Somaliland and Ethiopia signs "Historic" MoU on access to Red Sea and Establishment of Naval Base

[Illyria]

On 9/20/2024 at 6:36 PM, Xaaji Xunjuf said:

This is a bold statement  wauw strange 

Ethiopia never had any access to the sea through out the history . So what is there to change . By the way does this mean the talks in turkey are dead 

So, even after all you have heard, and knowing Habasha's ultimate intent is to take over Somali lands, you are still asking this question? 

Here is the complete interview with Prof. B Hailu.

 

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

Soomaalidii AI trolling barteen. Sanadkaan bilowgiisa Xabashida ayaa qaatir ka taagnaa oo AI images Facebook ka buuxin jiray. Soomaalidii ka daba timid oo mar walba arkaa.

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

On 9/22/2024 at 5:16 PM, Illyria said:

So, even after all you have heard, and knowing Habasha's ultimate intent is to take over Somali lands, you are still asking this question? 

Here is the complete interview with Prof. B Hailu.

 

Well they didn’t say the talks are over 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Ethiopia defends Somaliland deal at UN as Somalia and Egypt condemn agreement

 

Monday September 30, 2024

 

From left to right: Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Taye Atske-Selassie, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty deliver speeches at the United Nations General Assembly, addressing tensions over Ethiopia's Somaliland agreement and regional security concerns.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Taye Atske-Selassie took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to defend his country's informal agreement with Somaliland. The pact, signed earlier this year, has drawn fierce criticism from neighbouring Somalia, but Ethiopia maintains it is a legitimate effort to promote regional development.

In his address, Taye reiterated Ethiopia's commitment to multilateralism and cooperation in the Horn of Africa, framing the agreement as part of a broader strategy for shared prosperity. "Ethiopia's memorandum of understanding with Somaliland is based on the existing political dispensation in Somalia. Our objective is shared growth and prosperity in the region, and we reject the unfounded allegations made against Ethiopia regarding this agreement," Taye stated. He urged Somalia to focus on collaboration to address the more pressing threat of terrorism in the region. "We encourage Somalia to work with us to eliminate the terrorist threats that plague the region," he added.
 

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Taye also emphasized Ethiopia's contributions to regional security, highlighting its peacekeeping role in Somalia. "The region has made strides in degrading terrorist networks like al-Shabaab, thanks to the resilience of the Somali people and the sacrifices made by regional nations, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda," he said. He expressed confidence that the government of Somalia would soon acknowledge Ethiopia's role in supporting Somalia's liberation from terrorist groups.

However, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre used his own speech at the General Assembly to issue a stern rebuke, accusing Ethiopia of attempting to annex Somali territory under the guise of securing sea access. "Somalia currently faces a serious threat from Ethiopia's recent actions which flagrantly violate our territorial integrity," Barre declared. "Ethiopia's attempt to annex part of Somalia under the guise of securing sea access is both unlawful and unnecessary."

 

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also addressed the General Assembly, expressing concerns over Ethiopia's actions in the region. While primarily focusing on the longstanding Nile River dispute, Abdelatty linked Ethiopia's management of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to its agreement with Somaliland.

"Ethiopia's unilateral decisions not only violate international law but also jeopardize the unity and sovereignty of neighbouring nations," Abdelatty stated. He accused Ethiopia of disregarding the interests of other countries in its pursuit of national projects. "Anyone who believes Egypt will compromise on threats to our national security is gravely mistaken," he warned.

Egypt, which relies heavily on the Nile River, views the GERD as a potential threat to its water security. By connecting this issue to Ethiopia's dealings with Somaliland, Egypt signals a growing concern over Addis Ababa's approach to international agreements and neighbourly relations.

Ethiopia remains steadfast in its position. "Our intentions are not to undermine any nation's sovereignty but to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships," Taye asserted at the UN. He added that Ethiopia has recently entered into similar agreements with other countries, aiming to boost regional trade and development.

The diplomatic friction comes as the Horn of Africa faces multiple challenges, including security threats from extremist groups, humanitarian crises, and complex inter-state relations. Ethiopia's defence of its foreign policies at the UN highlights the nation's desire to assert its role as a regional leader while navigating international scrutiny.

Analysts note that Egypt's involvement suggests an effort to rally international support against what it perceives as Ethiopia's overreach.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

 

[Che -Guevara]

President @HassanSMohamud participated in a Tripartite Summit in Asmara, Eritrea, alongside President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Interesting Axis is Being formed

 

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[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Turkiga oo soo jeediyay in Itoobiya la siiyo deked badeed 

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Isniin, November, 4, 2024 (HOL) - Wasiirka arrimaha dibadda Turkiga Hakan Fidan ayaa sheegay in dalkiisu uu wado dadaallo aan kala joogsi lahayn oo uu ku doonayo in lagu xalliyo khilaafka hadda ka dhex jira Itoobiya iyo Soomaaliya, iyadoo la samaynayo heshiis guud oo ku habboon labada dhinac.

Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda Turkiga oo ku sugan Jabuuti ayaa shaaca ka qaaday muhiimadda ay leedahay in Soomaaliya la aqoonsado madax banaanideeda iyo midnimada dhuleed, iyo sidoo kale sida ay lagama maarmaanka u tahay in Itoobiya ay hesho marin badeed.

Fidan waxa uu muujiyay in heshiis guud uu u baahan yahay in laga gudbo caqabadaha taariikhiga ah ee culeyska ku haya madaxda labada dal, lagana gaaro go’aanno u adeegaya baahida hadda jirta, iyadoo oo ku micneyay in nuxurka arrintu uu u baahan yahay in si shuruud la’aan ah loo aqoonsado madax-bannaanida iyo midnimada dhuleed ee Soomaaliya, waxaa intaa dheer in Itoobiya baahida ay u qabto badda in lagu gaaro hab nabadeed.

Waxa uu tilmaamay in Itoobiya oo ah dal aan bad lahayn oo ay ku nool yihiin dad aad u badan, ay gebi ahaanba ku tiirsan yihiin ganacsiga badda, taas oo ka dhigaysa gelitaanka badda mid muhiim u ah danaheeda dhaqaale.

Fidan waxa uu carabka ku adkeeyay in heshiis dhexmara Itoobiya iyo Soomaaliya uu ka dhigan yahay muhiimadda koowaad ee Ankara ay siineyso wada hadaladaan ay garwadeenka ka tahay, isla markaana dalkiisu uu la shaqeynayo dhammaan dhinacyada ay khuseyso, ujeedaduna tahay in la gaaro heshiis guud oo qanciya dhammaan dhinacyada.

Waxa uu ku macneeyey in uu arrimahan kala hadlay dhiggiisa dalka Jabuuti Maxamuud Cali Yuusuf, waxaana uu sheegay in kulankani uu xoojin doono fikradaha iyo soo jeedinta ay soo bandhigeen dhinacyada, isaga oo carabka ku adkeeyay in Turkiga ay ka go’an tahay in ay sii wadayaan taageeradooda si loo gaaro heshiis guud oo ay ku wada qanacsan yihiin labada dhinac uu ula jeedo Soomaaliya iyo Itoobiya si gobolka u noqdo mid xasiloon.

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[Xaaji Xunjuf]

So much for turkey ba badda no difaacaysa and we gonne give them our fish sea and oil rights . In exchange turkey ba itoobiya inaga celinaysa 

But the Turkish government is saying  Ethiopia will recognise Somalia territorial integrity but in exchange. Somalia will give Ethiopia a free Dekked.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Ethiopian troops excluded from Somalia's new AU mission due to Somaliland MoU agreement

 

Saturday November 9, 2024

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has announced that Ethiopian troops will not participate in the upcoming African Union (AU) mission set to replace the current African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in January 2025.

Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama confirmed the decision during an interview with Somali National Television on Saturday, attributing the exclusion to Ethiopia's alleged violation of Somalia's sovereignty.
 

"Ethiopian forces have been officially excluded from the new AUSSOM mission of the African Union forces in Somalia starting early in 2025 because Ethiopia has violated the independence and territorial integrity of Somalia," Minister Jama stated.

The new mission, named the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), will follow the transition from the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Egypt and Djibouti have offered to support the new mission.

The decision follows escalating tensions over Ethiopia's recent Memorandum of Understanding with Somaliland, signed in early 2024. This agreement grants Ethiopia potential sea access in exchange for Somaliland recognition—an arrangement Somalia has vehemently opposed, deeming it an infringement on its sovereignty. Somali leaders have asserted that Ethiopian forces would only be welcomed in future AU missions if Addis Ababa retracts the Somaliland deal.

Ethiopia currently maintains around 3,000 troops in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and has an additional 5,000 to 7,000 soldiers in other regions through a bilateral pact.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

The question at hand is whether Somalia possesses the sovereign authority to determine the composition of its peacekeeping forces, or if this decision ultimately lies with the primary donors, such as the EU and the United States. Furthermore, if Ethiopia were to disagree with Somalia’s decision and opt to maintain its presence, what might be the implications? Regional administrations like those in South West State, Gedo, and central regions likely would not object to an extended Ethiopian presence.

In this scenario, what alternative strategies might Somalia have at its disposal? Attempts to exert pressure on Ethiopia to withdraw from the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) have thus far proven ineffective.

[Che -Guevara]

So, what will Cirro do regarding MoU? Approved it, reexamine it as no one literally knows the details of MoU or discard it?

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

You have to wait until he makes his first pilgrimage to Adisababa and Abiy soo canaanto.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Ciiro will do what is good for. somaliland he is pragmatic most people in wadani camp are former  kulmiye members . They had an issue with bixis leadership of not consulting them.. but he might review it and see where it goes from there . But I remember back in 2012 when ciiro established the wadani party he was very good with the incumbent leader then siilaanyo . Ciiro and biixi might have had differences who leads the country. But they don’t disagree on the main issues such a what is good for Somaliland it’s quest for state hood . So we have to wait and see and check what the mou is actually about .