27/08/2025
Geopolitical Showdown in Somaliland
Geopolitical Showdown in Somaliland Horn of Africa Freddie Ponton 21st Century Wire The geopolitical scene in the Horn of Africa is becoming more intricate by the day, with both international and regional powers competing fiercely for influence through military, economic, and diplomatic strategies. Nestled along the southern shore of the Gulf of Aden, the Republic of Somaliland has been a self-declared state since 1991, following its split from Somalia. It shares borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia, making it a region of strategic significance. However, despite this importance, Somaliland remains unrecognised by any UN member state, largely due to the United States? ?One Somalia?...
