By Horn Africa News
QATAR – Abdirahman Duale Beyle, economic advisor to the president of Somaliland administration, has begun a diplomatic mission aimed at securing international recognition for the self-declared republic. Beyle, a former Somali minister of foreign affairs and finance, is leading a delegation of ministers from President Ciro’s administration on visits to several countries.
The delegation is currently in Qatar, where it has held meetings with senior Qatari officials. According to sources close to the talks, the discussions have focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and raise Somaliland’s profile internationally.
Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has yet to gain international recognition.
The federal government in Mogadishu insists that Somalia’s unity is non-negotiable and that no region can secede without a nationwide referendum.
The debate over Somaliland’s future remains contentious, particularly in the regions of Sool and Sanaag, where some communities have recently announced the creation of a “Northeastern State” aligned with the Somali federal government.
While Beyle’s mission highlights Hargeisa’s determination to seek recognition, it also underscores the deep political divisions surrounding Somalia’s territorial integrity.
Abdirahman Duale Beyle, economic advisor to the president of Somaliland, has launched a diplomatic campaign to secure recognition for the breakaway region. Drawing on the international contacts he established during his tenure as Somalia’s foreign and finance minister, Beyle is leading a delegation from President Ciro’s administration, currently holding talks in Qatar with senior government officials.
Yet, critics argue that Beyle is ignoring a fundamental truth:
Somalia’s unity is regarded as sacred, and no authority has the power to divide the nation without a public referendum involving all Somalis.
In addition, the push for recognition faces resistance within Somaliland itself. In the regions of Sool and Sanaag, many residents have rejected Hargeisa’s authority and recently declared the establishment of a “Northeastern State,” which they say is part of the Federal Government of Somalia.
Beyle’s political transformation has shocked many Somalis. Once celebrated as a nationalist voice during his time in Mogadishu, he is now accused of turning his back on Somalia’s sovereignty by championing secession. Critics see this as a deep contradiction that tarnishes his earlier image.
Whether Beyle’s diplomatic tour succeeds remains uncertain, but his campaign continues to fuel sharp debate over Somaliland’s recognition and Somali unity.
