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Mohamed Marshall Omer

Horn of Africa Strategist & Former Diplomat

Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

Israel’s Somaliland Recognition: Confronting Turkey’s Neo-Ottoman Influence

With full diplomatic ties, potential military cooperation, and a foothold in Somaliland, Israel counters Ankara’s military training, economic pacts, and influence in Somalia. Israel’s recognition of Somaliland on December 26, 2025, was far more than a routine diplomatic gesture. It...

Jan 5, 2026, 5:35 AM

Beyond Secession: Somaliland, Legal Realism, and the AU’s Crisis of Credibility

Inside Somaliland: Celebrating the Quest for Recognition.(Photo/Aleeli)

By recognizing Somaliland's 1960 sovereignty, Israel exposes the African Union’s legal contradictions and its capture by narrow interests.

About Me

Mohamed Marshall is an Addis Ababa-based geopolitical analyst and former diplomat specializing in Horn of Africa security, Somaliland recognition, Red Sea geopolitics, and regional power competition. His work has appeared in The Times of Israel and other international outlets. Follow him on X @mmaarshaal.

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