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In this analysis, Michael Rubin argues that the U.S. Navy’s expanded operations against Iran and the Houthis are creating an increasingly difficult logistics problem for replenishment at sea. He contends that traditional resupply hubs in Bahrain, the UAE and Oman have become more vulnerable, while alternatives such as Karachi and Mombasa present geopolitical or logistical limitations. Rubin identifies Somaliland’s Berbera port as a potentially valuable alternative because of its deepwater facilities, perceived security and overland connection to Ethiopia. He argues that Washington should consider a more substantial military presence in Berbera, including logistics and air-defense capabilities, and presents closer U.S.-Somaliland ties — potentially including recognition — as important to sustaining American maritime operations in the region.

On Aug. 3, 1940, Italy invaded British Somaliland, defeated its outnumbered defenders at Tug Argan and captured Berbera before Britain returned in 1941.

Trump's Horn of Africa envoy Massad Boulos rejected claims that Washington is building an anti-Ethiopian alliance after high-level meetings in Cairo with Egyptian, Eritrean and Somali officials, saying U.S. diplomacy aims to prevent conflict and strengthen regional security

Somalia has approved a maritime cooperation deal with Egypt, expanding Cairo's growing Red Sea partnerships following similar accords with Eritrea. The deal comes amid regional competition over maritime access, security and influence in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland’s Finance Ministry has launched fixed-asset management training to improve government asset records, valuation, accountability and public financial management

Veteran journalist Yusuf Abdi Gaboobe has defended Somaliland's Goods and Services Tax (GST), arguing that taxation is essential for funding public services, strengthening governance, and holding government accountable

In an interview with Italian journalist Antonio Picasso, Somaliland Review Director Salma Sheikh discusses the Houthi threat, relations with Somalia, international recognition, and why Israel, Taiwan and Ethiopia remain key partners in Somaliland's foreign policy

Somaliland’s foreign minister says more nations are expected to recognize Somaliland following Israel’s historic decision to establish diplomatic relations and host Somaliland’s first embassy abroad, signaling a potential shift in international diplomacy across the Horn of Africa

Somaliland’s House of Elders has extended parliamentary terms by 27 months, defying electoral commission guidance and raising concerns over democracy and transparency

The article “Somaliland President Ends Speculation over Delays Ahead of Upcoming Elections” discusses Somaliland's upcoming elections in May 2026 and President Abdirahman Irro's commitment to holding them on time, addressing the country's history of electoral delays.