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A view of the Bakara Market as vendors sell their product in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 17, 2026.

Somalia

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Despite Turkish mediation, Somalia talks stalls

Talks between Somalia's government and opposition ended without agreement as Puntland and Jubaland withdrew, despite ongoing Turkish mediation efforts.

Shafi Abtidon

24 July, 2026

Experts say the United Arab Emirates was a key player in Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and it is possible that Israeli forces are already present at the Berbera military base. [Getty]

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Israel says secretly cooperating with Somaliland for years

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

17 June, 2026

Flags of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland fly alongside Israeli flags on a street in western Jerusalem on June 14, 2026.

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Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 June, 2026

Flags of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland fly along a street in western Jerusalem on June 14, 2026.

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Somaliland president makes 'historic' visit to Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 June, 2026

Analysis - Illustration - Israel/Somaliland

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Will growing Israel-Somaliland ties deepen Red Sea rivalries?

Faisal Ali

26 May, 2026

UAE Somaliland [Getty/TNA]

United Arab Emirates

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Will the UAE follow Israel's footsteps and recognise Somaliland?

Sofia Aboudari

21 May, 2026

Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025 [Getty]

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Breakaway Somaliland to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem

Amr Salahi

20 May, 2026

Israel-UAE relations

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The two 'Spartas': How the UAE doubled down on ties with Israel

Paul Iddon

12 May, 2026

Israel - Somaliland

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Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

27 April, 2026

Israel - Somaliland

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Israel appoints first non-resident ambassador to Somaliland

The New Arab Staff

16 April, 2026

A group of Somalis, carrying Somali flags and chanting slogans against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel, protest Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland, gathering in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on December 28, 2025.

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Somaliland leader to make first official Israel visit in March

The New Arab Staff

25 February, 2026

Somaliland [Getty]

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US can access minerals, military bases in Somaliland: minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

22 February, 2026

Turkey

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From aid to F-16s: Turkey's hard-power turn in Somalia

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

19 February, 2026

Erdogan is welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as he arrives at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for an official visit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 17, 2026

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Erdogan warns against Somaliland recognition in Ethiopia visit

The New Arab Staff

18 February, 2026

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Egypt

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Egypt sends troops to Somalia amid Israel tensions

Agnese Boffano

12 February, 2026

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Egypt

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Navigating Saudi-UAE tensions, Egypt's Sisi lands in Abu Dhabi

Saleh Salem

10 February, 2026

Saudi-UAE tensions

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The growing Saudi-UAE power struggle in the Horn of Africa

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

09 February, 2026