Construction is underway on the outskirts of Berbera, a coastal city in the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, for a military base being built by the UAE, which could be used by America and Israel.

The self-proclaimed republic of Somaliland is pursuing international recognition, navigating a complex web of alliances and threats from Yemen, neighboring Somalia, and the ambitions of Israel, America, and the UAE.

The Republic of Somaliland has called for the extradition of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar following Vice President JD Vance's accusation of immigration fraud, a claim Omar has denied. An African nation has reiterated this call for extradition.