America Just Made DIVIDE & RULE More Deadly In Africa

The situation between Somalia and Somaliland represents one of the most complex geopolitical fault lines in the Horn of Africa. In this episode, TJ breaks down the deep historical roots of the division—tracing back to Somaliland's unilateral declaration of independence in 1991 following decades of marginalization and state-led violence. TJ explains how, despite its stability and democratic progress, Somaliland remains internationally unrecognized while Somalia continues to grapple with fragmentation, clan-based divisions, and security crises.

TJ analyzes how the United States has leveraged this fragile context to pursue a dual-track strategy that resembles a modern form of "divide and rule." On one side, the U.S. heavily arms and funds Somalia’s federal government, bolstering its central authority under the pretext of counterterrorism. On the other, the U.S. has expanded security and diplomatic ties with Somaliland, signaling a potential shift toward recognizing it as a strategic partner—particularly due to its geographic position near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a global maritime chokepoint.

This analysis reveals how U.S. actions are not about resolving the Somali conflict but exploiting it. By simultaneously supporting both entities, Washington ensures its military and economic interests in the region are preserved—limiting Chinese influence, protecting maritime trade routes, and maintaining dominance in one of the world's most contested geopolitical zones. TJ exposes how this approach destabilizes the Horn by preventing African unity while projecting U.S. power under the guise of peacekeeping and anti-terrorism.

For African geopolitics, TJ stresses that this case illustrates a recurring pattern: how foreign powers manipulate internal divisions to exert control. Understanding this dynamic is critical for any serious conversation about sovereignty, unity, and Africa’s geopolitical future.

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