jesus clan are small minority in Somaliland thee awdal clan are far more significant in Somaliland. Zeilicy will never resign he didnt resign when Xirsi took over his job during the heydays of siilaanyo. what makes u think he will do now . When muse gave him allot of things to do other then inaugarating new building and stuff. Muse allows him to run cabinet two times a week when muse is busy with other things like going to his farm.

ofcourse it is not worth it cause u need more then one country to recognise u to be in the United nations. But it seems the SL policy makers seem this this can be done with little casualties. I hope they dont sign anything with Ethiopia . at all as long as we are weak and have no real army that can protect the Land. Its suicidal to make such a deal. And 20 km is so much. The other thing is Muse cant sell this deal to the public ,if recognition isnt on the table. The people have national obsession with Aqoonsi . Which led to this madnes. A better policy is to sit down with Somalia and use this as leverage against the Koonfurians to reach a final settlement . But sign nothing with the Ethiopians and the mad man abiye it will be a grave mistake. Iyado waxba la seexeexin bay gaala madowdi sidan u hadlayan imagine if they actually settle there.

reer Mogadishu are hilarious are so cluless ahahah mid ba saxay kaasina wuxu ka yimid baydhabo ahaha

Trust me Che i know my people this deal will not fly or no treaty will be ever discussed with Ethiopia .if Ethiopia doesnt announce the recogntition. Muse Biixi said that when the treaty is signed the recogntion will be clarified in there and stipulated in details. and Ethiopia will make it offficial to be the first UN member state that recognised Somaliland. if that isnt the case. And muse signs something like here is my sea and u can think about recognising Somaliland. Trust me Madaxtoooyada looogu dhacaya , oromada la raafayo ayuu muuse u raaacaya ila Nazareth and u can believe that.

deport them all have them need to be deported as soon as possible

Damn i hate these galla creatures

Abiye is serious god be with us

Hamse meyd why does he behave like some jaariyaad who works in the kitcen of culusow i have to say , he is the weakest Prime minister Somalia ever had. Go aan kaliya ma qaadaan karo

The Ethiopians seem to be very serious I have some other news Muse biixi will Tomorow night invite all Clan elders from Somaliland into the presidential palace and will brief them over the whole situation with Ethiopia . Suldaanka guud of Beelaha Somaliland suldaan daud , i am hearing Suldaan siciid of the maakhir clan was also invited., The Awdal Salaadin. And also salaadinta beelaha D1R from Ethiopia were invited. The only ugaas that declined was ugaaska beesha jesus , i think geele had a say in that he said i cant come for personal reasons.

i thought the ethiopian ambassador left two days ago i saw something on twitter or was that just hersay and tabloid news.

Reer Awdal are the founding Fathers of the republic , people shouldnt think that what happend in laascanood can never happen in Borama. Reer Borama always felt they are integral part of the republic. Though there might be some grievances here and there and powerstruggle formulas that need to be corrected from time to time but for the time being the Borama clan and Hargeisa clan have one blood line one should never forget that .

Eritrea is just a smaller part of Ethiopia in terms of thinking they have backed the TPLF in its inception. And now they are flirting with Amhara.

I think he will do the latter as long as u show culusow a brief case full of lacag his mood will totally change

why didnt ulusow appoint a foreign minsiter

Well this is bold and blunt i have to say what do u think the uae will say

Ethiopia: On Course to Recognizing Somaliland’s Statehood BYELSA TESSEMAANDBYMIRAF EYASSU JANUARY 10, 2024 On New Year’s Day Ethiopia and Somaliland announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The specifics of the agreement are not fully disclosed, but the key points involve Somaliland obtaining a share in Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s prized airline. In return, Ethiopia gains entry to the port of Berbera and secures land (with a 20km coastline) near the town of Lughaya for a naval base along the Gulf of Aden. There is a strong possibility that Ethiopia will ultimately acknowledge Somaliland as an independent sovereign state. Somaliland gained its independence from Britain on June 26, 1960, was then recognized as such by 34 countries, including the U.K. Five days later, amid excitement and nationalist fervor, it proceeded to voluntarily merge with former Italian colony of Somalia on July 1, 1960. It would turn out to be fateful decision. As the smaller of the two in terms of population, Somaliland quickly found itself receiving dictates from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The following 31 year of union were a dark period of tumult, eventually culminating in full blown war, whereby Somalia desperately tried to cling to Somaliland, causing tremendous suffering and scorn. According to a recent article by Georgetown University Professor Ken Opalo “The unification and subsequent separation of Somaliland with Somalia has some similarity with that of Eritrea, which also peacefully entered union with Ethiopia in 1952. Somaliland also willingly entered union with the rest of Somalia in 1960, only to witness the violation of the terms of union shortly thereafter. Like Eritrea, Somaliland also leveraged a widespread civil war to claim its independence under circumstances that made it too challenging for the war-fatigued capital to resist. The key distinction lies in the fact that while Eritrea had a consenting government in Addis Ababa to facilitate its secession, the neo-founders of Somaliland in the late 1980s lacked a credible counterpart among the various warlords who battled the Siyad Barre regime and subsequently turned against each other after 1991.” The New York Times. June 26,th 1960 The eventual dissolution Somaliland’s union with Somalia could not be ratified by Mogadishu, which has been marred in a long saga of bad governance, corruption, and terrorism. However, neither was Somaliland’s brief union with Somalia ratified by their respective law makers. In any case given the root causes of the breakup that followed ratification matters less. Somalilanders have long emphasized their separate status from rump state Somalia. Their state is relatively calm, holding regular elections, issues a passport accepted in several countries, including the U.K, South Africa, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, France, Malaysia. Its close tie with neighboring Ethiopia has been a process spanning decades. Notwithstanding Somaliland’s distinct history, revelation of the MoU ignited a diplomatic uproar by authorities in Somalia, which expressed intense displeasure and withdrew the ambassador from Addis Ababa. So far, a series of statements and declarations out of Mogadishu have not garnered an official response from Addis Ababa, although Somaliland called them “insincere” and “hysterical”. With a GDP of nearly US$3.5 billion and a population of 5.7 million, Hargeisa stands to benefit significantly from a long-term economic deal centered around ports and logistics. In addition to the prospect of obtaining official recognition from Ethiopia, Somaliland is pursuing the port agreement for economic necessities. Nearly half of the government’s budget relies on revenue from trade taxes and port duties. However, it is expected that there will be opposition within the country to the deal, particularly on the domestic political front. A Significant Move by Ethiopia Ethiopia’s decision to eventually recognize Somaliland carries notable significance as it marks the first instance of a UN member state acknowledging Somaliland’s autonomous status since its self-proclaimed independence in May 1991, following the Somalia Civil War. Despite establishing official contacts after declaring independence, including engagements with Ethiopia in strategic and infrastructural agreements, Somaliland’s international recognition has been constrained. Recognition by Ethiopia’s could enhance Somaliland’s legitimacy, foster economic cooperation, and establish diplomatic ties. Given its strategic location, if Somaliland garners recognition by a UN member state, the ripple effect might encourage other nations to follow suit, contributing to a broader acknowledgment of Somaliland’s sovereignty, albeit the extent of this impact hinges on the nature and scope of Ethiopia’s recognition. In addition to Ethiopia, Somaliland has consulates services in key countries, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Kenya. If Ethiopia proceeds to fully recognize its neighbor as an independent state, then these other nations are likely to follow suite, an outcome that will tip the scale as far as the AU’s decision goes. For instance, the U.S has shown interest in Somaliland for military purposes. While the State Department’s rhetoric has been strategically ambiguous regarding Somaliland, overcrowding of military bases in Djibouti has become an issue for the Pentagon, “raising concerns about “strategic competition and potential risk of confrontation with China in Djibouti” and is exploring the viability of Somaliland as an alternative relocation point. Access to the Zaila -Berbera corridor is critical to Ethiopia and an economic lifeline for Somaliland However, an underlying complexity lies in Somaliland’s lack of Mother State Permission from Somalia. This adds diplomatic controversy surrounding the principle of sovereignty, for the AU, which must contend with numerous claims for statehood across the continent. The AU does not want to be seen to be encouraging balkanization of Africa, but the legal case for Somaliland is strong, a point discussed below. President Mussa Bihi Abdi stated, “We functioned independently as Somaliland for three decades, despite the odds, but never got the recognition we deserved—We just needed one country to open that door, and its suiting for Ethiopia to be that nation”. He added, “The first to recognize Somaliland was always going to be the most difficult, after that there will certainly be others that follow”. On January 6th, Somalia’s president Hassan Sheik Mohamud signed a law nullifying the MoU between the Gov’t of Ethiopia & Somaliland as illegal and void on grounds of protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity. But how Mogadishu intends to enforce this claim is not clear. As mentioned, Somaliland has been its own entity for thirty years and authorities in Somalia have had no say in that time. This power equation is unlikely to change anytime soon. Ethiopian troops have been crucial to Somalia’s security. As part of The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) They played a key role in defending against Al Shabab for years. It currently contributes about 5000 troops to the ATMIS. Before the formation of ATMIS, Ethiopia was the leading country behind The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Outside of this multilateral effort, Ethiopia also commands a significant force combating Al Shabab in Somalia. According to a 2020 Reuters report, “Ethiopia, which shares a long and porous border with Somalia, contributes around 4,000 of the 17,000 troops under the AU, and has around 15,000 additional soldiers in Somalia bilaterally: that is more than any other nation.” The task of ATMIS slated to end in 2023 was extended at the request of Mogadishu, which needed the protection against increasing attacks by Al Shabab. Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have overseen the most difficult sectors of Somalia, where Al Shabab has the strongest presence. These areas include sector 3, Bakool and Bay centered on the town of Baidoa. The withdrawal of these forces now scheduled for December 2024 could leave a security vacuum, in which Al Shabab will certainly take advantage of. Now what? On January 8, 2024, to shore up support, President Hassan Sheik Mohamud of Somalia traveled to Eritrea, where Somalian soldiers recently trained. He is also slated to travel to Egypt this week. This follows an earlier visit to Somalia by an Egyptian delegation. Furthermore, Somalia is seeking support from Qatar as well as the Arab league, of which it is a member state. Simultaneously military commanders of Somaliland and Ethiopia convened in Addis Ababa this week. While most Somalilander’s look forward to the day where their country’s independence becomes officially recognized by the international community, there is some pushback to Ethiopia setting up a navy base in their territory, including by some of its officials. This month AP reported, “Somaliland’s defense minister resigns over deal to give Ethiopia access to the region’s coastline. The issue will certainly be hotly debated in the upcoming elections scheduled for November. As the 2018 rapprochement between Eritrea and Ethiopia continues to fade, a new reality seems to be emerging in the Horn of Africa (HOA), one where Asmara and Addis Ababa become estranged again, Somaliland gains its vaunted recognition, and Sudan fractures into spheres of influence. While Ethiopia continues to grapple with insecurity. Never in recent memory has there been this level of tumult and geopolitical realignment in the strategic HOA. It remains to be seen if Ethiopia will proceed to lobby AU member states on behalf of Somaliland at the upcoming 37th regular session. There is a good case to be made based on a 2005 fact finding mission led by former deputy chairperson of the AU, which concluded, “Union between Somalia and Somaliland was never ratified and malfunctioned from 1960 to 1990, making Somaliland’s search for recognition historically unique and self-justified in African Political History.” The report adds by saying, “Objectively viewed, the case should not be linked to the notion of opening a pandora’s box, and as such the AU should find a special method of dealing with this outstanding case.” As far as Ethiopian authorities are concerned their bid to diversify, and gain control of a seashore is more critical than ever. This fact became crystal clear in the past few years, whereby logistical bottlenecks and sabotage on country’s maritime trade became more frequent. For example, turbines imported for the Grand Ethiopian Renascence Dam were routinely held up throughout the past three years. Sensitive imports such as military equipment was frequency held in Djibouti, which as mentioned is brimming with foreign military bases. For Somaliland, it is once in a generation opportunity to seal their nation’s fate among nations. It is also a means to economic revival. In that sense, the MoU is a masterstroke in diplomacy. The delay in achieving full state recognition and UN membership for Somaliland has multifaceted impacts, restricting its diplomatic outreach and hindering its legitimacy on international political and developmental platforms, including within the UN itself. Despite these challenges, Ethiopia’s recognition represents a significant step in Somaliland’s prolonged pursuit of official statehood and a prominent role on the global stage. It could be a harbinger for an international acknowledgment of Somaliland’s de jure independent status.

Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter with 6 aid workers in central Somalia Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter with 6 aid workers in central Somalia This is a breaking news story, more details to follow. (Al Jazeera) Published On 10 Jan 202410 Jan 2024 A helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission in Somalia has been captured by al-Shabab after accidentally landing on Wednesday afternoon in territory held by the armed group, according to multiple local reports. At least six aid workers who were on the plane are now being held by the al-Qaeda-linked armed group which has wreaked violence in the Horn of Africa for decades. KEEP READING UN Security Council to vote to end Somalia arms embargo after three decades Suicide attack on tea shop in Somalia capital kills at least seven Somali PM: Nearly 20 years of fighting al-Shabab Somalia bans TikTok and Telegram over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation end of list The helicopter landed close to Gadoon village in the Galgaduud region due to a technical glitch, according to a UN memo seen by Al Jazeera. A UN official in Mogadishu also confirmed the incident to Al Jazeera. According to the memo, there were nine passengers on the plane including military personnel and a third-party contractor. Six of them were reportedly taken by the group while 2 passengers escaped and remain at large. “All UN flights have been temporarily suspended in the vicinity until further notice,” part of the memo read. Other details including the nationality of those on board, remain unclear. The Somali government is also yet to comment on the reports. More to come.

saafir baashe also talked about it on this issue

gudoomiyaha barlaamaanka turkiga ma somali ba sawtan nimcaan la yidha

Is it me or the Egyptian foreign policy Towards Somalis is just so stupid. For the past 3 decades the Egyptians have blocked Somaliland right to be an independent state. For one reason only that it wont form an adversary for ethiopia as it desperately wants . But the alternative is worse u now u have a Somaliland and Somalia that cancel each other and form absolutely no challenge against Ethiopia whats so ever. Somalia has Ethiopian troops protecting it self. Somaliland has very close ties with Ethiopia. it has couple of security arrangements with Ethiopia. So no one is fighting for egyptians nile conflict with Ethiopia, apart from lip service there is nothing the koonfurians can do for masar. if Egypt was smart it would have accepted Somaliland wish to be free from Somalia, and then after that it would have brought Somalia and Somaliland together to form a security alliance against Ethiopia . The only reason why Somaliland cant sit with Somalia in the same room because Somalia denies Somaliland right to exist other then that Somaliland has no problem with Somalia whats so ever. Somaliland wouldnt mind cooperating with Somalia on security issues. And even go as far as sharing a defense pact. This would serve cairos interests. but cairo goes it the wrong way. and it doesnt benefit them at all

Following Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help Wednesday January 10, 2024 The deal granting Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coastline has raised the ire of Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory. The recent agreement struck between Ethiopia and Somaliland continues to reverberate across the region, while Somalia, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory, reaches out to regional countries to mobilize support. Last week, landlocked Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland reached an agreement that would give Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea through the port of Berbera in exchange for their recognizing Somaliland’s independence. advertisements The deal was widely condemned by Somalia, which deemed it a violation of its territorial integrity. Even within Somaliland, a split within the government has come to the open about the agreement. On Sunday, Somaliland’s defense minister Abdiqani Mohamud Ateye resigned to protest the deal. “Ethiopia remains our number one enemy,” Ateye said in an interview. Landlocked Ethiopia, for its part, defended the agreement. “No party or country will be affected by this memorandum of understanding. There is neither a broken trust nor any laws infringed due to the memorandum of understanding,” the Ethiopian government said in a statement last week. Background In 1960, the former British protectorate of Somaliland merged with the former Italian protectorate of Somalia to form the Republic of Somalia. In 1991, Somaliland declared its independence after years of civil war and the fall of Siad Barre's regime in Somalia. Although not recognized internationally, Somaliland has a functional government and an elected parliament. The 177,000-square-kilometer territory lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, a strategic waterway that connects the Arabian Sea to the Red Sea. Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country with a population of more than 123 million, has sought access to the sea ever since losing its Red Sea ports after Eritrea declared independence in 1991. Since then, Ethiopia has relied on a vital trade corridor with neighboring Djibouti, with more than 95% of its imports and exports passing through this main conduit, according to the World Bank. Ethiopia pays around $1.5 billion annually to Djibouti in port fees, proving costly for the country, one of the poorest in the world, with a per capita gross national income of $1,020, per the World Bank. Somalia’s reaction Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed on Saturday a law nullifying the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia. “This law is an illustration of our commitment to safeguard our unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as per international law,” he said in a post on X. On Tuesday, Mohamud concluded a two-day visit to Eritrea, where he met with his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, to discuss regional developments. Speaking to Eritrean state TV after his meeting with Afwerki, Mohamud said that “Eritrea has been in support of preserving the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia.” One day before embarking on his Eritrean visit, Mohamud hosted an Egyptian delegation dispatched by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the capital of Mogadishu. During the meeting on Sunday, the delegation reiterated Cairo’s unwavering support for Somalia's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, a statement issued by the Somali presidency said. The delegation also conveyed an official invitation to Mohamud to visit Egypt. People stand next to the Independence Monument, depicting a hand holding a map of the country, in the city of Hargeisa, Somaliland, on September 19, 2021. (Photo by EDUARDO SOTERAS / AFP) (Photo by EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP via Getty Images) Egyptian-Somali relations have steadily grown since Mohamud’s election in June 2022. Cairo sought Mogadishu’s support in its dispute with Addis Ababa over the latter’s Grand Ethiopian Dam. At the same time, Egypt has maintained balanced ties with Somaliland, and officials from both parties have exchanged visits in the past years. What’s next The controversial deal has raised concerns of its impact on the already volatile region. The US, European Union and African Union have all called on the concerned parties to exercise restraint and resolve their disputes through dialogue. Just a week after the deal was struck, the military leaders of Ethiopia and Somaliland met in Addis Ababa on Monday to discuss military cooperation, according to a statement by the Ethiopian military on Facebook.

his replacement will be worse it will be an amhara extreme nationalist

if it happend today it would have happend evening time in Somalia i have to wait and see when it from credible sources yes . can't confirm it or deny it. Let me make a Phone call to Borama. They would know