Somaliland

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  • Somaliland 2026-01-10 14:02

    Israel’s nefarious activities in Somaliland under the spotlight 

    Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s recent visit to Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland is a brazen violation of international law and foundational principles of the United Nations.

  • somaliland 2026-01-07 22:20

    ‘Dangerous precedent’: Iran condemns Israeli FM’s illegal visit to Somaliland 

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the provocative visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to the breakaway region of Somaliland. 

  • Somalia 2025-12-30 18:44

    Somalia unites against Israel’s Somaliland recognition amid global backlash

    TEHRAN – Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has ignited outrage across Somalia and beyond, with furious protests denouncing the move as a dangerous violation of international law and a direct assault on Somali sovereignty. The announcement, made on December 26, marked the first time any country has formally recognized Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence in 1991 but has remained internationally unacknowledged.

  • Yemen 2025-12-29 19:47

    By Sondoss Al Asaad 

    Yemen and mirage of Somaliland: Sovereignty, deterrence, and battle over the Red Sea

    BEIRUT—The renewed focus on the so-called “Somaliland” is not an isolated African issue but a deliberate geopolitical maneuver tied to the security of the Red Sea and the balance of power in West Asia.

  • Yemen Abdul-Malik al-Houthi 2025-12-29 19:44

    By staff writer 

    Al-Houthi’s warning: A red line for Israel in Somaliland

    TEHRAN – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah has declared that any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be treated as a “military target,” framing Israel’s recent recognition of the breakaway region as an act of aggression against Somalia, Yemen, and the wider Red Sea corridor. Abdul-Malik al-Houthi’s remarks underscore the seriousness with which Yemen’s resistance movement views Tel Aviv’s latest geopolitical maneuver, and highlight the broader struggle over sovereignty and control in one of the world’s most strategic maritime zones.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, and the UAE’s Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan participate in the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords in 2020. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images 2025-12-28 18:48

    By staff writer

    Is the UAE sailing Israel’s ship in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea?

    TEHRAN – The United Arab Emirates has long sought to project itself as a modern, pragmatic power, striking a balance between economic dynamism and regional influence. Yet its deepening partnership with Israel reveals a trajectory that is less about stability and more about embedding Israeli interests into fragile states. From southern Yemen to Somaliland and Sudan, Abu Dhabi’s actions increasingly resemble those of a proxy, enabling Israel’s ambitions in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime corridors.

  • Monument in Somaliland’s Hargeisa depicts a hand holding a map of the area (AFP) 2025-12-28 15:21

    21 Islamic, African states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as destabilizing

    Representatives of 21 Islamic, Arab, and African countries on Friday condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability, Anadolu reported Saturday.

  • Somaliland 2025-12-27 19:17

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: Power play or Gaza expulsion plot?

    TEHRAN – Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has triggered fierce backlash across Africa, the Arab world, and beyond. At the same time, the move has brought Israel’s underlying motives into sharper focus, raising questions about regional security, international law, and the fate of Palestinians in Gaza.

  • Moving Gazans from their homes is synonymous with crimes against humanity 2025-03-14 21:57

    US, Israel look to Africa to drive out Palestinians from Gaza

    The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for moving Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under President Donald Trump’s proposed postwar plan, American and Israeli officials told The Associated Press.