OLF has its ambitions. They just don't want Oromos in Somalia harmed.

Abiy has mastered the art of betraying: Here are the groups he betrayed: 1. Oromo youth who forced out the TPLF 2. Lemma Megersa, the preferred candidate who stepped aside and allowed to become him the PM 3. Eritrea who saved many soldiers from the Northern Command and assisted him in ousting TPLF 4. Amhara and Afar who paid a heavy price in men and material 5. And finally OLF and other rebel groups who laid down and chose peace.

Okay, let's hope not. The last thing we need is Somalis killing each over Ethiopia,

Xaaji, do you know anything about this?

These people will one day say xerada iyo dekada Itoobiyaanka shaqo waa nooga diideyn.

The whole thing is being pushed by the UAE. Ethiopia does not have the means and know-how to build a naval base and commercial port with a city. Ethiopian commentators are already saying any land or sea will be under their jurisdiction and only subject to their laws.

You are misdiagnosing Garaada and the youth of Sool. It does not matter what Mogadishu does. What they want is to determine their fate. Any negotiation with Hargeisa is to live as neighborly brothers. Their stand hasn't wavered. Abiy is a loose cannon more than anything else. It will be his Oromo that will pay the price for his recklessness.

Let's hope so. There is another question of what constitutes Somaliland today considering Hargeisa no longer controls H@rti areas and reer Awdal/Isse are getting worried by the day. And Grxjs wants the presidency by any means or they will walk away. The man made a big mess. I thought Southern politicians were bad.

Xaaji, I don't even think his sub-clan would accept that. What clan would accept a naval and commercial base exclusively controlled by an outside force? Mind you, Ethiopia will have complete control over the area. They will bring their people to work there and secure the area. They may ask for a security zone which means additional land. They will exploit the marine resources.

Some things cannot be used as a bluff. Inviting a hegemonic neighbor led by a leader who believes he is the reincarnation of Messehiah is one of them. And giving away territories of other clans will ensure a civil war. Reer Awdal and Isse are not going to be gifted to Ethiopia.

Ma ogoshahay in 20 km la siiso Oromo?

How far is Sland elite willing to go to realize the illusive recognition?

It could be for show.

Abiyow ciidanka siidaa ee arrintu joogtaa