Press Statement Mogadishu, Somalia - August 11, 2024 Today, His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a phone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. Their discussions highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Somalia and Türkiye, as well as the importance of regional security and stability. During the call, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the partnership between their nations, particularly in areas of mutual interest such as defense cooperation and economic development. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud emphasized Türkiye's role in promoting dialogue and peaceful resolutions to address the challenges facing the region and to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two brotherly nations. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated Somalia's readiness to engage in economic and development cooperation with Ethiopia, while firmly emphasizing that such partnerships must always respect Somalia's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and adhere to international law and norms. He also took the opportunity to thank President Erdoğan for his unwavering efforts in addressing this issue. End of Statement Villa Somalia

DEGNIIN=KHIYAANO QARAN Sida lawada ogyahay,collaadda hadda ka dhextaagan Soomaaliya iyo Itoobiya waa mid ka dhalatay Isafgaradkii Abiye Axmed iyo Muuse Biixi. Arrinkaas waxaa looga dooday Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda JFS,kaddibna waxaa la geeyey Golaha Shacabka oo go'aan cad kasoo saaray. Shalay ilaa maanta waxaan maqlayaa Turkey ayaa Heshiis dhex-dhexaadin ah Soomaaliya u keentay,oo Soomaaliya ayaa Itoobiya siinaysa Dhul-badeedkeeda(Saylac). Waxaan la yaabanahay sida fudud ee Madaxda Qaranku u wajahayaan Masiirka Ummadda Soomaaliyeed. Waxaan ka digayaa in maanta Itoobiya lasiiyo Qayb kamida Badda Soomaaliya;waxaan digniintaas u dirayaa Madaxweyne Xasan Shiikh oo u dhaartay Midnimada Shacabka,dhulka,cirka iyo badda Soomaaliya. Waxaan uga digayaa xitaa haddii Itoobiya ka laabato Is-afgaradkii(MOU),waa in aan sinaba looga aqbalin helitaanka Badda Soomaaliya. Dhanka kale,dib-u-eega Biyo xireenka Wabiga Nile(Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam),oo Itoobiya Xoog iyo xeelad ku bilowday 02 April 2011,diiddey in ay Masar iyo Suudaan kala Xaajooto:maanta xaggee xaalku marayaa-intaas itoobiyo shaqada hoos ayey ka wadatey ilaa ay hadda soo gaartey meel aan waxba laga qaban karin. Maanta Masar Biyo xireenka ma weerarikarto,oo hadday sidaa samayso Masar Daadad ayaa qaaday,sidaasna waxaa guuli ku raacda Itoobiya. Soomaaliya waxaa ku filan,Itoobiyo oo ku soo deysa "10 Million Oroma" ah,marka haddaad maanta Itoobiya u oggolaato baddaada u diyaargarow Gumeysi iyo xaqiijinta Riyaddii Itoobiya ee Boqolaalka sano. Waxaa caqliga salimka ah diidayaa in Turkey oo shay balan qaadday in ay Soomaaliya ka difaacayso Itoobiya ay maanta ku talinayso Bixinta Badda Soomaaliya!! Gunaanadkii,waxaan Madaxweyne @HassanSMohamud @TheVillaSomalia uga digayaa in uusan gelin khiyaano Qaran;in uusan Badda Soomaaliya ka iibin Itoobiya;in uusan Itoobiya u oggolaan marin-Baddeedka Soomaaliya. Xildhibaan sharafta @AqalkaSare @Golaha_shac_JFS leh ee ku dhaartay Kitaabka,waxaan u soo jeedinayaa in ay fadhiga ka kacaan oo maanta Dalkeena bedbaadshaan;waa taarrikh mugdi gelindoonta jiritaankeena ummadeed. Shacabka Soomaaliyeed ee qaaliga ah waxaan leeyahay,shalay waad diiddeen Isafgaradkii ee maanta diidda gumeyso iyo in dhulkiina iyo baddiina bilaash lagu bixiyo. Mar 2aad,mar 3aad iyo mar 4aad,Madaxweyne Xasan waxaan uga digayaa Saxiixidda Qoraal Khiyaano Qaran ah iyo in uu Ummada Soomaaliyeed u horseed Gumeysi-dhuleed! RIYADII ITOOBIYA MIYAA RUN KU SOCOTA? https://x.com/senator_farah/status/1822251847928688997?t=O0Qe3kBY7PJQRGDEJUz18A&s=19

I honesty don't know. It seems to me they want to have their cake and ate too. They have interests in both countries and would like to keep those interests.

Aduunyo Oromos threatening Somalis https://x.com/i/status/1822349056376496316

During a recent #OIC meeting in #Jeddah, senior diplomats from #Somalia and Iran held a meeting. Somalia cut diplomatic ties with #Iran and ordered all Iranian diplomats and embassy staff out of the country within 72 hours in 2016. https://x.com/dhoorebbc/status/1822342425878126888

I feel for Faysal. That said, all Somalis are being played for fools. Young people need to own their country and condemn these men to history.

President @RTErdogan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia. The call addressed regional and global developments as well as the Türkiye-Ethiopia bilateral relations. President Erdoğan stated that the relations between the two countries are growing stronger each passing day. Underscoring that Türkiye continues its efforts aimed at ending the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia, President Erdoğan noted that steps to be taken by Ethiopia that would eliminate Somalia’s concerns regarding its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity will facilitate the process. https://x.com/trpresidency/status/1822354837490606387

We are now receiving reports that the Afars are leaving the city of Adayti in the Dhunyar district of western Sitti. https://x.com/BrotherGouled/status/1822326906496192950

Muse Bihi and Heego might be joining the list soon. HSM will join them soon after if he agrees to give Abiy what he wants.

Whatever happens, it is the Somali people that will get screwed.

No one trusts HSM. He would sell everything if he can. Ethiopia might be backing down cuz outside pressure. Abiy wants face-saving exit. He cannot pick more battles specially now considering he is taking Western money, IMF and World Bank loans.

Laascaanood

No one is giving Ethiopia naval base. HSM will be chased out of town if he agrees to such thing! He's already on shaky ground. Any such agreement will result in his dismissal as he pissed the parliament, regional leaders, politicians, and even the youth who insulted today inside the villa mosque. Abiy wants a way out of this mess and Turkey has invested too much in both countries.

It's a balancing act where you have to take many things into consideration.

It had to be middle of the road Christian white male, a safe choice.

Here he is wishing Somalis a happy independence day https://x.com/kingofSomaliaa/status/1820868724817326297?t=2eaz2A2CnpZ5CCgQuAvOBA&s=19

Hooyadaan captures everyone's sentiment. You can't hide AS in your houses and expect peace. People know who is AS and who is not. You can't capture them and forgive them.

The Parliament is bought and paid for. I hope they rot in hell when their day comes.

HSM simply doesn't care!

HSM and his goons are robbing country, dismantling the security and plotting how to come back to power. They care less how many Somalis die.

IMF Approves $3.4 Billion Funding Program for Ethiopia https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-29/imf-approves-3-4-billion-funding-program-for-ethiopia

My Take on Macro-Economic Reform Program Policy Statement According to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the policy change in Ethiopia will have serious consequences for the country's economy and its poor people. The analysis of possible results is as follows. 1. Market-based Foreign Exchange Rate: - A possible devaluation of the Ethiopian Birr will occur, making imports more expensive and causes inflation. - This policy change can have a negative impact on the poor, who spend a large part of their income on essential goods. 2. Monetary policy based on interest rate: - Higher interest rates may attract foreign investment but at the same time increase borrowing costs for domestic businesses and individuals. -Thus, this may limit access to credit for small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs, thereby increasing poverty levels. 3. Fiscal Policy: - The implementation of austerity measures aimed at reducing the budget deficit may reduce essential public services and social programs. - This reduction could disproportionately affect the poor who depend on these services. 4. Government Debt Management:- - Increased borrowing from international institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank may introduce stricter conditions, including privatization and deregulation. - Such measures may reduce government control over key sectors, harming the poor and vulnerable populations. Looking at Ethiopia's special situation: - Defects in good governance: The policy transition can be carried out without adequate supervision, which increases the risk of corruption and mismanagement. Underdeveloped infrastructure: It can divert attention and resources from infrastructure development to economic reforms. - Agricultural predominance: As 85% of the population is engaged in agriculture, the reforms may not directly meet their needs, which may exacerbate poverty and inequality. Finally although the policy transition is aimed at stabilizing the economy and attracting foreign investment, the potential damage to the poor population in Ethiopia is serious. It is important for the government to carefully implement these reforms and mitigate the negative effects by developing strong social protection programs with a deep understanding of the vulnerable sections of the society. The government must provide special protection and incentives to farmers and small businesses. I hope extreme devaluation won’t happen soon. https://x.com/HabtishGurmu/status/1817721182210130055?t=BRX9b_Vyc1cQHX5QrtxYWQ&s=19