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[Hi @HussADAM1]

@aliiroba Absolutely! From Tigray and Amhara to Oromia and Moyale, ordinary citizens are paying the price of political failure. A Nobel Peace Prize means little when people cannot afford basic human rights. Ethiopia needs accountable leadership, not international applause.

[HE. Capt. Dr. Ali Ibrahim Roba, EGH, MP @aliiroba]

What a remarkable arrangement: Abiy Ahmed keeps the Nobel Peace Prize while Ethiopians keep searching for somewhere peaceful to live. The medal has a permanent home; too many of his citizens no longer do. Apparently, the applause came in advance. Delivery remains outstanding.

Mr Prime Minister: devastating war and renewed fighting in Tigray; conflict with Fano in Amhara; insurgency and civilian suffering in Oromia; recurrent violence in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz; Afar–Somali clashes; and now bloodshed around Moyale and the Oromia–Somali border. Different histories, different actors—but one unavoidable question: what is your authority worth if your citizens cannot depend on its protection?

Is this the peace the world celebrated, or are Ethiopians failing to appreciate it through the gunfire?

Around Moyale, neighbours who should be trading and negotiating shared opportunities are fleeing their homes. Calling this merely a “clan conflict” conveniently obscures the reported involvement of regional security forces. Uniforms do not become traditional attire simply because accountability is embarrassing.

Oromo civilians are not collectively responsible for politicians invoking Oromo nationalism, nor are Somali civilians. Both deserve protection from those who convert identity into ammunition and territorial ambition into funerals. Political actors must answer for their conduct without sheltering behind entire communities.

An initial federal intervention was reported, but fighting resumed. Where, then, is sustained protection, an enforceable ceasefire and credible negotiation? Nobody can guarantee peace overnight. But is federal authority powerful enough to demand obedience and too helpless to protect the obedient?

Allegations concerning Ethiopian military-marked weapons and federal personnel require independent verification. Social-media images cannot establish identities or chains of command. Yet silence is no answer. Who supplied the weapons? Were serving officers involved? Under whose orders? Investigate and publish the evidence. The centre cannot award itself a certificate of neutrality while leaving communities to bury their doubts alongside their dead.

If the proposed dry port forms part of these tensions, the irony is grotesque. Infrastructure intended to move goods must not become an excuse to move people out of their homes. What school of development requires funerals before construction? Negotiate land, administration, access and shared benefits among the federal government, Oromia, the Somali Region and affected communities.

Somali historical ties and customary institutions in Dawa deserve recognition alongside Oromo neighbours’ histories and rights. Examine the archives, hear the elders and apply lawful procedures. Whoever survives the shooting does not thereby acquire the title deed. Today’s battlefield celebration becomes tomorrow’s condolence message; the neighbours still have to live together.

Abiy’s acclaim rested on reconciliation with Eritrea. That promise demands scrutiny, not diplomatic immunity. Nobel rules may prevent withdrawal of the medal; they cannot preserve its holder’s moral credibility. The engraving is permanent. Public judgement is not.

The AU, IGAD, EU and international partners must press for a ceasefire, impartial protection, humanitarian access and independent investigations. Diplomatic vocabulary is inexhaustible. These communities’ lives are not.

Mr Prime Minister, restrain armed actors on every side and secure a lawful, inclusive settlement. You have received the world’s applause for peace. When do your people get to experience it?
@BillowKerrow
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[HE. Capt. Dr. Ali Ibrahim Roba, EGH, MP @aliiroba]

What an extraordinary display of intellectual gymnastics! One must almost admire the audacity of attempting to disguise aggression as innocence and territorial expansionism as historical entitlement. Unfortunately, no amount of creative storytelling can manufacture facts, rewrite history, or transform an aggressor into a victim.

The allegations of paramilitary advances from Oromia into somali territory deserve serious scrutiny, not this embarrassingly selective presentation of events. The reported testimonies of victims and evidence circulating on social media must be independently investigated. Propaganda is not evidence, and repetition does not magically turn fiction into truth.

There is a Somali proverb worth reminding the architects of such narratives:

“Nimaan sinnaan kuu ogoleyn, adna sarreyntiisa ha ogolaan.”

He who refuses to coexist with you as an equal must never expect you to accept his supremacy.

Perhaps the authorities in Oromia should spend less time entertaining fantasies of territorial dominance and more time studying the history, dignity, resilience and determination of the Somali people.

Greater Moyale is a shared town, historically home to communities from both regions. This is neither a temporary arrangement nor a geographical inconvenience that can be corrected through military adventurism. No deployment of paramilitary forces, however ambitious its sponsors, can erase that reality.

The Somali people have never required anyone’s permission to defend their homes, dignity or legitimate territorial rights. Those who mistake their preference for peaceful coexistence as weakness are making a spectacular miscalculation.

And here lies the greatest absurdity, imagining that temporary military advantage can somehow confer permanent territorial ownership in the twenty-first century. What an astonishingly primitive theory of governance!

Not one inch of territory should be acquired through intimidation, coercion or aggression. Regional boundaries must be respected.

Those allegedly orchestrating these provocations from comfortable offices should understand one elementary truth: initiating confrontation is considerably easier than controlling its consequences. The communities who will pay the price deserve better than reckless political ambitions dressed up as patriotism.

The planners may believe their intentions are cleverly concealed. Yet the allegations, accounts of victims and emerging evidence demand answers.

Let this be absolutely clear: Somali people’s determination to defend legitimate rights must never be underestimated. Equally, no community should be condemned to endless conflict because of the ambitions of political actors.

Oromia’s leadership faces a straightforward choice: pursue peaceful coexistence, mutual recognition and respect for established boundaries, or continue down a dangerous path that risks devastating both communities.

And to the author of this spectacularly misleading tweet: congratulations on an impressive attempt to insult the public’s intelligence. Unfortunately, history is not rewritten by enthusiastic propagandists, territorial rights are not established through social-media fiction, and the truth does not become false simply because it is inconvenient.

Moyale belongs to its people, not to expansionist ambitions. Coexistence is not a concession. Equality is not negotiable. Aggression must stop.

[Hi @HussADAM1]

Attended the Odomay Unity Event held earlier today in Nairobi with one clear and unwavering objective: to unite the people and chart a winning path toward securing the Member of Parliament seat for Banisa Constituency in 2027. #BungeTower #Banisa #MP #2027election

[HE. Capt. Dr. Ali Ibrahim Roba, EGH, MP @aliiroba]

Message of Condolence on the Passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga

Kenya mourns the loss of a true statesman whose name will forever be etched in the chronicles of our nation’s democratic journey. Raila Amolo Odinga was a towering figure who stood at the intersection of history and destiny, a man whose courage, sacrifice, and unwavering conviction helped safeguard and advance the ideals of freedom, justice, and democracy in Kenya.

He was a patriot whose love for this nation transcended politics; a visionary leader revered both at home and abroad for his eloquence, resilience, and steadfast pursuit of a more just and inclusive Kenya. His legacy will endure as a guiding light for generations who believe in the promise of a united and democratic nation.

On behalf of the United Democratic Movement (UDM), the people of Mandera County, and my own family, I extend heartfelt condolences to Mama Ida Odinga, the Odinga family, and the people of Kenya. May God give the family the strength to endure this trying moment. may our nation find strength and unity in this moment of profound loss.

H.E. Sen. (Capt.) Ali Ibrahim Roba, EGH, MP.
Party Leader, United Democratic Movement (UDM)
Senator, Mandera County

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[Hi @HussADAM1]

The first thing the blind throws away upon gaining sight is the very walking stick that once guided him

[Hi @HussADAM1]

@aliiroba In theory effective & functional govt is one that improves the quality of life for its citizens, applies the rule of law fairly &secures sustainable future for its citizens. Practically thou we just want u to address the elephant in the room; Corruption! Put a few people in jail

[James Li @5149jamesli]

The TikTok ban has nothing to do with China, and everything to do with Israel.

Don’t believe me? Just watch. ⬇️

[Talha Ahmad @talhaahmad967]

Elon is as smart as his far-right base. The anti-Pakistan campaign to take focus away from H1B visas will backfire. His Average brainwashed warriors can't distinguish between Indian and Pakistani. It reminds me of such brainwashed men attacking Sikhs in UK and US after 9/11.

[Hi @HussADAM1]

‘Whoever intervenes in that which doesn’t concern them, shall find that which doesn’t please them’

[Hi @HussADAM1]

@mehdirhasan Mehdi studied economics at Oxford. He obviously knows what he’s talking about duh

[Hi @HussADAM1]

@ZamuHajji Congrats cuz. Very proud of you

[riz jon @Gikmoko]

@HonMoses_Kuria Chusday #RutoMustGo

[K.S. @KSD52788648]

The #Israeli army blindfolded a Palestinian man in the West Bank and made him run.
As he runs away without looking,they shoot him and kill him.
Literally like they are hunting animals.
Do these people have any morals?
#Palestine
#FreePalestineFromIsraeINOW

[Hind Hassan @HindHassanNews]

Another Palestinian journalist in Gaza killed by Israel, Mohammed Abu Hattab and 11 members of his family were killed in Khan Younis, SOUTH of Gaza, where residents were told to flee too. This is his death being announced on TV. You don't need to understand Arabic, just watch.

[Lisa Tilley @Tilley101]

#CeasefireNOW Birmingham New Street

[Owen Jones @owenjonesjourno]

Read this, then read it again, then make sure everyone you know reads it, too.

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

A new Amnesty investigation has found that the Israeli army indiscriminately, and therefore unlawfully, used white phosphorous in an attack on Dhayra in south Lebanon on 16 October.

The attack must be investigated as a war crime.

[5Pillars @5Pillarsuk]

ALL seven pro-LGBTQ #OneLove armband European teams are now out of the #WorldCup. #ItsComingHome

[Hi @HussADAM1]

They’re coming home

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Make us proud #ThreeLions