Recognizing

Complex Paths: Navigating the North Western State of Somalia Recognition Dilemma Nairobi, Aug. 20, 2025 — In the intricate geopolitical chessboard of the Horn of Africa, former U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Larry André, has emerged with a compelling advisory for the international community. His message? Tread carefully on the question of North Western State of Somalia's recognition. The Diplomatic Tightrope André, with a wealth of experience from posts spanning Mogadishu to Nairobi, offers a cautionary note to the U.S.: a…

North Western State of Somalia in the Global Spotlight: A Call for Recognition In a world often driven by strategic ties and geopolitical influences, the Horn of Africa has recently found itself under an intense international spotlight. At the center of this attention is North Western State of Somalia, a self-declared republic within Somalia that has garnered advocacy from none other than U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. As Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Cruz's call for the…