Balkisa Ibrahim

Lawyer | Researcher

[Mohamed Hassani @RuntaAqoonta]

Somaliland has long pushed equal business partnerships, not donor handouts—built on local ownership, contracts, and accountability. That mindset fuels stability and private investment. It’s a sharp contrast with Somalia’s aid-dependent model and chronic volatility. 👇

[Abdirahman Dahir Adam @min_abdirahman]

It was an honor to engage key stakeholders and leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. My remarks highlighted Somaliland's distinctive historical journey, our right to self-determination, and the transformative promise of Israel's recent recognition for bilateral ties and regional harmony. I noted that recognizing us strengthens global stability and rewards merit. I concluded with a call to forge win-win partnerships in Red Sea security, trade, technology innovation, and joint efforts against extremism.

[Khadar Hussein Abdi @khadarlooge]

We agree with President Donald Trump: Somalia has no functioning government, no constitution, and no rule of law—only a small group of corrupt elites grabbing land from innocent, poor citizens.

[Cabdiraxmaan Cirro @Abdirahmanirro]

To my fellow citizens of the Republic of Somaliland, home & abroad, I extend my sincere greetings and appreciation, and convey my best wishes for enduring peace, stability, and prosperity.

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

#Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud issued an inflammatory statement attacking the State of #Israel, saying that “recognition from Israel — the worst place in the world — is no solution,” and claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is internationally isolated.
The remarks were condemned as irresponsible, diplomatically damaging, and fueling hate-driven rhetoric amid rising regional tensions.

[Israeli-American Civic Action Network @ICANAction]

NEW VIDEO! - WATCH: ICAN CPO and Beverly Hills City Councilmember @JohnMirisch became the first U.S. local official to display the Somaliland flag on the dais during an official meeting! Congrats, Councilmember Mirisch!

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

🚨 BREAKING | HAPPENING NOW
Thousands of Somalilanders continue celebrating into the night, filling the streets of Hargeisa in a powerful show of solidarity with the United Arab Emirates.

Tonight, #Somaliland’s National Museum in Hargeisa is illuminated with the #UAE flag — a striking symbol of the growing partnership between the Republic of Somaliland and the UAE. 🇦🇪🤝

[ME24 - Middle East 24 @MiddleEast_24]

#Somaliland Celebrates the United Arab Emirates

[Khadar Hussein Abdi @khadarlooge]

Somalia’s daydreaming changes nothing. Berbera is the birthplace of our President, and the UAE is a trusted friend of Somaliland. They invested in Berbera when others doubted us—today, everyone is talking about Berbera. We are a nation of principles, and we stand by our friends. The UAE is here to stay, no matter what a weak administration in Mogadishu says. #SomalilandRecognition

[MFA Somaliland @somalilandmfa]

The Government of the Republic of #Somaliland strongly condemns the Somalia Government’s calls for foreign military intervention. Such statements are a grave escalation and a clear violation of the UN Charter.

[Guleid Ahmed Jama @GuleidJ]

What is #Somaliland? A legal and political case beyond the recognition debate.

https://t.co/3RkXDDdnjq

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

“The recognition opens wide opportunities across investment, trade, technology, energy, water, agriculture, and infrastructure. #Somaliland is ready for comprehensive, multi-sector cooperation with #Israel,” Somaliland President @Abdirahmanirro Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said.

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

BREAKING :#Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a televised address accusing Israel of “military expansionism” in the Horn of Africa, land-grabbing, genocide, and the displacement of Palestinians—calling @IsraeliPM Benjamin @netanyahu a “wanted fugitive.”

Hassan questioned the right of the Jewish state to exist at all, claiming the land belongs to “#Palestine,” and portrayed Israel as a “genocidal state,” a deliberate and calculated attempt to delegitimise it.

The speech came hours before a delegation of the Communist Party of China arrived in Mogadishu.
Hassan claimed Somalia, with Arab states and Turkey, will “drive Israel out of the HoA.”

[Horndiplomat @HornDiplomat]

Israel–Somaliland Relations Built on Stability, Cooperation, and Mutual Benefit

“The mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries are not directed against anyone. Our shared objective is to promote the mutual benefit of both nations.” Israel’s Foreign Minister @gidonsaar

#Israel #Somaliland

[Balkisa Ibrahim @BalkiisBilan]

@mrubin1971 Afsoomaaligii baratay dee. Kkkk

[Niv Calderon @nivcalderon]

The Speech by @Abdirahmanirro: It is with great pleasure and honor that I warmly welcome you to the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Minister. Your visit carries historic significance and marks an important milestone in evolving relationship between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel. It reflects not only political recognition, but also a shared commitment to transform that recognition into a substantive, forward-looking, and strategic partnership.

Somaliland values this partnership highly and approaches it with clarity of purpose and long-term vision. We are committed to building a strategic relationship with Israel that is mutually beneficial and grounded in cooperation across political, security, economic, and development domains. We see this partnership not as a symbolic, but as practical, institutional, and result-oriented, one that contributes to stability, prosperity, and shared interests.

Your presence here today demonstrates leadership, confidence in the future of our relations. It sends a strong message that Somaliland and Israel are ready to deepen engagement and move decisively toward the establishment of diplomatic infrastructure, including the opening of embassies. From our side, I wish to assure you of our full readiness and political will to establish our embassy in Israel and to support a permanent and effective Israeli diplomatic presence in Somaliland. I thank you very much. I declare that I have accepted the invitation of the Prime Minister.

@gidonsaar: Thank you.

@Abdirahmanirro: And the details will come through the diplomatic channels. Also, I'm glad to say, I'm proud to say, I'm not shy of saying it, that we will open our embassies in Israel. We thank again for the Prime Minister, uh, for the Foreign Minister, uh, for signing the declaration.

Uh, we today, as I said, is a different day. It's a historical day, we will put in our calendars, uh, for, for you, Mr. Minister, Mr. Saar, uh, and for the first minister from the, a member of the United Nations who came Hargeisa, uh, for the, for the first time, and Somaliland is a recognized country. Uh, I'm, I'm sure that if we made it publicly, your, your coming to Hargeisa visit, you will have met more than two million people In the streets of Hargeisa. But maybe the next time, we will do that.

@gidonsaar: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you.

@Abdirahmanirro: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[MFA Somaliland @somalilandmfa]

H.E. the President of the Republic of Somaliland Receives the Foreign Minister of the State of Israel on an Official Visit.

[Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער @gidonsaar]

זכות גדו��ה לקיים את הביקור המדיני הרשמי הראשון בסומלילנד בהזמנת הנשיא אבדירחמן מוחמד עבדילאהי.
הביקור הוא גם מסר - אנו נחושים לקדם בתנופה את היחסים בין ישראל לסומלילנד. קיימנו היום דיונים משמעותיים עם הנשיא ובכירי ממשלו הנוגעים למכלול היחסים בינינו.
ההכרה ההדדית וכינון היחסים הדיפלומטיים בין שתי המדינות אינם נגד אף אחד. מטרתנו המשותפת היא לקדם את טובת 2 העמים והמדינות.
בהרגייסה הבהרתי: רק ישראל תקבע לעצמה במי היא מכירה ועם מי לקיים קשרים מדיניים.
נשיא סומלילנד מסר לי, כי הוא מקבל את הזמנת ראש הממשלה נתניהו ויגיע לביקור רשמי בישראל.

[Balkisa Ibrahim @BalkiisBilan]

@gidonsaar Shalom, Mr. Minister welcome to the Republic of Somaliland.

[Balkisa Ibrahim @BalkiisBilan]

@RuntaAqoonta @IbrahimAbdi20 @Qarrandoon @nura_ayn Lol, make sure if they need Extra Panadol.