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By the way hassan sheikh conceded though he said no talks with Ethiopia unless they declare the MOU null and void. He should have kept his word why send a Minister to kenya to hold talks with Ethiopia when u said i will not hold talks with Ethiopia ,

Ridwan is in Hargeisa

How accurate is this

Sir gavy Williams

Abiye said to eritrea i will give u all the land tigrayan took from u in the Badme in return. I need a port I do own isias said I can give u Assap or massawa but we want to co own it 60 percent share . It will not be a permanent ownership and at any time in the agreement the Eritrean government can take back buy Ethiopia out of the shares. Also in exchange isias said. I want full rulership of Tigray and install his puppet tpdm tigrayans rebels who he groomed in Asmara for decades. Abiye went back on the ageeement and made peace with Tigray and the tplf in South Africa . Sources also said that abiye asked for naval base isias said that can never happen. So the deal died and they had a fall out

Abiye these days relies more on the Chinese and the east I doubt he cares for the aid money the west give them though he is broke. But he has big daddy uae to help him with the deficit he don’t mind throwing the mou with sl in the bin but he wants an alternative I do believe hassan wants to give him some concessions . As long as he reject the current mou because this hurts the bunker . And they can’t have that . Do not believe ulusow is more wadani then ina bixi. Ulusow will do everting for money do not miscalculate ulusow will do everting to come back after 2026 that’s his aim and not accumulate as much as possible .i mean if he cared about human rights he would have not killed over a million tigrays the west did little to stop that war

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according to gaylan media Ethiopia wants to get the legitimate approval from Mogadishu to get access to a sea out let so what can happen here then well for sure Hassan sheikh cant sign an out let for Ethiopia in any territory in the north Somaliland it wont work because SL wont allow it even if abiye says i got signature from hassan. let me in second issue will be hassan to give Ethiopia a sea out let inside Somalia , for Ethiopia to drop the SL MOU , now this could work but hassan then has to give the ethiopians a deal as good as the one they had with Somaliland naval base for a half a century well can hassan sheikh do that to give them merca or hobyo cadale kismayo or any other sea out let some place in southern Somalia , the only thing he wins with that is Stopping Somaliland recognition he wont win anything else

Somaliland electoral commission sets election date following President's signing of amended laws Saturday March 9, 2024 Hargeisa (HOL) - The President of the breakaway region of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, enacted two amended electoral laws on Saturday: the Electoral and Voter Registration Law (number 91/2023) and the Regulation of Organizations and Political Parties Law (number 14/2023). The Houses of Parliament in Somaliland approved these laws after making several amendments and supplements. Despite the three Somaliland political parties and other political organizations welcoming the law, some organizations have expressed opposition, citing that the regulations limit the right to participate in the presidential election to Kulmiye, Waddani, and UCID parties alone. The leader of the Horseed political organization, Abdillahi Iman Dirawal, objected to the law after the President's signature. He stated that if the election is conducted in this manner, they will not participate. After the President's signature, the chairman of Somaliland's National Electoral Commission (SLNEC) informed the local media that the electoral commission is prepared for the dual elections in November 2024.

what is jeegaan and what does it mean

its finished the the elections crisis is done the president signed the election deal SL made progress elections will be held in novemeber 2024

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absolutly outrages bad , i have been calling out the gallas and their expansion agenda for years on here , Che knows this also. the Somali region must be protected by all costs from these galla invaders

UAE Withdraws Most Support for SNA [Exclusive] March 8, 2024 Mogadishu, SOMALIA – Reliable sources have informed The Somali Digest of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s plan to scale back and eventually halt its financial support to the Somali National Army (SNA). This decision, critical in the context of Somalia’s ongoing security efforts and battle against insurgency, has raised significant concerns. The Emiratis have ceased payments for 5 brigades positioned outside Mogadishu, maintaining financial support only for 2 brigades safeguarding the city and one special brigade assigned to protect vital installations. Notably, an assailant from this special brigade launched the attack against the Emiratis last month. Late last year, the Emiratis communicated their decision to halt payments directly to Defense Minister Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, a warning that he seems to have underestimated. The withdrawal of UAE support to the SNA is attributed to multiple factors. These include an attack on UAE officers in Mogadishu, which has strained bilateral relations, and Somalia’s diplomatic efforts to maintain amicable relations with a spectrum of regional powers, including the UAE’s rival, Qatar. Moreover, perceived lack of tangible returns on the UAE’s investments in Somalia, especially in light of Turkiye’s advantageous Blue Economy Pact and Hydrocarbons Agreement, and allegations of corruption involving “ghost soldiers” within the UAE-supported troops, have further strained relations. A source within the Ministry of Defense revealed to The Somali Digest the specifics of the Emirati financial support: each of the 14,400 soldiers across 8 brigades trained by the UAE received $256 monthly, with logistics costs adding up to $2.53 per day per soldier, culminating in a total monthly cost of $331.9 per soldier. This calculation brings the total monthly expenditure to approximately $4.77 million. Additionally, officers received an additional $300 atop their standard SNA salary. Mobilizing Local Support and Exploring Future Strategies Anticipating the funding gap, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has engaged local businessmen to discuss temporarily covering troop costs while seeking a more sustainable support mechanism. The feasibility of this solution and the UAE’s willingness to continue its financial commitment to the troops it helped train remain uncertain. Last month, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took proactive steps by paying the salaries post a thorough review, ensuring no ‘ghost soldiers’ were compensated. This audit revealed that the 5 brigades now operate at less than half their intended capacity, with only 4,465 active soldiers out of an expected 9,000. Each received $200, aligning with standard SNA soldier wages. Strategic Implications and Somalia’s Path Forward The reduction of UAE support poses significant challenges for Somalia’s security maintenance and its fight against insurgency. The SNA is crucial for the nation’s stability and counter-extremism efforts. Analysts caution that diminished UAE financial support could impair the SNA’s operational capabilities, potentially leading to security vacuums exploitable by insurgent forces. This situation threatens the gains made through years of international backing and domestic rebuilding efforts. Moreover, the potential diminution of UAE-trained troops could create substantial gaps in knowledge and skills within the SNA, affecting its effectiveness and cohesion. The challenge of transitioning to alternate funding sources or integrating these troops into other units could intensify Somalia’s security dilemmas. The UAE’s decision mirrors the intricate geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa, potentially signaling a strategic shift that could influence Somalia’s foreign policy and military self-reliance. This development underscores the necessity for Somalia to enhance governance, address corruption, and diversify its foreign policy to effectively manage the interests of various regional actors. As Somalia endeavors to secure alternative funding and support to sustain its security forces’ operational readiness, the consequences of failing to do so loom large, threatening the nation’s stability and ongoing insurgency countermeasures. In summary, the UAE’s phased withdrawal of financial support from the SNA carries profound implications for Somalia’s security situation and regional geopolitical dynamics. Moving forward, it is imperative for the international community and regional stakeholders to collaborate in identifying sustainable solutions that address Somalia’s security challenges while fostering transparency and good governance.

First time i see che write more then one sentence hmm interesting good assessment and analysis there and i agree with you. But i do not believe Amhara their majority leaders and people have given up on Ethiopia or greater Ethiopia. So where does Abtigis fit in all of this..

Not sure yet i am getting mixed signals i have spoken to senior SL politicians tonight and they said everthing is on the right track we havent heard anything from Ethiopia. But it is a fact that Ethiopia feels presssured my source said there is allot of pressure on Ethiopia to abandon the deal . but Abiye still remains firm He views that this is only way to access the red sea the other option is a full blown War with Eritrea.

He used to be anti SNM during the 1980s and called the duriyad people the problem child of Somalis how ever through outh the 2000s He has whole heartly converted to Somalilandism then . Bashir goth is a smart fellow to be honest.