Somaliland: The Horn of Africa''s Breakaway State
The would-be independent state stands in contrast to Somalia as a place of relative stability, and despite its lack of international recognition, Somaliland continues to push its own
Somaliland | Historical Region, Self-Declared State in Africa
Somaliland, historically, the area now comprising Somalia and Djibouti. The name is also used to refer to the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared independent country in the
Somaliland
Somalia has not recognised the independence of Somaliland and regards the area to be one of its federal member states. The name Somaliland is derived from two words: "Somali" and "land".
Country Profile
Political Status: Somaliland gained its independence on 26 June 1960 and stands as a beacon of democracy in the Horn of Africa, with peaceful power transfers and regular elections.
What is ''Somaliland'', the ''independent state'' officially recognised
While Israel officially recognised Somaliland as an “independent and sovereign state”, Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily and condemned the decision.
Somaliland
The name Somaliland is derived from two words: " Somali " and "land". The area was named when Britain took control from the Egyptian administration in 1884, after signing successive
Somaliland: Why has Israel recognised the breakaway African
Somaliland wants international recognition - here''s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
More countries reject Israel''s recognition of Somaliland
A growing number of countries have rejected Israel''s recognition of Somalia''s breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation and warned of “serious
Israel Becomes the First Nation to Recognize Somaliland
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday - a decision that could reshape