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Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPFebruary 22, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report
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Somaliland is offering the United States exclusive access to its mineral resources and military bases as part of its ongoing efforts to gain international recognition. According to Somaliland's Minister of the Presidency, Khadar Hussein Abdi, the offer aims to strengthen ties with the US. Somaliland, which declared autonomy from Somalia in 1991, has been seeking recognition as an independent nation. In December, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence, a move denounced by Somalia as an attack on its territorial integrity. While the US has not signaled a major shift in its position, there have been indications of a potential change in approach.

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Siad Barre 30% Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) 35% Benjamin Netanyahu ×240% Donald Trump 45% Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 50% Israel ×465% Khadar Hussein Abdi 70% Somalia ×680% United States ×585% Somaliland ×1095%

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somaliland 100% united states 90% military bases 80% mineral resources 70% international recognition 70% somalia 60% israel 50% autonomy 40%

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