions from US.
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Trump’s praise of Somaliland is a political blow to Somalia sovereignty narrative and an uncomfortable moment for Ilhan Omar. Somaliland’s pursuit of recognition is putting its central message in the spotlight: self-determination cannot be silenced by territorial claims.
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So this is big. President Trump finally distinguishes between Somalia (failed state) and Somaliland (The Little Country that Can!) at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio. This will lead to US treating two nations separately at long last!
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