Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but no country has recognized its sovereignty in the decades since. Tensions between Somaliland and Somalia have grown in recent years as the breakaway region pursues its own investment deals and asserts its sovereignty claims. Somaliland is part of Somalia and the larger Horn of Africa region. Somaliland broke ties with Somalia’s government in Mogadishu after declaring independence in 1991, and has sought international recognition as an independent state since then. If it were to gain independence, Somaliland would become the eighteenth-poorest country [PDF] today.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 24, 2024 12:06 UTC