U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks underscore Somaliland’s distinct identity and its separate political reality.
The Republic of Somaliland remains steadfast in its pursuit of international recognition through principled diplomacy and constructive international engagement.
To my fellow citizens of the Republic of Somaliland, home & abroad, I extend my sincere greetings and appreciation, and convey my best wishes for enduring peace, stability, and prosperity.
#Update: Somaliland Celebrates Major Military Graduation as Israel-Backed Advanced Multi-Domain Training Programs Propel Its Armed Forces to a New Level of Combat Readiness.
Nearly 10,000 troops of the Somaliland National Army have graduated after completing an intensive, multi-layered training program that dramatically strengthens Somaliland’s defensive posture.
The graduates underwent Basic and Advanced Combat Training, Special Operations Forces (SOF) preparation, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) instruction—covering the full spectrum from conventional warfare and combined-arms operations to counter-terrorism, asymmetric warfare, cyber and electronic warfare, and leadership and logistics for long-duration conflicts.
Security sources indicate that Israel contributed directly to these advanced training programs and has pledged further support to enhance Somaliland’s ability to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In parallel, an additional 7,000 Somaliland troops are currently enrolled in specialized military schools, undertaking rigorous Joint and Combined Arms as well as Asymmetric and Irregular Warfare training—underscoring a confident, modernizing force built for small-state defense, intelligence dominance, and battlefield adaptability.
Funded entirely by its taxpayers, Somaliland has graduated over 6,000+ newly trained personnel in the Sool region - demonstrating self-sufficiency, institutional capacity, and a clear commitment to safeguarding stability and contributing to regional security.
BREAKING: This morning, the Republic of #Somaliland concluded a major military training program in the Sool Region, graduating 6,000+ elite soldiers into the National Army.
The army graduation ceremony was held at a military base near LasAnod, coinciding with the Somalia president’s presence in the border city, adding and amplifying the strategic significance of Somaliland’s show of force.
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🚨 BREAKING: The President of the Republic of Somaliland hosted 🇺🇸U.S. Africa Command General Dagvin Anderson and U.S. Deputy Ambassador Justin Davis in Hargeisa for high-level talks on Horn of Africa and Red Sea security. The delegation then flew with Somaliland officials, including the Chief of the Somaliland National Army, to Berbera to tour the port and airbase.
The discussions focused on finalizing security partnership agreements ahead of a planned visit to Washington—moves widely seen as pointing toward U.S. recognition in the coming weeks.
Somaliland Will Shine Africa especially Horn of Africa.
@Abdirahmanirro father of Diplomacy we're on your side.
@netanyahu prime-minister , 6 Million Somalilanders are on your heart.
When the Somali regime, led by Siad Barre, committed a massacre against the people of Somaliland, the world was silent. But Israel was not silent.
In 1990, Israel’s then-ambassador to the UN, Yohanan Bein, sent a letter to the UN Security Council warning about the massacre committed by Somalia in the city of Hargeisa. Even when it was inconvenient and diplomatically costly, Israel chose what was right.
That is what moral leadership looks like.
Somalia (Isaaq genocide)
“Between 1960 and 1991, the government of Somalia killed hundreds of thousands of people in the region known as Somaliland in norhteast Somalia. Most belonged to the Isaaq ethnic group, the predominant identiy group in the area. The perpetrators deployed sophisticated, deliberate and systematically planned and executed campaign of genocide. A campaign designed to depopulate Somaliland of its majority Isaaq people.”
Source: https://t.co/Wk98vqJcVZ
Somaliland unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991. Over the last three decades it has developed many of the trappings of a state, including its own currency, security forces and civilian administration in the capital, Hargeisa.
It is unfortunate that the President of Somalia continues to mislead the world. Facts matter: Israel has recognized Somaliland, a state that has not been part of Somalia for 34 years. Israel is not coming to occupy—only to cooperate. Somaliland secures itself; Somalia relies on foreign troops for protection. So who is truly dependent? We believe in cooperation, mutual interest, and respect— #ISomaliland #Recognition #israeal
With today's historic re-recognition of Somaliland by Israel—the first nation to formally recognize Somaliland as independent and sovereign—the world is finally awakening! Watch this powerful video and witness why this moment has arrived. Ask yourself which country will next recognize freedom, justice, and peace.
Amazing facts about Somaliland:
🌍 Governance, Stability, Legitimacy
•🕊️ Over 30 years of sustained peace
•🗳️ Competitive multiparty elections
•🤝 Peaceful transfers of presidential power
•🧭 Locally driven reconciliation rooted in clan consensus
•🏛️ Functioning executive, legislature, judiciary
•📜 Constitution approved by public referendum
•⚖️ Customary law, Islamic law, and civil law blended pragmatically
•🛑 No military coups in its history
•🧑⚖️ Courts operate nationwide
•🏢 Ministries function without foreign trusteeship
👮 Security and Rule of Law
•👮♂️ Effective domestic policing
•🛡️ Strong intelligence cooperation with partners
•🚫 No permanent al Shabaab presence
•🔒 Cities largely free of mass terror attacks
•🧑✈️ Locally recruited security forces
•🧠 Security legitimacy rooted in community trust
•🏙️ Safe capital city by regional standards
•🚓 Border controls actively enforced
🌐 Diplomacy and International Standing
•🤝 Representative offices abroad
•🌍 Formal cooperation with Ethiopia, UAE, Taiwan, UK
•🛫 Issues its own passports and visas
•🪪 Controls immigration independently
•🧭 Consistent foreign policy focused on stability
•🕊️ No export of extremism or insurgency
•🧑💼 Trusted interlocutor for Western diplomats
•🧱 Acts as a buffer against regional instability
🚢 Trade, Logistics, Strategic Geography
•🌊 Prime location on the Gulf of Aden
•🚢 Berbera Port expansion attracting global investment
•🛣️ Trade corridor serving landlocked Ethiopia
•📦 Growing logistics and warehousing sector
•⚓ Natural deep water harbor
•🧭 Strategic alternative to congested Red Sea ports
•🚚 Road infrastructure improving steadily
•🏗️ Industrial zones under development
💼 Economy and Private Sector
•📈 Entrepreneur driven economy
•🐪 Major exporter of livestock to Gulf
•🧑🌾 Strong pastoral and agri trade base
•🏪 Small businesses dominate
•🏦 Informal but resilient financial systems
•💸 High remittance inflows stabilize households
•🛍️ Vibrant markets and local trade hubs
•📊 Fiscal discipline despite limited aid
📱 Technology and Innovation
•📱 Among Africa’s highest mobile money adoption rates
•💳 Cashless payments used nationwide
•📡 Competitive telecom providers
•🌐 Affordable mobile connectivity
•🧠 Rapid adoption of new digital tools
•🧾 Digital payments even in rural areas
•🏪 Mobile wallets replace cash registers
🎓 Education and Human Capital
•🎓 Growing network of universities
•🏫 Expansion of private schools
•📚 High value placed on education
•🌍 Diaspora funded scholarships
•🧑🏫 Teacher training supported by NGOs
•🧠 Youth fluent in multiple languages
🌐 Diaspora Power
•✈️ Large and engaged global diaspora
•💼 Diaspora founded companies and startups
•🏥 Diaspora funded hospitals and clinics
•🏫 Schools built through remittances
•🛣️ Roads and infrastructure co funded privately
•🤝 Strong transnational family networks
•🌍 Global advocacy for recognition
🏜️ Culture, Identity, Society
•🗣️ Renowned oral poetry tradition
•🎶 Rich musical and storytelling heritage
•🏜️ Distinct national identity
•🧕 Strong role of women in commerce
•👨👩👧 Tight knit community structures
•🤲 Social solidarity and mutual aid
•🕯️ Deep respect for elders and mediation
🏺 History and Heritage
•🏺 Laas Geel cave paintings among Africa’s finest
•🐫 Ancient trade routes linking Arabia and Africa
•📜 Long history of self governance
•🏛️ British era administrative legacy adapted locally
•🧭 Historical continuity of borders since 1960
🌱 Development and Sustainability
•🌱 Community led development projects
•🚰 Grassroots water and sanitation initiatives
•🌞 Strong potential for solar energy
•🐐 Sustainable pastoral traditions
•🧠 Development driven by local priorities
•🧱 Incremental growth without debt traps
I just introduced the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation. For more than three decades, Somaliland demonstrated the kind of governance, stability, and cooperation that America should support. Foreign adversaries are on the march in Africa and around the globe, and it’s in our national interest to strengthen relationships with partners who share our values and contribute to our security – whenever and wherever prudent."
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Not that the @_AfricanUnion Commission Chairperson has much real geopolitical heft, but it would be useful if the ex-foreign minister of tiny #Djibouti🇩🇯 (pop. < 1/4 of #Somaliland) took time to familiarize himself with his Commission’s Mazimhaka & Mwencha reports before opining.
Congratulations to the people of Somaliland on this historic day.
This moment reflects decades of sacrifice, resilience and a determined pursuit of international recognition.
Israel made history in 1960 as one of the first countries to recognise the independence of Somaliland—and today, it has done so again. Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Sa’ar and the President of Somaliland have signed a joint declaration formally recognising the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
Wishing the people of Somaliland peace, dignity and prosperity.
🔗 https://t.co/9EV5lG6SLi
After more than three decades of peaceful self-governance, constitutional order, and democratic practice, Somaliland has received its first formal international recognition as a sovereign and independent state.
This development affirms an objective reality that has long existed. Somaliland meets the legal, political, and institutional criteria of statehood under international law.
— H.E. President @AbdirahmanIrro