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Saxafi Media Network publishes the trusted daily Somali newspaper "Saxafi" along with an online English version & plans to launch Saxafi TV in the coming months
Hargeysa, Somaliland
Joined September 2010
#Somaliland's resilience deserves recognition! @iambrianbj's strategy offers a path to diplomatic recognition by 2029. Stable democracy, thriving economy, & strategic location. Time to support #SomalilandSelfDetermination.
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Somaliland can pursue a wave-based strategy, with groups of countries recognizing it simultaneously for diplomatic momentum, bypassing forums like EAC, IGAD, AU, UN, Arab League, and OIC, where...
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#Pentagon eyes deeper partnership with #Somaliland, offering proponents of independence some optimism. Lt. Gen. Anderson: "It's in our interest to have some level of engagement in that region." He is the first Air Force officer to lead @USAfricaCommand.
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The US Senate unanimously approved President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead US Africa Command before heading out for the summer, confirming Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson by voice vote on the evening of...
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RT @Saxafi: @Starlink's launch in #Somalia has ignited controversy with #Somaliland, whose officials are demanding a separate deal due to s….
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is now operational across Somalia after receiving an official license from the National Communications Authority (NCA) in April 2025.
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New piece from @SahanResearch's Somali Wire: Analysis on the SFG's creation of "North Eastern State" (NES). A move seen as politically motivated, potentially destabilizing, & opposed by #Somaliland, #Puntland, & segments within #SSCKhaatumo. Read more: [.
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Last week, a new Somali federal state entitled "North Eastern State of Somalia" (NES) (Dowlad Goboleedka Waqooyi Bari Soomaaliya) was proclaimed and endorsed by Villa Somalia. The culmination of a...
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#Ethiopia's #BRICS alignment complicates its #Somaliland engagement, hindering MoU formalization. Balancing strategic interests & regional dynamics is crucial for pragmatic leadership in the #HornOfAfrica. Read @Abdialibarkhad1's analysis. #Diplomacy
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This opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Alignment with BRICS is a Strategic Balancing Act Influencing Its Somaliland Engagement,” written by Eng. Abdi Ali Barkhad, argues that Ethiopia's alignment with the...
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RT @Saxafi: @PrinceArihan's article argues for #US #Recognition of #Somaliland, citing its stability, strategic location, & potential for a….
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While the world obsesses over Gaza, Ukraine, and an election circus in the US, a silent geopolitical realignment is unfolding in the Horn of Africa—one that has the potential to collapse decades of...
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New article stresses #Taiwan-#Somaliland maritime pact as a challenge to diplomatic norms. @guiled2_gulaid's piece examines how this alliance redefines state legitimacy through recognition-resistant diplomacy & democratic solidarity amidst global dynamics.
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Last month, Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark maritime security agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas such as maritime safety, personnel training, and joint exercises. The coast...
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#Somaliland can leverage its #lithium reserves & strategic location for #Recognition. A new article proposes utilizing resources as "diplomatic capital" to form alliances for political support. Key resources: lithium, oil, strategic location.
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Since restoring independence in 1991, Somaliland has persistently sought international recognition. Despite notable progress in peacebuilding, democratic governance, and institutional development,...
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#Somaliland Cabinet issues strong warning to #Somalia over "provocative interference" in #EasternRegions. Reaffirms #Sovereignty & commitment to defending its territory. Calls on international community to address arms diversion.
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Hargeisa, Somaliland – August 2, 2025 – In an extraordinary session convened today, the Somaliland Council of Ministers, chaired by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, issued a forceful...
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New maritime deal b/t #Taiwan & #Somaliland sparks response from #Beijing & #Mogadishu. The deal focuses on #CoastGuard cooperation & blue economy dev't, raising concerns over regional peace & stability. Read on the implications for illiberal globalization
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This article, “Taiwan, Somaliland, and the Era of Illiberal Globalization,” from The Somali Wire discusses the growing ties between Taiwan and Somaliland, specifically focusing on a recent coast...
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RT @Saxafi: @e_durneika: @realDonaldTrump Admin's #AfricaPolicy offers a fresh approach, countering #Chinese influence. #Recognizing #Somal….
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This article, “The Trump Administration’s Africa Policy Is a Breath of Fresh Air—and Tough on China,” written by Erik Durneika, argues that the Trump administration's Africa policy, implemented by...
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#Somaliland's 1991 declaration isn't #Secession, but #Restoration. Lack of a ratified union treaty, #Montevideo compliance, & prior #Recognition in 1960 all support #StateContinuity. States that previously recognized SL need only acknowledge continuity.
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The treaties executed by Somaliland upon its independence on June 26, 1960, constitute irrefutable legal proof of its sovereign statehood under international law.
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RT @AdaliWarsame: What Somalilanders misunderstand is:. Recognition is taken, asserted, forced. It is NOT given. Once Somaliland’s govern….
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Alarming signs suggest a 2nd phase of #IsaaqGenocide is emerging in #Somalia. Military actions & hate speech echo past atrocities. A new article warns of repeating patterns, urging int'l action & #Recognition of #Somaliland to prevent further atrocities.
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This article, “Second Phase of the Isaaq Genocide: The World Must Not Look Away,” written by M. Amin, argues that a second phase of genocide against the Isaaq clan in Somaliland is emerging, perpet...
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#USCongress mandates @StateDept review of relations with #Somaliland ahead of @Abdirahmanirro's visit. The directive, part of the #FY26 appropriations bill, signals a potential shift towards deeper engagement on security, diplomacy, trade & development.
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In a landmark move signaling growing U.S. interest, Congress has mandated the State Department to conduct a comprehensive review of Somaliland ties, setting the stage for President Abdirahman Mohamed...
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FM Ali Balcad of @TheVillaSomalia falsely claims #Somaliland is a region of #Somalia, ignoring its 34 yrs of independent governance. SL remains committed to self-governance despite SO's instability & external pressures from #Qatar, #China, #Egypt & #Turkey
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This article, “Foreign State Minister of Villa Somalia’s Recent Statement,” written by Engineer Abdi Ali Barkhad, criticizes a statement made by the Foreign State Minister of Villa Somalia (Somalia)...
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#Israel-#Somaliland #Normalization presents a strategic imperative for #RedSeaSecurity. Somaliland's key location & stability offer Israel a vital gateway for maritime interests amidst regional threats.
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Hargeisa, Somaliland — In the volatile landscape of the Horn of Africa, Somaliland, with 34 years of de facto independence, is emerging as an unexpected linchpin for Middle Eastern security and Red...
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New article argues for #Israel-#Somaliland #Normalization via phased engagement. #Strategic location, stability, & mutual economic benefits highlight potential. Read "Gateways to the #RedSea" by Amit Yarom for more.
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Often described as a rare island of stability amid regional fragility, Somaliland is increasingly attracting interest from both global and regional powers, including the United States and Israel.
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#Somaliland courts the #UnitedStates for #sovereignty support, offering a strategic #RedSea military base & access to critical minerals in exchange for #Recognition. A potential game-changer for the #HornOfAfrica & #USInterests.
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Hargeisa, Somaliland—In a bold geopolitical gambit, the Republic of Somaliland is actively lobbying the Trump administration for formal recognition as an independent state, offering a strategic Red...
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RT @HAGGOOGANE: Somalia and China backed terrorist movement has just declared the formation of a new clan state from the fringe of occupied….
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#Somaliland's sovereignty can no longer be held hostage to #Somalia's internal conflicts. The IC must recognize SL's right to #SelfDetermination & its established borders. Time to end the "Somali unity" charade & embrace stability in #HornOfAfrica.
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This article, “Beyond the Somalia Unity Drama: Somaliland’s Sovereignty Cannot Wait,” written by M. Amin, argues that Somaliland's sovereignty should be recognized by the international community and...
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