By recognizing Somaliland, Israel steps into a complex labyrinth of regional rivalries
Israel's recognition might grant the country a military presence in the Horn of Africa, but it will find itself constrained by the UAE and its regional commitments to its neighbors. For Somaliland, the 'deal' with Israel may include a promise that its biggest prize – Trump – will follow
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Israel's recognition might grant the country a military presence in the Horn of Africa, but it will find itself constrained by the UAE and its regional commitments to its neighbors. For Somaliland, the 'deal' with Israel may include a promise that its biggest prize – Trump – will follow
06:14 AM • December 29 2025 IST
At a festive ceremony in Ankara on December 17, a far-reaching agreement was signed between OYAK, the Turkish army's pension fund, and the government of Somalia. The fund's capital totals around $30 billion, and it runs roughly 130 Turkish companies around the world.
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