FoZ founder pledges to force Somaliland recognition on Trump’s desk
Friends of Zion founder Dr. Mike Evans has pledged to lobby President Trump for the formal recognition of Somaliland. The announcement followed an award ceremony in Jerusalem honoring Somaliland's President for strengthening ties with Israel.
Why it matters
Formal recognition of Somaliland would be a significant shift in geopolitical relations in the Horn of Africa and could impact regional stability.
HARGEISA (Somaliguardian) Friends of Zion (FoZ) founder Dr. Mike Evans said he intends to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump about the importance of formally recognizing Somaliland, citing the territory s friendship with Israel during a special award ceremony held Thursday in Jerusalem, The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday.
The article reports on a specific event and stated intentions without injecting editorial opinion, though it focuses on a niche diplomatic perspective.
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