# Washington and Somaliland's Port Deal

> Somaliland's president offered Washington access to Berbera port but got no recognition.
- Title: Washington and Somaliland's Port Deal · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Somaliland's president offered Washington access to Berbera port but got no recognition. Somaliland's president sought U.S. recognition in exchange for port…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610040087.html
- Published: 2026-10-04T16:32:46+00:00
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- Topics: somaliland, berbera, united states, somalia, military access, port access, recognition, au, news, world, politics
## Somaliland's President Visits Washington
Somaliland's president spent two weeks in Washington this month offering almost everything he has.
## Berbera Port Offer
He described Berbera as a modern deep water facility with $442 million emirati investment.
## Military Access Negotiation
He offered military access as a matter for negotiation and declined to rule out a future base agreement.
## Recognition Request
He only asked for one thing in return: recognition.
## No Recognition Granted
Washington secured no recognition for Somaliland despite the offer.
## Greenland Security Deal
The United States secured expanded security rights in Greenland with Denmark.
## Greenland Agreement Details
The agreement recognizes sovereignty with denmark and allows permanent access and overflight rights.
## Somaliland's Port Offer
Somaliland offered the port and minerals to the United States in exchange for recognition.
## Somalia's Port Offer
Somalia's president offered exclusive operational control of Berbera port to the United States.
## Two Governments, One Port
Both Somaliland and Somalia have offered the port to Washington but will not sign the same agreement.
## African Union Stance
The African Union has not recognized Somaliland since 2005.
## Houthi Warning
Houthi leader warned that Israeli assets in Somaliland would be legitimate military targets.
## Maersk Suspension
Maersk suspended new cargo bookings to Berbera port in April.
## What to Watch
Whether Maersk resumes bookings or the African Union revisits its 2005 findings.
## Key takeaway

Somaliland's president sought U.S. recognition in exchange for port and mineral access but received nothing.