Ive read something like its recommended to carry body armour in Somalia. Wouldn that be provocation?
Somaliland is not Mogadishu or even southern Somlaia. Somaliland is the relatively safe part of Somalia. Even some of the Mogadishu warlords live in Hargesia specifically to get away from the violence of Mogadishu. Personally I didn’t bother with ballistic vests for Somaliland. Generally they are bulky and attract attention. That said if you feel you really want a ballistic vest, you may want to consider some of the more discreet (and even stylish) ones sold by Colombian firm Miguel Caballero.