Freelance Journalist from Hargeisa SLND Former News Anchor at SomaliCable, Sahan TV & Eryal TV. I cover Somali politics, regional security, and social issues
President Trump has made his position on Somaliland clear: Somaliland is a totally different country than Somalia. The State Department should be taking steps in line with the President's guidance, up to and including recognizing Somaliland's independence.
Last week I questioned President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Somalia on the issue. I made it clear that his confirmation relies on the State Department making progress towards that goal.
As the New York Sun explains, "Mr. Cruz makes sense to us."
Urgente 🚨
Necesito 1948 que me expliquen eso…
¿Por qué las poblaciones que apoyan a Israel 🇮🇱 son siempre alegres, limpias, civilizadas y pacíficas?
Mientras que los “sabios” que apoyan a los palestinos 🇵🇸 son siempre histéricas, sucias, maleducadas, violentas y llenas de odio?
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I am honoured to receive the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Michael Lotem, the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel @Israel to the Republic of Somaliland, marking a historic milestone in our diplomatic relations.
As the first Ambassador accredited to Somaliland by a United Nations Member State, his appointment heralds a new chapter in Israel–Somaliland relations, founded on mutual respect, friendship, and a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and partnership.
Tonight, I had the honour of participating in the Cyrus the Great Day observance, where we also had the opportunity to meet the founder of the Arbrahim Movement @tomweg
We engaged in meaningful discussions on various development opportunities and potential cooperation between Israel and Somaliland. We share a common vision of working together to build stronger, more prosperous, and resilient nations.
It was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and explore avenues for future collaboration. #Somaliland #Isreal
During my working visit to Canada, I had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Iddo Moed, Ambassador of Israel to Canada, alongside Dr. Mohamed Fadal, the President’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly exploring opportunities for collaboration in the development of civil aviation services, air traffic management, and airports infrastructure development.
I am convinced the opposite is true: Ethiopia stands to gain enormous strategic, economic, and security benefits by recognising Somaliland, with zero security threat. What Mogadishu is doing to Ethiopia is far more damaging, as it increasingly aligns itself with Ethiopia’s rivals and provides them with a platform to advance their interests against Ethiopia.
The moment Ethiopia recognises Somaliland, it will strengthen ethiopia’s regional influence, project strategic power, and gain a reliable partner in the Horn of Africa; we must face reality: Somaliland’s people and government have prevented Al-Shabaab and piracy from establishing the safe havens they exploit elsewhere, demonstrating decades of resilience, effective local governance, and a sustained commitment to regional security that make Somaliland a strategic asset, not a security liability.
In anyway, the African forces cannot be expected to remain in Somalia indefinitely, we must look beyond the present security arrangements and plan for the eventuality of their withdrawal.
Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland would strengthen its security, accelerate economic growth, and enhance its capacity to project power and expand its strategic influence across the Horn of Africa and the wider Red Sea region.
Yesterday, at the opening of Colombia’s 🇨🇴 embassy in Jerusalem 🇮🇱, everyone also remembered Somaliland, which opened its embassy in Jerusalem.
I had the opportunity to speak with the CEO of ZAKA International, together with Somaliland’s Ambassador to Israel @AmbMohamedHagi, about opening a ZAKA branch in Somaliland.
We were also pleased to share our enthusiasm regarding the statement by the U.S. President that Somaliland is separate from Somalia.
Building bridges, saving lives, and strengthening the bonds between nations. 🇮🇱🌍
In 2023, I had an important meeting with the former U.S. Ambassador @larry Andre, during which I briefed him on the political developments, prevailing circumstances, and key issues surrounding Somaliland at the time.
🇺🇸A STRIKING CONTRAST: A video circulating online shows men in #Somaliland military uniforms proudly waving the American flag during celebrations in Hargeisa, while earlier footage purportedly shows a #Somalia soldier stepping on the U.S. flag.
Two contrasting scenes involving the American flag in Somaliland and Somalia.
I had a productive meeting with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi yesterday.
Somaliland has already established itself as a reliable partner for the United States on a range of issues, from countering terrorism to protecting shipping around the Horn of Africa. We discussed further strengthening the U.S.-Somaliland partnership.
I have been pushing the United States to deepen our partnership. I am committed to securing American recognition of Somaliland’s sovereignty and, in the meantime, I’m urging the State Department to stop treating Somaliland as the same as Somalia. The U.S. should establish a region-specific Travel Advisory specifically for Somaliland, which would reflect the reality on the ground.
I look forward to continuing our work to advance our shared security interests.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland delivered a powerful address at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. One of America’s leading and most influential public-policy think tanks.
I am deeply shocked and saddened by the attempted attack on U.S. President Donald Trump.
I am relieved that @POTUS the President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and all others are safe. Somaliland unequivocally rejects all forms of political violence, there is no place for it in a democracy.
We stand firmly with the United States.
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland condemns in the strongest terms the recent Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.