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December 27, 2025
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Reality Finally Recognized — Somaliland Earns Its Place

Reality Finally Recognized — Somaliland Earns Its Place

By Dr Mohamed Abdulkarim Abdi This week, something rare happened in global politics: truth beat bureaucracy.In a bold, clear-eyed move aligned with the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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This week, Israel formally recognized Somaliland as a sovereign, independent nation, a move the author praises as long overdue and aligned with principles championed by President Donald J. Trump. This recognition acknowledges Somaliland's 30 years of self-governance, democratic elections, and peaceful power transitions, despite lacking international recognition.

  • Somaliland has met every real-world test of statehood, including a defined territory, permanent population, effective government, national currency, and national military.
  • The decision by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is viewed as a "fact check" rather than a "gift," reflecting realism in foreign policy.
  • The article urges other international partners, particularly the United States and other Western democracies, to follow Israel's lead and recognize Somaliland, citing its contribution to regional security and trade.

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