Hargeisa (Kaab TV) – The recognition of Somaliland yesterday by the Government of Israel is an important and effective step toward peace, security, and justice in the Horn of Africa. This decision goes beyond politics.
It is an acknowledgment of a political reality shaped by a history rooted in resilience and by the clear will of a people who have chosen stability, democratic self-governance, and security for more than thirty years.
The recognition of the Republic of Somaliland is not merely a political decision; it is a moral acknowledgment of history, sacrifice, and the fundamental right of people to live in peace and dignity.
When communities are allowed to determine their political future through peaceful and democratic means, the result is often greater overall stability, reduced conflict, and stronger cooperation among neighbors.
I do not say this as an outsider. I am someone who was born in Somalia and grew up during the most devastating years of the 1990s. I witnessed firsthand the violence, the collapse of the state, and the suffering inflicted on civilians. It was during that period that Somaliland withdrew from its union with Somalia, following the brutal massacres carried out by Somali government forces.
Those experiences taught me personally the true meaning of injustice. They also shaped my firm belief that no society should be forced to remain within a political system that has subjected it to continuous violence and the denial of its rights.
Our region, the Horn of Africa, is in urgent need of stability. Today, terrorist groups, organized criminal networks, climate disasters, and worsening food insecurity pose serious threats to the lives of our people.
Somalia must recognize and accept the sovereignty of Somaliland. We have all known this was coming—that one day Somaliland would become independent—and that day has now arrived.
Mogadishu should welcome and congratulate Somaliland on this historic step of recognition. The people of Somaliland are our brothers and sisters, not our enemies.
We can achieve many positive outcomes through mutual respect and dialogue between Mogadishu and Hargeisa. Both sides should open the door to constructive cooperation, regional partnership, and a future built on coexistence rather than denial.
The recognition of Somaliland does not erase the shared history of our people—a history rooted in kinship and brotherhood. Instead, it allows both societies to move forward with dignity and a clear sense of purpose.
Once again, as someone from a community that has experienced injustice, I strongly believe that it is the right of every people, every nation, and every country to self-determination.
Best wishes and congratulations to the people of #Somaliland!