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Is Trump considering bold Africa play to push back on China, Russia and Islamic terrorists?
Ted Cruz sends letter to President Donald Trump urging him to recognize Somaliland
By Paul Tilsley Fox News
Published August 28, 2025 6:30am EDT | Updated August 28, 2025 7:30am EDT
Trump asked about Somaliland recognition at Oval Office
At an Oval Office signing ceremony on Aug. 8 with the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Trump was asked about recognizing Somaliland.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly working on a move that would give the U.S. a new military and economic foothold in Africa, counter China and Russia, and strike a blow against Islamist terrorists in the region. And now a leading senator has told Fox News Digital this goal can be realized by recognizing the breakaway Somaliland as an independent state.
Somaliland, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, broke away from Somalia in 1991. Its government is said to be offering the U.S. a new air and sea base close to the entrance of the Red Sea, and directly across from Yemen and the Houthis, if the U.S. formally recognizes it. Thirty percent of the world’s container ship traffic is reported to pass through its waters en route to or from the Suez Canal.
In the Oval Office on Aug. 8, Trump told reporters, "We’re looking into that right now," when asked about the recognition of Somaliland and the possible resettlement of Gazans there, adding, "We’re working on that right now, Somaliland."
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A general view of the city of Hargeisa, Somaliland, in September 2021. (Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images)
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., told Fox News Digital, "There is a very real opportunity that President Trump will recognize Somaliland during this administration."
Cruz added, "President Trump is bringing a new era of clarity in American national security, after four years of the Biden administration rewarding our enemies and punishing our allies, and recognizing Somaliland should be part of this new era.
"Somaliland has been a reliable ally to the United States, is integrating itself with us and our allies globally, and is committed to helping us counter efforts by China to undermine the safety and prosperity of Americans," he said.
The White House did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment.
Somaliland security personnel stand watch in front of shipping containers being stored at Berbera Port. (Ed Ram/AFP via Getty Images)
Neighboring Somalia has been battling Islamist fundamentalist fighters for decades. U.S. Africa Command has increased the number of airstrikes against both ISIS and al-Shabab terrorists under the current administration.
Across from Somaliland, al-Shabab terrorists conduct military exercises in Mogadishu, Somalia. (AP Photo/ Farah Abdi Warsameh)
But Somaliland, 99% Muslim, has allegedly eliminated radicalism and has aligned itself with the U.S. and Israel, leading Cruz to tell Fox News Digital, "They’re a Muslim country, in a very dangerous part of Africa, showing real courage. I will continue to push for deepening the U.S.-Somaliland partnership, including through the Africa Subcommittee in the Senate, and I expect that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will be receptive to doing so."
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Sen. Ted Cruz has urged President Trump to recognize Somaliland as an independent state. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Cruz wrote to President Trump about Somaliland, stating, "it requires the status of a state. I urge you to grant it that recognition."
Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, is optimistic, telling the British Guardian newspaper on May 30, "Recognition is on the horizon." He added, "It’s a matter of time. Not if, but when."
Somaliland’s port at Berbera is the jewel in any Washington deal. Analysts say it is in such a strategic position that both Russia and China have tried to acquire it. Right next door to it is one of Africa’s five longest runways, offering the U.S. the possibility of both a sea and air base that can strike Houthi rebels to the north and Al Shabaab terrorists to the east.
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
In his letter to the White House, Cruz wrote, "Somaliland has emerged as a critical security and diplomatic partner for the United States, helping America advance our national security interests in the Horn of Africa and beyond. It is strategically located along the Gulf of Aden, putting it near one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. It possesses capable armed forces and contributes to regional counterterrorism and piracy operations. It has proposed hosting a U.S. military presence near the Red Sea along the Gulf of Aden."
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This handout screen grab captured from a video shows Yemen's Houthi fighters' takeover of the Galaxy Leader Cargo in the Red Sea coast off Hudaydah, on November 20, 2023 in the Red Sea, Yemen. (Photo by Houthi Movement via Getty Images)
The U.S.’s largest military base in Africa is just up the coast in Djibouti. But there are security and surveillance issues at the Camp Lemonnier U.S. base where the Chinese and other nations have opened their own bases and monitoring stations nearby.
Somaliland is also offering the White House access to rare earth minerals essential for high-tech industries, such as lithium and silicon quartz.
The U.S. has described Somalia, with large numbers of both ISIS and al-Qaida-linked operatives, as a terrorist safe haven. Now the increasing presence of China and military forces from countries such as Turkey is reportedly leading some in Washington to be increasingly unhappy with its "one Somalia" policy, where Somaliland continues to be recognized only as a part of Somalia.
People walk in front of a mosque in the city of Hargeisa, Somaliland, on September 16, 2021. (Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images)
For now, a State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital the official position: "The United States recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which includes the territory of Somaliland. The State Department is not in active discussions with Somaliland’s representatives about a deal to recognize Somaliland as a state."
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But, Somaliland’s foreign minister worked Washington’s corridors and politicians in April, and several African sources, including the influential Horn Observer news outlet, have reported that President Abdullahi is expected to come to D.C. "soon". U.S. officials, including the U.S. ambassador to Somalia, Richard Riley, are said to have been to Somaliland to meet with the president at least three times this year.
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I think he still would be agains it because they claim his land for and formost so what ever opposition he has to biixi these people claim his land in Sanaag and sool as part of their land . Biixi is from Hargeisa it doesnt affect his clan . the eastern hy are their own breed they don’t take much nonsense from any one . So whethe biiixi or cirro are in office there would be no different. The same way these woqoyi bari fanatics don’t care whether biixi or ciiro are in office . They continue their agenda. The same with the easrern hy
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Just happening , I told my good friend Galbeedi that ina rayaale is working hard to bring his Ugaas back to Somaliland and he finally did
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Sanaag only has 3 districts since the days of Afweyne ceelafweyne ceerigaabo and laasqoray , and two of these districts are fully owned by the duriyad community and the lasqoray district is shared since the Turwas live allt he way up to waqderia which falls under the western part of lasqoray district..
Any way i doubt this khaatumo thing is going to fly i am not sure how a city state in laascanood can become a state
we will see in a year if so if this so called paper state created in the bunker will fly as garaad jamac said the state formation is being done by mogadisshu lol
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I rather doubt that the war in Gaza is close to over, Within Israel, Mr Netanyahu is increasingly perceived as something of a national hero he has severely weakened Hezbollah nearly destroyed thei leadership nassrallah dead hamas leader dead , exposed Iran’s vulnerabilities, seized significant portions of Gaza, and displaced much of its population. Meanwhile, the expansion of settlements in the West Bank continues unabated, with little resistance from Washington. The momentum now seems to be gathering towards a far more decisive outcome perhaps even the permanent displacement of the Palestinians and the settlement of Israelis in Gaza once the inhabitants are driven out.
Turning to the United States, the Trump movement is presently preoccupied with resolving the crisis in Ukraine, a venture through which Mr Trump appears intent upon securing for himself the Nobel Peace Prize if he does he has solved the most difficult conflict in recen time. he might even solve the long standing conflict between Somaliland and Somalia and force them into real talks with real results, Similar how Bush administration created the South sudan and Sudan talks in Kenya where collin powell mediated , i see similar things happening.
Somaliland meanwhile, is enjoying an unprecedented degree of American support. The Democrats, ever hesitant and forever awaiting a miracle from the political bunker in mogadishu, consistently failed to champion its cause. Yet under the new administration, the Somaliland Recognition Act has been introduced, with senators and congressmen openly calling for formal recognition.
This, however, is about more than the establishment of a military base i think. It is equally about countering China’s expanding influence, for Beijing now dominates Kenya, Djibouti, and Ethiopia. Whoever in Somaliland first conceived of forging relations with Taiwan demonstrated remarkable foresight and strategic thinking it think it was siilaanyo who build the relations and Biixi who brought it forward. The proposed American base is less an end in itself than a means of ensuring a distinct strategic presence one not entangled with the crowded military theatre of Djibouti, where China, Japan, France, and others already compete for space and influence there.
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These are interesting times indeed the Chinese are a real problem and i believe the USA is really feeling the heat of the Chinese pressence in Africa. The offering of base isnt to Bad though it will make us a hot spot in the region with shabaab in the south houthis in the north. but if America can bring its security forces i think we could manage. A dividing noth is indeed a problem that is a concern for sure . But we are lucky on Somaliland side that puntland and Jubbaland are at odds with mogadishu admin.
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Sen. Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state.
Excerpts and highlights from the letter:
“Somaliland has emerged as a critical security and diplomatic partner for the United States, helping America advance our national security interests in the Horn of Africa and beyond. It is strategically located along the Gulf of Aden, putting it near one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. It possesses capable armed forces and contributes to regional counterterrorism and piracy operations. It has enabled the opening of a Taiwanese Representative Office in the capital of Hargeisa, sought to strengthen ties with Israel, and voiced support for the Abraham Accords…
“Somaliland faces mounting pressure from adversaries, due in no small part to its role as a partner for the United States and our allies. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using economic and diplomatic coercion to punish Somaliland for its support for Taiwan, as well as to undermine that support...
“Despite these threats, Somaliland remains committed to forging closer ties with the U.S., and is actively engaged in enhancing military cooperation, counterterrorism efforts, and economy and trade partnerships. To do so to the greatest effect, and the greatest benefit to American national security interests, it requires the status of a state. I urge you to grant it that recognition.”
Click here to read the full letter.
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Puntland: Dadka Sool iyo Sanaag waa reer Puntland, Maamul la aqoonsan yahay ma Jiro
Axad, Agoosto 10, 2025 (HOL) - Puntland ayaa sheegtay in maamulka Waqooyi Bari ee lagu aas aasay magaalada Laascaanood uu wiiqay rajadii shacabka reer Sool iyo reer Cayn ay ku aas aasteen maamulkoodii SSC Khaatumo.
Madaxweyne ku xigeenka Puntland, Ilyaas Cilmi Lugatoor, ayaa sheegay in Puntland ay taageersanayd rabitaanka dadka labada gobol ee Sool iyo Cayn inay sameystaan maamul u gooni ah, balse ku darista gobolka Sanaag ay tahay arrin aan la aqbali karin.
Ilyaas Lugatoor wuxuu intaas ku daray in dadka gobolladaas ku dhaqan ay masiirkooda farta ka saareen siyaasiyiin xil doon ah oo ka socda Dowladda Federaalka, kuwaas oo uu sheegay in aysan wax dan u haynin shacabka gobolladaas.
“Waxaan isleennahay shirkan cusub ee la furay wuxuu baabi'iyay oo uu aasay taladii hore ee lagu dhisay maamulka SSC Khaatumo,” ayuu yiri Madaxweyne ku xigeenka.
Sidoo kale, wuxuu xusay in dadka Sool iyo Sanaag ay yihiin reer Puntland, isla markaana mowqifkoodu yahay mid cad, islamarkaana aysan jirin wax maamul ah oo la aqoonsan yahay oo hadda ka jira.
Hadalka Lugatoor ayaa kusoo aadaya xilli Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ay dhawaan sheegtay in gobolada Sool iyo Sanaag ay ka baxeen gacanta maamulada sheegan jiray, hadda kadibna ay yihiin Dowlad Goboleed rasmi ah. -
We shall see how it develops i think it will not last its just scheme culusow wants to use them to legitimace his new presidential term post 2026, if u listen to garaad jamac he says qorhaha waxa watta dawlada federaalka somalia , so this is not a homegrown initiative
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Well we have enough Land to be honest From lawyacadde till the outskirts of shidan in sanaag we can fill the Palestenians some where, Bigger then gaza atleast
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Trump says U.S. is ‘Looking Into’ Somaliland proposal tied to Gaza refugee plan
Saturday August 9, 2025Washington, D.C. (HOL) – U.S. President Donald Trump has addressed reports that Somaliland has expressed interest in taking in displaced Gazans in exchange for U.S. recognition of its independence.
The president was asked about the matter on Saturday while signing a peace agreement between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia, long-time rivals.
“We’re looking into that right now. Good question, actually, and another complex one, but we’re working on that right now,” Trump responds, avoiding a direct answer.
His remarks follow an offer from Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro, who proposed granting the U.S. a military base in the strategic port city of Berbera and access to valuable mineral resources, including lithium, as part of a broader bid for international recognition.
In an interview with Bloomberg, President Cirro said Somaliland has built “good relations” with both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of State, signaling growing ties between the self-declared republic and Washington.
This marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has publicly spoken to the media about Somaliland. Cirro described Trump as a “business-minded” leader with whom his administration could work closely and expressed hope that the United States would become the first country to recognize Somaliland.
Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has not been recognized by any state. A few months ago, the U.S. ambassador to Somalia warned that recognizing Somaliland could strain relations between Washington and Mogadishu, urging the U.S. to halt discussions on the matter.
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they are wasting their time in reality its only laascanood district i am hearing the fiqishini are not feeling this so called clan state and to be margnalised towns such as adhicadeeye will soon wave the SL flag
The Somaliland governor is in badhan as we speak i am sure they dont have a way to stop that suldaan cabdilsalaan suldaan siciid ina cali shire is also opposed to this new clan state
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Puntland rejects new Northeast Somalia administration, calling it politically divisive
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Saturday August 2, 2025Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has strongly opposed the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, which was established last week in Las Anod and claims authority over the Sool, Sanaag, and Buuhoodle regions.
In a press statement delivered in Garowe, Puntland Parliament Speaker Abdirisaq Ahmed Mohamed (Qaraaje) criticized the new administration as lacking a clear political vision and accused it of sowing division among communities in northern Somalia.
“It is unfortunate to try to pit people who were defending their land against each other,” Qaraaje said. “We will see how the administration established in Las Anod can work. The Sanaag region has never been ruled by anything imposed on it.”
The speaker emphasized that Puntland had previously recognized the SSC-Khaatumo interim administration only under exceptional wartime circumstances. However, he described the current development as a direct attack on Puntland’s territorial unity and political authority.
Qaraaje also accused the Federal Government of Somalia of being complicit in fragmenting the country, stating that “the federal government is attempting to divide the nation into conflicting regional entities.”
His remarks follow the conclusion of the SSC-Khatumo state formation conference in Las Anod on Wednesday, where elders, politicians, and civil society representatives formally announced the establishment of the Northeastern Somali Regional State. The gathering dissolved the interim SSC-Khatumo administration and ratified a new constitution aligning the region with Somalia’s federal system.
The final declaration from the conference underscored the principle of local ownership, noting that long-standing disputes were resolved through community-led dialogue. Proponents hailed the formation of the new state as a path toward greater inclusion, peace, and cooperation with the federal government.
However, the declaration has triggered political tension, particularly with Puntland and Somaliland, both of which have laid claim to the contested regions. The development marks a significant shift in the region’s political dynamics, potentially reshaping federal-local relations and complicating Somalia’s fragile state-building process.
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So how does this work will the eastern Sanaag community completely abandon punt land . I think it’s all about to go down on how are you going to implement it . The two prominent sultans of the eastern sanaag comunitty were not present there and the most important factor is sultan Siciid sultan Abdislaam suldan Maxamud ali Shiire. Has rejected this all together let’s see how this goes then and develops .
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Terrorists are closing in on Mogadishu. And More.
Alshabaab re takes Maxaas
i told u shabaab comes back i told you so
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Alshabaab re takes Maxaas
i told u shabaab comes back i told you so
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2 hours ago, Illyria said:Winner and losers after the dust has settled.
Iran:
- On its own, Iran has shown it is more capable than anticipated by the West,
- Has not shown its full hand yet,
- Has greater weapons than it had used in the conflict,
- Can quietly fight for months without needing external support,Strength:
- Iran has missile technology very few nations have,
- Its drone technology is advanced,Weakness:
- Iran is weakest in the air, and its air defences had been compromised,
- Its human intel and covert operations are the weakest.!srael:
!srael has been shown to be no more than a paper tiger no match for Iran in an actual war,
- Can fight no more than a week without the US, and Western allies supplying it with weapons and intel,
- Can fight in the air, and could barely defeat Hamas or Hizba Allah on the ground on its own,
- Tel Abib & Ha'ifa had sustained considerable damages with some neighbourhoods looking more like Gaza,
- Is hiding its human loss estimated above 300 +/- by independent sources,
- Its covert operations, spying tactics, and human intel are superior, and managed to launch attacks from inside Iran.Winners:
- China, Iran, Hamas.Losers:
- !srael, with the veil lifted, its vulnerabilities had been exposed, and is no longer the super sub-station / military outpost the West intended it to be,
- The Muslim world except Pakistan & UAE, the only nations to have openly supported Iran. Sheep all round where one nation is taken out at a time whilst the rest stand on the sidelines watching.
- The ever so gullible US tax payer.thats not true the iran nuclear program has been send back decades and israel killed top iranian generals it also killed hamas leader inside iran it also killed hezbolla leader in the heart land of lebanon i think israel can say it won this round , though iran isnt defeated it has been damaged severly will they recover hmm time will tell
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So first of july was the independence day of somalia italian somalia how is the independence going is somalia independent now more then it was in 1960,, its also the union day how is the union also going just putting things to perspective
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Reer Badhan Militia Defects to Somaliland, Joins Army with Over 100 Soldiers and Dozen Military Vehicles
In a significant development in Eastern Sanaag, a militia group from Reer Badhan has officially defected to the Somaliland government, pledging allegiance and integrating into the national army. The group, consisting of over 100 armed fighters and accompanied by more than a dozen military vehicles, was warmly received by Somaliland military officials in the region.
This defection marks a notable shift in local dynamics, as Reer Badhan holds strategic and symbolic importance in the Sanaag region. The move is seen as a boost to Somaliland's security presence in the east, further consolidating its influence in contested territories.
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Iran can never really hurt israel iran isnt that strong besides iran nuclear program has been send back at least a decade all their nuclear sites have been destroyed , and the iranians their attack on qatar they warned the Americans , they are to scared of the Americans , Trump ma naxayoo he put the iranians to shame
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Quote“I believe that a serious conversation about U.S. recognition of Somaliland is both necessary to advance clarity about America’s national security interests, and is long overdue. A stable, long-term, and clearly defined partnership between the #U.S. and #Somaliland would be mutually beneficial,Somaliland would be a strong economic partner committed to integrating into the American global security system, which is critical to the safety and prosperity of Americans” - Senator
@tedcruz
the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy.
Senator ted Cruz the call for SL recognition in washington is getting louder and louder
US and Somaliland hold initial talks on recognition and a Military base deal
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Exclusive: House China Committee Chairs Urge State Dept. to Distinguish Somaliland, Strengthen U.S. Ties and Counter Chinese Influence
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Republican chairmen of two key House committees dedicated to confronting the Chinese Communist Party are urging the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, arguing that distinguishing it from Somalia would recognize Somaliland’s stability and democracy, encourage U.S. investment, and strengthen Washington’s ability to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa — with the lawmakers stressing, “Strengthening cooperation with Somaliland is a productive step in advancing America’s security and diplomatic objectives in the region.”
In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and provided exclusively to Breitbart News ahead of its release, Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, called for a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, describing it as a “concrete and immediately actionable step” that would shape commerce, investment, and international perception while reinforcing U.S. support for a democratic partner.
The letter stresses that the current blanket “Do Not Travel” advisory for Somalia acts as a “severe deterrent for visitors, commerce, and investment,” effectively penalizing Somaliland for the instability in the wider Somali state. By contrast, the lawmakers note, Somaliland has maintained a consistent record of stability under successive, democratically elected governments, preventing terrorism, piracy, and smuggling within its borders, and creating a “safe and prosperous society.” Its security and law enforcement authorities have also ensured the safety of surrounding waters, making it a viable partner for U.S. engagement.
Moolenaar and Smith argue that distinguishing Somaliland from Somalia in U.S. travel advisories would not only reflect the realities on the ground but also incentivize American businesses and investors to pursue opportunities in Somaliland’s natural resources, including critical minerals such as lithium and copper. They note that region-specific travel guidance is already issued by the State Department in other African countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cameroon.
The lawmakers frame the request as part of a broader effort to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in the Horn of Africa. They highlight Beijing’s military base in Djibouti and its role in facilitating Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping using Chinese-made weapons and satellite imagery. “It is crucial the United States strengthen relationships with stable, democratic partners in the region to push back against malign Chinese influence,” they wrote.
The letter also details Somaliland’s growing partnerships with other democratic allies, including Taiwan — in health care, infrastructure, and maritime security — and Israel, through its support of the Abraham Accords. Moolenaar and Smith note that the U.S. Development Finance Corporation has signaled a willingness to cooperate with Taiwan on financing critical mineral projects in Somaliland, reinforcing the territory’s strategic value.
“The Department should take this opportunity to demonstrate tangible support for Somaliland, whose democratic commitments and security cooperation align closely with U.S. interests,” the lawmakers concluded.
Speaking exclusively to Breitbart News, Congressman Moolenaar said the proposed travel advisory adjustment would have real-world impact. “From combatting piracy to hosting a Taiwanese Representative Office in its capital, Somaliland has shown its commitment to the United States as both a friend and security partner,” he said. “Establishing a more official U.S. presence in Somaliland would give the United States an important foothold to monitor and counter Beijing’s ever-growing presence in the region that ultimately undermines the safety of Americans at home.”
Rep. Smith added that the travel advisory change would build on progress already made under the Trump administration. “The Trump Administration and Secretary Rubio have already made significant strides in strengthening the U.S.-Somaliland relationship — the United States can continue to nurture this partnership with a separate and more accurate travel advisory, which accords with the stable situation on the ground,” he said.
The push follows Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) recent call for President Trump to formally recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state, citing its democratic governance, stable society, and strengthening ties with Israel and the West. As Breitbart News previously reported, Cruz argued that official recognition would cement Somaliland as a key U.S. ally in a volatile region where China and Iran are rapidly expanding their influence.
For Moolenaar and Smith, the proposed travel advisory is an immediate, concrete step that would reshape international perception, spur commerce and investment, and send a strong signal of U.S. commitment to a democratic partner in a strategically vital part of the Horn of Africa.
Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein.