Somalia has not recognised the independence of Somaliland and regards the area to be one of its federal member states. The name Somaliland is derived from two words: "Somali" and "land".

6 days ago · Somaliland was historically the area now comprising Somalia and Djibouti. The name is also used to refer to the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared independent country in the …

2 days ago · Somaliland sits astride one of the world's most strategic maritime choke points, flanked by multiple conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. It declared …

Jan 6, 2026 · Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met the president of Somaliland on Tuesday, 10 days after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the breakaway region in the …

Dec 30, 2025 · Israel has taken the controversial decision to recognise the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation, sparking condemnation from many other countries. …

6 days ago · Critics view Israel's moves in the Horn of Africa as part of Netanyahu's expansive conflict and influence agenda.

2 days ago · Israel recently became the first nation to recognize Somaliland, a tiny breakaway territory within Somalia. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Omar Mahmood, a …

Jan 21, 2025 · Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but no country has recognized its sovereignty in the decades since. Despite its lack of international legitimacy, the …

Dec 27, 2025 · Somaliland is a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa. Learn its location, history, borders and why its recognition remains contested.

Dec 28, 2025 · A former British protectorate, Somaliland has operated with de facto independence for over 30 years. It has its own government, constitution, security forces, …