It was an honor to welcome Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to my office in Washington today.
The people of Somaliland have worked hard to strengthen their relationship with the U.S. and our allies. It's why I'm proud to lead legislation that supports removing barriers to U.S. financial markets, which is great for both of our nations.
It was an honor to welcome Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to my office in Washington today.
The people of Somaliland have worked hard to strengthen their relationship with the U.S. and our allies. It's why I'm proud to lead legislation that supports removing barriers to U.S. financial markets, which is great for both of our nations.
In June, I urged US recognition of the Republic of #Somaliland@dcexaminer to thwart Houthi and Al-Shahaab escalation in the Gulf of Aden.
It happened. Yemen and Somalia can’t contain Iranian proxy terrorists.
Red Sea’s Bab el-Mandab straits shipping lanes are now imperiled.
See exchange at today’s House of Representatives @FinancialCmte hearing between @RepJohnRose & @USTreasury@SecScottBessent about legal & regulatory barriers to #Somaliland’s access to the #USA🇺🇲 financial system. Progress one step at a time, but direction & momentum are clear.👏
In my 30 years in this line of work, I never posted a picture with heads of state or celebrity politicians, but for Somaliland, I’ll make an exception.
The sixth president of the Republic of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is visiting Washington, asking for recognition of his nation’s self-determination, independence and sovereignty.
Even though neighboring Somalia receives billions of dollars in foreign aid, Somaliland that cannot access such money until it is recognized as a state has a GDP per capita that’s 30 percent higher than Somalia.
Somaliland is stable and democratic. Somalia is a mess.
@Somaalilanders Because Somaliland re-recognition as a stable sovereign independent state is legally, morally, politically and pragmatically overwhelming and long overdue!
Honored & delighted to welcome to Washington H.E. @abdirahmanirro, President of the Rep. of #Somaliland, as he begins a visit to the #USA🇺🇲, wishing him, his delegation & U.S. rep @baruud well in the upcoming meetings & engagements with American officials & other stakeholders.
Hepatica Foundation is proud to introduce another member of its Advisory Board
Edna Adan Ismail (Somaliland)
Founder of Edna Adan University and Hospital
Former Foreign Minister of Somaliland
Former President’s Special Envoy for Peace Talks between Somaliland and Somalia
Edna Adan Ismail is a nurse, midwife and diplomat whose life’s work has been devoted to women’s health, human rights and peacebuilding. She was the first woman director in the Somali Ministry of Health, later served as WHO Representative in Djibouti, and after returning home founded the Edna Adan Hospital and University in Hargeisa. She served as Minister of Social Affairs and Family Welfare and as Foreign Minister of Somaliland, and from 2017 to 2025 as the President’s Special Envoy for peace talks with Somalia. She is a recipient of the Templeton Prize and numerous international honours for her work.
A warm welcome to Edna! We are honoured to have her exceptional experience in health, diplomacy and peacebuilding on the Advisory Board.
The United States should recognize Somaliland, and we are not seeking recognition as a favor or a free concession. Recognition should be grounded in a clear, mutually beneficial partnership based on the exchange of strategic interests between the two sides. We are Somalilands
For the sake of both Somaliland and U.S. interests, it is time to give up the pretense of Somalia’s territorial integrity, argues columnist @stevenacook. https://t.co/g77LuCcFnI
For the sake of both Somaliland and U.S. interests, it is time to give up the pretense of Somalia’s territorial integrity, argues columnist @stevenacook. https://t.co/g77LuCcFnI
@SenTedCruz , SomaliLand is a promise to terrorist free Africa. An inevitable addition to Abrahamic Accords and peace to Middle and Horn of Africa. It is crucial to do everything for their recognition.
Somaliland President's Washington Visit Marked as Milestone for Recognition
The #Somaliland President's visit to the U.S. represents a critical milestone for a nation seeking to reclaim its pre-1960 political standing. International recognition is not about creating a new state, but acknowledging a political model that has successfully demonstrated stability and state-building in a volatile region.
In the Middle East and Horn of Africa, where it is hard to find a good opportunity, upgrading relations with Hargeisa represents one, writes columnist @stevenacook. https://t.co/g77LuCcFnI
'The most important thing for Somaliland is international recognition. We are hoping and assuming good news will come from the President's visit to the US.'
Salma Sheikh (@SalmaAsheik) joins @natasharaquel_ on #MiddleEastNow
🚨 SOMALILAND PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN D.C. AS RECOGNITION PUSH GAINS TRACTION
Somaliland’s president and his delegation have arrived in Washington for an official working visit as the territory continues its campaign for U.S. recognition as an independent state.
The visit comes amid growing support in many American circles for formally recognizing Somaliland.
Source: @MiddleEast_24
MOSSADIL COMMENTARY: Washington’s engagement is worth watching closely. U.S. recognition of Somaliland would represent a major diplomatic shift in the Horn of Africa — with potential implications for Somalia, regional security, and American strategic interests near the Red Sea. Somaliland is a democratic nation that could serve as the standard set for war-torn, troubled nations in close proximity.