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[Zmeselo]

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Trump tells The Post he’s not ready to embrace Somaliland independence — unlike pal Netanyahu

By Steven Nelson

https://nypost.com/2025/12/20/world-new ... ng-report/

Published Dec. 26, 2025


President Trump said Friday that he’s not likely to recognize Somaliland’s independence after Israel became the first country to do so. AP

WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post that he won’t quickly follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recognizing the independence of Somaliland — saying he has to “study” his longtime Mideast ally’s pitch on behalf of the breakaway republic.

Israel on Friday became the world’s first country to recognize Somaliland’s split from anarchic Somalia and Netanyahu vowed to deliver a message to Trump, with whom he is meeting Monday. https://nypost.com/2025/12/20/world-new ... ng-report/

I’ll communicate to President Trump your willingness and desire to join the Abraham Accords,

Netanyahu told Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi in a video call celebrating the diplomatic breakthrough.

But Trump said that he wasn’t swayed and expects his talks with Netanyahu will prioritize the Gaza Strip, where Trump brokered an October cease-fire https://nypost.com/2025/10/13/us-news/t ... -them-all/ and now chairs a United Nations-approved Board of Peace to oversee implementation and reconstruction.

Just say, ‘No, comma, not at this —,'

Trump told The Post in a phone interview, before modifying his answer on recognizing Somaliland to:

Just say, ‘No.'

Does anyone know what Somaliland is, really?

Trump asked aloud from his golf course in West Palm Beach.

Trump sounded unimpressed by the Muslim-majority state offering to join the Abraham Accords — through which Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and the UAE established relations with Israel — and equally unimpressed by Somaliland’s offer of land for a US naval base near the mouth of the Red Sea.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ahead of meeting Monday with Trump that he would champion the breakaway state’s cause. AP

Asked about Somaliland’s offer to the US of a port on the strategically important Gulf of Aden, Trump dismissively replied,

Big deal.

Everything is under study,

the president added.

We’ll study it. I study a lot of things and always make great decisions and they turn out to be correct.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi spoke Friday with Netanyahu. REUTERS

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, the chief of U.S. Africa Command, visited Somaliland last month, buoying local hopes for a deal with the US, as some of Trump’s key MAGA loyalists rally behind the little-known region.

One of Trump’s most ardent allies in Congress, Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) is the sponsor of the

Republic of Somaliland Independence Act,

with cosponsors including Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.).

Trump has spent recent weeks railing against Somalia and its citizens ripping off US taxpayers in Minnesota, where state government officials have pinned the blame on Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in last year’s election.

Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has been de facto independent of the formerly Italian-ruled bulk of Somalia since 1991 and has built a relatively stable democracy with peaceful transitions of power — unlike the Mogadishu-based central government, which has been beset by civil war.


A view of the city of Hargeisa, capital of Somaliland. AFP via Getty Images


Somaliland comprises the territory of the former British Somaliland and has been de facto independent since 1991. Associates Press Photo

Mogadishu is the birthplace of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who opposes autonomy https://thehill.com/opinion/internation ... nt-nation/ for the northern region, declaring,

As long as I’m in Congress, no one will take over the seas belonging to the nation of Somalia.

The breakaway nation has strong relations with neighboring Ethiopia and the UAE, but other countries such as Egypt and Turkey advocate against its independence.

Trump said in August that he was considering granting Somaliland recognition, saying at the time:

We’re looking into that right now. Good question, actually. And another complex one, as you know. But we’re working on that right now — Somaliland.

[Zmeselo]

What a time to be alive!

[Zack]

I think trump is being indifferent i don’t think the us will follow thought allot of senators in the USA are supportive to Somaliland i think it all about what Somaliland offers trump he is transactional president time will tell
Though this Israel recognition of Somaliland changed the dynamics

[sesame]

Israel is no more the darling of US politicians and people. They are now openly declaring that Israel is a terrorist state. Worse, the whole Epstein operation was an Israeli blackmail operation. When the full story comes out, Israel will never recover from American back-lash!

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[Right]

A bold and strategical move by Israel.
The US will follow suit. Israel will never takes such action without the approval of the US.

Moving forward, it depends how Somali Land plays out its new role in the region. If it plays the Ethiopian card smartly then it will potentially be a prosperous country. Thanks for its good relationship with Ethiopia and smart leadership, Hargeisa proved to be a prosperous and vibrant city in the region.
Good luck Somali Land.
Allow an Israeli base and give independent sea outlet to Ethiopia and nobody dares to bother you. Build a Singapore in the horn beautifully.

[Zmeselo]

Trump, the EU, AU, Igad, the Arab League... now we're waiting for a UN statement.

[Zack]

I don’t think trump Will do anything against bibi
U got ur cards wrong
Bibi attacked Qatar which host 10.000 US troops and the USA did nothing i doubt he Will condemn Israël for recognising Somaliland

[Abere]

____Someone must stupid to imagine that Israel did without the knowledge of the U.S. Israel recognized Somaliland based on careful thought and that likely involved many other countries already on the line to shower Somaliland with congratulations. That includes the U.S. and there is no need for rush to do that.

___ The AU is nothing it is the Chihuahua of the toothless NGO of UN. Only African thugs use it as scare tactic. The Arab League has always been whining against Israel - nothing different.

Wondering why people from Eritrea province so much jealous of Somaliland. Is that because Somaliland is prosperous, democratic and has valid governance system or institution, but Eritrea devoid of such essential elements?

Zemeslo, you may take asylum is Somaliland to escape hellish life in Eritrea province. Your girls can find husband there instead of going far to Nigeria

[Right]

Z,
You seem to be restless and nervous. Trump doesn’t give a sh&t about Somali Land. The Israelis got the approval to go ahead with the brilliant strategical move.

Wish Somali Land a happy and prosperous future and move on.
For the last 30 years they have proved to the world that they are capable of building a prosperous nation. The economy boom, the peaceful and democratically elections and no war policy made it a unique African country capable of self reliance in just 30 years.

Trucks flow from Ethiopia into Somali Land without incidents, birr is a regular currency and Amharic is well spoken in Somali Land.

Good luck Somali Land.

[eritrea]

But what is you and yours likes eaching yourselves regarding Israel's recognition of Somaliland? Since when is it okay for someone who lives in a glass house to throw stones.

What do you think Egypt is doing in Somalia? Just think if they recognize Ogaden and start establishing military and political presence in Ogaden. Who will you blame for your own manufactured biproducts?

____Someone must stupid to imagine that Israel did without the knowledge of the U.S. Israel recognized Somaliland based on careful thought and that likely involved many other countries already on the line to shower Somaliland with congratulations. That includes the U.S. and there is no need for rush to do that.

___ The AU is nothing it is the Chihuahua of the toothless NGO of UN. Only African thugs use it as scare tactic. The Arab League has always been whining against Israel - nothing different.

Wondering why people from Eritrea province so much jealous of Somaliland. Is that because Somaliland is prosperous, democratic and has valid governance system or institution, but Eritrea devoid of such essential elements?

Zemeslo, you may take asylum is Somaliland to escape hellish life in Eritrea province. Your girls can find husband there instead of going far to Nigeria

[Mesob]

The soon to be Republic of Somaliland is more stable, more reliable and cleaner from Jihadi Islamic terrorism than the non existent Somalia. The so called "Government of Somalia" only exists virtually on paper, however, Republic of Somaliland is living in peace and stability like any normal worthy nation.
Therefore, any Arab, Islamic nation or the worthless Arab Abid Concubine slaves of the Horn of Africa and the African Union can prevent it from being a sovereign nation.

[Zmeselo]

If Eritrea opened its territory for military bases, a long line of countries would build immediately!

Z,
You seem to be restless and nervous. Trump doesn’t give a sh&t about Somali Land. The Israelis got the approval to go ahead with the brilliant strategical move.

Wish Somali Land a happy and prosperous future and move on.
For the last 30 years they have proved to the world that they are capable of building a prosperous nation. The economy boom, the peaceful and democratically elections and no war policy made it a unique African country capable of self reliance in just 30 years.

Trucks flow from Ethiopia into Somali Land without incidents, birr is a regular currency and Amharic is well spoken in Somali Land.

Good luck Somali Land.

[Zmeselo]

[eritrea]

There is an agreement in the recognition agreements that are not openly discussed, but there is speculation that Somaliland has agreed to accept Palestinians who move to Somaliland.

[Zmeselo]

There is an agreement in the recognition agreements that are not openly discussed, but there is speculation that Somaliland has agreed to accept Palestinians who move to Somaliland.

I heard that too, but ultimately it's to use Somaliland as a military and navy staging point to bomb the houthis and counter Iran.

Note too, there's no UAE in the list.

[eritrea]

I heard that too, but ultimately it's to use Somaliland as a military and navy staging point to bomb the houthis and counter Iran.

Note too, there's no UAE in the list.

Yeah..I totally agree. One can actually say that the UAE is an extended arm of Israel. Nothing is strange here. But on the other hand their relationship with Turkey is not going well as well. In any case, I find it difficult to see anything positive for Somaliland in this stupid agreement.

[Abere]

Wondering what in hell Egypt has to do with one of Harrarghe provinces Awuraja. Ethiopia is as giant and powerful as Egypt itself. Ethiopian can knock off Egypt, if Egypt dares. I think Shabia people are stuck with 35 years old tactic of using some little minority thug back in the days you used arse head poor self-esteem woyane. Those days are gone.

Ethiopia being in an internal crisis does not mean they look sight of what little mouse Shabia doing. The bottom-line Ethiopia will ignore Chihuahua AU and NGO UN and take back Assab and Red Sea. The inevitable truth.

Eritrea totally failed and you guys lost everything sitting empty hand, does not mean Somaliland will. Why are you jealous about Somaliland?

Please note: Egypt is scared of Ethiopia too - there is none in Africa she fears other than Ethiopia. She can act on little tiny Eritrea, her historical maid

But what is you and yours likes eaching yourselves regarding Israel's recognition of Somaliland? Since when is it okay for someone who lives in a glass house to throw stones.

What do you think Egypt is doing in Somalia? Just think if they recognize Ogaden and start establishing military and political presence in Ogaden. Who will you blame for your own manufactured biproducts?

____Someone must stupid to imagine that Israel did without the knowledge of the U.S. Israel recognized Somaliland based on careful thought and that likely involved many other countries already on the line to shower Somaliland with congratulations. That includes the U.S. and there is no need for rush to do that.

___ The AU is nothing it is the Chihuahua of the toothless NGO of UN. Only African thugs use it as scare tactic. The Arab League has always been whining against Israel - nothing different.

Wondering why people from Eritrea province so much jealous of Somaliland. Is that because Somaliland is prosperous, democratic and has valid governance system or institution, but Eritrea devoid of such essential elements?

Zemeslo, you may take asylum is Somaliland to escape hellish life in Eritrea province. Your girls can find husband there instead of going far to Nigeria

[Zmeselo]

I heard that too, but ultimately it's to use Somaliland as a military and navy staging point to bomb the houthis and counter Iran.

Note too, there's no UAE in the list.

Yeah..I totally agree. One can actually say that the UAE is an extended arm of Israel. Nothing is strange here. But on the other hand their relationship with Turkey is not going well as well. In any case, I find it difficult to see anything positive for Somaliland in this stupid agreement.

[eritrea]

It sums up everything. And I guess Somaliland will be soon Houths target.

[eritrea]