The Somali government’s latest directive banning entry to Taiwanese passport holders is more than a travel restriction—it’s a geopolitical message dictated from Beijing. In the guise of “UN compliance,” Mogadishu has escalated its hostility toward Somaliland and deepened its role as a regional surrogate for Chinese interests in the Horn of Africa. Somaliland, unlike Somalia, … Continue reading Somalia’s Airspace Ban Reveals China’s Grip—and Somaliland’s Rising Global Standing