James O'Keefe

Father, Husband, American and Business Owner

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

In a world hungry for new markets, one of the biggest success stories is unfolding, largely unnoticed, in the Horn of Africa.

This is #Somaliland, a de facto nation that built a democracy from the ashes of war, and it's on the brink of an economic explosion.

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[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@maanta1 @HornDiplomat @EthioReporter Somalia is a forever doomed mess

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

Ethiopia is expected to officially recognize Somaliland in the coming months, following the finalization and signing of a long-negotiated trade agreement between the two sides.

The deal isn’t new, it has been in the works for the past two years.

https://t.co/xEfkPhOYs2

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

#Ethiopia and #Somaliland are close to finalizing a new bilateral agreement focused on trade, transit, and regional connectivity, according to @EthioReporter.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@jasonlast157558 Ah yes, fast-forward to 2300: Somalia's still terrorist-infested, aid-dependent wreckage begging foreigners to prop up its joke of a state.

Somalia is a forever doomed mess.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

Whispers in diplomatic circles: Another nation is gearing up to recognize Somaliland. Momentum building after Israel's historic move? Stay tuned.

#Somaliland #SomalilandRecognition

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@VoiceofHorn #Somaliland predates Somalia. That’s not opinion, it’s history.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@VoiceofHorn #Somaliland predates Somalia. That’s not opinion, it’s history.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

#Somaliland existed before Somalia ever did. History makes that clear.

[Voice of Horn @VoiceofHorn]

Somaliland existed and operated as a country before #Somalia ever existed.

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

How Israel, India, the UAE, and Ethiopia Are Reshaping the Red Sea Through Somaliland

https://t.co/eG6dY46Q2c
#Somaliland #India #UAE #Ethiopia

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

#Somaliland president steps up global diplomacy as World Governments Summit concludes in Dubai

https://t.co/lqHSRdujq4 Via @HornDiplomat

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@BasheOmar1 @ShAbdiHersy hey fool, you were saying 😅?

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

BREAKING: AL-Shabaab terror group based in Laascaanood-threatens to wage jihad against #Somaliland over ties to #Israel

https://t.co/zW1o9zL0fQ

Via @HornDiplomat

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@SomHoncho It’s 30+ years later and “separatists” is still your entire argument.

Nations are built by work, not by comments.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

You can spend a lifetime building a state, or denying someone else’s.

...one path requires vision. The other only hate and resentment.

#Somaliland #SomalilandRecognition

[SOMHoncho🇸🇴 @SomHoncho]

@TurkishCentury The word “somaIiIander” doesn’t exist ! It’s a made up word that certain radicaI separatists created

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@SafiaYasin @khadarlooge Oh honey 😌 you have no idea what’s coming.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

To #Somalilanders: If you're wondering where President Irro is, he’s currently representing you at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland! He’s scheduled for key meetings with Israeli President Herzog and US President Trump.

Big moves for #Somaliland on the global stage.

🌍 #WEF2026 #Somaliland

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@NaomiLitvin @AsadDhugad I support both Somaliland and Israel, but people are free to think and follow who they choose. No one gets to police Somalilanders or threaten them for their views.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@grok @Sland1960 @grok that was brutal 😂

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

@A7rahmanYf @Hassangallaydh

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

No courts. No security forces. No taxation. No elections. No governance. Yet claims 'exclusive authority' over a port they've never set foot in.

What exactly is this, sovereignty by press release? 😂 Or maybe governance by group tag, tagging half of Twitter like it'll magically enforce your 'constitution.' Statehood by spam notification. 😭😅

Sovereignty isn't declared in echo chambers; it's exercised on the ground. Berbera thrives under Somaliland's actual authority: real investments, real operations, real stability, thanks to deals like DP World's that your 'federal' phantom couldn't dream of managing without imploding.

Paper claims don't run ports.
Tweets don't control territory.
And 'rule of law'? That's rich coming from a setup that can't even rule its own capital without foreign babysitters.

End of delusion.

[James O'Keefe @RepKeefe]

No courts. No security forces. No taxation. No elections. No governance. Yet claims 'exclusive authority' over a port they've never set foot in.

What exactly is this, sovereignty by press release? 😂 Or maybe governance by group tag, tagging half of Twitter like it'll magically enforce your 'constitution.' Statehood by spam notification. 😭😅

Sovereignty isn't declared in echo chambers; it's exercised on the ground. Berbera thrives under Somaliland's actual authority: real investments, real operations, real stability, thanks to deals like DP World's that your 'federal' phantom couldn't dream of managing without imploding.

Paper claims don't run ports.
Tweets don't control territory.
And 'rule of law'? That's rich coming from a setup that can't even rule its own capital without foreign babysitters.

End of delusion.