Puntland minister claims Egypt exploiting Somalia for Nile River interests 127 SharesFacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramPhoneEmail Wednesday September 4, 2024 Garowe (HOL) — Puntland's Interior Minister Abdi Farah Said Juha has accused Egypt of leveraging Somalia in its long-standing disputewith Ethiopia over the Nile River. Juha claimed that Egypt is using Somalia as a strategic tool to protect its interests in the Nile, a vital water source for the country. "Egypt has intervened in Somalia for its own benefit," Juha said. "They are fighting for the Nile, while Ethiopia is focused on securing its water access. But Egypt wants to turn us into a pawn in their broader struggle." advertisements Juha went on to criticize Egypt's historical role in Somalia, accusing the country of undermining efforts to build a stable Somali government. He said that during past peace talks, Egypt was one of the nations that sided with warlords, complicating the path to stability. "Egypt's agenda in Somalia is much bigger than simply offering help. Their presence here could bring serious risks," Juha warned. The allegations come amid heightened tensions following a military cooperation agreement between Egypt and Somalia, which reportedly includes the deployment of up to 10,000 Egyptian soldiers to Somalia who will join the African Union's peacekeeping mission. The move, part of a defence deal signed in Cairo in August, has raised concerns in neighbouring Ethiopia, which views Egypt's presence in Somalia as a threat to its security. The GERD, Africa's largest hydroelectric project, is at the heart of the tensions. The dam, built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, is designed to provide electricity to millions of Ethiopians, but Egypt sees it as a potential threat to its water supply. Egypt relies on the Nile for 85% of its freshwater and fears that the dam could reduce water flow, affecting agriculture and the livelihoods of millions of Egyptians. Since construction began in 2011, the GERD has been a point of contention between the two countries. Despite Egypt's objections,Ethiopia has already completed filling the dam's reservoir, further escalating the dispute. Ethiopia's concerns over Egypt's presence in Somalia are tied to geopolitical dynamics. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed frustration with Somalia's defence deal with Egypt, particularly as Ethiopia faces its own internal challenges, including conflicts in the Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia regions. Ethiopia, already in a bitter dispute with Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), fears the military buildup could destabilize the region and increase the likelihood of conflict. Somalia, however, remains firm in its decision. Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur dismissed Ethiopia's concerns, asserting that Somalia has the right to form alliances in its national interest. Some experts worry that the combination of Egypt's military presence in Somalia and the ongoing dispute over the Nile could spark a low-scale interstate conflict. Dr. Hassan Khannenje, director of the Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies, has warned that tensions over the Nile could lead to clashes between Egyptian and Ethiopian forces, potentially drawing in other regional actors. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in the 1990s, has also voiced concerns about Egypt's growing military presence. Officials fear the involvement of external powers could further complicate efforts to maintain regional stability.

Ina biixi in awdal qulijeed , ina rayaale home town

Thé police chief of sanaag is right though thee drivers are creating panic that there will be a war when there is non so they are right to lock them up any one who tries to violate the amni should be locked up

Halku u dhoofay hadana it looks like this fellow doesn’t like to stay in his own capital

Woow that is dangerous it is getting serious

where did i say i supported his arrests, i never did mida kale u said he betrayed something i said what did he betray or who did he betray he was never part of those that champion dawarsi state

How can. He betray the awdal free movement when he was never part of such a movement

abdurahmaan tuur is a hero thats why we keep his picture in the down town square of Burco he is a hero to us. He is the last SNM chair man of the halgan he is also our first President . Wa halyey qarran. Gobtu ma jabto way liicda . Dadku yanay been ku sheegin Abduramnaan tuur is our Mujahid , i will tell you this ina cigaal might have been a great politician and laid the foundation of SL, but Abduramaan tuur in our hour of need he was there with us in Diredhawe and in Harar and in baligubadle , Markay raggu kala baxayeen wa nala joogay. Ina cigaal manan hayn markaas and other paper pushers berigaas, marka yaan lugugu sheekeyn Abdurahmaan tuur doesnt get the honer from the Landers we know what he has done for his people , Mujahid Mujahid dhalay. Ilahoow ku naxariiso oo qabriga ku nuur. If he just denounced the cancerous union with the bunker walahi cid la hadli karta may jirin for sure. Ya ku dhaca , its because we made an axdi between our selves , No Somalia no Mogadishu. wanu jeclaan lahayn inu nala qaatto abduraman tuur arintaas nassib dare maysan dhicin qadarallah, iyadu ay sida tahay he is and will always remain in our hearts and he is above ina cigaal and ina rayaale and all those follks because he stood with his people untill the bitter end.

so in other words its another culusow mashruuc and he gets the xaqu qalam lol

interesting i have been hearing Since he 80s there is allot of oil there lets see how it goes, so how much will the qataris get percentage wise and how much will khatumo get , is khatumo on board with this

Awoowgay jamac shabeel is hilarious on the incarceration of Abiib dawada qossolka idinka dhamaanahyaa wa runti cid ku dhacda ma jiidho nin Ciida gala laandhere Jamac tiger wa nin daran haha

Garaadkan xanuunka haya weyna subxaan wa qaadiir waxan oo dhan wa duriyad ka carar hahah,, U do know that his mother lives in Hargeisa and he cant even visit her she is actually close related to Ina Biixi sub sub sub sub clan wise

the somaliland sirdoon have some evidence he was dealing with groups in somalia

Welk maybe yes their enemy today are the gallas if Ethiopia collapses they might want to ventje top dog and then maybe re construct Ethiopia or the old Abyssinia from the ashes we shall see in this door case scenario Somalis must prepare them selves I am talking about Somali galbeed but abtigiis is busy allowing gallas to freely roam in Somali region. Not sure if the man has a plan if the empire collapses

Yes but Amharas will not since Amharas view Egypt as a more of a direct threat to Ethiopia how much Amharas despise the gallas and abiye I don’t think they will side with Egypt or even Somalia but Ethiopia feels so threatend by Egypt these days i dont think the Ethiopians will back down they might even threaten to shabelle river Let’s see how the talks in Ankara go

So are these mps under the pay role of Addis Ababa

You mean with out muse permission

Muse didn’t arrest him the intelligence service did along with the rru we have no idea why he was arrested . Reer awdal are peaceful loving folks waligoodqori may ridin in their life I am not expecting them to do that now. Nabada caana leh

Why would he want that he just paid a successful visit there within huge turn out and welcome The sanaag war didn’t happen though because the Garaad clan elders chickened out and got scared since they know they are a minority in ceerigaabo they can’t start trouble they know their place . It’s all good status quo is fine with us

After being away for nearly a year and a half, during which he toured Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, he has recently settled in Jigjiga. In recent months, his remarks have become more favourable towards Somaliland and its president ina biixi, while he has adopted a notably critical tone towards the so called Garaad from Laascanood. He has also directed sharp criticisms towards the Koonfurians and their policy towards Somaliland, all in all he is a new born Somaliland nationalist Mr Buurmadow.