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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.”
Opposing recognition to Somaliland undermines democratic principles, particularly when compared with cases such as Eritrea, which has received international recognition despite its political system challenges.
This is the comparison !
What? The incoming UN Security Council President (from Jan 1, 2026) and Somalia's UN rep is also President & CEO of a home health care provider in Ohio? 🤨
I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
Together with Foreign Minister Sa'ar and the President of the Republic of Somaliland, we signed a joint and mutual declaration.
This declaration is in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, signed at the initiative of President Trump.
I congratulated the President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdallah, and praised his leadership and commitment to promoting stability and peace. I invited the President to pay an official visit to Israel.
The President thanked me for this historic declaration and expressed appreciation for my achievements in fighting terrorism and advancing regional peace.
I thank Foreign Minister Sa’ar, the Head of Mossad David Barnea and the Mossad, for their contribution to today’s development, and I wish the people of Somaliland success, prosperity, and freedom.
The State of Israel plans to immediately expand its relations with the Republic of Somaliland through extensive cooperation in the fields of agriculture, health, technology, and economy.
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.
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This is a historic moment as we warmly welcome @netanyahu the Prime Minister of the State of Israel’s recognition of the Republic of Somaliland and affirm Somaliland’s readiness to join the Abraham Accords. This step marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that advances mutual interests, strengthens regional peace and security, and delivers shared benefits to all stakeholders, without prejudice to any party.
AJ EXCLUSIVE: Al Jazeera finds Somalia’s electronic visa website lacks proper security, allowing anyone to download sensitive data https://t.co/kiDquKUuGO
From e-Visa to e-CTN, Mogadishu is running the same playbook to seize control of Berbera Port.
A new circular issued on 30/09/2025 is an aggressive attempt to tax all imports and exports and effectively take over the port. Disguised as a shipping regulation, it declares that the Electronic Cargo Tracking Number system is “mandatory for all cargo entering or leaving Somali ports” and applies “irrespective of their respective administrative arrangements.” This wording is a deliberate bid to impose hostile jurisdiction over Somaliland.
The circular goes further, threatening foreign carriers and freight forwarders with severe penalties for non-compliance, including “administrative fines,” “detention or seizure of cargo,” “suspension or revocation of port operating or agent licences,” and even “criminal prosecution.” The aim is to intimidate global shipping companies.
This mirrors the e-visa scandal: weaponising technical systems to entrap Somaliland. Once international carriers and insurers adopt a compliance rule, reversing it becomes extremely difficult. That is the danger.
To escalate the scheme, Hassan Sheikh has sent a lobbying delegation, led by Mohamed Ali Nur “Americo,” General Manager of Mogadishu Port, and Abdukadir Mohamed Nur, Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, to London to sell this narrative to the International Maritime Organisation, insurers, and major shipping lines.
Somaliland cannot be complacent. This must be exposed and rejected unequivocally. International carriers, insurers, DP World, and foreign governments must be informed immediately that Berbera Port operates under Somaliland law alone, and any attempt by Somalia to impose regulations on it is illegitimate and hostile.
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The connection between @AhmedMoFiqi and Al-Shabab.
According to UN Security Council report dated 2013, Ahmed Fiqi then the head of @HSNQ_NISA and currently the minister of @MoIFARSomalia enjoyed close working relationship with Al-Shabab.
Source: UN Report S/2013/413
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