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War & Conflict2h 46m ago

Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces.

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Somaliland, Israel, Tel Aviv

Who
Mohamed Yusuf Ali (Somaliland's Defence Minister), Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Somaliland President), Israel Katz (Israel's defense minister), Michael Lotem (Israel's ambassador to Somaliland), Eden Bar-Tal (Israel's Foreign Ministry director general)
What
Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:42 GMT · 2h 46m ago
Where
Somaliland, Israel, Tel Aviv ·
Why
The statement came as Somaliland sought Israeli investment in agriculture and other sectors, following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state in December.
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How this affects you

Despite reports of a potential Israeli military base in Somaliland, the minister's denial clarifies the current nature of their security cooperation, which involves training but not a permanent military presence. This interaction highlights Israel's deepening ties with Somaliland and its interest in the strategically located Horn of Africa region.

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  1. War & Conflict2h 22m ago
    Defense Minister Israel Katz and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met on Wednesday to discuss elevating security cooperation, while Somaliland's Defense Minister dispelled rumors about Israel building a military base.
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  2. War & Conflict2h 46m ago
    Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that Israel has no military base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, while the territory seeks Israeli investment.
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    Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces.

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