Somaliland's new president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, asserts that the region stands on the verge of achieving international recognition after breaking away from Somalia in 1991. He emphasizes that this recognition, likely to be granted by the United States, would inflame tensions with Somalia, which sees it as a threat to its sovereignty. Despite its stability and democratic progress, Somaliland has not received recognition from any nation but hopes cooperation with the US could change that, particularly regarding their strategic port of Berbera.
"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..."
"Despite its relative stability and regular democratic elections, Somaliland, a territory of about five million people, has yet to be recognised as independent by a single nation."
"That goal, say Somaliland sources, has never been closer amid signs that the US president, Donald Trump, could be the first leader to recognise the self-declared republic..."
"We are a partner in security - a partner in counter-terrorism - a partner in safe marine routes for world trade, President Abdullahi revealed..."
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