Somaliland Offers Resource Access and Military Bases to United States Amid Bid for International RecognitionThe autonomous region of Somaliland, located in the Horn of Africa, has announced its willingness to grant the United States exclusive access to its mineral resources and to open its territory for American military bases. Most countries, including the United States, continue to regard Somaliland as an autonomous region within Somalia. However, the United States has not indicated any immediate shift in its position regarding Somaliland's political status. Somaliland's overture to the United States comes at a time of heightened geopolitical competition in the Horn of Africa. However, the path to international recognition remains uncertain, as most nations continue to adhere to the prevailing diplomatic consensus on Somalia's territorial boundaries.

Source: The Munich Eye February 22, 2026 23:58 UTC