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.

doubt it poliiticians who want a a mashruuc cant sell that it would also be their last day in office had they done that Somalia is lucky Ethiopia didnt come through with the recognition other wise the deal would have gone through now it wont go through

i doubt it with out recognition ina bixii cant sell it to the people he will lose his head , besides there is no benefit for Somaliland recognition is valued more then anything more then shares money or what ever concession one wants to give . Ethiopia once agains saves Somali unity , by backing down from the MOU

anigu i am different i have yet to see the final draft of such agreement for it to be endorsed or not the Mou i cannot endorse anything i havent seen the details ba loo bahanyahay.. But i am also good if it doesnt go through , because we are not sure if indeed recognition of Ethiopia will have an affect on the entire continent . so that would be difficult but we never know. But now it is all behind us now that the whole MOU for the better i guess

According to senior Somaliland journalist Ethiopia isnt going to back down this si what he said on twitter

Ethiopia in the end got pressured to much now the deal is dead, well maybe for the better

Ethiopia May Scrap Somaliland Recognition Amid Regional Pressure Simon Marks and David Herbling, Bloomberg News , Source: Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Ethiopia is considering scrapping a plan to recognize the breakaway state of Somaliland, amid international pressure to defuse regional tensions over the proposal, according to people familiar with the matter. Landlocked Ethiopia signed an initial agreement with Somaliland in January that would make it the first nation to recognize the sovereignty of the semi-autonomous region of Somalia, in return for 50 years of access to the Gulf of Aden. The accord triggered an uproar in neighboring countries, with Somalia saying it would defend its territorial integrity and Egypt and other nations urging caution. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, held talks last week in Nairobi where the matter was discussed. Abiy expressed his willingness to step back from the deal’s most controversial elements in an effort to restore relations with Somalia, said the people who asked not to be identified as they’re not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Ethiopian officials privately told foreign officials that the country may be willing to drop its recognition of Somaliland, according to five foreign officials who were briefed on Addis Ababa’s stance. Ruto also raised the matter in a meeting with Somalian President Hassan Sheikh, who was visiting Kenya at the same time as Abiy. Ruto told Bloomberg in an interview in January that his administration was trying to “persuade Ethiopia” to consider other options beyond its demand for a port, though it’s unclear what those options are. Ethiopia has yet to officially pull back from the deal with Somaliland, and Abiy remains keen on achieving his objective of attaining direct access to the coast, the people said. Somaliland unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991 after the eruption of a civil war. Since then, it’s been pushing for international recognition that would allow it to source foreign funding and aid. The deal with Ethiopia — long desperate for greater sea access — would take it a small step closer to achieving that aim. Read More: Ethiopia Says Lack of Port Access Can Fuel Future Conflict Neighboring countries and some of Ethiopia’s biggest donors have expressed concern that the deal — which Somalia has said is illegal and would represent an annexation of its territory — may spark conflict in an already volatile region. Molly Phee, the US assistant secretary of state for African affairs, told reporters on a call last month that Ethiopia should seek a deal providing it with sea access with the federal authorities in Mogadishu and not officials in Somaliland. The US and United Nations have also said the agreement may allow the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab to exploit the situation for its recruitment. “The region can ill afford more conflict,” Phee said. Ethiopian, Kenyan and Somali government spokespeople didn’t respond to questions about the current status of the Somaliland agreement. The Somaliland government said in a statement on Tuesday that the memorandum of understanding it signed with Ethiopia in January “signifies a positive step towards regional stability and prosperity.” --With assistance from Mohammed Omar Ahmed. ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.

Somaliland Supreme Court annuls electoral law provisions following presidential lawsuit Thursday March 7, 2024 Hargeisa (HOL) - The Supreme Court of Somaliland has overturned certain sections of the electoral law following a petition by the nation's President, Muse Bihi Abdi. The legal action modified specific clauses within the electoral legislation. advertisements The judicial body concurred with the president's plea to void two segments of the electoral law, which he argued were not aligned with the Somaliland constitution. The invalidated clause stipulated that any organization achieving 20% of the votes in all regions and an equal share of the general ballot would trigger a parliamentary division. The court, aligning with the president, maintained that the elected parliamentary councils lacked the authority to assess the legitimacy of the representatives chosen by the populace. Additionally, the court ratified the electoral law. According to recent statements by the president, the legislation is finalized, and election preparations are currently in progress.Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Somaliland on November 13 2024

SSC-Khatumo leader warns Ethiopia against sending troops to SSC areas Thursday March 7, 2024 Las Anod (HOL) - The leader of the newly formed SSC-Khatumo administration, Abdikhadir Ahmed Aw-Ali Firdhiye, has issued a warning to the Ethiopian government against interfering in the internal affairs of Sool, Sanag, and Ain areas, collectively known as SSC-Khatumo. Addressing thousands of people in Las Anod town on Thursday, the leader stated that his administration had received reports indicating that Ethiopian troops were being deployed to the SSC areas to support Somaliland troops. "We cannot accept this; we categorically reject it. We are accountable for our people and our territory. We refuse any external forces to interfere or attack us, and we will resist it," declared Firdhiye, the leader of SSC-Khatumo. Mr. Firdhiye instructed his troops to remain on high alert and prepared for any potential incursion from Somaliland. On Monday, Somaliland's Minister of Defense, Dr. Roble Muse Abdi, hosted the Ethiopian embassy's military attaché and other senior Ethiopian army officers at his office in Hargeisa. The officials discussed various aspects of security cooperation and ways to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland President Muse Bihi in Addis Ababa on January 1, granting Ethiopia access to the sea. However, Somalia, along with the AU, IGAD, EU, Arab League, Turkey, and the US government, has rejected the Red Sea access agreement between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland, arguing that it violates Somalia's sovereignty. Somalia has insisted that there can be no mediation in the dispute with Ethiopia unless Addis Ababa cancels its controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland.

So does it mean also if oil is found off shore will turkey also get 30 percent of that

i doubt they would go so far to disrupt besides what evidence are there that this abdisnasir was actually working with Somaliland it makes no sense at all, even lets say he was working with them , why kill him when u can use him. Doesnt add up

time will tell indeed if Somalia can defeat Alshabaab its been over a decade now lets how long this continues

Somaliland and Ethiopia and the UAE to also sign a three part new agreement interesting indeed

so what could be the motive

Somaha wa cajiib

if hassan sheikh could not reach a deal with Somaliland after 12 years talks as a two term president what makes u think he can give any sort of concessions or make a deal with Alshabaab

#buluxaar, #ceel sheekh iyo #berbera waxaana u hadhsan #ceel gardi, #xiis iyo #maydh These are the potential places where the lease could happen hassan galaydh reports