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And we Canadians have re-elected him and the Liberals. Just four short seats from majority. Galbeedi probably voted for the loser PP's party in Alberta, where MAGA wannabes dominate. PP couldn't even keep his own seat and lost.
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For over three decades, the Republic of Somaliland has maintained its peace, built a democratic state, and governed with stability in one of the most volatile regions in the world. Yet, its rightful claim to international recognition remains unrealized not due to a lack of merit, but due to political inertia and misunderstanding of its legal foundation. Somaliland is not attempting to secede from Somalia. Rather, it is restoring the sovereignty it lawfully attained on 26 June 1960, when it became an independent nation following British Protectorate. At that time, Somaliland was formally recognized by over 30 countries, including five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Its independence was complete, unconditional, and internationally validated. Shortly after, Somaliland voluntarily entered into a proposed union with the Trust Territory of Somalia (administered by Italy). However, this union was never finalized through a ratified legal agreement. There was no signed Act of Union between the two states, no harmonized constitution, and no public referendum in Somaliland approving such a union. Legally speaking, the proposed merger lacked substance and enforceability. This absence of binding legal documentation means Somaliland never surrendered its sovereignty. The withdrawal from this union in 1991, after years of systemic marginalization and state-sponsored violence under the Siad Barre regime, was not only justified but necessary According to the principle of international law – particularly the doctrine of state continuity – a sovereign entity that has been recognized and has not lawfully relinquished its independence retains the right to restore its original status. Somaliland is not seeking to break away; it is reclaiming the legal identity that was submerged under an unratified and ultimately failed political arrangement. The withdrawal from this union in 1991, after years of systemic marginalization and state-sponsored violence under the Siad Barre regime, was not only justified but necessary. Somaliland’s decision to reassert its sovereignty was driven by a desire to protect its people, restore law and order, and uphold the will of its citizens. Since then, Somaliland has demonstrated, in both word and deed, its capacity to function as a legitimate state. No binding treaty or principle of international law compels a nation to remain imprisoned in a failed political union. It has defined borders, a permanent population, and an effective government – all criteria outlined in the 1933 Montevideo Convention. It has held multiple democratic elections, passed its own constitution, and established independent institutions. In 2001, a national referendum saw 97% of the population vote in favor of restoring its original independence. Somaliland is not just a functioning de facto state; it has met every legal requirement to be recognized as a de jure state under international law. The recognition of Somaliland is not unprecedented. Cases such as Eritrea, Kosovo, South Sudan, and the Baltic States provide ample legal and diplomatic precedents for acknowledging sovereign claims based on state continuity or remedial separation. Somaliland’s case aligns with these examples not as an act of rebellion, but as a restoration of a historical and legal identity that was never legitimately surrendered. To continue withholding recognition is to undermine international legal standards and reward instability over order Moreover, Somaliland’s role in regional security and stability is indisputable. It lies on one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors and has proven itself a key player in counterterrorism and anti-piracy efforts. Unlike Somalia, which continues to grapple with internal conflict and governance challenges, Somaliland is a model of self-reliance and responsible statehood. To continue withholding recognition is to undermine international legal standards and reward instability over order. It denies a peaceful, democratic people their rightful place in the global community and perpetuates a fiction that benefits no one. It is time for the international community to act with courage and principle to acknowledge Somaliland’s legitimacy and bring an end to this long-standing legal and moral oversight. Recognition of Somaliland is not a political gift; it is a legal obligation, a democratic affirmation, and a strategic necessity. The world must honor what Somaliland already is: a sovereign state in practice, in principle, and in the eyes of its people. The world must now meet Somaliland not with hesitation, but with respect. Not with denial, but with dialogue. Not with vague reassurances, but with decisive recognition. The time to recognize Somaliland is not in the future – it is now. Editor’s Note: Abdi Halim M. Musa is Political & Economic Analyst. He is former Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of Somaliland. He can be reached at: halimusa4@gmail.com Qaran News -
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Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha iyo Amniga Somaliland ayaa amar ku soo saartay in berri laga bilaabo ay dalka ka baxaan dadka ajaanibta ah ee aan sharciga haysan kuwaas oo loo qabtay muddo saddex maalmood ah. Warqad uu ku saxeexan yahay Wasiir Cabdalle Carab ayaa Taliyeyaasha laamaha kala duwan ee amniga lagu war geliyey amarkan lagu saarayo dadka sharci darrada waddanka ku jooga. Source
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Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of 138 metric tons of nutritious dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, delivered through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), to support vulnerable communities in Somalia. Source: Hiiraan Online
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Mogadishu (HOL) — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has congratulated Abdisalam Abdi Ali on his appointment as Somalia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Source: Hiiraan Online
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The worldwide recognition of Somaliland cannot be ignored for even a second longer. Somalia is a failed state. The president is already proving a liability — failing to combat terrorism, lawlessness on the streets, and presiding over an appalling human rights record. Baseless and damaging claims regarding the legitimacy of critical infrastructure such as Berbera Port and Berbera Airport, represent nothing more than a land grab and a desperate attempt to laud power over a sovereign state in Putin-like fashion. Therefore, the world, including the United Kingdom, must wake up and recognise Somaliland to not only reward a key ally, but also for the crucial benefit of Western intelligence including a say over one of the most strategic maritime checkpoints in the world. China, Iran, and Russia are watching with eagle eyes. They are hoping that Western nations miss a crucial opportunity to fill a vacuum and allow their totalitarian regimes to form a destructive coalition with Somalia that will have devastating consequences for global trade. We have already seen Chinese, Iranian, and Russian aggression in shipping lanes as they seek to exert their influence, disrupt supply chains, and damage the economy of democratic nations. Failing to recognise Somaliland would allow this to continue at pace. Somaliland’s Berbera Port presents a direct line of access into the Gulf of Aden and the Bel el-Mandeb Straight, a passage through which almost 12% of global trade flows. China has been flooding the region to form economic and military alliances, whilst Iran’s proxy war with Yemen has crashed Expansionist rhetoric and propaganda can only be combatted by recognising Somaliland — a stable, functional, and successful nation with a strong record of holding democratic elections. In stark contrast, Somalia is wracked with in-fighting and provides a haven for piracy with a president willing to use his own people as collateral in a never-ending campaign of self-promotion and regional dominance. As war ravages in Somalia, peace prevails in Somaliland. Therefore, it is simply astonishing that governments across the world are making a conscious decision to put Somaliland’s future in the hands of the despots that are running Somalia into the ground. Figures from the United Nations lay bare the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Somalia. The recent poverty report shows that 52% of Somalis are living well below the poverty line, with the government failing to put sufficient measures in place to combat natural disasters and alleviate the severe deprivation across the country. Somalia was the lowest ranked African country in the Human Development Index — ranking 193 in the worldwide standing. The Index itself was created to demonstrate how a country supports the wellbeing of its citizens and thus Somalia’s positioning makes for sobering reading. The only conclusion that can be drawn is Somalia’s president does not care about his people, infrastructure, or development of human rights. The litany of abuses that Somalia’s president has presided over is endless. His direction of travel is creating international turmoil and the only way to achieve stability as well as to prevent rogue nations dictating strategic territories, is to recognise Somaliland. Dithering will only worsen an already dire situation. The time to recognise Somaliland is now before it’s too late. Politics.co.uk is the UK’s leading digital-only political website. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for all the latest news and Qaran News
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For decades, Somalia’s vast hydrocarbon reserves remained buried in its history of turmoil. Source: Hiiraan Online
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AMMAN — Ahmed, just one year old, lets out a piercing scream as doctors measure and weigh his frail body. His mother, Shamsa Warsan, stands next to him, holding him tightly. Source: Hiiraan Online
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The BBC said Monday that Kenyan government pressure led to the cancellation of a Nairobi screening of a documentary from the British broadcaster identifying security officers suspected of shooting protesters dead. Source: Hiiraan Online
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Garowe leader deni , Somaliland has the right to self determination
Xaaji Xunjuf replied to Xaaji Xunjuf's topic in Politics
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Wasaaradda Awqaafta iyo Arrimaha Islaamka ee Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya waxay si rasmi ah ugu digtay dhammaan muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan Xujayda sanadkan 1446/2025 u socda gudashada waajibaadka xajka, inay aad uga digtoonaadaan la macaamilka shirkado been abuur ah iyo shaqsiyaad dullaaliin ah oo sheeganaya inay bixiyaan adeegyada xajka. Wasaaraddu waxay caddaynaysay in shirkadaha iyo shaqsiyaadkaasi aysan ka diiwaangashaneyn Wasaaradda islamarkaana aysan ku jirin nidaamka rasmiga ah ee dowladdu u dejisay u adeega Xujeyda Soomaaliyeed. Sidaas darteed, muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed waxaa la faray in ay xaqiijiyaan shirkadda ay adeegga ka qaadanayaan, kana hubiyaan liiska rasmiga ah ee ay Wasaaraddu ansixisay. “Wasaaradda Awqaafta iyo Arrimaha Islaamka waxay si joogto ah ugu hawlan tahay ilaalinta xuquuqda Xujayda Soomaaliyeed iyo hubinta in adeegyada xajka loo qabto si hufan, sharciyeysan, oo tayo leh. Waxaana la ogaysiinayaa dhammaan bulshada Soomaaliyeed in Wasaaraddu ay mar walba diyaar u tahay inay bixiso xog rasmi ah oo ku saabsan shirkadaha xajka ee la oggol yahay” ayaaa lagu yiri War-saxaafadeed kasoo baxay Wasaaradda Ugu dambeyn, Wasaaraddu waxay digniin adag u dirtay cid kasta oo isku dayda in ay ku takri-fasho magaca Xajka ama adeegyada la xiriira, iyadoo talaabo sharciyeed laga qaadi doono cid kasta oo lagu helo falal noocaas ah. Source: goobjoog.com
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Wasaaradda Awqaafta iyo Arrimaha Islaamka ee Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya waxay si rasmi ah ugu digtay dhammaan muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan Xujayda sanadkan 1446/2025 u socda gudashada waajibaadka xajka, inay aad uga digtoonaadaan la macaamilka shirkado been abuur ah iyo shaqsiyaad dullaaliin ah oo sheeganaya inay bixiyaan adeegyada xajka. Wasaaraddu waxay caddaynaysay in shirkadaha iyo shaqsiyaadkaasi aysan ka diiwaangashaneyn Wasaaradda islamarkaana aysan ku jirin nidaamka rasmiga ah ee dowladdu u dejisay u adeega Xujeyda Soomaaliyeed. Sidaas darteed, muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed waxaa la faray in ay xaqiijiyaan shirkadda ay adeegga ka qaadanayaan, kana hubiyaan liiska rasmiga ah ee ay Wasaaraddu ansixisay. “Wasaaradda Awqaafta iyo Arrimaha Islaamka waxay si joogto ah ugu hawlan tahay ilaalinta xuquuqda Xujayda Soomaaliyeed iyo hubinta in adeegyada xajka loo qabto si hufan, sharciyeysan, oo tayo leh. Waxaana la ogaysiinayaa dhammaan bulshada Soomaaliyeed in Wasaaraddu ay mar walba diyaar u tahay inay bixiso xog rasmi ah oo ku saabsan shirkadaha xajka ee la oggol yahay” ayaaa lagu yiri War-saxaafadeed kasoo baxay Wasaaradda Ugu dambeyn, Wasaaraddu waxay digniin adag u dirtay cid kasta oo isku dayda in ay ku takri-fasho magaca Xajka ama adeegyada la xiriira, iyadoo talaabo sharciyeed laga qaadi doono cid kasta oo lagu helo falal noocaas ah. Source: goobjoog.com
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Madaxweynaha Ruushka Vladimir Putin ayaa ku dhawaaqay xabbad joojin 3 maalmood ah, asagoo dhinaca Xukuumadda Ukraine ugu baaqay inay aqbalaan xabbad-joojintaas. Xabbad-joojinta ayaa looga golleeyahay lagu weyneeyo munaasabadda 80 guuradii ka soo wareegatay guushii Midowga Soofiyeeti uu ka gaaray dagaalkii labaad ee dunida. Kremlin-ka ayaa sheegay in xabbad joojintu 72-saacadood ah ay socon doonto laga billaabo 8-da May illaa dhammaadka 10-ka May, wuxuuna ugu baaqay Kiev inay qeyb ka noqato xabbad-joojinta. Dowladda Ukraine ayaan weli war rasmi ah ka soo saarin xabbad-joojintan ay Moscow ku dhawaaqday, lamana oga sida ay tillaabadani u dhaqan-geli doonto. Source: goobjoog.com
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Madaxweynaha Ruushka Vladimir Putin ayaa ku dhawaaqay xabbad joojin 3 maalmood ah, asagoo dhinaca Xukuumadda Ukraine ugu baaqay inay aqbalaan xabbad-joojintaas. Xabbad-joojinta ayaa looga golleeyahay lagu weyneeyo munaasabadda 80 guuradii ka soo wareegatay guushii Midowga Soofiyeeti uu ka gaaray dagaalkii labaad ee dunida. Kremlin-ka ayaa sheegay in xabbad joojintu 72-saacadood ah ay socon doonto laga billaabo 8-da May illaa dhammaadka 10-ka May, wuxuuna ugu baaqay Kiev inay qeyb ka noqato xabbad-joojinta. Dowladda Ukraine ayaan weli war rasmi ah ka soo saarin xabbad-joojintan ay Moscow ku dhawaaqday, lamana oga sida ay tillaabadani u dhaqan-geli doonto. Source: goobjoog.com
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Garowe leader deni , Somaliland has the right to self determination
Tallaabo replied to Xaaji Xunjuf's topic in Politics
He wants Puntland and Somaliland to work together on trade and the movement of people across the borders, which should be welcomed. -
If Puntland can fight and defeat Alshabaab and Daesh, why can't the FG?
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Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Xildhibaan Cabdulqaadir Cosoble Cali oo soo noqday musharax Madaxweyne ayaa warqad furan u qoray Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh, isagoo isugu daray cabasho iyo talosiin. Cosoble ayaa sheegay in labadii todobaad ee lasoo dhaafay uu dhowr jeer isku dayay inuu la xiriiro Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh, isagoo raadinayay ballan kulan rasmi ah, balse uu ku guul dareystay inuu helo. Sidoo kale wuxuu xusay inuu la xiriiiray dhallinyarada Madaxweynaha la shaqeysa, balse uusan helin wax jawaab ah. “Maadaama aan si hoose kuugu soo gudbin kari waayey baaqeyga, waxaan ku qasbanaaday inaan si daahfuran ah kuugu soo gudbiyo,” ayuu yiri qoraalkiisa ku bilaabay Xildhibaan Cabdulqaadir Cosoble. Xildhibaanka ayaa warqadiisa ku sheegay in isaga iyo Madaxweynaha ay horay uga wada tirsanaayeen midowgii musharraxiinta ee ka horyimid isku daygii fashilmay ee muddo kororsigii madaxweynihii hore Farmaajo. “Mudane Madaxweyne, sax ma aha in aad ku indho adeegto wixii adiga iyo anaga oo badan aan ka diidnay madaxweynihii hore, taasoo aan wada ognahay in ay noo horseedi karto burbur cusub iyo waddanka oo yeesha dhowr Madaxweyne,” ayuu yiri Cosoble. Xildhibaan Cosoble ayaa soo jeediyay tallooyin badan oo uu ku doonayo in dalka looga badbaadiyo jahawareerka siyaasadeed ee uu dhex-maquuranayo. Waxa uu ku booriyay Madaxweynaha inuu ka laabto uruurinta awoodda dalka ee halka gacan ku urursan iyo inuu qabto shir qaran oo degdeg ah oo ay ka qaybgalayaan dhammaan saamileyda siyaasadda. Cabdulqaadir Cosoble ayaa madaxweynaha kula taliyey inuu raadiyo Jubbaland iyo Puntland oo gogosha uu fidinayo ku soo daro, si loo mideeyo dagaalka argagixisada iyo in la hubiyo in doorashooyinka soo socda ay noqdaan kuwo hufan, lagu kalsoonaan karo, loona dhan yahay. Talooyinka la siinayo madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ayaa isisoo taraya, waxaana dhowaan u bilaabanaya sanadkii ugu dambeeyey ee muddo xileedkiisa oo sida caadiga ah ay siyaasiyiintu bilaabaan mucaaradnimo iyo hadalo adag oo siyaasadeed, si siyaasi kasta uu u hanto shacbiyad uu ku gaari karo maqaam madaxtinimo.
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Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Wasiirka Dekedaha iyo Gaadiidka Badda Soomaaliya Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac) ayaa maanta xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay Safiirka Türkiye ee Soomaaliya, Danjire Alper Aktaş, isagoo kala hadlay arrimo dhowr ah. Kulanka ayaa diiradda lagu saaray xoojinta iskaashiga labada dal ee dhanka horumarinta dekedaha, dib-u-dhiska kaabeyaasha dhaqaalaha, iyo kor u qaadista adeegyada gaadiidka badda, si loo taageero kobaca dhaqaale ee Soomaaliya. Wasiir Jaamac ayaa bilaabay olole taageerada Turkiga uu ugu balaarinayo dhanka dekedaha Soomaaliya iyo gaadiidka Badda, maadaama uu dowladda u hayo malafka xiriirka Turkiga. Waxaa la sheegaa in Wasiir Jaamac uu xiriirka Turkiga uga saameyn badan yahay masuuliyiinta wasaaradda arrimaha dibadda Soomaaliya. Sanadihii uu joogay Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga Soomaaliya oo bishii hore laga soo bedelay ayuu Wasiir Jaamac aad ula shaqey jiray Turkiga, waana masuulka ay Turkidu ugu aaminaada badan yihiin. Hadda wuxuu bilaabay qorshe uu uga faa’iideysanayo xiriirkii adkaa ee Turkiga, wuxuuna raadinayaa fursado ay ku maalgasha karaan dekedaha dalka iyo gaadiidka badda, sida maraakiibta iyo doomaha oo Soomaaliya ay baahi weyn u qabto. Wasiir Cabdulqaadir ayaa kulankii maanta markii uu soo dhamaaday aad uga mahadceliyay Dowladda Türkiye taageerada joogtada ah ee ay siiso Soomaaliya, isaga oo adkeeyay go’aanka Dowladda Federaalka ee ku aaddan horumarinta kaabeyaasha dhaqaalaha. Dhankiisa, Danjire Alper Aktaş ayaa xaqiijiyay diyaar garowga Türkiye ee ku aaddan taageeridda dadaallada horumarineed ee Soomaaliya, isaga oo muujiyay muhiimadda iskaashi waara oo labada dal dhexmara. Ugu dambeyn, labada dhinac waxay isku raaceen in la xoojiyo wada-shaqeynta si loo sii dardargeliyo horumarka kaabeyaasha dhaqaalaha dalka. Wasiirka Dekedaha Soomaaliya Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur Jamaac ayaa weli wax laga weydiiyaa danaha ku geedaaman xiriirka Soomaaliya iyo Turkiga, waxaana la sheegay in aad uu isaga ilaaliyo in masuul kale uu xiriir iyo galaangal ku dhexyeesho Turkida.
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Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Marka ciyaarta siyaasadda Soomaaliya ee mareyso waqtiga adag, waxaa jira shaqsi gaar ah oo aan indha laga qarsan karin, kaas oo si dhaqso leh uga dhex muuqda doorka ugu muhiimsan ee go’aan qaadashada. Axmed Moalim Fiqi, oo ah, dhexda xasaradaha istiraatiijiga ah ee Soomaaliya, iyo hub muhiim ah oo uu adeegsado Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud. Isbeddelkii ugu dambeeyay ee siyaasadeed, Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa mar kale rogay magac la yaqaan oo lagu kalsoon yahay: Axmed Moalim Fiqi. 27-kii Abriil 2025, Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda, Xamse Cabdi Barre, ayaa ku dhawaaqay magacaabista Fiqi ee Wasiirka cusub ee Difaaca — tallaabo caddeyneysa sumcadda Fiqi oo ah hubka lagu kalsoon yahay ee Madaxweynaha, isla markaana ah mid si fudud looga isticmaali karo goob kasta. Safarka siyaasadeed ee Fiqi muddo saddex sano ah wuxuu u muuqdaa sida buug-tixraac ee dib-u-qaabeynta istiraatiijiga. Laga bilaabo Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha (2022–2024), ilaa Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda (2024–2025), iyo hadda Wasiirka Difaaca Soomaaliya, Fiqi waxaa si joogto ah loogu wareejiyay xilal xasaasi ah xilliyo muhiim ah. Magacaabistiisa ayaa si cad u muujinaysa hal arrin: marka xasaradaha sareeyaan, Fiqi ayaa loo diraa hore. Xilligii uu ahaa Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha, Fiqi wuxuu ka shaqeynayay dib-u-dhiska xiriirka daciifka ah ee federaalka Soomaaliya, isagoo guddoominayay dadaallada dib-u-heshiisiinta iyo ka shaqeynta khilaafaadka u dhexeeya dowlad-goboleedyada awoodda leh sida Puntland. Siyaasaddiisa deggan laakiin adag ayaa ka caawisay inay joogteeyaan dheellitirka xasaasiga ah ee federaalka. Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda, wuxuu hoggaaminayay hindisyada Soomaaliya ee geesinimada leh ee Qaramada Midoobay, isagoo ka helay kursi taariikhi ah Golaha Ammaanka, wuxuuna si muran leh u riixay in la joojiyo howlgallada siyaasadeed ee UNSOM. Sidoo kale, wuxuu qaadanayay mowqif adag oo ka dhan ah heshiiska Itoobiya ee Somaliland, isagoo muujinayay diyaar u ahaanshiyaha in si diblomaasiyadeed — ama haddii loo baahdo, millatari — loo difaaco madax-bannaanida Soomaaliya. Hadda oo uu ku jiro Difaaca, Fiqi wuxuu la wareegayaa xil ka tirsan dagaalka ugu weyn ee Soomaaliya ee ka dhanka ah al-Shabaab. Magacaabistiisa ayaa timid iyadoo cadaadisyada amni ay kordhayaan, iyadoo Alshabaab weerarro halis ah ka geystaan meelaha ku dhow caasimadda. Go’aanka Xassan Sheekh wuxuu muujinayaa kalsooni uu ku qabo asalka Fiqi ee amniga, oo uu ku jiro xil hore oo uu ka soo qabtay madaxda hay’adda sirdoonka Soomaaliya (NISA). Mucaaradka waxay ku doodayaan in is-beddeladan degdegga ah ay muujinayaan in aan la helin horumar joogto ah oo hay’adeed. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, taageerayaashu waxay u arkaan is-beddelka Fiqi inuu yahay caddeyn muujinaysa karti iyo daacadnimo kuwaas oo ah dabeecado aad ugu yar siyaasadda Soomaaliya. Naaneysta “halkaan imow, Halkaas tag” waxaa Fiqi ku habboon, ma aha iney tahay eedayn, balse waxaa la aqoonsan yahay doorkiisa gaarka ah: ninka la aamini karo inuu xariiqada ilaaliyo marka xasaradaha qaran ay soo ifbaxaan. Miiska shaxda ee siyaasadda Soomaaliya. Marka loo eego Wasiirka Difaaca, waxqabadkiisa wuxuu noqon doonaa mid go’aamiya, ma aha oo kaliya hawlgallada millatari, balse mar kale, Axmed Moalim Fiqi ayaa loo baahan yahay inuu difaaco waqtigaan guriga burburka ku socda ee Soomaaliya si dhab ah. Isha: Dawan
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In this exclusive interview, the Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Euro Times, Gus Anderson, sits down with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland, Minister Abdirahman Adam, in Hargeisa to discuss recognition, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East. It is a pleasure to be with you in Hargeisa today of all places. As we approach the reassertion of independence, on 18 May 1991, it is a significant time in Somaliland’s history. Somaliland’s Case: Geopolitical Uniqueness of Somaliland Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: How is Somaliland unique, in geopolitical terms, compared to other states such as Djibouti, Sudan, and Somalia? Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: Somaliland is unique. Unlike many post-colonial conflicts, our claim to statehood is based on historical sovereignty, democratic legitimacy, and regional stability. We achieved independence in 1960 before voluntarily entering a union with Somalia, one that failed catastrophically. Unlike states driven by external alliances or ideological blocs, we pursue a multi-vector foreign policy, balancing regional interests without becoming a client state of any global power. Bilateral Relations: Somaliland-Taiwan Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: Both Somaliland and Taiwan developed relations in 2020 with reciprocal representative offices in Taipei and Hargeisa. The Taiwanese FM is due to visit Hargeisa, on a official visit next week to discuss relations and maritime cooperation. Will maritime cooperation focus on militarisation between your two states? Our relationship with Taiwan is rooted in mutual respect, shared democratic values, and a commitment to peaceful development. Maritime cooperation will primarily focus on the security of trade, anti-piracy measures, and logistics infrastructure… not militarisation. Therefore, the Horn of Africa needs stability, not new arms races. Any collaboration aligns with broader regional strategies, including U.S. and EU interests in open sea lanes and anti-terrorist efforts, especially as the Red Sea becomes increasingly volatile. China’s Response: SSC-Khatumo Support Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: In Somaliland we see Beijing’s tacit support for the SSC-Khatumo militia in Las Anod, Sool region. Aren’t you worried about the repercussions of deeper maritime ties with Taiwan? Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: We are fully aware of China’s geopolitical playbook. However, Somaliland has never traded sovereignty for short-term investment. Our consistent diplomatic position is that recognition should be based on merit, history, and democratic governance than coercion. Somaliland will continue to welcome constructive partnerships while resisting external manipulation. Our relationship with Taiwan is based on mutual interest. Somaliland’s Message to American Lawmakers Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: You recently visited D.C. as part of your relationship with GOP lawmakers in the U.S. What was your message to GOP lawmakers and how are you presenting the need for recognition? Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: We have told our friends in D.C.: Somaliland is doing what many recognised states struggle to do, maintaining security, holding elections, and managing critical infrastructure, all without formal recognition and no foreign aid. We have been very direct with lawmakers in Washington: if you want stability in the Horn of Africa, talk to the people who are actually providing it. Somaliland has been a reliable, democratic partner for over three decades. Somaliland governs itself, secures its borders, and maintains peace in a volatile region. We have been clear; Somalia simply does not speak for us. That chapter closed a long time ago. Any attempt by Mogadishu to offer ports or bases within Somaliland's borders is like someone renting out a neighbour''s house; it is not just misleading, it is absurd. Berbera port is under the control of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s central government, and any negotiations concerning it must go through Hargeisa, not Mogadishu. Somalia’s Attempt to Offer Berbera to the Americans Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: How did you present the leaked memo, from Mogadishu via Reuters, concerning the potential exchange of air and naval assets in Somaliland to the U.S.? Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: As for the letter, Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamed, sent to the Trump administration. Well, it has made headlines… but not much else. The Trump administration has not responded, and the letter only became public because someone leaked it to the press. Until then, it was just gathering dust like most of Mogadishu's foreign policy ambitions. Somaliland’s Security Policy Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: In Somalia, today, we see the resurgence of Al-Shabaab, a uptick in piracy across the Indian Ocean, and Daesh in Puntland state. What is Somaliland doing to ensure it’s borders are secure? Why is Somaliland so secure despite the regional security challenges in neighbouring Somalia? Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: We’ve long understood that our security is our responsibility, recognition or not. While others are dealing with insurgencies and struggling to hold ground, Somaliland has kept its territories secure, its coast protected, and its streets peaceful. Our forces are locally rooted, community-driven, and unshaken by shifting allegiances. Piracy may be spiking elsewhere, but not on our shores. We don't just talk stability; we live it, every day. Trump’s Plan: Recognition for Population Transfer? Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: Trump’s earlier plan for Gaza consisted of population transfer, with reports of talks with several African countries, including Somaliland, Sudan, and South Sudan, in exchange for concessions. In a interview with Israeli news agency, KAN, your team said it was “open to discussion on all matters, but we do not want to speculate on matters that have not yet been discussed.” What is Somaliland’s policy on Trump’s plan; is Hargeisa prepared to host forcibly displaced Gazans in exchange for recognition? Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: Recognition should never be transactional; it must be based on principles, not population swaps. We welcome dialogue with all international actors on peace and cooperation, but we will not be a bargaining chip in unresolved Middle East disputes. Normalisation: Israel-Somaliland Normalisation isn’t something that happens with the click of a button; it is a process, not a posture. Somaliland, like any responsible government, considers it’s foreign relations through the lens of national interest, regional stability, and the values of its people. If those align, we are open to discussion with any nation. The Horn of Africa holds immense potential beyond just security cooperation. Energy, technology, trade, and water security are all areas where regional and global actors, whether it is the U.S., UK, Israel, or the GCC, who can find a shared purpose with Somaliland. Any engagement must be mutual, principled, and anchored in respect for our sovereignty. Editor-in-Chief, Gus Anderson: Thank you for hosting us in Hargeisa and being open to hold this discussion. Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Adam: It is my pleasure, Anderson. Exclusive Recognition Somalia and Normalisatio Qaran News
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Sacda (Caasimada Online) – Ugu yaraan 68 muhaajiriin Afrikaan ah ayaa lagu dilay dalka Yemen, kadib markii Mareykanka uu hawada ka duqeeyay xarun dadka tahriibka ah lagu hayo oo Xuutiyiintu maamulaan oo ku taalla waqooyi galbeed Yemen. Goobta la duqeeyay waxaa booqday dad badan, waxaana ka mid ah Ibraahim Cabdulqaadir Macallin oo ka mid ah Soomaalida ku nool Yemen, mar uu la hadlaayey BBC ayuu ka waramay wixii uu ku soo arkay indhahiisa iyo sida ay waxa u dheceen. “Soomaalida tiradooda way yarayd, 3 maalin ka hor ayaa Soomaali badan oo meesha ku jirtay laga soo saaray” ayuu yiri Ibraahim oo sidoo kale sheegay waxa uu ka ogyahay tirada dadka wax ku noqoday xeradaas iyo inta ay Soomaali ka tahay. “Dadka dhintay waa 90, dadka dhaawaca waa 25, Soomaalida waxaa la leeyahay 3 ilaa 4 qof ayaa ku jirtay laakin ilaa hadda xaqiiqdooda ma hayno” ayuu yiri, inkastoo warbaahinta qaar ay werisay geerida 68 qof. Ibraahim ayaa sheegay in goor aroor ah uu weerarka ka dhacay meel lagu hayo muhaajiriinta oo bannaan ah. “Dadka waxaa laga soo qabtay xadka, in ay Sucuudiga galaan ayey doonayeen, waxaa laysugu keenay xabsiga magaalada Sacda, waxaana loo diyaariyay in la soo tarxiilo” ayuu yiri Ibraahim. Xarunta dadka lagu hayo ee Sacda waxaa la sheegay in lagu hayay dad gaaraya 115 qof oo Afrikaan ah, TV-ga Al-Masirah ee Yemen wuxuu sheegay in 47 muhaajiriin ah ay dhaawacmeen, iyadoo intooda badan ay qabaan dhaawacyo halis ah. Muuqaalo laga soo qaaday goobta ayaa muujinaya meydad badan oo ku hoos jira burburka. Saacado ka hor ayuu taliska dhexe ee Mareykanka sheegeen in ciidankooda ay duqeeyeen ilaa 800 oo bartilmaameed tan iyo markii madaxweyne Trump uu amray in la kordhiyo duqeymaha cirka ee ka dhanka ah Xuutiyiinta 15-ka bishii hore.
