When 200,000 Issaqs were being mass murdered and put in mass graves in #Somaliland. No Somali, no arab nation, no muslim country said a word, some even helped with weapons to the dictatorship of Siad Barre. Only #Israel spoke up at the UN. For that we remain grateful eternaly.
Hassan Sheikh in an interview with Al-Jazeera vowed to go to war with Israel if the Jewish state establishes a military base in Somaliland.
Admirable and gallant of him.
But here is the problem:
🚨BREAKING & INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING:
Subject: Al-Qaeda Political Envoy Engagement with Al-Shabaab Leadership
Related Designation: FBI Most Wanted – Hamza Al-Ghamdi
Location: Buq Aqable District, Hiran Region, Somalia
Date: Friday, Feb 6th.
Key Intel:
1-Credible military intel reporting indicates that Hamza al-Ghamdi, a U.S.-designated Al-Qaeda operative sought by the FBI, recently met senior Al-Shabaab leadership in central Somalia. The engagement was driven by growing backlash within Al-Qaeda and Arab jihadist circles over Al-Shabaab’s continued lack of jihad operations in Somaliland, particularly following Somaliland’s engagement and recognition of Israel.
2-The meeting reportedly included Ahmed Omar Abu Ubayda, Mahad Karate, Carab Dheere, Hussein Ali Fiidow, and Sheikh Mohamed Abdi Samakab, representing Al-Shabaab’s top leadership across external relations, internal security, intelligence, and regional comman.
3-Discussions focused on Al-Qaeda dissatisfaction with Al-Shabaab’s operational inaction in Somaliland, despite the heightened ideological significance of Somaliland’s alignment with Israel. Participants reportedly assessed the reputational cost of continued restraint, including erosion of credibility among Arab jihadist supporters and perceptions of selective or passive jihad, while applying pressure on Al-Shabaab leadership to reconsider its posture toward Somaliland.
4-The meeting took place in Buq Aqable District, Hiran Region, approximately 70 km west of Jalalaqsi, Somalia.
Key Judgment:
Hamza al-Ghamdi’s involvement signals direct Al-Qaeda political intervention to address perceived jihadic underperformance. The inclusion of Amniyat leadership, particularly Mahad Karate, suggests the discussions extended to internal enforcement, intelligence planning, and escalation risk management, though no immediate operational timeline has been confirmed.
Somaliland’s Statehood: A Strategic Moment for the Horn of Africa
On 4 February 2026, the Israel–Africa Relations Institute (IARI) will host a high-level webinar exploring one of the most consequential geopolitical developments in the region: Somaliland’s claim to statehood and its wider strategic implications.
This session will unpack:
• The historical foundations of Somaliland’s independence
• Regional security dynamics across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
• The diplomatic impact following Israel’s recognition
• African, Israeli and global perspectives on the path ahead
Speakers:
Shiri Fein-Grossman | Bashir Goth | Dr. Sheldon Gellar | Dr. Greg Mills | Dr. Asher Lubotzky
📅 4 February 2026
⏰ 16:00 (South Africa / Israel Time)
👉 Register here:
https://t.co/I6uQTi2r3zוובינר-חדש-של-פברואר
Witnessing the failed state of #Somalia try to bamboozle the #Trump administration is hilarious. They're trying to justify stealing #WFP donations and are essentially asking the #US to continue donating so they can still steal again.
PRESS RELEASE: Somalia confirms all WFP commodities affected by port expansion have been returned. The Government takes responsibility, provides a larger Mogadishu Port warehouse, & reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian aid, transparency with WFP and international donors.
@ASMAJSL You are absolutely right on all counts. Here is the real problem, sister. High visibility Men weren't just gaslighting the Lascanood situation, they were exploiting it for political gain or tribal gamesmanship. Some might say we have national unity now, but I don't see it.
#Israel is being a great friend to #Somaliland. Since #Somaliland is not there in official capacity we dont need the president seeking photo ops. We would have been served with someone more articulate in english who can sell #Somalilands value proposition going to WEF.
Last night in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, i met with the President of the State of Israel, @Isaac_Herzog at a high-level dinner. Our discussions focused on strengthening and advancing bilateral relations between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel.
I also met @EricTrump , an influential global figure and son of the President of the United States, as well as other senior global political figures and international leaders.
How Israel is using diplomacy to pressure its adversaries | The Jerusalem Post https://t.co/r8709e6iLe
In Somaliland "no terror organizations or extremist Islam were tolerated; free and steady elections were held; the government actually worked to improve the infrastructure and conditions on the ground for its citizens; and most people had basic rights and liberties.
"Yet the international community refused to award Somaliland freedom and independence, and forced it to remain tethered to the failing Somalia.
"Thus, Israeli recognition was both sensible and long overdue."
The munafiqin of #wadani and their supporters. Yesterday ready to burn down #Somaliland. Today playing patriot. Their only saving grace is the real #Somalilanders will never stoop to their level. No matter if it's Abdirahman Tur or Abdirahman Ciiro we never betray the flag.
2- Hirsi Haji Hassan said it verbatim, they also told the International community that the instability in Lacanood was initiated by #Somaliland and that it is a civil war cause by "Musse Bihi"
1-2 Unpopular Truth: In 2023, the #wadani party asked for the #Somaliland troops to be pulled back to Og and out of Lascanood, in-line with the demands of the enemies of #Somaliland and the Biden administration that was influenced by Ilhan Omar and Hamze Warfa.
@apocalyptic28 @IsmailOguelleh All the Issaq business people and educated people from Djibouti for the average village town Salal Isses. I think it benefits Somaliland in the long run. Plus no more tribal excuses, problems coming from Djibouti.
@apocalyptic28 @IsmailOguelleh 😂 I thought you were tired of Issaqs, you want to get rid of them right? Its a fair trade. Issaqs have claims to Djibouti let's not go there it doesn't matter. You have a problem I'm offering a fair solution.
Muslims and Arabs calling for democracy and inclusivity are few and far between. In addition to Somaliland, Southern Yemenis, now in distress under Saudi air strikes, promise to fight for an independent, democratic and inclusive South Yemen.