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.
Somaliland is not a “breakaway” state. It was internationally recognized in 1960, voluntarily united with Somalia, and since 1991 has sought re-recognition within its original borders, grounded in a functioning democracy.
That distinction isn’t semantic. It’s essential for Somaliland’s deserved recognition, especially within the African Union and European Union, which are cautious about secessionist precedents.
For anyone who forgot, this is what the African Union itself determined regarding Somaliland:
“The fact that the union between Somaliland and Somalia was never ratified and also malfunctioned when it went into action from 1960 to 1990, makes Somaliland's search for recognition historically unique and self-justified in African political history.”
Previously we’ve spoken about Djibouti as a country who has been the obstacle to Somaliland’s independence.
But what if I told you in the near future we will see Djibouti being the 7th province of The Republic of Somaliland.
@haadka Yes!
The only blue and white national flags allowed on Somaliland soil are:
1. Israel 🇮🇱
2. Finland 🇫🇮
3. Greece 🇬🇷
4. Honduras 🇭🇳
5. Scotland 🏴
6. Micronesia 🇫🇲
🙌 UAE quietly recognizes Republic of Somaliland!
2026 kicks off with a bang: 💥
United Arab Emirates accepts Republic of Somaliland passports by listing it in its official eChannels residency and visa system.
Also in 2026: banning new tourist and work visas for Somalia passport holders.
Israel started the trend—Abraham Accords here we come! 🇮🇱🇦🇪
Happy New Year, Somaliland! 🎉
@Bushra1Shaikh Hypocrisy at its finest 👌
Never before have you tweeted about somaliland's struggle... but you feel free to lecture us !!
Thank you next
@hahussain A very good question. I would also add that detangling Somaliland and Somalia puts an end to Somalia’s ethno-expansionist claims on its neighbours, therefore, the recognition of Somaliland actually contributes to lasting peace in the region.
What makes one a lander isn’t being born or from that territory, it’s believing in existence and growth of Somaliland. Those who throw around that I’m a ‘lander’, and repeat lies told about the nation are just Somalians at heart and we don’t need you
@YoungShuku Always the ones living a life of priviledge in a developed country saying this.
Happy to condemn Somaliland’s 6.7 million people to statelessness, poverty and destitution.
Happy for Somaliland’s 6.7m ppl to be without access to trade, investment, healthcare, education.Hypocrite
#Thread: Why Somaliland Deserves Recognition from Israel-explained.
This is peak hypocrisy. The same Muslim Brotherhood–aligned government in Mogadishu now loudly protesting Israel over Somaliland is the very same government that was quietly begging Israel in 2023 to join the Abraham Accords—and again in May 2025, lobbying Washington and Tel Aviv to use normalization as leverage to block Somaliland’s recognition.
The receipts are public:
Meetings, emails, and requests with U.S. congressional staff, the NSC, and Israeli-linked policy circles—all aimed at one goal: trade normalization with Israel for political survival.
Now suddenly they’ve discovered “principle.”
Let’s be honest about the real argument they’re making:
They claim that if Somaliland is recognized, Somalia will become a failed state again. That’s not a legal argument—it’s an admission of weakness. A state that survives only by denying others recognition is already failing.
Enough is enough. Somaliland was sovereign on June 26, 1960. Recognition isn’t a gift—it’s a restoration. December 26, 2025, should mark the end of this hostage politics.
The truth is simple: What threatens these mullah politicians isn’t Israel. It isn’t international law. It’s losing the leverage of forced unity. And that’s why recognition terrifies them.
The unelected President of Somalia and his ministers do not even exercise full control over their own capital. Against that reality, invoking “sovereign integrity” to criticise the Somaliland and Israel agreement is not just disingenuous, it is laughable.