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Arbaco, May 6, 2026 (HOL) - Suldaan Abuubakar Cilmi Wabar, oo muddo dheer hormuud u ahaa dhaqdhaqaaqa Awdal State isla markaana dagaallo la galay Somaliland, ayaa si diirran loogu soo dhaweeyay magaalada Hargeysa, kadib markii uu ku dhawaaqay in uu ka noqday aragtidiisii hore, isla markaana uu aqbalay fikirka gooni-isu-taaga Somaliland.
Suldaanka oo muddooyinkii u dambeeyay ku sugnaa magaalada Muqdisho, ayaa sheegay in uu ku faraxsan yahay dib ugu soo laabashadiisa Somaliland, isaga oo xusay in uu si gaar ah ugu mahadcelinayo Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo uu sheegay in uu dadaal geliyay sidii uu Somaliland ugu soo noqon lahaa.
“Waxan u mahadnaqayaa Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo wakhti badan igu bixiyay sidii aan waddanka ugu soo noqon lahaa. Xumaan umaan qabin reer Somaliland, balse waxa aan u halgamayay sidii wax loo sixi lahaa. Imikana waan soo noqday, bulshada kale dadkaygu jacaylka ay u qabaan Somaliland ayaaba ka badan,” ayuu yidhi Suldaan Wabar.
Dhankiisa, Wasiirka Madaxtooyada Somaliland, Khadar Xuseen Cabdi, oo ka hadlay munaasibad soo dhawayn ah oo loo sameeyay suldaanka, ayaa sheegay in soo laabashada Suldaan Wabar ay tahay mid muhiim u ah midnimada iyo wadajirka Somaliland.
Wasiirku waxa uu fariin u diray dowladda Soomaaliya, isaga oo sheegay in aanay jirin wax kala qaybin kara Somaliland, isla markaana uu suldaanku hadda qayb ka yahay bulshada Somaliland, kana shaqayn doono horumarkeeda iyo wadajirkeeda.
Suldaan Wabar ayaa hore muddo dheer uga soo horjeeday Somaliland, isaga oo hoggaamin jiray dhaqdhaqaaqyo hubeysan oo weerarro ka fuliyay deegaanno ka tirsan gobolka Awdal, gaar ahaan magaalada Boorama.

(Somaliguardian) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has reportedly launched a diplomatic initiative encouraging four additional countries to recognize the self-declared breakaway region of Somaliland in northern Somalia, according to Caasimada Online, which cited diplomatic and intelligence sources within the Somali federal government on Tuesday.
The alleged campaign, attributed to Emirati officials, is said to involve engagement with Eswatini, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, and Zambia. The reports suggest that Abu Dhabi is actively lobbying these governments to extend formal recognition to Somaliland, a move that would significantly escalate an already sensitive geopolitical dispute in the Horn of Africa.
According to the unnamed Somali government sources cited in the report, these potential recognitions could materialize ahead of May 18, a date of symbolic importance in Somaliland. The region marks this day as the anniversary of what it calls its reclamation of independence from Somalia in 1991, following its union in 1960. Prior to unification, British Somaliland gained independence on June 26, 1960, while Italian Somaliland followed on July 1 of the same year, leading to the formation of the present-day Somali Republic.
Somalia Reaffirms Territorial Integrity
The federal government of Somalia continues to regard Somaliland as an integral part of its sovereign territory. Mogadishu has consistently rejected any attempts at international recognition of Somaliland, arguing that such actions violate Somalia’s unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.
In response to earlier international developments, Somali officials have previously taken a hardline stance. When reports emerged last year that Israel had recognized Somaliland, Somalia condemned the move in strong terms, labeling Israel an adversary and warning of potential military consequences should Tel Aviv establish any form of presence or base in the region.
Somalia’s international partners, including Turkey, China, and Egypt, have also publicly criticized Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that unilateral recognition efforts do not serve the interests of Somalia or broader regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
Somaliland’s Unilateral Declaration and Governance Claims
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the collapse of the central government in Mogadishu. Although it has not received widespread international recognition, the region has maintained a relatively stable political and administrative system over the past three decades.
It operates its own governing institutions, maintains independent security forces, issues its own currency, and conducts regular elections, including presidential contests that are often cited by its supporters as evidence of democratic governance in contrast to instability in other parts of Somalia.
These governance structures have earned Somaliland cautious admiration from certain international observers and political commentators, particularly in Western policy circles, though formal diplomatic recognition has remained limited.
Expanding Recognition Efforts and Diplomatic Activity
According to Somali federal government sources cited by Caasimada Online, Argentina and Eswatini are considered the two countries most likely to move toward recognizing Somaliland, although no official decisions have been announced by either government.
Eswatini, a small landlocked monarchy in southern Africa, maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, making it the only African country to officially recognize Taipei. Somaliland also maintains unofficial ties with Taiwan, with both entities having established representative offices and engaged in development cooperation. Taiwan has reportedly supported infrastructure and health projects in Somaliland, including the construction of a modern hospital.
The sources further allege that the UAE has encouraged Eswatini to view Somaliland through a similar diplomatic framework as Taiwan.
Officials quoted in the report also claim that the UAE has offered financial incentives to Eswatini in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, although no specific figures or formal agreements have been disclosed.
Meanwhile, Argentina is also being closely monitored by Mogadishu due to its political alignment under President Javier Milei, who is described in the report as a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu became the first world leader to publicly recognize Somaliland as an independent state last year.
Zambia is also listed among the countries reportedly targeted by UAE diplomatic efforts. However, Somali officials cited in the report express skepticism that Lusaka would proceed with recognition, given its membership in the African Union. The AU maintains a firm position against altering colonial-era borders, warning that such precedents could destabilize the continent’s post-independence territorial framework.
Regional Implications and Somaliland’s Position
The alleged diplomatic push comes amid renewed statements from Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, who has repeatedly suggested that additional international recognitions may follow Israel’s decision. His administration and state-affiliated media have echoed these claims in recent weeks, signaling confidence in continued diplomatic momentum.
Somaliland authorities continue to assert that their statehood is irreversible and rooted in historical sovereignty, while Somalia and most of the international community continue to reject secessionist claims.
As of now, none of the governments named in the report – Eswatini, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, or Zambia- have publicly confirmed any formal decision regarding recognition of Somaliland. The UAE government has also not issued a public response to the allegations.
The situation remains fluid, reflecting the broader geopolitical contest over influence in the Horn of Africa, where strategic interests involving Gulf states, African Union members, and global powers continue to shape evolving diplomatic alignments.

Picture 1:
**Hadrawi (**Maxamed Ibrahim Warsame)
Often called the “Shakespeare of the Somalis,” Born in Togdheer, Somaliland. Hadrawi is arguably the most celebrated Somali poet. His work blends philosophy, politics, and social critique. He played a major role in preserving Somali oral poetry and inspiring cultural identity.

Picture 2:
Mohamed Hashi Dhamac (Gaarriye)
From Hargeisa, Somaliland. A poet, linguist, and academic, Gaarriye contributed to the development of Somali poetic forms and was involved in formalizing Somali orthography. His poetry often explored themes of justice and national identity.

Picture 3:
Abdullahi Suldaan Timacadde
Born in Somaliland, Timacadde’s poetry played a key role in independence-era consciousness and remains widely memorized.

Picture 4:
Ali Sugule (Dun Carbeed)
A poet and lyricist strongly associated with the Somaliland cultural scene, blending poetry with music.

Picture 5:
Nadifa Mohamed
Born in Hargeisa, Somaliland. She is one of the most internationally recognized contemporary writers from Somaliland.

04/30/2026
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Power & Market
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Stephen Anderson
The province of Somaliland declared separation from the nation of Somalia in 1991 as the republic of Somaliland. It was first recognized as a sovereign nation by Israel on December 26, 2025. This is an example where Ludwig von Mises wrote in Omnipotent Government in chapter 4 “Etatism and Nationalism” section I “The Principle of Nationality” “. . .every nation should form an independent nation, including all members of the nation.” And, “The extent of a nation’s territory is determined by nature.”
The nation of Somalia—located on the eastern horn of the African continent—went through a devastating civil war in 1991. Somalia, after 1991, was divided into tribal regions, designated as Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, South West, and Jubaland shown in the map below:

Somaliland traces its current borders and right to exist to the colonial period. In 1884 the British Empire began negotiating with different clans in Somaliland in order to supply meat to the British garrison, at the Port of Aden, in Yemen. Following more treaties Britain established the protectorate of Somaliland. . . British Somaliland achieved independence from Britain on June 26th 1960 and was initially recognized by over 30 countries. . . Upon independence from Britain, Somaliland’s parliament voted for union with Italian Somaliland to form the modern country of Somalia which took effect on July 1st, 1960, five days after their initial independence.

Thirty-one years later, in 1991, after the civil war, Somaliland leaders decided to separate their region from Somalia and its national capital Mogadishu where corruption and governing dysfunction continued. Somaliland was recognized after 1991 by the European Union, United Nations, and several other nations as a separate Somali province, but not a sovereign nation.
Somalia is dominated by different tribes and tribal culture. Many tribes are Sunni Muslim including over 99 percent of the Somali population. Here is a comparison of Somalia and Somaliland history going back several hundred years.
Somaliland’s declared independence led them to issue its own passport (starting in 1996), currency (introduced in 1994), central bank (established in 1994), and country callingcode, even though it is not recognized as a sovereign country as of November 2025. Somalia has not been united as a country to govern since 1991 with the presence of al Qaeda, Al-Shabaab, and Islamic State Sunni Muslim terrorist groups controlling varying square miles of Somalia.

Somalia ranked 179 out of 180 countries on the worldwide corruption index in 2024. Somalia needs more effective government, lower levels of corruption and more sensible policy decisions originating at the local level.

In 2001, 10 years after breaking away from Somalia, Somaliland still was not internationally recognized as an independent country. Undeterred, the government held a referendum that year, the results of which clearly showed that Somaliland’s inhabitants supported the region’s claim of independence.

The Mogadishu government, many majority Sunni Muslim nations around Somaliland, and Iran (Shia Muslim majority) rejected this sovereign nation recognition by Israel in December 2025 as a violation of Somalia’s territorial sovereignty. The majority Sunni Muslim populations of Morocco and United Arab Emirates and Sunni Muslim ruled nation of Bahrain were not critical of Israel’s Somaliland nation recognition. These three nations are signatories to the Abraham Accords. Somaliland as a new internationally recognized nation is a decentralization or secession celebration.

The Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Dahir Aden, accompanied by Director General Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan, welcomed Mohamed Ahmed Aw Ali (widely known as Mohamed Ordaaye) to the Ministry's headquarters today.

Mohamed Ordaaye is a talented hearing-impaired citizen and social media content creator whose innovative work has successfully captured the attention of global brands and prestigious football clubs, including A.C. Milan.

During the reception, the Minister highly commended Mohamed for his exceptional resilience, creative dedication, and the courage he continues to demonstrate in overcoming his physical challenges.

The Minister concluded the meeting by assuring Mohamed that both the nation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continuously support and stand by him in his future endeavors.

The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland, Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan, today welcomed the newly appointed head of the EUCAP office in Somaliland, Artsi Alanne, at the ministry’s headquarters following his recent assumption of office.

Discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the Ministry’s Maritime Security Office and EUCAP, which plays a key role in supporting Somaliland’s maritime security efforts. Both sides underscored the urgency of strengthening coordination amid increasingly complex regional and global security dynamics, highlighting the critical importance of safeguarding the country’s coastline.

Also in attendance were the Director of the Maritime Security Office and the Deputy Head of the office, reflecting the significance of the engagement in advancing Somaliland’s maritime security agenda.

Some Somalilanders have suggested:

National Holiday

Sovereignty Day

Restoration Day

National Day

Independence Day

What are your thoughts as Somalilanders? What should we call this day (18 May) officially? ⬇️