Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman’s posts Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman @SenateForeign By rejecting Taiwanese travel documents, Somalia’s government bows to China’s unreasonable demands and claims sovereignty over Somaliland. But territory more firmly in its control remains a hub for arms traffickers and militants. The contradiction is clear. https://nytimes.com/2025/04/30/world/africa/taiwan-somalia-passport-ban-china.html

Sanaag capital ceerigaabo down town square

ceerigaabo 18 may early celebrations huwan no where to be seen

bad news for dawarsi state supporters awdal is rocking With the Somaliland celebrations where is galbeedi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWg-1mv4mrg

Our best generation who were born after the second world war and fought the hardest in the SNM wars had only one thing in their mind that their great grand childeren would grow up and live as free men and woman in their own republic. There is no price u dhigmo freedom

sanab cabuudki wey yeesheen somalia xalaadu wa bariga dhexe

U.S. lawmakers warn Somalia of consequences over Taiwan passport ban 97 SharesFacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Friday May 2, 2025 Washington (HOL) — Two U.S. lawmakers have urged Somalia to reverse its decision to invalidate Taiwan-issued passports, warning of severe diplomatic and immigration-related consequences if the policy is not rescinded. In a letter sent Thursday to Somalia's ambassador in Washington, Representatives Tom Tiffany and Andy Ogles condemned the Somali government's recent move to ban the use of Taiwanese passports for entry, exit, or transit through Somalia. They described the decision as a concession to pressure from the Chinese Communist Party. The lawmakers warned that Somalia's stance could trigger retaliatory actions from the United States, including revoking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, halting visa services, and freezing future bilateral aid. They also raised the possibility of shuttering Somalia's embassy in Washington and expelling its diplomatic staff. "If the Somali government insists on acting as little more than a branch office of the Chinese Communist Party, there is no reason for the United States to continue to pretend that it is independent, legitimate, or worthy of U.S. recognition," the lawmakers wrote. Their warning follows a notice issued by Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority on April 22, declaring all passports and travel documents issued by Taiwan or its affiliated institutions invalid for entry into, exit from, or transit through Somalia starting April 30. Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, told the Associated Press that the decision was in response to Taiwan's "opened unapproved offices," which he described as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty. Although he did not name a specific office, Taiwan has maintained formal ties with Somaliland since 2020 and appointed a new envoy to Hargeisa earlier this year. An official working in Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that notice was issued to all airlines on April 22, "instructing them not to carry passengers holding Taiwanese passports for entry, transit or departure through Somalia." The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Taiwan's foreign ministry has denounced Somalia's move, describing it as being orchestrated by Beijing and "based on a misinterpretation" of U.N. Resolution 2758, which the Chinese government cites to support its "One China" policy. The letter from Tiffany and Ogles adds a new layer of diplomatic pressure as the United States weighs its own complex relations with both Taiwan and Somalia.

early celebration in ceerigaabo

early celebration in ceerigaabo

Somaliland commemorates 34 years of hard-earned independence a milestone shaped by resilience, sacrifice, and an unwavering pursuit of self-determination. The early days, marked by the valiant struggle of the SNM, were fraught with hardship and loss. Yet from the ashes of conflict, a nation emerged determined to chart its own course. Over the decades, Somaliland has fostered democratic governance, held successive peaceful elections, and laid the foundations for economic development and institutional stability. Though challenges remain, the progress is undeniable: Somaliland continues to build, grow, and aspire guided by the principles for which so much was once sacrificed. i remember this day like yesterday 1991 18 may i wondered back then how we could do all of this , but we did . And Somaliland exist now longer then the cancerous union existed its a great year and a great day indeed 18 may , happy 18 may to all the Somalilanders . And to the friends of Somaliland.we licked our wounds and came out stronger a new president a new era a new leadership allow Dhowr,

If Deni aspires to the presidency of the bunker, then good for him; however, I remain uncertain about his true intentions. Somaliland holds no influance in the selection process within the Bunker, after all. Be that as it may, Deni appears to be aiming quite high. Yet, is he not expected to remain President of Puntland until at least 2029? One wonders, then, how he intends to campaign for the presidency of the Bunker concurrently interesting indeed. In any case, politics is a realm where neither alliances nor friendships are ever truly permanent. If Deni is indeed sincere about pursuing cooperation and building an alliance, with the Somaliland republic then let us explore what we might be able to achieve together and to cooperate and fight our common foes.

And for the first time ever a politician from Somalia said that Somaliland people have the right to determine their own future this is so significant I have never heard some one say this the past 3 decades it was all ma tegi kartan ma bixi kartan anaga dhulkina leh iyo dadkina mustaqbalkina anaga leh abooowe noooh . Ma yeelan kartan ikhtiyaar.. this has changed now with deni . He has no issue with our self determination it’s the start of a new era

Yesterday Somaliland and garowe exchanged prisoners of war in the laascanood war . This is positive step forward . Who would have thought Somaliland and pl could have some sort of strategic cooperation . No one ever could think so . Thought they are the enemy of Somaliland and the people of Somaliland from a tribal point of view. How ever from a political point of view there can be some cooperation since both Somaliland and garowe see the bunker as clear enemy . I think the bunker threw everything they had. Towards Somaliland trying to ban livestock trying to up lift the bandit terrorist in laaacanood . Trying to monopolise the hadj . Starting to Harass Somaliland citizens to buy some sort of visa to go to Somaliland attacking international companies and telling them to remove Somaliland name from their database . The thing is they used every card they had already there is nothing left . I think we can find a way to unseat the man in the bunker and make sure the international community sees that they have invested their eggs on the wrong entity .

Well that Is the first we have seen this. I am really shocked

Mortar attack targets Halane Base Camp Monday April 28, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) — Several mortar shells were fired toward the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu on Monday, which houses United Nations offices, African Union personnel, and Western diplomatic missions. Some of the mortar rounds reportedly landed in and around the camp, but the number of casualties has not yet been confirmed. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab has previously targeted both the Mogadishu airport and the Halane Base Camp in similar assaults. Security forces have launched search operations and intensified patrols in the area following the attack, officials said.

I couldnt hear my ears i first thought it might have been AI

Alshabaab is stepping up the game they really feel they there is something to gain if they manage to capture wargaadhi then the entire shabelle region and to some extend banadir might fall in their hands shortly let’s see if they can do it

Dagaal culus oo Ciidamada Dowladda iyo Al shabaab ku dhexmaray Degaanka Wargaadhi ee Shabeelaha Dhexe Khamiis, April 24, 2025 (HOL) - Wararka ka imaanaya Gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe ayaa sheegaya in dagaal culus uu saakay ku dhex maray degaanka Wargaadhi ciidamada Dowladda iyo kuwa Al shabaab. Weerar Qaraxyo ku bilawday ay ku qaadeen salaadii subax kadib dagaalamayaasha Al shabaab deegaanka Wargaadhi oo ah Talis weyn oo laga hagaayay dagaalka ka dhanka ah Kooxdaasi ee ka socda Degaanada HirShabeele iyo Galmudug. Waxaa jira khasaare iskugu jira dhimasho iyo dhaawac oo kala soo gaaray dhinacyadii dagaalamay, waxaana dhinac walba uu sheeganaya inuu isagu guul ka gaaray dagaalka. Wasiir kuxigeenka Wasaaradda warfaafinta Soomaaliya Cabdiraxmaan Sheekh Yuusuf Al Cadaala ayaa sheegay in meydad badan oo Al shabaab ah ay daadsan yihiin degaanka Wargaadhi ayna iska caabiyeen kooxdii weerarka soo qaaday. Kooxda Al shabaab waxa ay sheegteen inay degaanka la wareegeen ayna gudaha u galeen saldhigaan Military oo ay ku sugnaayeen ciidamada Danab iyo kuwa Gorgor iyo Macawiisleeyda. Deegaanka Wargaadhi ee Shabeelada dhexe oo ahaa Marin muhiim u ah isku socodka dhanka Xeebta ee deegaanada wali ku harsan Gacanta dowladda iyo Muqdisho, qabsashada Al shabaab ee Wargaadhi waxay ka dhigan tahay inay Go’doon galayaan Deeganada Nuurdugle iyo Cadaan Laxeey ee Shabeellaha Dhexe. Dowladda horey waxay u lumisay Ceelbaraf, Masjid Cali Guduud, Aaden Yabaal iyo degmooyin kale oo muhiim ahaa.

Deni said now for the past two year he will not attend any talks with Hassan and his government until he returns to the old constitution format . So who is going to blink first

Puntland President Deni to attend upcoming NCC meeting in Mogadishu Tuesday April 22, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali Federal Government has confirmed that Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni will participate in the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting scheduled to take place in Mogadishu next month. A senior federal government official stated that President Deni had been formally invited and that preparations are underway for his attendance. The meeting, convened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, will bring together federal and regional leaders to address political differences, enhance national unity, and strengthen the fight against extremist groups including ISIS and Al-Shabaab. According to reliable sources, the international community has played a key role in facilitating President Deni’s return to the national dialogue. Diplomatic representatives reportedly met him several times in Garowe and Bosaso to emphasize the importance of Puntland rejoining the consultative process. President Deni has boycotted the NCC meetings since December 2022, amid a deepening rift between the Puntland administration and the federal government. Relations between the two sides have been strained, with cooperation and communication virtually stalled over political disagreements. The upcoming forum is expected to address key national issues, including electoral reforms, power-sharing, and security coordination, with the goal of restoring inclusive dialogue and national cohesion.

makes sense