A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Newly-Established Israel-Somaliland Diplomatic Ties: An Insightful Conversation With Omer Kahin, Somalilander-Canadian Community Leader

On December 26, Israel and Somaliland, a country in eastern Africa, announced that they had established formal diplomatic relations.In doing so, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland, which declared its independence from neighbouring Somalia in 1991. But in contrast to Somalia, Somaliland is a vibrant, democratic and stable country.To help us understand the complexities and promise of these new ties, Omer Kahin, a leader within Canada's Somalilander community, joins Robert Walker, HonestReporting Canada's assistant director, as a guest.Thanks for listening to The Honest Report. Now level up—subscribe, leave a review, and spread the word.