Somaliland Strategic Advisory Group

Bridging Somaliland
and the United States.

SL-SAG is a Somalilander-American nonprofit advocating for Somaliland's recognition, sovereignty, and strategic partnership with the United States.

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Republic of Somaliland
30+
Years of Somaliland democracy
6
Peaceful presidential elections
19
International election observers, 2024
25
June 2026
Upcoming event
U.S.–Somaliland Strategic Partnership Summit 2026
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Our position

"Somaliland is the only functioning democracy in the Horn of Africa region — with a proven track record spanning over three decades — that commands full recognition in order to sustain and thrive in peace, security, and stability."

SL-SAG Mission Statement
What we do

Six areas of focus

SL-SAG provides strategic advice and policy analysis across Somaliland's most critical domestic and international challenges.

01
Political Participation
Organizing the Somaliland community in the United States into a politically-aware constituency that fosters closer ties between both nations.
02
Foreign Affairs & Recognition
Advocating for Somaliland's Re-Recognition Bill before the U.S. Congress and supporting bilateral relations that advance Somaliland's sovereign status.
03
Security & Geopolitics
Advocating for U.S.–Somaliland security partnerships given Somaliland's strategic position near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Port of Berbera.
04
Business to Business
Serving as an advisory bridge connecting U.S. and Somaliland businesses for investment, trade, and economic development.
05
Diaspora & Civil Society
Channelling Somalilander-American expertise and resources into policy advocacy and institution-building at home.
06
Governance & Democracy
Tracking Somaliland's constitutional design, rule of law, and democratic resilience — six peaceful elections and counting.
Latest

Analysis & statements

Press ReleaseJune 25, 2026

U.S.–Somaliland Summit Concludes with Call for U.S. Recognition

Participants adopt a Declaration and a 13-point Call to Action urging the President and Congress to extend formal recognition to Somaliland.
DeclarationJune 25, 2026

Summit Conclusion, Declaration & Call to Action

The full text of the Summit Conclusion, Declaration, and 13-point Call to Action — adopted by participants at The Westin Tysons Corner, Falls Church, Virginia.
Election ObservationNovember 12, 2024

Somaliland Election Observation Mission — Members & Head of Mission

19 senior international observers from the Brenthurst Foundation, RUSI, the AU Commission, and governments across Africa and Europe certified Somaliland's sixth presidential election.
AnalysisSeptember 8, 2024

Somaliland's Quest for Recognition: A Journey of Triumph and Turbulence

A senior political analyst examines the strategic missteps and opportunities in Somaliland's three-decade pursuit of international recognition.

Hussein M. Al-Ishaqi — Senior Political Analyst, SL-SAG
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