Somaliland has expressed readiness to grant the United States exclusive rights to exploit its minerals along with the possibility of establishing military bases, as the self\u2011declared republic pushes for broader international recognition.
\nThe announcement comes weeks after Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent sovereign state, prompting Hargeisa to intensify diplomatic outreach toward Washington and other global powers.<\/p>\n
Somaliland\u2019s Minister of Presidential Affairs, Khadar Hussein Abdi, told AFP that the territory is prepared to grant the United States \u201cexclusive rights\u201d in the mining sector and is open to hosting American military installations.
\nHe added that talks could lead to an agreement, noting Washington\u2019s growing interest in regions with access to critical minerals important to the US economy.<\/p>\n
Somaliland\u2019s Ministry of Energy and Minerals states that the region holds deposits of lithium, tantalum, niobium, and coltan although comprehensive surveys are still lacking.
\nAuthorities hope these resources will support economic development in the territory, which remains unrecognized internationally despite maintaining its own political system since 1991.<\/p>\n
President Muse Bihi Abdi has previously hinted at the possibility of granting Israel mining concessions.
\nAsked whether Somaliland could also allow an Israeli military base, Minister Abdi told AFP that \u201cnothing is ruled out\u201d in the context of a \u201cstrategic partnership\u201d expected to be formalized soon.<\/p>\n
Analysts note that the growing Somaliland\u2011Israel relationship is linked to the territory\u2019s strategic location facing Yemen where Iranian\u2011backed Houthi forces have launched attacks on Israel since the Gaza war began.
\nThis alignment has triggered threats from the Houthis and concerns about possible repercussions from Al\u2011Shabaab militants despite Somaliland\u2019s relative stability.<\/p>\n
Since President Donald Trump returned to office the United States has adopted a pragmatic approach toward countries holding strategic minerals.
\nSeveral US senators, including Ted Cruz, have urged Washington to recognize Somaliland.
\nYet President Trump initially dismissed the idea before later saying the United States would \u201cstudy it\u201d following Israel\u2019s move.<\/p>\n
Mogadishu continues to demand authority over Somaliland, backed by many states in the Muslim world that oppose moves perceived as supporting the breakup of Somalia.
\nMinister Abdi argued that regional partners like Turkey should \u201cengage with Hargeisa, not Mogadishu,\u201d describing the federal government as divided and ineffective.<\/p>\n
Somaliland is leveraging its strategic resources, geographic position, and new diplomatic openings to attract US recognition, yet the path remains uncertain due to regional tensions and the broader geopolitical environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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