Donald Trump set to recognise African state as official country, says ex-Tory minister after holding talks

Former UK defence secretary Sir Gavin Williamson has lobbied President-elect Donald Trump to recognize Somaliland as an official country, a former British protectorate that has been independent from Somalia since 1991. Williamson believes Trump will address the issue once in office, with talks already held with the president-elect’s team. The move has caused concern for Labour as a senior Tory attempts to influence US foreign policy and potentially pressure the UK government into changing its stance.

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