Dr. Jama Musse Jama

Director Hargeysa Cultural Centre @HargeysaCC
Organiser Hargeysa International Book Fair @HIBF
PhD, Ethnomathematician, Maths
Author, teaching, art, culture

[Dr. Jama Musse Jama @JamaMusse]

19th Hargeysa International Book Fair - 2026. For your calendar 25-30, July.
#HIBF2026 @HargeysaBF #Eswatini #Continuity.

[Abdinasir A. Hersi @AbdinasirAHersi]

My remark at the Somaliland–Israel Business Forum, held in Tel Aviv, Israel, on 18 June 2026.

[Dr. Jama Musse Jama @JamaMusse]

Waxa wax loo turjumaa si laba dhaqan u wada hadlaan, u wada kobcaan, isu kaabaan, wax u kala korodhsadaan, isla markaana nuxurka turjumaaddu u nuqdo biriish labada bulsho ee dhaqammadaas kala lihi isaga tallaabaan.
#turjumaad #afcelin

[Fathi Bashe @FathiBashe]

Merci, Dr @JamaMusse!

[Dr. Jama Musse Jama @JamaMusse]

Proud of you, as always.

[Fathi Bashe @FathiBashe]

Diplomacy in development is constant and invisible.

On the ground ⬇️

➡️ Managing government relations
➡️ Handling political sensitivities
➡️ Negotiating access
➡️ Working as a one team
➡️ Building trust across divides #DiplomacyInDevelopment 🌎

[Aar @1960Lander]

@JamaMusse @nivcalderon @elonmusk Please share the original with your followers:

[Hargeysa International Book Fair @HargeysaBF]

Books registration closing soon. The 19th Hargeysa International Book Fair will take place from 25th to 30th July. Registration for book launches continues until 1 July.

Theme of the year #Continuity, highlight country for #HIBF2026 is #Eswatini.

[Hargeysa International Book Fair @HargeysaBF]

Art exhibition registrations are open. #HIBF2026 #Continuity

https://t.co/2Aus0kVQRz

[Abdirazak DrAdamAjab @AbdirazakCajab]

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[suufiawjaamac @suufiawjaawzr]

@JamaMusse @nivcalderon @elonmusk Thank you 🙏♥️🙏♥️🇮🇱

[Fardus M Dheere ⚖️ @FardusMDheere]

I echo this.

@elonmusk

#SomalilandRecognition

[Dr. Jama Musse Jama @JamaMusse]

Adding my voice to this. Thank you @nivcalderon.

@elonmusk

[Niv Calderon @nivcalderon]

Hey @nikitabier, it’s time to add the Somaliland flag emoji to X, they are a great crowd of people and very active on X!

[Terry Newman - טרי ניומן @mrterrynewman]

The Israel–Somaliland Business Forum in Tel Aviv is exactly the kind of initiative Israel should be building on: practical, strategic, and rooted in shared interests. Somaliland is one of the most impressive stories in the region: stable, pro-Western, strategically located, and determined to build its future through trade, security, innovation, and international partnerships. With Israel’s technology, security experience, agriculture, water, and trade capabilities, there is real potential here.

[Fahima A Ali — SOMALILAND RE-RECOGNITION MOVEMENT @FahimaAli49]

Siyad Barre’s bombs could not silence the strong people of Somaliland. Your insults and fake outrage will not silence us.

[Abdi Ali Barkhad @Abdialibarkhad1]

When Political Rhetoric Undermines Regional Stability The Case of Farah Maalim's Remarks on Israel and Somaliland
Recent remarks attributed to Kenyan Member of Parliament Farah Maalim concerning Israel and Somaliland have sparked concern among observers of regional politics and security in the Horn of Africa. According to public reports, Maalim suggested that if Israel were to establish a presence in Somaliland, thousands of young people from Garissa North Eastern county (Kenya) could be mobilized to wage what he described as a "jihad" against Israel.
Whether intended as political rhetoric or a serious warning, such statements deserve careful scrutiny because of their implications for regional stability, diplomacy, and counter-extremism efforts.
The first issue is that these remarks do not appear to reflect the official foreign policy of Kenya. Kenya and Israel have maintained diplomatic relations for decades and cooperate extensively in security, intelligence sharing, trade, agriculture, technology, and development. Israel has a significant diplomatic presence in Nairobi, and successive Kenyan governments have viewed the relationship as strategically important.
Against this backdrop, public threats directed at Israel by a sitting member of parliament create confusion regarding Kenya's official position. International partners may reasonably question whether such statements represent personal views or indicate broader political sentiments within the country.
The controversy is further amplified by the fact that this is not the first time Farah Maalim has made provocative comments regarding regional affairs. Over the past two decades, he has repeatedly intervened in debates concerning neighboring countries, particularly Ethiopia. On numerous occasions, he has expressed views on the political future of Ethiopia's Somali Region and has made statements that critics argue encourage opposition movements and separatist sentiments.
A review of media archives and social media records reveals a long pattern of controversial commentary on regional political issues. Yet despite the frequency of such remarks, there has been little visible effort by Kenyan authorities to publicly distance the government from these statements or address their potential diplomatic consequences.
This raises a broader question about political accountability. Democracies rightly protect freedom of speech, including the right of elected officials to criticize governments and express controversial opinions. However, public officials also carry a responsibility to avoid rhetoric that could be interpreted as encouraging violence or undermining regional peace.
The use of terms such as "jihad" is particularly sensitive in East Africa. The region has suffered enormously from extremist violence over the past two decades. Thousands of civilians have lost their lives in terrorist attacks, while governments have invested substantial resources in combating radicalization and violent extremism. In such an environment, language that appears to legitimize armed religious conflict can have unintended and dangerous consequences.
At the same time, it would be inaccurate to suggest that Kenya itself supports extremist movements. Kenya has been one of the leading regional partners in counterterrorism operations and has paid a heavy price in confronting violent extremist organizations. The concern is not about official Kenyan policy; rather, it is about the potential damage caused when influential political figures repeatedly employ inflammatory rhetoric without meaningful political consequences.
The issue also touches on Somaliland's right to pursue its own diplomatic and economic relationships. Regardless of differing views on Somaliland's international status, decisions regarding foreign partnerships should be determined through peaceful political processes, not through threats or intimidation from external actors.
As a country that has long played a leading role in regional diplomacy, peace mediation, and economic integration, Kenya has an interest in ensuring that its political discourse reflects the principles of responsible statecraft. Clear distinctions should be made between official government policy and the personal opinions of individual politicians.
The Horn of Africa faces enough challenges from security threats and economic pressures to geopolitical competition without adding unnecessary tensions fueled by inflammatory rhetoric. Political leaders across the region should promote dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful engagement rather than language that risks deepening divisions or encouraging confrontation.
Responsible leadership requires more than the freedom to speak; it requires the wisdom to understand the consequences of one's words. In an increasingly interconnected region, public statements made by senior political figures can influence perceptions, shape diplomatic relations, and affect regional stability. For that reason, accountability, restraint, and respect for peaceful diplomacy remain essential pillars of effective leadership.

@FarahMaalimM @MusaliaMudavadi @ForeignOfficeKE @HonWetangula @IsraelinKenya @IsraelMFA @ETEmbassyNBO @min_abdirahman @khadarlooge @Presidencysl_ @somalilandmfa

[Khadir Osmanè @KhadirOz_lander]

@JamaMusse Impeccable Dr Jamac

[Khadir Osmanè @KhadirOz_lander]

🚨Impeccable.
Dr Jama's insight to Prez @Abdirahmanirro landmark visit to Israel🇮🇱 and the historic bilateral agreements between @RepOfSomaliland🤝Israel. Don't miss to ingest the full analysis of the forseeable accelerated cooperative relations between the two states.

[Andy Wigmore @andywigmore]

Well done to @NimkoAli for making this happen @somalilandmfa and thank you @LordAshcroft for recognising Somaliland.

[Amb. Mohamed Barawani, PhD @MohamedBarawani]

I’m delighted to share my book muse Yusuf Osman (Idigaa) the Somaliland Auditor General at his Office in Hargeysa.

[Lord Ashcroft @LordAshcroft]

Meeting the President of Somaliland during his state visit to Israel the only country so far to recognise his country. As the former colony of. British Somaliland I hope the U.K. will in due course also recognise the legitimacy of Somaliland …

[99⁴⁴/¹⁰⁰% Pure @da_winter]

Very much enjoyed reading your piece linked below @JamaMusse

Looking forward to dining in Berbera some day soon.

https://t.co/x75Od0xiSW