Somaliland will allow Israel to gather intelligence and conduct operations against Yemeni group, sources tell Bloomberg Israel is exploring building a base in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland from which it can target Yemen’s Houthis, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. In December, Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state....
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SWALIM Update: Somalia Gu 2026 Climate Outlook (Issued on 3 March 2026)
Highlights * Updated outlook indicates improved rainfall prospects in parts of southern, central and northern Somalia, but localized below-normal risks persist in Bari and parts of Bay and Woqooyi Galbeed, with high spatial * Above-normal temperatures are forecast across most of the country; however, normal to below-normal temperatures are expected...
STRATEGIC TRANSITION AND ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE IN SOMALIA: A POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR THE 2026 ELECTION
About CES Somalia: The Center for Social Development (CES) in an independent, non-partisan Somali policy institution headquartered in Garowe. It works to address the underlying causes of poverty, promote peace, governance and socioeconomic development. About the Author: Mr. Roble Dahir serves as Senior Researcher and Executive Secretary of CES Somalia....
REVISITING THE TURKEY– SOMALIA STRATEGIC HYDROCARBON PARTNERSHIP INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Strategic Partnership A historic Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) between Turkey and Somalia for offshore hydrocarbon exploration and development. Technical Progress Transition from regional 2D seismic to high-resolution 3D seismic (finalized 2025) to de-risk drilling prospects. Drilling Outlook First discovery well scheduled for 2026, targeting the identified...
Somali president slams Israeli recognition of Somaliland at Doha forum
The Somali president described the situation in Gaza as "another level of inhumane engagement" in the history of the world in Doha on Saturday and criticised Israel's recognition of the self-declared breakaway state Somaliland. "This must remain an international priority despite all other challenges globally," President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said...
US Reaffirms “One Somalia” Policy Amid Recognition Row; Delivers Heavy Weapons to SNA
WASHINGTON/MOGADISHU — The United States has moved to clarify its diplomatic position regarding the Horn of Africa while simultaneously bolstering military support for the Federal Government’s counter-terrorism operations. Following Israel‘s controversial December 26 announcement recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, Washington reaffirmed on Monday that its policy toward Somalia remains unchanged. Diplomatic Stance A...
Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya
Global and domestic conditions are ripe for the weaponisation of violence for electoral aims. It is up to Kenyans to stop it. As Kenya prepares for its next general election, due in less than 20 months’ time, 2026 will prove to be a critical year. With local and global restraints...
Egypt boosts military presence in Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland – report
Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, marking the first time any nation has officially recognized the breakaway region. Egypt has increased its military presence in Somalia following Israel's recognition of Somaliland, fearing Israeli influence in the strategic Horn of Africa, sources told Abu Dhabi-owned outlet The National earlier this week. The sources claimed that Cairo’s...
AU calls for immediate revocation of Somaliland’s recognition by Israel
NAIROBI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The African Union's Political Affairs Peace and Security council called on Tuesday for the "immediate revocation" of Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sara visited Somaliland on Tuesday on a trip that was denounced by Somalia, 10 days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic...
Ref: Request for a Joint Communiqué Condemning the Recognition of Somaliland Dear Colleagues and Comrades,
On behalf of the Somali Social Unity Party (SSUP), and in the spirit of solidarity that binds us as members of the Arab Social Democratic Parties, we write to respectfully request your collective engagement on a matter of deep concern to the Somali people and to the principles we jointly...