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Abdullahi Hussein Daud

Jan 16, 2026, 8:03 PM

Somaliland Recognition: Israel’s Courage, Not Cause

Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland on 26 December 2025 triggered sharp condemnation from Somalia and several regional and multilateral bodies, notably the African Union (AU), the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). These actors framed Israel’s...

Jan 7, 2026, 10:29 PM

Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: Hypocrisy Exposed

Israel’s decision to extend diplomatic recognition to Somaliland has provoked outrage in some quarters of the Islamic world. Yet beneath the noise, indignation, and ritual denunciations lies an uncomfortable truth that many Muslim-majority states would rather avoid. This recognition...

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The author is a Somalilander-American and a current PhD candidate in Peace and Development Studies. He also teaches Public Policy and Ethics in Government at the Civil Service Institute in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and is an active political commentator on local, regional, and international affairs. He can be reached at abhussein1988@gmail.com

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