Somaliland

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Somaliland is a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa that operates with its own government, currency, and military, despite lacking formal international recognition since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991. As a critical geopolitical player in the region, it frequently features in global reporting due to its strategic location along the Gulf of Aden, its ongoing diplomatic efforts for sovereignty, and its involvement in complex regional disputes, including maritime access agreements and infrastructure projects impacting the broader Nile Basin and East African stability.