Trump says Somaliland is its own country, but should change its name

Trump says Somaliland is its own country, but should change its name Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 19:40 Trump says Gulf of Aden breakaway state should be renamed 'Somalia Land' US President Donald Trump shouts to the press as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on 13 October 2026 (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he recognises the breakaway republic of Somaliland as “a totally different country”, although he would prefer it be called “