Somaliland’s aspirations for worldwide recognition could lastly achieve momentum as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White Home. Help for the nation has grown amongst Republican policymakers, suppose tanks, and potential advisors on Africa. This, coupled with expectations that the Trump administration will prioritize strategic pursuits within the Horn of Africa area, bodes nicely for the nation’s recognition by the US. Such recognition would additional US pursuits within the area. Other than bolstering US intelligence operations close to unstable areas like Yemen, the transfer can even counter China’s affect, given its Djibouti army base. Somaliland’s democratic strides, together with a peaceable November election, additional enhance its case. Nevertheless, the transfer might additional destabilize the area by intensifying tensions with Somalia and drawing criticism from the African Union. Ethiopia, already collaborating with Somaliland, may profit from this recognition. Nevertheless, analysts warn that the US will strategy any partnership transactionally.
SOURCE: SEMAFOR