Hamse H Muse

Policy Specialist|Good Governance Advocate|Director, Parliamentary Budget Office|Former Policy Advisor @SomalilandParliament|Hargeisa, Somaliland.

[Ted Cruz @tedcruz]

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President Trump is exactly right. Somaliland is not Somalia. Well past time for the United States to formally recognize it.

[Hamse H Muse @Hamsehmuse]

We expresses our sincere appreciation to President Donald J. Trump for his recent remarks recognizing the distinct identity of Somaliland in relation to Somalia. Recognition begins with understanding, and partnership, grows through meaningful engagement.
#US_SOMALILANDRECOGNITION

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

Trump:

I call it #Somalia land, not #Somaliland, because actually it's a totally different country. Some people like Somaliland that has nothing to do. You know that has nothing to do. I said, you got to be kidding. I think they should change the name immediately.

[MEMRI @MEMRIReports]

#ICYMI: Read #MEMRI analysis: Indispensable Partners: Why Washington Must Back #Ethiopia's Return To The Sea And #Somaliland's Sovereignty - Report & audio here https://t.co/coYbT9Cz0f

[الشيخ محمد متولي الشعراوي @alsha3rawy]

اللهم بحق نبيك محمد ﷺ وبمحبتك له نسألك أن ترزقنا من حيث لا نحتسب وتقضي عنا ديوننا
وان ترزقنا فرحة نسجد لك بها باكيين شاكرين
ولا تجعل شيء في خاطرنا إلا وحققته لنا
ولا تجعل لنا حاجة عند لئيم من خلقك
ولا تجعل حاجتنا إلا إليك
في هذه الساعة المباركة
#ساعة_استجابة #الجمعة

[Shekhar Gupta @ShekharGupta]

1. Somaliland is a tiny ‘country’ recognised at the moment only by Israel. Its President is in the US & is likely to address a rally near the UNGA venue, making a pitch to the world for recognition. Somaliland also has a deal with UAE on the strategically important Berbera Port. #CutTheClutter explains Somaliland’s geography, roots & why it’s key to the Red Sea power struggle.

2. Somaliland sits on the Horn of Africa, along nearly 850km of coastline facing the Gulf of Aden. It has an elected president, parliament, currency, passports, security forces, taxation, & regular elections. Its population is roughly 6 million. Somaliland is significantly more peaceful than Somalia, from which it separated in 1960. It has played a role in combating piracy rather than enabling it. Yet international recognition remains elusive.

3. Somaliland’s greatest asset is geography. Specifically, the deep-water port of Berbera. Ships moving between the Indian Ocean & the Red Sea pass nearby before entering Bab el-Mandeb & continuing toward the Suez Canal. This is no tiny port. The Soviets once used it, as did the US. More recently, UAE’s DP World invested heavily in expanding Berbera.

4. One purpose the port can serve is to provide sea access to Ethiopia. A large landlocked large country, Ethiopia depends on access through Djibouti. Leveraging its port, Djibouti, which is a much smaller country with a small population, today has a per capita income 4 times Ethiopia & Somaliland’s. This is exactly what Somaliland wants to achieve through Berbera.

5. What is the Somaliland-Somalia story? It goes back to the 20th century history of colonial Africa. The British occupied the region that became British Somaliland. The Italians grabbed the territory to the south, which became Italian Somalia. As decolonisation brought independence, both merged in the spirit of post-colonial unity. That, however, didn’t last & Somaliland decided to return to its pre-1960 status.

6. The complication is most of the Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, don’t want Somalia to break up. It doesn’t want another country to come up there which is friendly with Israel or UAE. For Israel, a friendly presence near the southern approaches to the Red Sea has strategic significance. And, for the UAE, economic influence through Berbera likely matters more than formal recognition.

7. #CutTheClutter with me. Episode 1995

Somaliland: Tiny ‘country’ Israel recognises, UAE has a port in, & why it’s key to Red Sea power play



https://t.co/2ROEZuw7dW

[Hamse H Muse @Hamsehmuse]

Somaliland Recognition Rally

[Embassy of Israel to the USA @IsraelinUSA]

Ambassador Leiter had the pleasure of hosting President @Abdirahmanirro of Somaliland and his government ministers on their first visit to Washington.

Somaliland is an emerging strategic partner and an important voice on maritime security and regional stability in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.

Israel is proud to be committed to this new and growing partnership, to ensure a better future for both our countries and the region.

[Congressman John Rose @RepJohnRose]

It was an honor to welcome Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to my office in Washington today.

The people of Somaliland have worked hard to strengthen their relationship with the U.S. and our allies. It's why I'm proud to lead legislation that supports removing barriers to U.S. financial markets, which is great for both of our nations.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Somaliland’s ambitious president says his country can secure the strategic waterway by offering military bases to global powers. Tired of being ignored, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi wants outsiders to take notice https://t.co/EW3XAIAdC1

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

The president hopes this will bring international recognition for the would-be state https://t.co/hjimK9BJbu

[Oliver McPherson-Smith, Ph.D @O_McPS]

Read the excellent report by my @A1Policy colleague Ethan Tan: “Somaliland: A Partner for an America First Africa Approach” https://t.co/W129l9Cl2C

[Sara Al-saeed @saraalsaeed91]

What if we’ve been debating Halaib politically for decades while ignoring how international law would actually approach the case?

https://t.co/W4ZnIO5HSO

[MFA Somaliland @somalilandmfa]

The government of Republic of Somaliland, extends its sincere congratulations to the Government and people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of their independence.

[Abdirahman Dahir Adam @min_abdirahman]

I was honored to take part in the Latin America Chairman’s Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The conference brought together senior officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, and international partners to discuss cooperation, shared values, democratic values, inter-regional dialogue, and the strengthening of partnerships across Latin America and beyond.

This visit reflected Somaliland’s growing diplomatic engagement, and I look forward to strengthening the relationships and expanding the outreach established over the course of the visit, in line with our commitment to constructive international partnerships based on mutual respect, peace, stability, prosperity, and democratic values.

[Madaxtooyada JSL @MadaxtooyadaJSL]

Golaha Wasiirrada Jammhuuriyadda Somaliland oo ansixiyey Baaqa Wadajirka ah (Joint Declaration) ee ay soo wada saareen Somaliland iyo Israa’iil.

[Hamse H Muse @Hamsehmuse]

After years of waiting, heartbreaks, and “next season” jokes, Arsenal are finally back on top of English football.

The patience, belief, and loyalty of the fans have paid off. A new chapter of glory begins for Arsenal F.C..

Champions again. North London celebrates tonight. ❤️🏆

[Hamse H Muse @Hamsehmuse]

اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا وحبيبنا ونبينا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين

[Hamse H Muse @Hamsehmuse]

For those of you who forgot

[Israel Foreign Ministry @IsraelMFA]

For anyone who forgot, this is what the African Union itself determined regarding Somaliland:
“The fact that the union between Somaliland and Somalia was never ratified and also malfunctioned when it went into action from 1960 to 1990, makes Somaliland's search for recognition historically unique and self-justified in African political history.”

[Hamse H Muse @Hamsehmuse]

Republic of Somaliland’s Berbera port.
~12% of global trade,
~30% of global container traffic,
~10% of global seaborne petroleum.
#Republic_OF_Somaliland