Flying back following meetings at the Whitehouse with US officials and counterparts in Washington DC. What a privilege and honour to be invited. I can’t begin to imagine the conversations that these walls have heard from leaders and decision makers from all over the world.
The
#Somaliland
-
#Ethiopia
MOU will be implemented in the same way the UAE DP World concession was implemented. There will be zero impact from the transitional government of Somalia to change that reality.
Whilst many from Somalia want to frame it as a Somalia/Ethiopia dispute,
Airspace is one area where it comes down to defacto control. By politicising this issue, Somalia has (thankfully) forced
#Somaliland
’s hand. Remember, even with the might of China, Taiwan FIR exists. Airspace doesn’t care for imaginary borders, it’s about defacto control of land.
What a masterstroke by
#Somaliland
this year. A MOU caused Somalia to focus its energy (and directed world’s attention) on Somaliland whilst inadvertently exposing its weakness and lack of control. Out of desperation now involved Egypt on purely the principle of "the enemy of my
Fantastic news! The language is tacit approval since the core principle of the AU colonial borders is respected - in addition, PSC appointed H.E. Olusegun Obessanjo to mediate. He visited Somaliland in 2019 under the Brenthurst Foundation - and is fully aware of SLs unique legal
#Somaliland
-
#Ethiopia
MOU is a high level commitment. The agreement and subsequent negotiation will determine the relationship. It’s Important to understand that this will consist of both commercial and military partnership.
Recognition is an essential component not just for
@AnalystSomalia
@AbiyAhmedAli
Will copy this tweet for the history books alongside DP World / UAE “null and void” - which is now a fully operational international terminal.
Oh wow… even I cringed. This is beyond embarrassing. He left Egypt thinking he won but was used as a prop to highlight to Egyptians the importance of safeguarding their country or else they’d end up like
#Somalia
.
#Egyptian
President humiliates
#Somalian
President by drawing parallels between Somalia and Egypt on the development & security. He vowed Egyptians to protect their nation so not to end up suffering as Somalians living under the worst situation upon the fall of central government
@trussliz
@CDCgroup
@DP_World
Great announcement. Next step is to upgrade the "Office" in Hargeisa,
#Somaliland
to effectively facilitate UK-Somaliland FDI and partnerships. The current office is not fit for purpose to adequately manage UK interests. Revive High Commissioner. cc
@StuartBrownFCDO
@ragehomaar
@AnalystSomalia
Sorry to disappoint you but it’s not the win you think it is. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see now the PSC has set a motion leading to AU recognition. You’re seeing it in real-time. You searched who H.E. Obasanjo is & what he’ll update the PSC with?
#DejureRecognition
#Ethiopia
-
#Somaliland
Agreement negotiations will soon begin. 2024 is the start of a domino effect for the re-recognition of Somaliland on its 26 June 1960 borders.
#Ethiopia
’s ruling party vows to elevate MoU with
#Somaliland
to ‘a practical agreement’
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has expressed its commitment to elevating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Somaliland to a "practical
As the crisis in the
#RedSea
continues and the price of shipping/containers to Djbouti increase, consumers in Ethiopia and across the Horn will feel it soon - since the costs will be passed on. This reinforces Ethiopias need for access - and
#Somaliland
should capitalise on this
“It has been agreed although Somalia didn’t endorse it” -
#Somalia
President highlighting that he disagrees with colonial borders which is the principle the African Union was founded. This would mean the
#Somaliland
case would be in line with the Charter.
🚨
#Finally
🫡
The President
@HassanSMohamud
of the neighboring Somalia
#admits
in front of African heads of state that Africa agreed its borders to remain as colonials left it at the time of
#independence
, where the Republic of Somaliland & Somalia were completely two different
Good morning
#Somaliland
. Whether you support UCID, Waddani or Kulmiye, it’s great to see that what unites us all is that our independence is sacrosanct - and isn’t up for debate. 2024 is the year of dejure recognition which was inevitable but was 32yrs in the making.
#Success
Anyone who thinks PRC will recognise Somaliland is either delusional or corrupted.
#Somaliland
-
#Taiwan
partnership is a great outcome & win/win 4 developmnt. Partnership counterbalance Djb/China in the HoA & rejects PRC debt diplomacy. If PRC recalls its debt, Djb will lose port.
@Mudane_
Don’t need to lie to myself, I fly to Hargeisa, travel to Berbera and Borama. Something a sitting President of parliamentarian in Somalia couldn’t do. Something so simple as touching the sand in Berbera is impossible for your President.
Home sweet home.
#Gabiley
It’s been raining and lots of greenery. The mango i planted is doing really well. Also went to Madaxtoyada house in Gabiley on the new road built.
@RAbdiAnalyst
'Ciil' is a hard word to translate to english. Can mean a spectrum if words/emotions. Bitterness, hatred, resentment etc. Xanaaq = anger. So I'd say "bitterness and hatred both do not rest."
Notice
#Somalia
politicians/analysts have completed disregarded that there are two entities involved in the MoU and are focussing all their attention on
#Ethiopia
. By ignoring the elephant in the room and its case is the reason why
#Somaliland
has been de facto for 32yrs… why
I follow you not because I agree w/ you (since you've yet to convince me with any rational argument that doesnt involve feelings/false hope) but so that I dont create an echo chamber. Block people you disagree & soon you'll end up w/ a self-fulfilling echo chamber of delusion.
Before pumping Somaliland must put in place the frameworks both legal, technical and operational to manage this. A sovereign wealth fund and a investment and development company - or else it becomes a curse than a benefit. Follow Norway not Nigeria.
#Somaliland
Mike Adams, Technical Director: "Somaliland is a highly-prospective and largely unexplored region, with a compelling technical case for the drilling of a well. Oil seeps confirm a working petroleum system, and one prospect alone could target over half a billion barrels...
Interesting interview on Al Jazeera. Bryden and Mohamood from Jigjiga educating Aynte about the reality on the ground in
#Somaliland
& how
#Somalia
has little no influence in practice. 👇🏾
Could
#Ethiopia
and Somalia go to war? | Inside Story via
@YouTube
#Somaliland
tells
#Egypt
to focus on its neighbourhood. “…we encourage Egypt to redirect its diplomatic efforts to address ongoing conflicts with its immediate neighbors such as Sudan, Libya, and Gaza. These areas are currently grappling with significant challenges…”
“African solutions to African problems.” Sending a clear message to
#Somalia
and its Arab meeting - followed by appointing an envoy who’s well versed & knowledged about the legal, moral and historical case of
#Somaliland
in line with AU Charter and it’s 2005 Report.
#ItsHappening
The explicit reference to
#Somaliland
26 June 1960 borders by
#Ethiopia
is a clear indication that it intends to counter the false narrative of
#Somalia
that recognition would breach any international law(s) , in particular, the African Union Charter.
#InternationalLaw
Imagine being a foreign elected official but meeting with family members to advocate an expansionist clan agenda whilst simultaneously forgetting your public role & that languages can be translated. Let’s all thank Ilhan for inadvertently (and definitely unintentionally) shining
That $5mil in 1961 became $1billion! Why is he surprised? Important lesson here, if you have a credit card, make sure you pay it off in full each month. Also, paying zero towards a debt will compound + interest. Don’t borrow for a Ferrari if you can only afford a Nissan Micra.
Govt of
#Somalia
asked the Russians for debt forgiveness.
Russia said, “No, thanks. Run me my money with interest.”
Agoonti kacaanka waa in ay wadankooda dhistaan, halkii ay uga barooranlahaayeen
#Somaliland
twitterka.
Happy Indepedence Day
#Somaliland
! 18May Somaliland reasserted its independence back to its 26 June 1960 borders after a failed Union with
#Somalia
. Somaliland has now been independent longer than it was in that Union!
#Somalilandis30years
To many people, the MOU between
#Ethiopia
and
#Somaliland
came as a surprise. But for those watching the direction of travel, they would have noticed that the litmus test was the effective implementation and completion of DPWorld in Berbera.
Whilst many analyst, politicians,
The argument that it is “Annexation” shows they either are deluded or in denial. There wouldn’t be a MOU if that was the case. It tries to deflect the real issue which is that Somalia has little to no influence or control in
#Somaliland
but doesn’t want the world to know that.
1) The AU and its premises in Addis Ababa has full-fledged diplomatic Privilege & immunity.
2) But regarding the very confusing “annexation outcry” from Somalian authorities, my first question was whether we have the same meaning of the term annexation.
As far as I am
After decades of autonomy, peace and independence, what’s sad is that a war is likely the key reason a resolution will be found between Somaliland/Somalia re colonial border situation/conflict. That says a lot about the international community that peace = 0, but war = attention.
#UK
welcomes the new development. UK plays a key role, especially with its joint investment with CDC Group to develop the Port of Berbera and Somaliland/Ethiopia link.
26 June 1960 is the most important date in
#Somaliland
history. It’s the date that provides legal certainty and clarity to Somaliland’s aspirations. It’s a thorn on the side of
#Somalia
since it dispels their notion that Somaliland “seceded” or that its claim “is not compliant
I will be speaking on Wednesday about the new ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021, the role of our independence Office of DP and what ADGM entities should consider/do when handling personal data.
#DataProtection
#Privacy
#DPRegs2021
As part of the ADGM Webcast Series 2021, join us on 4 August 2021 to dive deeper into the new Data Regulations 2021 in ADGM with our speaker panel and what that means in terms of processing and safeguarding personal data and the role of the Office of Data Protection.
@AAbdishakur
@AnalystSomalia
Your double standards is off the charts. Im sure you remember that because of your MOU/Agreement (that you personally signed) with Kenya, it was used as evidence by Kenya in the ICJ leading to Somalia losing substantial water territory *permanently* (and ICJ departing previous
#Ethiopia
categorically rejects the
#Arab
League statement . It is an attempt to interfere with the internal affairs & sovereignty of Ethiopia.
#Ethiopia
enjoys excellent bilateral relations with many of the Arab states but the League is serving the interests of few .
This chain- scroll up. Somali irredentism is alive a kicking. Their concern is that people who they consider “outsiders” are noticing - not that their view is toxic and is what led to wars. The five pointed star is dead -
#Somaliland
reinstatement of Indp was the final nail.
@JustAwHirsi
I'm trying to get a clear answer on your position. I think it's important, since this debate is about Somali irredentism, to know whether a Somalian gov't official thinks parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, & all of Djibouti should be Somalia's. Your answer is "yes," correct?
@BMLenjiso
Dear Birhanu,
#Somaliland
had numerous official meetings with Somalia in London, Turkey and Djbouti to amicably ratify and finalise the dissolved Union. It’s a shame Somalia (which has zero influence or control in Somaliland) still claims sovereignty. They objected to UAE and
Having coffee at Cafe Barbera in Dubai. Conveniently located in Ibn Battuta Mall. A mall named after an Islamic traveller who also went to Berbera in the 13th century. The coffee I’m drinking is from Ethiopia.
@Mudane_
You seen a little upset? Did I hit a nerve? How’s your ambition for ethno state coming along with Kenya’s NFD, Ethiopia’s Zone 5 and Djibouti?
Interested to see what the financials are for
#Berbera
since Djibouti is reporting a loss. Demand is not decreasing - therefore I suspect diversions to other routes. Berbera's location is becoming even more critical in this time for Ethiopia as A10 is unlikely to be choked...
For those involved or interested in the art of negotiation, I strongly recommend Chris Voss’s “Never split the difference”. Mine is covered in labels and I can’t emphasise how it has helped me professionally in both Government and private sectors. Fantastic book.
Only thing left is a begging bowl after letting everyone know you have no defacto control over a “region” of “your” country whilst talking about others respecting sovereignty. Somalia isn’t sovereign. Respect yourself first, Ethiopian troops protect you whilst EU pays salaries.
In my address at NAM, I emphasized that the continuous reckless and irresponsible rhetoric emanating from the officials of Ethiopia constitutes a dangerous violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, demonstrating an absolute disregard for the cardinal
Why not create a state company & open crowdfunding to raise capital to capitalise on the discovery? It’ll be
#Somaliland
’s equivalent to UAE’s ADNOC. That will ensure benefits remain in the country for its development and not to foreign companies.
@SLMoEM
@JamaMusse
@qoolbulale
The timing of the announcement was not random. It aligned with Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS on 1 January 2024. It’s essential for
#Ethiopia
growth to not be the only landlocked country in BRICS.
#Somaliland
has a big opportunity to indirectly benefit from BRIC.
#Trade
#Somalia
analysts, “think tanks” and politicians are currently going through an emotional rollercoaster. It begins with (1) denial, (2) anger, (3) acceptance, (4) reflection, (5) regret. From the messages, we’re firmly in phase (2) but soon they’ll be dragged to phase (3).
@AnalystSomalia
@HIPSINSTITUTE
I have not yet read it (I will do), but by the headline and fact that you restricted who can respond to you says alot and indicates you want to create an echo chamber of voices solely from 1/2 of the former Somali Republic and disregard those from the other half in
#Somaliland
.
Will be interesting to hear your rebuttal to
@thebhlub
what appears to be factural inaccuracies in your research
@Jethro_Norman
… correction in due course?
@diisdk
See above thread on
#Somaliland
&
#Somalia
& my thoughts of the situation. SL will continue to exist, it is unlikely to lose militarily - it may end up fully “controlling” LasAnod but that’s a short term solution to a long term issue re: its relationship / borders w/ Somalia.
@AnalystSomalia
@AbiyAhmedAli
I’m not sure if you did it intentionally but you moved from “how dare Ethiopia violate our sovereignty” and “not one inch of land or water” to “please use our ports in Somalia instead of SL, we’re open for business for all our ports.” Xaasidnimo is clouding your judgement.
Important point…
#Ethiopia
has never been viewed as a threat by
#Somaliland
citizens. In fact most people you talk to remember the help Ethiopia provided to refugees during Somalia’s bombarded of 1988-89. To many, Somalia is considered cadow number one.
Ethiopia underpinned Somaliland's stability and peace for 30 years, provided a security umbrella that kept it secure.
Somaliland's success is to have come to terms with Ethiopia and learn to live with it.
Most Somalilanders free of the notion Ethiopia an 'existential enemy'
@AnalystSomalia
It’s been a while. Just observing history. Alhamdulilah 2024 has so far turned out to be a great start of the year for Somaliland and its re-recognition efforts in line with its 1960 borders. Just here for the celebrations and shah🎉🥳
@GJRitchie71
@MansoorAbulhoul
Agree Gavin. Also, following WHO approval of Sinopharm, this decision by the UK is frustrating to say the least. I hope
@grantshapps
reconsiders this decision and take an objective approach to the UAE. Many of us whom are vaccinated want to go visit family w/out restrictions.
It’s like Afghanistan & the Taliban. The moment Ethiopian withdraws, there will be a lot of private jets flying out of Mogadishu - most probably to Turkey.
#Ethiopia
: 'If the Ethiopian Army were to withdraw from
#Somalia
, I doubt the Federal government would remain in
#Mogadishu
'- Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces
In a recent interview, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of
@thebhlub
It’s embarrassing. What makes it worse is that many of those MPs are incompetent. How many laws/bills/reforms? What have they created? What is their attendance in Parliament?
#Somaliland
. There should be outrage.
👇🏽
#Somaliland
I'm confused why we have to state the obvious. China will never be a viable alternative. Any politician that tells you so is either lying, being intentionally deceptive or has accepted some ¥
BREAKING: Lower House of Parliament approves a legislation declaring Berbera port deal “null and void”, and calling for the ban of DP World from Somalia. Legislation will now go to the Upper House of Parliament before being signed into law by
@M_Farmaajo
@RAbdiAnalyst
Rashid, the statement is so carefully worded that it appears Egypt is aware of its importance. The last paragraph refers explicitly to adherence to the boundaries as enshrined in African Union charter at the time of independence. Interesting!
@DrEssaKayd
Mudane, I recommend any agreement between Somaliland-Ethiopia should be finalised in a third county. A historic place where Somaliland can immediately obtain the third countries recognition as well. Consider the UAE. “Abu Dhabi Accords” ?
@ZahraNomadic
@genuineLander
“Let us establish technical teams” - what a clown. How could he or his technical teams even visit Berbera or
#Somaliland
’s coastline to offer Red Sea access? They’re a PowerPoint Govt.
Reality is that it truly is an internal matter for Somaliland - any resolution will be celebrated as an achievement reached by SL w/ militias. An issue that has its roots in colonial history / borders (26June60 & 1July60) & inaction of a resolution of case btwn these States.
“The Toosan prospect [In
#Somaliland
] contains stacked Mesozoic reservoir objectives, with multiple individual prospective resource estimates each ranging from 100 to 200 million barrels”
“The bombastic rhetoric disguises several fundamental weaknesses, however. “Somalia doesn’t have an army capable of projecting influence beyond its borders. It barely controls parts of southern Somalia,”
@SahanResearch
The federal government in Mogadishu is in a difficult
Flying is to UK is ridiculous. I can’t even blame the airlines, it’s the taxes charged. Why is 38% of my total booking taxes/fees? - “UK Air Passenger Duty” & “UK Passenger Service Charge” making up the bulk. Do you know why this is
@AlexInAir
?
Alhamdulilah if managed well, this could be a shift in the development of
#Somaliland
. Somaliland
@SLMoEM
should start preparing for the creation of a national oil company & a development company (like Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Mubadala and ADIA) to invest in SL citizens & the economy.
Did Kulmiye or someone from ruling party pay him to smear
@xisbigawadani
as a unionist party - and
@Abdirahmanirro
as a unionist? Cadaans interfering in Somali politics is wild.
@simonharries3
@MikeNith1
You know that, very likely, Muse Bihi & Kulmiye, responsible for the war over Lasanod & the loss of SL control east of Oog, will loose elections. Whoever comes to power then (likely: Waddani) will likely open new channels of talking with Mogadishu, Lasanod, Addis... Desirable!
@ZahraNomadic
That’s not good. In most countries before getting licenced to operate fast food, they must go thro inspection. Fast food uses many preservatives & should be assessed
@cabdirashed
. This will generate income for Gov & also monitor recipes/imports (i.e “E” numbers which are harmful)
WR is firmly part of my family's way to remit money to
#Somaliland
. Love that Ismail has grown this FinTech startup to be worth $5bn. Dahabwho? All about WorldRemit.
Inaa lilah wa inaa ilayhi rajicuun Abdinasir oo manta lagu aasay Gabiley, Somaliland. Alle ha u naxariisto.
Abdinasir was brutally murdered in Mogadishu in what was deemed as State Sanctioned by the Gov. of Somalia. To date no investigation or arrest was made. The refrigerator
This is the speech of a defeated person in desperation. Just one week since and only a small handful of countries have outright condemned. IGAD/AU kept it high level. In reality,
#Somaliland
is defacto, and just like DP World, will conclude any Agreement in its interest.
#BRICS
🚨BREAKING *SUBTITLED*:
President of failed state Somalia
@HassanSMohamud
delivered a speech tonight in which he threatened the international community he'll:
"knock on doors I dont want to knock on".
Implication here is possibly Russia and/or China.
Desperation is
@DrBeileh
blocked me when I told him he’ll eventually seek a pardon for
#Somaliland
several years ago when he was Foreign Minister. Does that mean I’ll get unblocked now adeero and we can have shah and talk in Boroma about how much you’ve taken by misleading dreamers in Xamar?
👀 either people are delusional or they genuinely think the laws and regulations of
#Somalia
apply in practice in
#Somaliland
. Remember DP World was “null and void” or do you suffer from amnesia? How can one nullify something they aren’t a party to - or can enforce?
@ZahraNomadic
Out of interest, who is the target audience? I’m intrigued by how it even generate sufficient revenue/profit. I don’t travel to SL to spend money on fast food when I can get delicious fresh bariis iyo hilib at home or at local restaurants. It tastes better & is cheaper.
Critics say that despite his high salary and extensive benefits, CEO of
#Djibouti
's sovereign wealth fund Slim Feriani has failed to deliver on the fund's potential. In a bid to shore up his credibility, Feriani has organised an
#investment
forum in May.
@Ismail_WR
In addition, sending texts (ie electronic communication) could be also governed by PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations l) see here:
I hope it becomes a gift than a curse.
@Taiwan_SLD
please support Somaliland on setting the legal, regulatory and governance framework for managing oil revenue. Oversight and governance is key for reaping the long term benefit. Without this there may be resentment directed at TW.
@Ismail_WR
Agree however lots more work need to be done. Especially in the area of AML/CTF starting with Registrars. The whole company incorporation process should be assessed to identify beneficial owners. Public registers. Transparency. “Businesses” are the key risks, not invidiuals.
For me that’s true geographically. I can literally see the border of Ethiopia from my family’s land in Somaliland. Funny how all the QT have a different interpretation. Feelings first. Logic second.
In the spirit of mutual understanding, I’ll agree with
#Somalia
activists that it’s
#NotAnInch
, it’s actually 20km ². I was admiring the
#Somaliland
coast not too long ago. A feeling that an incumbent of Somalia President or Politician wouldn’t experience in their lifetime…
This is the reason why the African Union charter emphasises respect for colonial borders at independence.
#Somaliland
&
#Somalia
have different independence days and colonial powers/border. Respect & recognition of that different history and borders is the only logical next step.
#Colonial_boundaries
in Africa left a legacy of division, disrupting cultural, ethnic & economic ties. Today, we grapple with the repercussions–fragmented nations,ethnic tensions & economic disparities. Understanding this history is crucial for fostering unity & inclusive growth.
This is evident from the Somalia Amb to UN who raised the issue at the UN. First crucial step to highlight there’s an Authority other than the Fed Gov there. Any other country would claim it��s a “internal” issue not draw attention to third party de facto state within its borders.
Great! I'll be sure to attend. With over 130+ countries with some form of data protection / privacy law, it must be a key agenda item of international bodies and agencies. I've read various papers by
@UNCTAD
on
#dataprotection
.
I provided an insight into the new
#ADGM
Data Protection Regulations 2021 and our Office's approach. The new Regulations equips the Commissioner with with highest DP fines regime in the Middle East.