This letter advocating Somaliland independence, from the Chairman of the Africa subcommittee, speaks volumes about what is animating US-Africa policy now, based on its mentions:
Taiwan: 3
China: 2
Counterterrorism: 2
Gulf of Aden: 2
Israel: 1
Minerals: 1
Africa: 1
RELEASE: Sen. Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland https://t.co/3OgJoxSpjJ pic.twitter.com/95gnwt7oPj
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) August 14, 2025