Somaliland Latest News
Recently, Israel formally recognised the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
About Somaliland
- Location: It is located in the Horn of Africa.
- Bordered by: It is bordering Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Puntland region, with a strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden
- Historical Background of Somaliland
- Somaliland was a British protectorate from the late 19th century.
- On 26 June 1960, it gained independence as the State of Somaliland.
- It united with Italian Somaliland on 1 July 1960 to form the Somali Republic.
- Northern regions faced political marginalization, economic disparities, and administrative neglect under the Somali government.
- Siad Barre’s regime (1970s-80s) intensified repression, leading to civil war and mass displacement in the north.
- In 1991, following state collapse, Somaliland declared independence, establishing its own political institutions.
- Capital City: Hargeisa
- Governance: It functions as a de facto independent state with its own constitution, elected government, judiciary, security forces, currency, and national symbols.
- Governance combines modern democratic institutions with traditional clan-based mechanisms, ensuring stability and conflict resolution.
- It has a bicameral legislature, including the House of Elders (Guurti), and conducts regular elections contributing to institutional legitimacy.
- Port: Berbera Port is being developed as a regional trade and logistics corridor, particularly serving landlocked Ethiopia.
- Economy: The economy is largely livestock-based, with exports to Gulf countries forming a major revenue source.
Source: TH
Somaliland FAQs
Q1: Where is Somaliland located?
Ans: Horn of Africa
Q2: Which country does Somaliland border?
Ans: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia
