I suspect a lot of US officials will say, good riddance…Let the Chinese try their hand at nation-building in Somalia.
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Barre will leave for China on Sunday to consolidate a rapidly expanding bilateral relationship.
Taiwan's deepening ties with Somaliland, prospects of a US recognition of Somaliland and a US military base in Berbera gelling both China…
— Rashid Abdi (@RAbdiAnalyst) August 23, 2025