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Somalia offers US ‘control’ over strategic ports of berbera and boosaaso Semafor Amanda Sperber Friday March 28, 2025 Bosaso port. Siphon/ CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Somalia’s government has offered the US “exclusive operational control” over strategic ports on the Gulf of Aden in a bid to derail any recognition by Washington of breakaway regions in the troubled Horn of Africa nation. It made the offer despite not being in control of the sites. In a Mar. 16 letter seen by Semafor, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud offers US President Donald Trump “strategically positioned assets.” These could “bolster American engagement in the region, ensuring uninterrupted military and logistical access while preventing external competitors from establishing a presence in this critical corridor,” the letter said. But the assets in question — the Berbera port and airbase, located in Somaliland, and the Bosaso port and airbase, in Puntland — are not under the control of Somalia. Mogadishu considers all of these locations part of its sovereign territory. The letter concludes with the Somali government welcoming the opportunity to initiate conversations on next steps. Somalia’s minister of information did not respond to requests for an interview, and the Somali Embassy in the US did not immediately provide comment. Know More The letter comes as Somalia battles to hold onto critical breakaway coastal regions amid concerns that the US could end its support for the nation’s state-building. “Who are they to offer that access?” said Cameron Hudson, a senior fellow in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “They are offering this as a way of getting the US to recognize the legitimacy of the Somali state over these breakaway regions.” Somaliland, a self-governing region within Somalia, has been seeking recognition as an independent state for more than three decades, and it sees in the Trump administration, a renewed opportunity. As Semafor first reported in December, members of the US president’s new team have expressed interest in recognizing Somaliland: The move could enable US intelligence to set up long term operations to monitor the movement of weapons in a volatile region as well as keep an eye on Chinese activity. And in January an influential US-China subcommittee in the US House of Representatives called for the State Department to open a representative office in Somaliland. Step Back Somaliland’s Berbera port and airbase are crucial spots that could be leveraged to monitor and counter Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In 2022 Somaliland itself offered the US access to the port in exchange for recognition. Earlier this month Somaliland’s Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan told an Israeli public broadcast that it was open to absorbing Gazan citizens in exchange for recognition. Puntland severed ties with Mogadishu last March following years of political disputes. It’s Bosaso port is also strategically situated on the Gulf of Aden and is a commercial port. The Islamic State has established a stronghold in the mountainous region in Puntland, and has been the focus of Emirati and American airstrikes. Bosaso has been a staging ground for the Puntland Defense Forces fight against the militants. Currently, the main operator at the ports of both Berbera and Bosaso is DP World, a multinational logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates, whose government has been a key backer of Somaliland’s quest for independence and also maintains ties with Israel. Title iconAmanda’s view Recognition of any kind for Somaliland could make for potential conflict in a volatile region. Tensions heightened last year when the self-autonomous territory said that it reached an agreement to lease land to landlocked Ethiopia to build a naval facility on the Berbera coast in exchange for recognition. Somalia managed to rally international support against the deal, and with Turkey acting as a mediator, the move was quashed. According to Hudson, the Somali government is concerned that the US is going to cut ties with the federal Government and end its decade-long state building project to instead focus on counter-terrorism from key bases. “The idea among Republicans is ‘this is not a state.’ It is not in our interest to try to build a functioning state in Somalia. We can carry out counter-terror operations without that,” he explained. Title iconRoom for Disagreement “It reeks of desperation,“said Mohamed Mubarak, head of the Puntland Security Coordinator Office, of the letter Mogadishu sent to the White House. “Rhe Federal Government does not control any territory beyond Mogadishu and its environs and it’s a desperate attempt at projecting its influence beyond that region.” Bashe Omar, a former representative of Somaliland to the UAE and Kenya, told Semafor the strategic importance of Berbera “cannot be underestimated.” He added that the new Trump administration appears more open to reviewing longstanding US foreign policy and so there “may be more openness to assign relationships based on strategic interests and on-the-ground realities rather than legacy policies.”

People still have to make money why should everything be closed . Even from from an Islamic point of view there is still the sick childeren elderly some people of the segment that don’t fast u should still work . People who own restaurants . And yes he doesn’t know Turkey is secular republic . And not an Islamic state . Yes even alcohol is legal in Turkey

Culturally I just remembered when selebaan gaal visited Mogadishu back in 1991 and he tried to sit with some of the koonfurians to talk about the future of the Somali state . But they kept talking about food aboow moos ma qabtaan babayo ma qabtan hahaha

Somalia’s ambassador to Ankara praises Turkish cuisine, shares Ramadan traditions Tugba Altun and Asiye Latife Yilmaz Wednesday March 26, 2025 Somalia's ambassador to Türkiye praised Turkish cuisine as one of the finest in the world, voicing his admiration for a variety of traditional dishes. Fathudin Ali Mohamed spoke to Anadolu during an event hosted by Somali students in Ankara for iftar, the traditional fast-breaking meal during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in which the faithful fast during daylight hours. He noted that the primary distinction between Ramadan in Türkiye and Somalia lies in the food. He explained that in Somalia, in the evening people break their fast with soup and appetizers, followed by prayers, before continuing their meal. Reflecting on his first Ramadan at his post in the Turkish capital Ankara, Mohamed said that in Somalia, many restaurants and businesses close during the holy month, whereas in Türkiye, daily life continues as usual in many places. While Türkiye has a tradition of waking people for suhoor – the pre-dawn meal before the daylight fast begins – with drummers moving down the streets, in Somalia, individuals wake others by calling out "suhoor, suhoor." Among his favorite Turkish dishes, he listed iskender kebab, kofte (meatballs), fish, and the desserts baklava and kunefe. Iftar in Somalia Mustafa Hassan Abdirashid, the leader of a Somali student group in Ankara, shared insights into iftar traditions in Somalia, saying that the fast is first broken with dates and water, followed by a unique Somali pastry filled with minced meat, onions, and coriander. After breaking the fast and performing prayers, people continue their meal with soup. He emphasized the importance of bananas in Somali cuisine, noting that the country offers eight different varieties. Rice, prepared in various ways with spices, is a staple of the iftar meal, often accompanied by camel meat, which is a common dish in the Horn of Africa country. However, when camel meat is unavailable, chicken or beef serves as a substitute. To conclude the iftar, people enjoy dessert, followed by Somali tea and coffee.

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Bravo galbeedi What I have been telling you in here for years alshabaab is home grown and they can’t be defeated by a force such as the amisom who are there just pick up their pay cheque ..!besides dowlada taagta daran eeh iskeed isku mamuuli karayn has no plan to rebuild the army no strategy .

We shall see time will tell if the Amhara have what it takes to take down the galla republic

I doubt these fano can ever capture Gonder as they want to tell us every few months amhara are not really fighters . Most of Ethiopia fighting spirit either came from the tigreans or the gallas . The Amhara always loved to always sit behind fancy desks

TRUMP wa halyey his focus is on China and America first

Somali MP loses parliamentary seat over absences, speaker says Saturday March 15, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali lawmaker Dr. Abdullahi Hashi Abiib has lost his parliamentary seat after failing to attend two consecutive sessions of the Lower House, Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe announced on Saturday. In a statement, Madoobe said Abiib had been absent without providing a valid excuse, violating parliamentary attendance rules. “Therefore, he has lost his membership in the House of Representatives in accordance with Article 59, paragraph (d), and Article 8, paragraph (4) of the House of Representatives Bylaws,” the statement from the Speaker’s office read. Madoobe ordered that the vacant seat, identified as HOP#201 and representing Somaliland’s northern regions, be filled immediately. Abiib, a vocal government critic, has repeatedly accused officials of corruption and submitted reports to international organizations. He has also written extensively on governance issues, particularly corruption investigations. Last year, he claimed Somali government leaders had sent him threatening messages and said he was unable to return to Mogadishu. The lawmaker has not yet commented on his removal. His dismissal comes two days after Deputy Information Minister Abdirahman Sheikh Yusuf Al- accused some MPs advocating for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s resignation of acting as spokespeople for the militant group Al-Shabaab. The remarks sparked outrage among opposition lawmakers, who condemned them as an attack on the legislature’s integrity.

U.S. reportedly weighs Somaliland recognition in exchange for military base Saturday March 15, 2025 A U.S. AFRICOM military aircraft was spotted at Berbera Airport during a visit by AFRICOM officials in May 2022, underscoring the increasing strategic interest in the region. Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States and Somaliland have engaged in discussions over a potential agreement that could see Washington recognize Somaliland in exchange for a U.S. military base in the strategic port city of Berbera, according to Financial Times. A senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the Financial Times that the Trump administration has initiated negotiations with Somaliland’s leadership regarding formal recognition. However, the talks remain highly sensitive, as President Donald Trump has yet to appoint key officials overseeing African affairs. The reported discussions center around Washington’s interest in securing a long-term military presence in Berbera, a deep-water port along the Gulf of Aden that has become a focal point of geopolitical competition in the Horn of Africa. The U.S. has been increasingly concerned about China’s growing influence in the region, notably after Beijing secured a military base in neighbouring Djibouti. While details of the negotiations remain unclear, the Financial Times reports that the proposal could involve the United States formally recognizing Somaliland’s independence in exchange for exclusive basing rights in Berbera. The report also revealed that the U.S. had raised the idea of relocating displaced Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland, though it was not a central component of the talks. The proposal comes as international condemnation of a separate U.S.-Israeli initiative to resettle Palestinians in African nations, an idea that governments in the region have widely rejected. On Friday, Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi categorically denied that Mogadishu had been approached or engaged in any discussions regarding the resettlement of Gazan refugees. “The Federal Government of Somalia stands firmly with our Palestinian brothers and sisters in their just struggle for sovereignty and self-determination. Any plan that seeks to forcibly remove Palestinians from their land is unacceptable,” Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated at an Arab League summit in Cairo earlier this month. Somaliland’s Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan also denied any such discussions, telling Reuters that “there are no talks with anyone regarding Palestinians.” The Somali federal government, which considers Somaliland part of its sovereign territory, has vehemently opposed any U.S. recognition of the breakaway region. Officials in Mogadishu argue that such a move would violate Somalia’s territorial integrity and undermine diplomatic relations with the United States. The Trump administration’s interest in recognizing Somaliland aligns with growing Republican support for the breakaway region. Somaliland has built strong ties with the GOP, and several congressional bills advocating for its recognition have been introduced in recent years, though none have passed into law. In response to growing Republican support for Somaliland’s recognition, Somalia has intensified lobbying efforts in Washington, urging lawmakers to uphold the U.S. commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty. Somali diplomats have engaged with key figures in the State Department and Congress to counter Somaliland’s push for international legitimacy. Unlike Somalia, which has been battling an Islamist insurgency for over 17 years, Somaliland has remained relatively stable since declaring independence in 1991. However, no country has formally recognized it as a sovereign state. The White House and the U.S. State Department have not publicly commented on the reported negotiations with Somaliland.

Maraykanka iyo Somaliland oo ka wadahadlay qaddiyadda aqoonsiga Somaliland Sabti, Maarso 15, 2025 (HOL) - Dowladda Maraykanka iyo Somaliland ayaa ka wadahadlay arrinta aqoonsiga, iyada oo la filayo in maamulka Trump uu aqoonsi siiyo Somaliland, sida uu qoray wargeyska Financial Times. Wargayska ayaa sheegay in saraakiil ka tirsan dowladda Maraykanka ay ka warbixiyeen bilowga wadahadallo ku saabsan heshiis uu Maraykanku ku aqoonsanayo Somaliland, isaga oo ku beddelanaya saldhig ciidan oo ay Washington ku yeelato magaalada Berbera. Sarkaalka arrintan uga warbixiyay Financial Times ayaa sheegay in Maraykanku uu soo hadal qaaday rabitaankiisa ah in qayb ka mid ah dadka reer Qasa la keeno Somaliland, balse arrintaasi aysan ahayn qodob muhiim ah oo ku jira wadahadalada u socda dhinacyada. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in Trump aanu weli magacaabin, isla markaana si buuxda u hawlgelin madaxda xafiiska Maraykanka ee Afrika, sidaa darteedna wadahadalladani ay yihiin kuwo xasaasi ah oo la qarinayo. Kadib markii uu xilka la wareegay Donald Trump, warbaahinta Maraykanka ayaa si isdaba joog ah u qortay in Maraykanku uu aqoonsan doono Somaliland. Somaliland waxay saaxiibo badan ku leedahay xisbiga Jamhuuriga ee Trump, sidoo kalena waxaa dhowr jeer la horgeeyay Koongareeska Maraykanka sharciyo dhigaya aqoonsiga Somaliland. Dowladda Soomaaliya, oo Somaliland u aragta qayb ka mid ah dhulkeeda, ayaa ku gacansaydhay dadaallada aqoonsiga Somaliland ee ay waddan xubno ka tirsan xisbiga Jamhuuriga, iyada oo sheegtay in tallaabadaasi dhaawici karto wadashaqeynta labada dal

U.S. and Somaliland Hold Initial Talks on Recognition and Military Base Deal by Qaran News | Mar 15, 2025 U.S. and #Somaliland Hold Initial Talks on Recognition and Military Base Deal The renowned Financial Times, citing a senior U.S. government official, has reported that the first round of talks has taken place between the Somaliland Presidency and the U.S. government. The discussions focused on a potential agreement that would grant Somaliland formal recognition in exchange for allowing the U.S. to establish a military basealong the Berbera coastline. According to the publication, the information remains limited to preliminary talks between the two sides, with no final agreement reached yet. Speculation about a possible recognition of Somaliland by the Trump administration has intensified in recent weeks, raising questions about what the U.S. might seek in return for granting such recognition at this time. The Port of Berbera, strategically located along the Gulf of Aden, has gained significant attention due to its potential role in the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea. The area has become increasingly important as Houthi militant attacks in Yemen continue to disrupt maritime trade routes. Source Voice of horn

Xabashis vs gallas ha is madhiyaan I think this time abiye might go all the way and snatch cassab from afewerqi he just needs to contain the Amxaarada. Horta ina cagjar muxu qabanya why is he a sitting duck .i think his strategy is like this invade Eritrea trying to take casab and so then the Amxara will support them and he will then get some concession he might invade cassab but the question is can he hold it. Afewerqi has an army of 1 milllion soldiers they are not gonne give up with out a fight I also think the majority of the tigrayans might lean towards abiye because of the. Atrocities the Eritreans committed in tigray . I could be wrong depends who they hate more since they are divided

Ooh that explains allot your right it is gallas vs Abyssinians Eritreans and Amharas. On the same side where do the tigrayans stand since the tigrayans were enemy of the Eritreans and the Amhara and to some extend also one time the enemy of the gallas

The Ethiopian Chief of General Staff stated two days ago that his country will soon become a Red Sea nation. It is unclear what precisely he meant by this. If Ethiopia is indeed making such claims, one must question what, if anything, President Hassan Sheikh achieved during the recent discussions in Turkey with Ethiopian officials. If diplomatic talks were intended to address Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions and how to get access then it was a success for the Ethiopians , But Hassan said that Ethiopia will only use Ports for trade related issues ,yet the country continues to assert its imminent status as a Red Sea state, then one wonders what the true outcome of those negotiations was.

And laftagareen did attend this also

welll thats good news

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Ethiopia to be given a free port on the indian ocean in exchange Ethiopia will not interfere in domestic affairs of Somalia thats what somalia gets in return.

Welk done wat is muuujiyeen intaas uun ba laga rabay I am glad there is still principled Somalis left