Somaliland Row Triggers Protest in UK | Firstpost Africa

UK: Somaliland’s supporters gathered outside Downing Street, supported by MP Gavin Williamson, to urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to formally recognise the breakaway region’s independence. While the UK currently maintains support for Somalia’s territorial integrity, it has historical ties with Somaliland, which was once a British protectorate. Somaliland’s strategic position along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—a vital artery for 30% of global trade—makes it a focal point for international powers. While Somalia maintains that the region is an integral part of its territory, Somaliland operates with its own currency and government. Recent support from Israel and economic backing from the UAE have significantly escalated regional tensions, drawing criticism from the African Union and the EU. --- Firstpost Africa | Joshua Barnes | Africa | Global South | Geopolitics | Military Coup | Environment | Climate Change | Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpostafrica #africa #joshuabarnes #globalsouth #militarycoup #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian headlines and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V