Capital of Somaliland, a de facto state in the Horn of Africa
Kosovo has formalised its inclusion in the United Nations‑mandated International Stabilization Force, joining contributors from Albania, Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan and Uganda. The move appears to advance the Gaza peace framework supported by the Trump plan, though deployment faces political and operational hurdles.
Trump has described Somaliland as a separate country, prompting celebrations in Hargeisa and rallies in Somaliland and among diaspora, while Somali authorities caution against premature recognition. Israel already recognizes Somaliland, and U.S. recognition remains uncertain.