The Taiwan-Somaliland Pact: A New Geopolitical Flashpoint in the Horn of Africa

The Taiwan-Somaliland Pact: A New Geopolitical Flashpoint in the Horn of Africa

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Abdiqadir Jama Fartaag Introduction: A Landmark Agreement  On July 24, 2025, The Republic of Somaliland and the Republic of China (Taiwan) signed a landmark Coast Guard Cooperation Agreement, a move that created immediate geopolitical ripples across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Formalized in Taipei, this pact transcends a simple technical arrangement, representing a […] The post Opinion | The Taiwan-Somal…

Taiwan and Somaliland Respond to Criticism from Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu – Somali Dispatch

HARGEISA (SD) – The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has issued a statement responding to remarks and accusations from the Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu, which condemned the recent maritime cooperation agreement signed between Taiwan and Somaliland. According to the statement, the new agreement is part of broader efforts to enhance maritime security. It aligns with Somaliland’s strategic objective of maintaining a coastline free from fo…

Foreign Minister Highlights Maritime Security Pact, Dismisses China’s Rejection of Somaliland-Taiwan Agreement

Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Hon.Abdirahman Dahir Adan, speaking about the agreement with Taiwan, stated that it focused on maritime security cooperation. In an interview with BBC Somali, he said, “The agreement generally pertains to how we can collaborate on protecting the coasts of both countries, including advancements, training, exchange of ideas, and any advice or examples that the two nations could share.” He added that the agreement was…