In a bold escalation of Somaliland’s diplomatic campaign for international legitimacy, Second Deputy Speaker Ali Hamud Jibril submitted a pivotal resolution to the European Parliament today, calling for formal recognition of the Republic of Somaliland.
The document, presented during a high-stakes plenary session, highlights Somaliland’s unparalleled strides in democratic elections, economic self-sufficiency, and counter-terrorism efforts—milestones achieved amid decades of isolation without substantial global aid.
Flanking Jibril in Brussels was Somaliland’s EU envoy, Ambassador Mohamed Kaiser, who delivered a passionate address emphasizing the urgency of EU endorsement. “Somaliland stands as a beacon of stability in a turbulent Horn of Africa, deserving not just sympathy but sovereignty,” Kaiser declared, invoking recent U.S. overtures and Ethiopia’s strategic pact as catalysts for a broader shift. He urged that delaying recognition risks emboldening Somalia’s irredentist claims and destabilizing vital Red Sea trade routes.
The resolution follows Jibril’s whirlwind tour of Nordic and Benelux capitals, where lawmakers voiced tentative support. If adopted, the measure could compel the EU’s External Action Service to prioritize Somaliland in regional dialogues, potentially unlocking trade and development pacts.
As global attention turns to the UN General Assembly next week, Kaiser’s plea resonates: “Recognition is the key to unlocking peace, not a barrier to it.”