Member of the House of Representatives for Maroodijeeh region, Somaliland. Formerly newspaper Editor-in-Chief and civil society leader. Views are mine.
We took parliamentary oath today at a swearing-in ceremony held at the House of Representatives. Speaker and 2 deputies were also elected. I congratulate them and all MPs.
#Somaliland
once again proved political maturity, stability, self-reliance, and extraordinary success.
At the House floor and on behalf of the House of Representatives, I thanked
@GavinWilliamson
, a member of the UK’s House of Commons, for tabling the case of Somaliland before the House today. We will never forget your support. Our case of recognition is legally and morally solid.
Edna Adan is alive, well and strong as always. The misinformation about her circulated in social media is false. I called her a few minutes ago, and she is working late this hour, a testimony of her dedication and commitment to advancing the interests of
#Somaliland
.
Hogga aad
Delighted to announce that I have been elected the Deputy Chairperson of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, International Cooperation and Investment. I will focus on strengthening the House’s support for
#Somaliland
’s foreign affairs policy and the quest for recognition.
Today I handed over tables and chairs for students at Farah Nour High School in Baligubadle. Also, I did maintenance on the Gumburaha District Court. I made these inputs from my salary to support my constituency. Access to education and justice are fundamental rights.
Thank you, Sir
@GavinWilliamson
, for introducing Bill on Somaliland recognition. We are also grateful to other MPs who support the just cause of Somaliland, and I urge the House of Commons to pass the Bill and recognise the reliable partner, Somaliland. If the
#UK
government
The defence agreement between
#T
ürkiye
@TRForeignAffair
and
#Somalia
does not concern
#Somaliland
and its territory, including its waters.
As a sovereign state, Somaliland has the right and obligation to protect its territorial waters, contiguous zone and the Exclusive Economic
It's a pleasure to welcome British delegation led by Hon.
@GavinWilliamson
to Somaliland. The Members of Parliament and House of Lords will work on further strengthening
#Somaliland
- UK 🇬🇧 diplomatic relations and future cooperation.
The future of
#Somaliland
is for the Somalilanders who decided their independence in an internationally observed referendum. We thank
@GavinWilliamson
for his support.
#Somalia
’s politicians need to mind their business and sort out the anarchy and chaos in their failed state.
#Hargeisa
: Today I visited the site of
#Waaheen
market devastated by the fire. I am shocked by the level of destruction. Once a vibrant market is now beyond recognition. We will rebuild it. Thanks to all those who sent solidarity messages from across the world.
This letter is full of factual errors and legal misinterpretations.
#Somaliland
is an independent and sovereign state – an irrefutable fact. It controls its territory, and it has full powers to act freely. Somaliland has the capacity to enter into relations with other states,
We call upon member states of the African Union, as well as the United Nations to take a principled position on the illegal MOU and denounce
#Ethiopia
’s unwarranted aggression against
#Somalia
’s sacrosanct sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
🔗➡
I met today the President of the Republic of
#Somaliland
, H.E Muse Bihi Abdi,
@musebiihi
at his office.
We discussed various matters, including issues concerning my constituency and the nation. I thank the President for the meeting, attentive listening, and reflections.
Congratulations to speaker Yaasin
#Faratoon
, whom my colleagues and I voted for to ensure the House of Representatives is led by an experienced leader. Yaasiin, elected from the Sool region, is the right person
#Somaliland
’s interest demands to lead the main legislative body of
The fragile government in Mogadishu has no power whatsoever or legitimacy to speak about the territory in the Republic of Somaliland. Being the most failed state in the world according to the FSI score, it has no capacity to act. Moreover,
#Somaliland
is a sovereign state with
You are missing the main point,
@AAbdishakur
.
#Somaliland
is an independent and sovereign state with the right to do what it wants. It doesn’t need Somalia’s approval. Foreign powers, including Ethiopia’s troops, literally protect your government.
There is nothing you can do
The recent signing of a MoU Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and self-declared Somaliland administration has strained relations between
#Somalia
and
#Ethiopia
. This has the potential to revive historical conflicts of two nations, complicate existing internal
It was an honour to meet
@johnmcdonnellMP
, a veteran member of the House of Commons. We discussed various issues concerning Somaliland and UK relations. As MPs of the Somaliland Parliament, we are working to establish Parliament-to-Parliament relations. Thank you
@Nasermissa
Xariir Axmed is a young musician who participated in my parliamentary campaign. His music played a crucial role and I am grateful to him and lyricist Ismaaciil Jiheeye. I have respect for Somaliland artists.
Somalia has zero influence on what happens or does not happen in Somaliland. Their so-called objection is simply talking and using words with no actions. Somaliland is a sovereign country that runs its affairs independently.
As an MP in
#Somaliland
’s parliament, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the right honourable MP, Markus Wiechel
@MarkusWiechel
for his unwavering support to the only Democracy [Somaliland] in the Horn of Africa.
Standing up for Somaliland is standing up for
#Somalia
is misconstruing the MoU between
#Somaliland
and
#Ethiopia
to mislead the world and create a situation of chaos. But let us digest the MoU:
1. It is a MoU and not a legally binding legal instrument.
2. Somaliland and Ethiopia will sign a treaty that will undergo a
#Somalia
’s decision regarding
#Sool
proves that
#HassanSheikhMohamoud
has been the architect of the instability created in Sool and was behind it from day one. His fragile administration cannot effect change on the ground but only distances any chance of peaceful conflict
#Somaliland
is an independent country that respects and fulfils the principle of utis possidetis, that is fundamental to the territorial integrity in Africa.
This has been reinforced and proven by the African Union Fact-Finding Mission sent to Somaliland in 2005. Somaliland
In 2005, an AU fact-finding mission found that
#Somaliland
’s case is consistent with the African Charter, Uti possidetis and does not open Pandora's box. We urge the 35th ordinary Session of the
@_AfricanUnion
Assembly to endorse the mission’s findings and recognise Somaliland.
Chinese Ambassador meeting and glorifying a warlord who is in direct war with Somaliland is irrefutable evidence of
#China
’s interference in the internal affairs of
#Somaliland
and creating instability in the Sool region by supporting an ill-fated armed group. Somaliland is aware
In 2022, I had the opportunity to meet
@GavinWilliamson
the right honourable Gavin Williamson MP for South Staffordshire and former U.K. defence secretary . He is a long-standing friend of Somaliland and we discussed a range of issues, particularly the urgent need to re-recognise
Thank you
@GavinWilliamson
for receiving us at the house of commons. Thank you for holding a debate about
#Somaliland
’s quest for recognition. For us, it was not just a debate. It was a sign that we have real friends in the House of Commons.
I send my sincere condolences to the family of Abdinasir Muse Dable, who was killed in Mogadishu, Somalia, last night. The perpetrators must be brought to justice immediately. Abdinasir was a young scholar with a bright future. His death is a tragedy.
We have arrived in
#Nairobi
, together wt members of Foreign affairs and international cooperation committee of the Somaliland parliament for an official visit.
During our stay, we will have a series of meetings with the government & Kenyan parliament
#Somaliland
#kenya
.
Congratulations to the
#Somalilanders
for the 31st anniversary of the restoration of Somaliland’s independence.
#Somaliland
was among the first African countries that gained independence from the colonial powers. We are not a new country.
#Congratulations
#18May
#18May2022
I handed over 20 million
#Somaliland
Shillings to the governor of the Hawd region to contribute to the
#drought
-affected people after the governor submitted the result of an assessment showing severe drought and humanitarian situation in the Hawd region.
The State Department’s
@AsstSecStateAF
remarks stating that the US protects the territorial integrity of Somalia illustrate that its policy is outdated and ignores the facts on the ground.
#Somaliland
is not part of Somalia's territory.
There is no need to reiterate the
.
@AsstSecStateAF
Phee: "The United States shares the view of the
@_AfricanUnion
,
@IGADsecretariat
, and other international organizations, as well as the majority of African partners on the continent, that Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity need to be respected. We
The neighbour country that claims to be
#Somaliland
’s friend and sister country but is engaged in a policy that is undermining Somaliland gains and realisation of recognition has to know that we know well of its futile conspiracy.
You are either with us or against us. You
I am deeply saddened to see fire break out in the Eastern
#Ethiopian
city of
#Jigjiga
. The Republic of
#Somaliland
stands with our Ethiopian allies who is a strategic partner of Somaliland. Somaliland has despatched a dozens of firefighters and equipment to quell the fire.
Last thursday, i visited
#Balligubadle
, a constituency that voted for me, to thank them and reiterate that I am committed to represent and continue consulting with them on all issues.
I visited
#SafariPark
,
#Borama
, yesterday. It is a tourist investment which will attract foreign and local tourists, contributing to economic growth. We do encourage domestic and foreign investment in the various industries. The private sector plays a critical role in
#Somaliland
is better off without
#Somalia
. We have already proven that. Somaliland youth prospered over the last 30 years and lived with freedom and democracy. We have more educated people compared to pre-1991. We are more prosperous and better. We elect our leaders through
I have a word of advice for the brainwashed youth in Hargeysa and other northern Somalia cities who have been duped into believing that the secessionist outfit running Hargeysa will only thrive when the rest of Somalia perishes:
My dear nieces and nephews,
Please stop
Tonight, other members of the Parliament
#MpHersi
,
#MpJama
and I visited the former president of Somaliland H.E.
#Silanyo
, at his house to thank him for his long-term service to the country and the ruling party he founded. We are also grateful to the former First Lady Amina-Weris
#Somaliland
was a
#UK
protectorate that became the 17th African country to be granted full independence on June 26, 1960, but within days it was annexed by Somalia.
However, after years of occupation marked by persecution and genocide, Somaliland reclaimed its sovereignty on
Condolences to the family of Marxuum Ahmed Aden, former Somalia MP, who was found his body in a hotel room in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is originally from Somaliland.
Thank you, Honorable MP
@Alex_Stafford
, for putting the timely question to the
@10DowningStreet
.
#Somaliland
is on the right path to attaining recognition.
#Ethiopia
will be the first. Because of the long history and relations, the
#UK
should be the second to recognise
In light of the Ethiopian deal with Somaliland, yesterday in the Houses of Parliament I called on the UK Government to start the process to recognise Somaliland as a free, independent sovereign nation.
➡️ Walaaleheen reer Somaliland kuwooda doonaya in ay Soomaaliya ka go'aan waxay ku andacoodaan in ay 1960-kii caadhifadi qaadday markii ay Koofur la midoobayeen.
➡️ Walaalayaal, 64 sano ka dib, caadhifaddan labaadi xaggee bay idiin wadataa?
⬆️ Miyaadse hubtaan in 2088-ka (64
The people of
#Somaliland
support the government’s quest for recognition from the international community.
The members of the
#Parliament
stand with the government on behalf of the people to realise the long-held vision for recognition.
This is a brief statement I made today at the House’s closed session. I urged all MPs to set aside political differences and focus on solidarity and working for the people of
#Somaliland
. I called on the Speaker to serve his duties neutrally as required by the House’s rules.
Thank you
@GavinWilliamson
for holding a debate about Somaliland’s quest for recognition.
For us, it was not just a debate. It was a sign that we have real friends in the House of Commons.
We are people who do not forget those who support us.
I am very confident that
Since the early 1990s,
#Egypt
has been acting against the existence and development of
#Somaliland
.
Somaliland has proven that external pressures fail to derail its progress. We are committed and successful in protecting our sovereignty and cooperating with our neighbours. We
I had a fruitful meeting with 6 former
#MPs
from my constituency to seek their advice and support. I thanked them for representing us for 16 years. They shared advice, expertise and experience.
@AnalystSomalia
@AbiyAhmedAli
@musebiihi
This very tweet shows how unserious Somalia elites are in their fight against terrorism. This kinda rhetoric is dangerous and should be condemned in the strongest terms possible.
One point is for sure, due to their fear of
#Somaliland
’s recognition and deep hatred for
I congratulate the approved members of NEC, particularly
#Fadumo
Quulle, the only woman in NEC who is also from my constituency. I thank the MPs for voting for her unanimously.
#Somaliland
#SomalilandElections2022
President
@HassanSMohamud
should know that the restoration of
#Somaliland
’s independence is the people’s irreversible decision. No muscle can undo it. Let alone
#Somalia
’s weak muscles. Somaliland is a genuine democracy. Mind your business and get a solution to your many problems
I attended & made a presentation at the International Conference on the 2022 International African Writers Day held in Djibouti & opened by President
@IsmailOguelleh
. It was my honour to meet the President. I emphasised the importance of Africa owning and presenting its narrative
Somaliland, the only democracy in the Horn of Africa, has a lot to share as a homegrown bottom-up democracy with little foreign support. Somaliland plays an active role in global security. It deserves to be heard in a global forum. We recently held credible & peaceful elections
The best way to nurture democracy and tackle today’s greatest challenges is together.
@POTUS
will host the first of two Summits for Democracy this December, soliciting ideas and commitments from global leaders to promote human rights and fight authoritarianism and corruption.
We,
#47
members of the House of Representatives from all the 3 parties
#Somaliland
, submitted a case asking the
#Constitutional
Court to interpret the constitutionality of Law 14 which we argue is an applicable law allowing the registration of new political associations next year
President
@musebiihi
’s visit to the
#US
is a strategic foreign policy move aimed to advance
#Somaliland
’s position in the world. Somaliland is a reliable, strategic and democratic country. Our partnership with the US has mutual benefits.
#SomalilandUS2022
#SomalilandinUS
We arrived in
#London
to participate in the celebrations of the 26 June Independence Day with our Diaspora in the
#UK
and discuss with them their valuable support and contributions to the development, governance and quest for international recognition. Thanks for the warm welcome
President Deni of
#Puntland
publicly threatened the use of violence in
#LasAnod
on and before 25 May. First, it is an admission of his involvement in the violence. Second, It demonstrates Puntland's plan to attack
#Somaliland
in the coming days.
Disinformation, misinformation and paid trolling by
@batten_von
will not change the course of
#Somaliland
. Somaliland’s population decided their future through ballot boxes. You can disagree with us, but falsified information is very low. Mark my word: we don’t give up. We won’t.
The leaders of
#Somalia
are publicly threatening to send al Shabaab to
#Somaliland
as a way to undermine the Somaliland and
#Ethiopia
historic deal that has mutual benefits to both countries.
We are shocked that the world isn’t condemning the state, Somalia, which is sponsoring
I congratulate the new member of the House of Representatives, Amina Farid, who was sworn in today. As the only woman in the Parliament, she is a wonderful inclusion and great contribution.
I am saddened by the destruction and damage caused by the fire that engulfed the biggest market in
#Somaliland
, Waaheen in
#Hargeisa
. I thank the firefighters and volunteers who risked their lives to extinguish the fire and save lives and property.
The government of Somaliland decided to transfer the case of journalist Mohamed Abdi Sheikh to the civilian courts. We commend this decision.
My colleague MP Abdullahi Gacmadhere
@AbdilahiGacma
and I shared this case with the relevant authorities. As a member of Parliament and
It is an honour to meet the outgoing MP, Ahmed Mohamed Dirie, a respected Parliamentarian and philanthropist who worked hard to develop his constituency. I will seek his counsel to follow his steps in mobilizing our communities to actively participate in development.
#Somaliland
President
#Olusegun
Obasanjo, we welcome you to the region.
“A place that has made something out of virtually nothing” is how you described the progress made by
#Somalilanders
, during your trip in May 2019.
I attended today and attentively listened to President
@musebiihi
’s Address to the Parliament with the members of the Guurti. Glad to be sitting with the Chair of the Guurti’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Abdiqadir
@mp_indho_Indho
. The President discharged a constitutional duty.
On 26 June 1960, when the Republic of
#Somaliland
gained independence from the United Kingdom, the
#US
sent a congratulatory note welcoming Somaliland to the world of sovereign countries.
#Somaliland
#US
As member of parliament in
#Somaliland
, I like to congratulate
@tuckwell_steve
on becoming an MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip constituency. British Somalilanders in that constituency voted for you and as a friend of Somaliland, we look forward to working with you.
Today 30 June is the International Day of Parliamentarism!
As a member of
#Somaliland
Parliament I will continue to work hard, to be accessible & strong advocate of peace, democracy, Sustainable Development Goals and the Somaliland we want as best I can.
#WorldParliamentDay
Farah Dalmar, a member of the
#Puntland
Parliament, is a prisoner of war taken from today’s war in Las Anod. This is another proof of Puntland’s active involvement in the war. Puntland forces are fighting in Las Anod alongside other groups.
We urge the
#UN
Security Council to respect and support local initiatives instead of imposing instructions that are not based on the facts on the ground and will not help solve the conflict.
#Somaliland
is committed to solving the conflict in
#LasAnod
peacefully. Somaliland has been engaging in efforts to settle the matter peacefully. It has announced and enforced a unilateral ceasefire. The government worked to improve access to humanitarian assistance and delivered
The Speaker informs the members that the House will resume its session tomorrow He also greed the Constitutional Court to decide the case submitted by 47 MPs concerning the registration of new political associations We thank the Speaker for agreeing on the rule of law
#Somaliland
The
#Foreign
Affairs
#Committee
had a meeting with
@StuartBrownFCDO
the Head of the British Office in Hargeisa We thanked the UK government for its support of
#Somaliland
’s democratization and development We discussed cooperation between the Office & the House of Representatives
I welcome the cease-fire declared by the government of Somaliland. It is a step taken towards peace for
#Laascaanood
. Issues can be resolved peacefully through talks. Guns must be silenced permanently.
#Somaliland
government always stands for peace.
We had a meeting with the
#US
Congressional Staff Delegation in Hargeisa. We discussed to strengthen the cooperation of Somaliland and US and promoting democratization and development.
#SomalilandParliament
I am glad to report the release of 12 journalists. We are grateful to the President
@musebiihi
who ensured their freedom. Also, I appreciate the other MPs Abdilahi, Hersi & Abdikarim who worked with me in the process. We are working on the release of the remaining 3 journalists.
The
#Foreign
Affairs
#Committee
, International Cooperation and Investment held the first meeting today which included briefings from the past committee to strategize on future plans.
I attended today at Hargeisa the nationwide celebrations for the restoration of
#Somaliland
’s Independence. Somalilanders are jubilant & happy. The celebrations are taking place in all the regions, from Sool and Sanaag in the east to Awdal and Hargeisa in the west.
#18May2022
.
The House of Representatives is ready and committed to resolving issues related to the elections that are under the jurisdiction and competence of the Parliament, specifically matters of law making and budget allocations.
In the last three weeks, an ad hoc committee I served on has been reviewing the electoral laws, and today, the House of Representatives has approved proposed amendments in an overwhelming majority, showing bipartisan commitment to holding elections in November 2024.
It was an honour to welcome yesterday
#EdnaAdan
, Templeton Prize Winner 2023, in her home, Hargeisa. Thanks to the hundreds of people who showed love and admiration to her to express gratitude for her unparalleled contributions to the people of the Horn of Africa and
#Somaliland
Maasha Allaaah
@MubarakTaani
congratulations on your graduation from
@LSEalumni
.
You’ve worked hard to achieve your goals. Congratulations - the sky is your limit. Hambalyo hambalyo saaxiib.
The Republic of
#Somaliland
is a peace-loving country and a pillar in regional and global security. In 32 years, we have been an instrumental player in peace and a reliable partner.
The
#LasAnod
conflict is an internal matter within the scope of Somaliland, which is well-known
The amendment to the NDAA Bill including enhanced cooperation between Somaliland and the
#US
government, indicates the direction
#Somaliland
is taking in strengthening interstate collaborations and quest for de jure recognition. Thanks to
@MittRomney
@SenatorShaheen
#SomalilandUS
A successful meeting with the
#Somaliland_Kenya
Parlamentry Caucus members here in Nairobi. We discussed our common interests and strengthening the relationship between our two countries.
#Somaliland
#Kenya
I visited today developmental projects funded and implemented by the government of Somaliland in the Hawd region, Balligubadle.
Water is installed in the town and is supplied by a rig drilled by the government to provide access to water to the residents in Balligubadle.
A
Today, we toured Berbera Port and observed the development and modernisation of the port done by
@DP_World
. Berbera Port is a testimony of how successful foreign investment could be. Thanks to the manager of
#Somaliland
Port Authority, who showed us the Port and gave us a brief.
#Wajaale
is a vital trade and financial hub in the region and deserves protection, support and modernisation. It is a border town that plays a crucial role in the economies of
#Somaliland
,
#Ethiopia
and other countries.