Somaliland President meets Kenyan President, opens diplomatic mission in Nairobi
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President Ruto's support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) constitute a violation of Sudanese sovereignty and interference in Sudan's internal affairs by hosting RSF leaders and facilitating the formation of a parallel government in Nairobi.
Ruto had been in discreet talks with Somaliland to upgrade its liaison office to a full-fledged diplomatic mission. However, this move stands in stark contrast to Kenya's official position, which opposes upgrading Somaliland's liaison office to an official diplomatic mission in Nairobi.
The United Arab Emirates has played a role in recent developments.
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Exclusive: Somaliland president says recognition of state ‘on the horizon’ following Trump talks
The breakaway territory’s independence has never been internationally recognised. Insiders say recent US overtures are encouraging – but the consequences could be inflammatory in the tinderbox region
The new president of Somaliland says his state, which broke away from Somalia in 1991, is on the brink of securing international recognition – a development that would inflame tensions in the already tumultuous Horn of Africa.
In an interview in the presidential palace in the capital, Hargeisa, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi tells the Guardian it is “likely” that Somaliland will finally win acceptance of its right to self-determination, which has eluded the territory since it declared independence from Somalia 34 years ago.
“Recognition is on the horizon,” says the 69-year-old.
Such a move would infuriate Somalia, which would view it as an attack on its sovereignty, unsettle regional powers in the strategic peninsula and fan broader concern that it sets a precedent for secessionist movements across the African continent.
Exclusive: Somaliland president says recognition of state ‘on the horizon’ following Trump talks
The breakaway territory’s independence has never been internationally recognised. Insiders say recent US overtures are encouraging – but the consequences could be inflammatory in the tinderbox region
The new president of Somaliland says his state, which broke away from Somalia in 1991, is on the brink of securing international recognition – a development that would inflame tensions in the already tumultuous Horn of Africa.
In an interview in the presidential palace in the capital, Hargeisa, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi tells the Guardian it is “likely” that Somaliland will finally win acceptance of its right to self-determination, which has eluded the territory since it declared independence from Somalia 34 years ago.
“Recognition is on the horizon,” says the 69-year-old.
Such a move would infuriate Somalia, which would view it as an attack on its sovereignty, unsettle regional powers in the strategic peninsula and fan broader concern that it sets a precedent for secessionist movements across the African continent.
@TheLand , @DR OSMAN
Where is the Somali government ?
The Somali government's response to Somaliland's diplomatic initiatives raises critical questions regarding its position on the unity and sovereignty of Somalia.
These actions prompt an essential inquiry:
Has the Somali government clearly articulated its stance on Somaliland’s efforts to establish foreign relations?
Somali nationals have been expecting a strong response from the federal government to counter any actions that could undermine Somalia’s unity.
However, the absence of decisive measures or public declarations in response to Somaliland's diplomatic activities suggests a more passive approach.
This lack of intervention could be perceived as a tacit acceptance of Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition.
Where is the Somali government ?
The Somali government's response to Somaliland's diplomatic initiatives raises critical questions regarding its position on the unity and sovereignty of Somalia.
These actions prompt an essential inquiry:
Has the Somali government clearly articulated its stance on Somaliland’s efforts to establish foreign relations?
Somali nationals have been expecting a strong response from the federal government to counter any actions that could undermine Somalia’s unity.
However, the absence of decisive measures or public declarations in response to Somaliland's diplomatic activities suggests a more passive approach.
This lack of intervention could be perceived as a tacit acceptance of Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition.
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