By Jama Ayaanle Feyte, is the Secretary Coordinator for United Nations and International Organizations
A month ago President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, “Cirro”, of the Waddani party, secured the presidency with a strong mandate, securing two-thirds of the vote in a poll that highlighted the resilience of Somaliland’s democratic institutions even amid regional instability. However, international recognition, particularly from a global power such as the US, would carry significant geostrategic weight.
The patriotic efforts of the dedicated diaspora lobbyists of Somaliland in North America, Europe, and all over the World have continuously engaged with members of the US Congressmen and In recent developments has achieved and managed , Somaliland’s inclusion in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signifies a notable shift in U.S. policy, acknowledging Somaliland’s strategic importance.The NDAA’s provisions focus on enhancing security cooperation and potentially paving the way for stronger diplomatic and economic ties. This move reflects the growing recognition of Somaliland’s stability and its role in countering regional threats such as terrorism and piracy, further integrating Somaliland into broader international security frameworks.
The Somaliland Diaspora in the US have pledged to work hand in hand with the US Congressmen towards the success of the recognition bill.
Attached below is a letter by the Engineer Ahmed Abdi Abdillahi,the Chairman of Somaliland National Party “Waddani” and Somaliland Diaspora in the United States to Congressman Scott Perry.
