I agree with your understanding of their sentiments. And actually is very good start. They should even suffer if they have to to make him a success, because if he fails he will be the last Oromo to hold such place. The system is already being preped for change to include Somali and Afar. Either one of tthese enters and Ethiopia will be completely changed. The Amhara can kiss it goodbye, the Tigray can live and work without problem with either of them. The Oromo needs to understand that they cannot succeed without Somali support or at the very least acceptance. He has done well by GERD/Egypt next big test is Djibouti and Sudan. He should be able to withstand American pressure even at loss of some millions of dollars and stand with Djibouti.

Everybody is looking for war anywhere and somehow. Can't fix their economies and all looking for war to forget their debts and move on. Oil will go down 30% more, that is what the Americans need to kill Russia and Iran. The Saudis will be spending all their reserve.

Any formal investigation into this one. Very logical question. How did she get pregnant/ Do the children get registered with Somaliland govt/health as Godane children? As for Puntland, its sandwitched and is getting problems from both sides.

Saudi Arabia could be part of International Syria response: Saudi Crown Prince Saudi Arabia could take part in military action in Syria after a suspected chemical attack that killed at least 60 people in the eastern Ghouta region over the weekend, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday promised quick, forceful action in response to the attack, appearing to suggest a potential military response. "If our alliance with our partners requires it, we will be present," Prince Mohammed said at a news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, wrapping up a three-day visit to Paris. Earlier, Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir had told reporters that a number of countries were holding consultations on how to respond to a chemical weapons attack in Syria and called for those responsible to be held accountable. "Our position is that those responsible have to be held accountable and brought to justice," he said. The attack late on Saturday killed at least 60 people and hurt more than 1,000 at several sites in Douma, a town near the capital, Damascus, according to the Union of Medical Care Organizations. When asked whether Saudi Arabia could be part of such a response, Jubeir declined to comment. "I'm not going to get into speculation about what may nor may not take place but all I can say is that there are discussions with regards to the options that are available to deal with this matter," he said. http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/297377/World/Region/Updated-Saudi-Arabia-could-be-part-of-Internationa.aspx

Ethiopia says recent US resolution untimely, inappropriate Source: Xinhua 2018-04-11 22:02:26 ADDIS ABABA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government Wednesday said the recent resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, which condemned the Ethiopia's human rights and governance record, was untimely and inappropriate. The resolution passed on Tuesday called on the Ethiopian government to lift the state of emergency rule, end the use of excessive force by security forces, investigate the killings and excessive use of force that took place amid protests in Ethiopia's two largest regional states Oromia and Amhara regions. It also stressed release of dissidents, activists and journalists "who have been imprisoned for exercising constitutional rights." "This simple resolution is counterproductive and is against the important partnership between the U.S. and Ethiopia," the Ethiopian foreign ministry said in a statement. "Those members of the House who cosponsored the resolution conspicuously failed to recognize the changing reality on the ground. Indeed, these members of the House merely wanted to please their constituencies," it said. The ministry said the House ignores the positive strides the country has made recently. According to the ministry, Ethiopia's ruling party and its government have been launching bold reforms aimed at increasing transparency and widening the country's democratic space -- some of these initiatives include releasing prisoners, and working on stabilizing the situation in the region. Noting the commitments made by Ethiopia's new prime minister Abiy Ahmed to urgently undertake multifaceted reforms, the ministry stressed that "that is why the Government of Ethiopia believes H.Res.128 is untimely and inappropriate." "At this crucial juncture, when the government is working to implement bold reforms, this resolution tries to undermine the new political dynamism and fails to recognize the call by the Prime Minister to create all inclusive political platform," the ministry said. "While Ethiopia values its bilateral relations with the United States and works to promote regional peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the resolution undermines its sovereignty," the statement added.

The Somaliland method really works. Its the same in the kilil and it works. If a region finds the problem beyond its capacity then there is the now world famous Liyu to take care of heavy lifting. If Every district takes care of its own the whole country can be taken care of. Ethiopia and Djibouti also do the same.

lol There is nothing like having a man from your tribe at the helm for Africans. Where is our galbeedi? Are you taking the non-stop direct flight to Addis?

Its amazing what money can do. Almost UAE army in Somalia indirectly. UAE, Saudi and Egypt should only be allowed in if they give direct budget support to the FG, open public budget support. If they want to support over and above the budget support then areas like health, higher education (less influence ideologically), roads construction, industrial scale farming even if it is for their own food supply etc. This also should apply for Qatar. You never know what comes next.

Most likely another term. As long as he does not run out of gifts to give to Israel. The FBI went and searched Trump's lawyer today. The Lawyers Lawyer was giving statement.

This senator is almost an Ethiopian. Abiy will get a lot of help from the Americans, but there is one catch. Djibouti. America would want him to do something, but internally in Ethiopia and also from Djibouti he will be running against a solid wall. Same with China and Russia. Americans wanted him so might have to do their bidding, but is very dangerous for the country. Difficult situation for him. He might choose to go with UAE, but that is also another hot potatoe. Turkey is solid in Ethiopia and preferred by most politicians as well as public mostly the northern part. Add to it the Somaliland Djibouti tussle and you have a hotter potatoe. He has passed one test already. GERD and Egypt.

When are these bloody western countries going to get off Sudan's head? Boris Johnson condemned for trade forum with Sudan over rights abuses MPs warn foreign secretary against pursuing investment in country with poor record on corruption and human rights, ahead of controversial London summit Global development is supported by About this content Hannah Summers Boris Johnson speaks at the UN in New York. Green party co-leader Caroline Lucas said the forum on Tuesday marked a significant U-turn on Britain’s stated position on Sudan. Photograph: AL Jones/Pacific/Barcroft Boris Johnson has come under fire over Britain’s stance on trading with Sudan ahead of a controversial forum due to take place in London on Tuesday. A group of MPs have signed a letter to the foreign secretary warning the government against pursuing investment in a country rife with corruption and where the president is wanted for human rights violations. The UK-Sudan trade and investment forum marks the African nation’s first global investment summit and the first to be held in Europe since the US lifted sanctions on Sudan in October. 'They convicted me of nothing': freed Sudanese rights activist vows to fight on Read more It will be hosted by the trade organisation Developing Market Associates under the instruction of the Sudanese government and is billed as an “opportunity for foreign investors and businesses to obtain first-hand information on the country’s latest development and investment opportunities in key sectors”. The agenda includes a welcome speech from the British ambassador to Sudan, Michael Aron, and a keynote address from a “UK government representative” who will speak alongside a senior Sudanese delegation including the country’s foreign minister, Ibrahim Ghandour. The event marks a significant U-turn on Britain’s stated position on Sudan, according to Caroline Lucas, the Green Party co-leader who coordinated the letter to Johnson amid concerns raised by some of her Sudanese constituents. “Previously the government has made it clear that it doesn’t pursue pro-active trade opportunities with Sudan and is very aware of its low ranking on the corruption index. “Looking at the agenda it appears to have left that policy behind – even with President Omar al-Bashir being subject to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for numerous human rights violations,” she said. “This sends out really dangerous signals in terms of giving the impression Sudan has reformed itself and is a partner in negotiations. It also cuts across the so-called Ruggie principles [named after the former UN secretary general for business and human rights John Ruggie] around human rights when it comes to business operations.” Sudan ranks joint 170th with Yemen, Syria and Libya out of 176 countries on Transparency International’s corruption index. Only North Korea, South Sudan and Somalia are ranked lower. Economic sanctions were eased by the Trump administration as a reward for “positive actions” by Sudan’s government, yet the country remains on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism alongside Iran and Syria. Sudan’s economy has slumped since losing 75% of the nation’s oil reserves to South Sudan when the country seceded in 2011. Critics say the forum sends out the wrong message to potential investors who they say should remain wary of corruption. An earlier draft agenda for the event, seen by the Guardian, included the logo of the British Foreign Office, which has since been removed and replaced with the logo of the British Embassy in Khartoum. “I hope this means they have recognised this event is far too premature and ill-advised. However it is clear they are expecting the British ambassador and the fact this forum is going ahead in London is completely dishonourable,” said Lucas. “If the government had come to the Commons and said, ‘For these reasons we are revising our relationship with Sudan,’ at least that would have been honest. But as far as I’m aware no statement has been made so what we are seeing is a contradiction to their stated position.” The original billing also featured Conservative peer Baroness Fairhead, a minister in the Department for International Trade, and Chris Trott, the UK special representative for Sudan and South Sudan as speakers. The Tory MP and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Sudan and South Sudan, Henry Bellingham, and Labour peer Lord Hain were listed as chairing sessions. All four names were absent from the revised agenda. Lord Hain said he was no longer able to attend the event due to another appointment. A source said the Sudanese had insisted Henry Bellingham’s name was removed from the billing. They said their request may be linked to Bellingham’s involvement in a report by the APPG published in February, which warned against engaging with Sudan without clear evidence of progress on human rights values. The analysis, Engagement beyond the centre, followed an inquiry exploring how growing priorities including trade in a post-Brexit world, migration and extremism, were hampering the protection of human rights in Sudan. Campaigners have warned Britain against dropping its standards in attempting to reconnect with former colonial governments as a strategy post Brexit. “Sudan still has a fundamentally corrupt economy, where to get ahead in business you need to be from the Arab elite based in the capital. Brexit has caused Britain to lower its standards and consider new, unsavoury international partners,” said Maddy Crowther, co-director of the NGO Waging Peace. “We abandon our moral credibility if we promote trade with a country recognised as the site of a genocide in the Darfur region, and where conflict continues to this day.” Campaign groups urge any engagement with Sudan should focus on investment that will make a meaningful difference to the lives of its people, such as improved infrastructure or links with British universities. EU urged to end cooperation with Sudan after refugees whipped and deported Read more Shadow foreign minister for Africa Liz McInnes said: “With the Brexit talks ongoing all government ministers seem to be concerned with is opening up trade deals – it seems to be an obsession right now but I’m surprised about Sudan. “The Sudanese diaspora tell me they feel let down by the UK. They are worried Britain seems to be shaking hands with the country they fled due to suffering violence and persecution.” Gillian Lusk, the former associate editor of Africa Confidential, said it was “totally inappropriate” for Sudan’s foreign minster to be given a platform in the UK. “Every Sudanese democrat I know across the political range is currently appalled by Britain – I’ve never heard them criticise the UK in this way before,” she said. “The British ambassador Michael Aron seems to be doing his own thing. It’s bizarre. He’s on a wave of enthusiasm and he seems blinded by the smiles of the Sudan government.” A recent report stated the Sudan government allocated 76% of the national budget to defence, police and security expenditure with just 8% earmarked for agriculture, manufacturing, health and education services combined. A British government spokeswoman said: “The UK-Sudan trade and investment forum has been organised by a private company and has not been arranged or hosted by the UK government. “We continue to press the government of Sudan to make progress on the peace process and improve the human rights situation to create a more conducive business environment. “As part of this engagement, the UK will consider opportunities to promote trade with Sudan, as trade can help to open up closed off political and economic systems.”

Give Ethiopia a chance to change; House should reject strongly worded resolution By Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Opinion Contributor — 04/10/18 07:00 AM EDT 24 The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill © Getty Images Today, the House of Representatives will consider a resolution that condemns human rights and governance conditions in Ethiopia. Now is the wrong time to consider this, and it should be rejected. Since being elected to the Senate, I have made 156 country visits to Africa. Eighteen of those have been to Ethiopia, where I have watched first-hand the economic transformation that’s occurred. Their middle class is growing, and they have become a regional superpower, who is a friend of the United States. Their military is professional and capable, and they are punching above their weight in the war against terrorism that continues to plague the continent. They promote regional peace and security by being one of the top troop contributors to UN peacekeeping missions around the world. The last few years have been tough domestically for Ethiopia on a number of fronts, but that’s not surprising for a country that’s continuing to transition from a communist to a democratic nation. The good news is that the Ethiopian government understands that human rights and governance conditions need to improve. That’s why the timing and negative, condescending tone of this resolution could not be worse and would work against the authors’ intent. It would undercut the new prime minister at just the time he needs to be encouraged. Just one week ago, Dr. Abiy Ahmed was sworn in as Ethiopia’s new prime minister on a mandate to improve these exact issues. He is a personal friend of mine; in fact, I was with him on my last visit in October, and we prayed together for Ethiopia’s disunity to be healed. During his inauguration, Prime Minister Abiy stated his commitment to accountability, justice, freedom, and the rule of law. He expressed his commitment to allowing true democracy (and by extension, political parties of all persuasions) to flourish, underscoring why he is the one who has what it takes to bring real change to Ethiopia. We should give Prime Minister Abiy the opportunity to prove himself as a national leader before having the full weight of the United States House of Representatives tossed against him. A heavy-handed, strongly-worded resolution condemning his government, so soon after being sworn in, will severely curtail Abiy’s ability to enact needed reforms. In fact, they could backfire by fueling opposition groups in Ethiopia to undermine his entire administration. Now is not the time to move a resolution with a tone like this. Ethiopia is a key friend, and Prime Minister Abiy deserves a chance at a strong start. The House can give him that by rejecting H. Res. 128. Inhofe is the senior senator for Oklahoma.

It looks really well designed display and shows. Hopefully will be productive as well. Be prepared for the inquisitive visitors who do not invest unless they go and look at the country. People these days are so scared of electronic trades are looking for brick and mortar investments. You also have Location Location Location

Sudan's president orders release of all political prisoners Omar al-Bashir reported to be freeing those detained after unrest but details are unclear AFP in Khartoum Tue 10 Apr 2018 18.06 BST Last modified on Tue 10 Apr 2018 18.15 BST Omar al-Bashir speaks to representatives of the ruling National Congress party on 2 April. Photograph: Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashir, has ordered the release of “all political detainees” held in the country, state media said, weeks after mass arrests in a crackdown on anti-government protests. Hundreds of opposition activists, leaders and protesters were arrested in January by security agents to curb demonstrations that erupted on the back of rising food prices, including bread. “President Omar al-Bashir on Tuesday issued a decree to release all political detainees held across the country,” the official Suna news agency reported. “The decision aims to promote peace and harmony among all political parties in order to create a positive environment for achieving national goals,” it said. The January arrests came after sporadic protests erupted in the capital Khartoum and some other towns of Sudan after the price of bread more than doubled. Some activists were later freed but many remained in detention, including top opposition leaders Khaled Omar of the Sudanese Congress party and Mokhtar al-Khatib, the head of the Sudan Communist party. Sina did not say how many prisoners would be set free and did not identify any of them. The US and European embassies in Sudan had called for the release of all detainees, with Washington’s mission saying many were being held in inhumane conditions. Sudanese authorities had cracked down on protesters in a bid to prevent a repeat of deadly unrest that followed an earlier round of subsidy cuts in 2013. At that time, dozens of people were killed when security forces crushed demonstrations, rights groups said.

Goodbye speaker Jawari. I am sure you will chair one of the parliamentary committees.

Oodweyne, Squeezing every bit of this venture and now showing it off too. The Stans have a lot of money and are good friends to UAE. all the Khazakistans..except Afghansitan of course. How good is the computer, software business in Somaliland?

Illey has no time for you and I SOLers. He is a big Somali man in Ethiopia. VIP.

Haven't laughed this hard lately. lol get with the program its Somali kilil or Ethio-Somali region. Ogadeenia is moving south and south west where I heard someone complaining that the Ethiopians are taking over some port town south west.

Another Bedewin who only asks how high to jump how hard to kiss Saudi and UAE princes. No self respect at all. He takes away citizenship of Shiia that were born and raised in his country, too scared to arrest or have fair hearing. When the Shiia get this miscreate he will be hanging upside down. Does that mean he expects Somalia to allow shenanigan, just because UAE gave help in the past?

Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has brought three members of the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) from the Central African country Gabon to the Turkish capital Ankara, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on April 10. Osman Özpınar, İbrahim Akbaş, and Adnan Demirönal, who are believed to be senior members of FETÖ, were detained by Gabon’s security forces on March 23 and transferred from Gabon’s capital Libreville to Ankara by the MİT on a private jet. A court in the Turkish capital Ankara and a district court in the Central Anatolian province of Konya have issued arrest warrants for Özpınar, the principal of the Gabon Turkish International School and the director of the Light Academy in Kenya. Warrants have also been issued for Akbaş and Demirönal, former managers of the Ecole Privée International Turco-Gabon. Akbaş was reportedly in charge of money transactions between FETÖ members in Europe and Africa. All three suspects were users of ByLock, an encrypted mobile phone application used by FETÖ members to communicate during and after the 2016 coup attempt, it was reported. Some $20,800, 12 million Central African Francs and communication devices found on the suspects were confiscated. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-intelligence-agency-brings-three-feto-members-from-gabon-to-turkey-130050

Non of them fought for Somalia or Ethiopia. There were kingdoms. You may not have known Tigray until recent times, but the Hareri and Tigray are close in language base (mind you Harer maybe in the middle of Somalis, but language is semitic, how did that happen?) and even in Islam. Are you an Ethnicist or Nationalist? There is a big difference. One small advice. Do not define yourself by whom your ancestors fought against or whom you percieve to be enemy. Define yourself first regardless of your neighbors, friends, enemies etc. One thing that I find unique of the Tigray/Afar is they define themselves as children of Negash children of Axum. Today's enemy maybe tomorrows best friend. Things change. The Ethiopian state does not affect to define who a Djiboutian or Kenyan is. Turkey fought for a long time against Xabeshi, but now are very close friends. Sudan and Xabeshi fought a lot, but now are closest friends. Actually Somalia and Ethiopia fought only 2 times 1964 and 1977. That is too short wars that should not affect your attitude. There is nothing to make Somalia and Ethiopia enemies, like Egypt and Ethiopia for the nile. Colonialism of course was loss for everybody. Ethiopians have false pride. They forget they lost from Zeila to Suakin, but since Amhara were not sea faring people, its not registered in their psyche that they lost the most. Adal was kingdom/sultanate that wanted to rule all of Ethiopia, same as Tigray did, same as Shiwa/Amhara did. Ethnic thinking and national/country thinking should be different. Americans are republican British. Djibouti is more Ethiopian than Somalia in almost everything even the psychological makeup.

lol I knew you would. Harer is in Ethiopia and the Sayid's place is in Ethiopia. But both are Ethnic Somali. Is that a big problem? Is Illey Ethiopian or Somali. He is both. A hundred years from now someone will stand a monument for him, but you and I do not know whether these countries will be the way they are or different.

For him there is no doubt, being Ethiopian. Even Ahmed Gurey was Ethiopian too, since he worked for the Hareri Sultan which included Ceylac/Zeila where they departed from. The British offered Haileslassie to take Zeila when winding down the empire, but he did not take it, since he was afraid will not get Eritrea if he takes Zeila. Being Ethnic Somali does not prevent one from being national of this or that country.

Even if I were to be made Xabeshi, would not enjoy it, since only a fool or cowardly Xabeshi would think its to his benefit. I am the type who would like to comfront a living opponent not one who is ill or wobbly. Even if you win you win nothing. Where I am from you do not pray so your "enemy" gets sick or die of other causes. That is called sin, weak and cowardly. Eritrea yes, but the Zenawi thing is highly exagerated. Until 1986 Zenawi was only a cadre, not leader. He was not traveling kind, not even after he became PM. He was the type of person staying in Siera Maestra caves. Egypt was also dead set against Tigray/Afar for historical reasons since these were the only ones who fought and never lost a single battle against Egypt over centuries. Another factor people forget is also that Tigray relations with Somalis is WSLF (those opposed to MSB after the split) and Puntlanders. The relation with Mogadishu was through Eritreans. The only countries supporting Tigray were Sudan (semi Officially), Yemen, Djibouti (unofficially). The friendships and relations after 1991 are same as they were prior to 1991. Bay and Bakool is only new part of Somalia added to the list of friends after 1991. Xabeshi should be last on earth to relish misfortune of disunity of any country, let alone a country that has 6-7 million Somalis. People who live in glass houses should not be first to throw stones.

Oodweyne, What happens in Yemen will have another dramatic change for both Djibouti and Somaliland. Eritrea is already out of the running/game. Now that Sudan is coming back from the cold, Eritrea will be even further out of the running. For Djibouti to allow Somaliland competition is not possible to the extent Djibouti has control or influence. Its the gift of nature. You are neighbours. Maybe allowing Djibouti a share in Somaliland would be one way or Somalilanders taking control of Djibouti business and influencing things from inside. Its just a matter of conflicting interest among brothers, and to make matters worst Djibouti cannot diversify at all. Somaliland can diversify into agriculture and feed gulf, mining and even labour intensive industries. Djibouti is do or die with shipping and port related business. Banking is option, but militaries and banking never go together.