Tag: Gulf of Aden

Geopolitics

BREAKING: Senate Heavyweight Cruz Throws Full Weight Behind Somaliland Recognition

Staff - August 14, 2025

United States Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has formally urged President Donald Trump to recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, placing Africa's...

Economy

Unlocking Economic Potential: How Somaliland Can Attract Ethiopian Trade and Investment

Staff - June 30, 2025

1. Strategic Location and Geopolitical Leverage Somaliland, with its prime location on the Gulf of Aden and immediate proximity to Ethiopia, holds unparalleled potential as...

Geopolitics

Rising Without Recognition: Somaliland’s Strategic Offers in the Red Sea

Staff - April 6, 2025

The Republic of Somaliland, a sovereign and democratic state that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, remains unrecognised by the international community....

Geopolitics

Somaliland: A Key ally for the US in countering China and Iran in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa

Staff - March 7, 2025

Beijing is increasingly assertive in Africa, aiming to expand its influence. Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it has invested billions of dollars...

Opinion

Somaliland-UAE Relations: Strategic Shifts and New Momentum Under Irro’s Presidency

Staff - February 12, 2025

Somaliland’s recently elected president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi ‘’Irro’’, made another visit to the United Arab Emirates for the second time in less than a...

Opinion

Somaliland: A pillar of stability, economic potential, and strategic relevance in the Horn of Africa

Staff - January 31, 2025

Set apart by its home-grown democratic governance, coherent foreign policy, great economic potential, and strategic maritime relevance, Somaliland has become a singular and indispensable...

Geopolitics

Incoming U.S. Administration Signals New Direction on Somaliland: Will Somalia Talks Derail Cirro’s Moment?

Staff - December 28, 2024

A recent New York Times article and a statement from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee indicate significant potential shifts in U.S. policy toward the...

Economy