Salad Addow

Leadership and Governance Professional | Transforming State Institutions for Better Service Delivery | International Development Practitioner

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Erdogan:

“We do not have a religion called 'Sunni, Shiite.'

We have one religion, and that is Islam.”

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Trump accused of Epstein 'cover up' by Hillary Clinton. The president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in connection with the convicted sex offender. 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod https://t.co/d9HXA1PYZE

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@TiborPNagyJr If we’re too ‘unstable’ to trust, then keep your recognition, we didn’t ask for it. 🇸🇴 will rise with or without your approval.

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@AbdisalamAato Riyooyin badan bay burburiyeen 1991; kuwa qaran, mid qoys iyo kuwa qofeedba. Waa qasaare na wada taabtay. Cashar inagu fian waa nasoo maray . #Somalia .

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@MoDugoow A truly inspiring engagement! The Somalis in Türkiye continues to shine as a beacon of hope, intellect, and resilience. Grateful for the leadership of our youth and their unwavering commitment to Somalia’s future.

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Inyar oo daacadnimo ah ayaa sameeyn karta isbeddel muuqda..
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Democracy level: Uganda unlocked ! 😂

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Solving the world’s problems one beach day at a time 😄🌊
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Wey kala irdhoobeen, waxayna u kala jabeen danahooda gaarka ah iyo tartanka xil-doonka ah oo kaliya. Nidaam sidaas Kudhisan, gaajo & harraad maka saari karaa bulshadan daaalan?.

#Politicalelites #Somalia

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Wax walba oo ku dhisan munaafaqad iyo been, meesha ay ku dhamaan karaan waa la yaqaan…

#Somalia

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A national dialogue that doesn’t address governance, federalism, and inclusion is just noise. These are the roots of fragility, not symptoms. This thread nails it.

[Abdirashid Hashi @AnalystSomalia]

Somalia’s National Dialogue Must Begin with a Reckoning with Reality

In June, President @HassanSMohamud’s office issued Somalia’s first-ever National Security Threat Assessment, later approved by the Cabinet. It identified eight existential threats to Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the top three being terrorism, secession, and state fragility. While the assessment correctly named these threats, it ignored their root cause: the absence of ethical, visionary leadership and good governance.

Somalia is not weak because of terrorism or secession — it is weak because its leaders prioritize power over state-building. Fragility is not accidental; it is the result of corruption, hoarded power, and institutions that exist in name only. Secession thrives because Mogadishu has failed for three decades to engage Somaliland meaningfully, while Al Shabaab gains ground by exploiting political failures and a state lacking legitimacy.

No military operation, foreign deal, or diplomatic maneuver will save Somalia if the proposed presidential dialogue does not confront governance failures at the root of all these issues.

For three decades, Somaliland has functioned as a de facto polity, with its own governance, currency, and elections. Ninety percent of its population has never lived under Somali rule, making secession a lived reality, not just a legal debate. External forces are now actively pushing for recognition, and in response, HSM secretly offered the U.S. “operational control” of Gulf of Aden ports to counter these pressures. This alone shows how real the threat of dismemberment has become.

Somalis cannot refuse to engage Somaliland while panicking about its departure. At the same time, Somaliland’s leaders must question who truly benefits from breaking Somalia apart. The two occasions when ‘recognition’ was openly discussed came with a poison pill that would have compromised the viability of any future Somaliland state. First, Ethiopia’s recognition-for-sea swap MoU threatened to render Berbera and Djibouti ports —Somaliland’s and Djibouti’s economic lifelines — obsolete. Now, recognition is tied to resettling 200,000 expelled Palestinians in Somaliland, a proposition that is problematic for host of reasons.

FGS and FMS leaders cannot escape accountability for failing to tether the fractured country. When Somaliland’s new leadership — led by a former Somali diplomat— took office, FGS should have seized the opportunity for dialogue. Instead, HSM escalated tensions, imposing phantom taxes on Berbera exports and secretly offering Trump control of Somaliland’s ports.

Puntland, long skeptical of Mogadishu’s centralization, was ignored until it fully severed ties. Meanwhile, FGS and Jubaland remain at odds, defined by military standoffs. Prez HSM campaigned on “Somalis at peace with one another,” yet he has governed as if Somalia were a unitary state, sidelining even Mogadishu-based opposition and reducing national politics to a standstill.

If the president’s dialogue is to have any meaning, it must focus on three immediate priorities:
1.Somaliland must be engaged before recognition becomes irreversible. Offering Trump or any foreign power control over Somaliland ports will not keep the country together — only a serious political settlement can.

2.Governance and accountability must be restored. FGS & FMS leaders have ruled through mandate extensions, rigged elections, and unchecked executive power. Federalism exists in name only, as Mogadishu pressures weaker FMS while outsourcing control of stronger ones to external forces.

3.The war against Al Shabaab has stalled. Terrorists are emboldened while politicians remain fixated on cutting deals. The Somali army is exhausted and unhappy by politicians playing games while they fight & die.

Somalia’s political leaders stand at a crossroads: confront the crises with real solutions / hard choices, or keep playing reckless games until the state collapses beneath them.

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@AnalystSomalia @HassanSMohamud This is the conversation Somalia needs. No peace or unity without honest reckoning. Governance failure—not just terrorism or secession—is the real threat. #Somalia

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A wise general loses the war not by the strength of the enemy, but by the poison of his own table

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#RamadanMubarak! 🌙
May this holy month bring peace, blessings, and joy to your heart and home. May Allah guide our leaders to the right path, Grant them wisdom to make just decisions, Compassion to serve with integrity, And humility to lead with faith and righteousness.

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#Trump’s halt on foreign aid is wake-up call for #Africa. While his policies may be divisive, the lesson is clear: we must rely on ourselves, strengthen our systems and work tirelessly to sustain our livelihoods. It’s time to be authentic and build a self-reliant future. #Somalia

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@DemirciEbuzer Nairobi’s unity and optimism are truly inspiring. Grateful for the warmth, opportunities, and shared progress here. So proud to see our Somali community thriving , keeping their culture alive while contributing to Kenya’s growth.

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@khadijali9 @MMBariise Congratulations, Your Excellency, on presenting your credentials. Wishing you great success in strengthening bilateral relations and fostering mutual cooperation between 🇸🇴🤝🇳🇱 .

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Coincidentally met Ustaad @Abdulka60646203 , my high school teacher, after 20 years! He wasn’t just a teacher but a true leader who inspired countless students, including me. Grateful for the lasting impact he’s had on my life. #Inspiration #Gratitude #Throwback