Africa
In Red Sea crisis, Somaliland seizes leverage for US recognition
The North African country has grasped an opening, sending President Irro to Washington last week to make the case
September 23, 2026
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Africa
US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate
The agreement reportedly bypassed Somalia's central government, raising questions about the country's already fraying federal system.
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Israel’s push for Somaliland base raises fears of wider war
A security presence in the Horn of Africa could draw an already fragile region into Middle East war.
March 12, 2026
Africa
Is Somaliland recognition worth a new Israeli outpost on the Red Sea?
Both countries have a lot to gain from the controversial new relationship, and judging from the backlash, a lot to lose too
January 07, 2026
QiOSK
AP: US officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia
Perversely, these are some of the the most violent, poorest places on earth right now
March 14, 2025
Africa
Clan fighting threatens Somaliland's independent, hard-fought security
Hargeisa has kept terrorists at bay without US help. Now leaders need to let local mechanisms take hold to keep it that way.
March 02, 2023
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