Ph.D. Candidate
@ScrippsOU
| Teaching Business Comm
@cscc_edu
| Research areas: Mass Comm | Media & Migration | Tweets are mine | Co-host
@GDF_Somalia
.
Prof
@AbdiwahabSheik7
is an intellectual who cares about the well-being of his motherland,
#Somalia
. In almost two hours of discussion on many issues including the unfortunate ordeal that he has gone through recently, a meeting with him was a learning opportunity.
Former PM Abdiweli Gaas put it very well! There is no legal entity called “Somaliland,” and therefore, it’s not valid to say, “Wadahalada Somalia iyo Somaliland.” The correct framing of this process is “the negotiations between
#Somalia
and the SNM faction in the north.”
I have been observing this guy “Ahmed(PhD)”’s replies to the tweets of the Somali individuals. He seems to be a misguided Oromo, but if you look at his replies, he mentions the clans. This is exactly the strategy that Meles started to use in the 90s to divide Somalis based on
This tells a very familiar story about the whole concept of development. If people rely on themselves, the sky is the limit. This is what the
#Eritrean
people are doing. We might expect miracles from
#Eritrea
in the next few decades, if things remain constant.
I had an excellent visit to Eritrea. I came away highly impressed by the passion to develop and the incredible resilience and self-reliance of the Eritrean people. The best part was when I was told by a UN senior level official that “In Eritrea, corruption is zero percent.”
In a recent interview conducted by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in Africa,
@M_H_Ingiriis
rightfully noted, “most of those who back up the current regime [of HSM] are either motivated by clan emotions or economic interests.” My observations are similar.
#Somalia
“The new kid” is not really a smart headline as it signals a belittling tone. The fact is that the immediate beneficiary of
#SomaliaInEAC
is
#Kenya
as we already have many Kenyan workers in
#Somalia
! From now on, these Kenyans don’t have any worries for their stay and work in
I’m glad that the heat is felt, and nothing from the network can go unnoticed. Somalis are very smart, and know who is real and who is puppet for a pseudo “research group.” I am happy to declare that I’m part of “the organized trolls and vigilantes.”
#Somalia
The sovereignty and the territorial integrity of
#Somalia
is a principal that should be defended by anyone whether you’re a pro or against a sitting gov’t. In the recent reckless event by
@GavinWilliamson
, I have only seen
@AmbGamal
slammed him. Where is
@AAbdishakur
and his co?
As the blood of the innocent
#Somalis
lost their lives in
#Oct29ZoobeAttack
has not dried yet,
@HassanSMohamud
continues not to miss any occasion that he can travel out of the country. This happens, because he is incapable to delegate authority to others.
#Somalia
What did you know then and what do you know now, Mr.
@HassanSMohamud
? Reckless political rhetoric can sometimes put you in a murky position. Odayga isagaa hadda dhiiqo madaxa kula jiro. There are many other lies that you told the Somali people.
#Somalia
,
#Eritrea
Despite the rhetoric from the so-called opposition parties,
@M_Farmaajo
and
@MohamedHRoble
are committed to fulfill their mandate to hold the election as scheduled. Let’s have trust in our own system.
#Somalia
Arms embargo is a paralyzing mechanism that has been in place in
#Somalia
since 1991. Today, this ill-advised policy by the int’l community hinders the country’s ability to fight against terrorists, protect its borders and preserve its resources from int’l looters.
Amb. Osman at Security Council meeting on the Sanctions on Somalia today, “We stress the importance of identifying clearly defined, realistic, & MEASURABLE benchmarks, in consultation with Federal Government of Somalia, to the full lifting of all sanction’s measures on Somalia”
The collapse of the Somali state was unfortunate, but the current “federalism” that was brought to
#Somalia
by the warlords in 2004 has just created a fragmented country separated by clan allegiances. It will never bring a cohesive society with an equal citizenship.
The manufacturers of state failure in
#Africa
are in Africa pretending to be “analysts and advisors” with neocolonialism agenda that serves for their funders. Only investigative journalism run by local minds can expose them.
#Somalia
,
#Ethiopia
,
#Eretria
Adeer warkaagu waa “fiqi tolkiis kama jano tago.”
@Godahbarre
wuxuu yiri siyaasadda qalin jibinta dugsiyada sare hal wado haloo maro. Taas haddii ay
@TheVillaSomalia
xilka uga qaado Wasiir Goodax, waxay meel ka dhac ku tahay dowladnimada aan sheeganeyno.
#Somalia
Wasiir Goodax Barre yaan lagu mashquulin, hadalkaas iskama uu oran. C/raxmaan Guulwade Villa Soomaaliya baa u jawaabtey, Wasiir C/raxmaan oo Jaamicadda Ummadda ka hadley RW Kheyre baa ugu jawaabey xil-ka-qaadis. Dooda waxbarashaddu waxay taal
@TheVillaSomalia
ee aan ka war sugno.
What is the difference between HSM 1.0 and HSM 2.0? In
@HassanSMohamud
1.0, Somali people were very hopeful, but he failed them by becoming the most corrupted leader
#Somalia
ever had. In HSM 2.0, the country is now in the brink of more disintegration.
Well done Mr. Abdikarim Jama even though you were arguing with people who are lying to themselves!
#Ethiopia
is now characterized as a failed state as a civil war is unfolding. On the other hand, the erratic behavior of those in
#Hargeysa
and
#Garoowe
only forces
@TheVillaSomalia
A great article that exposes Matt Bryden and his bogus enterprise - “Sahan Research” and the trolls that support his mission against
#Somalia
.
@AbdiwahabSheik7
@FartaagConsult
If you support
@HassanSMohamud
because you are related to him through clan lineage, don't blame others to be "qabyaaladiiste." You are wittingly or unwittingly among those who are suffering from this chronic disease that qualifies
#Somalia
to be a nation without state.
Maama Edna has been a political activist for so long, and her mission has failed to produce result. Maybe it’s time for her now to retire from politics, and limit her focus only to the healthcare services that she is good at.
#Somalia
#Laascaanood
#SSC
Here is the puzzle that we have under
@HassanSMohamud
’s leadership in
#Somalia
: we can chase al-Shabaab to the countryside and defeat them, but we cannot secure
#Mogadishu
from the mortars that can be used to target anywhere including
#Halane
! This is my puzzle!
I’m only wondering what would the lesson that
#Somalia
can learn from the recent
#Ethiopian
constitutional/law and order crisis? We have many war-profiteers who always use clan cards as their shield and not interested in the rule of law in Somalia.
I fully support the leadership of H.E.
@Godahbarre
, and his vision for managing the national high school credentials. Business as usual will never take us anywhere, and we have to put our institutions in order.
#Somalia
It’s just beginning, but it looks like 2023 will be a year that will redefine
#Somalia
. The defeat of al-Shabaab in southern Somalia, and the struggle in
#Laascaanood
are the signs.
The zero-sum political games that so-called “analysts” advocate won’t help anyone. The current administration will keep leading the country until election is held. This is a bitter fact whether we like it or not.
#Somalia
#Somalia
’s Prez
@M_Farmaajo
is about to address Parliament as per Article 90(i) of the Constitution;
His options:
—Complain, play a victim card & seek extension
—Accept his 4-year mandate ends on 8 February & resign
—Compromise with his politcal rivals as he still has 36 hours
“Every spoiler will be held accountable... today, the decision is yours.” Do those selfish leaders in
#Somalia
listen? Thanks
@US2SOMALIA
for your commitment to peaceful election in Somalia in 2021.
@Mursalkhaliif
@AbdiwahabSheik7
I’m not surprised! There are many of this guy in Somalia who can hardly distinguish between a day light and a dark night. Abdiwahab: don’t waste your time with his nonsense.
#Somalia
The uproar related to the lady who was dismissed seems to be emotionalized. Facts: if you are an advisor to the gov’t, make your dissenting views by using internal channels. If you want to come public, resign from your position and say whatever you want. Isn’t that very simple?
If you want to know how
@HassanSMohamud
is unethical, this is an evidence! The case of Ikraan Tahlil was just a political campaign that he used to come to power.
#Somalia
The young Somalis who are groomed and exploited by this group for their talents are in a bad camp, and I hope they will realize sooner than later.
#Somalia
This is a Sahan and Kenyan intelligence infiltration tactic. They “groom” journalists, analysts and social media personalities for the very purpose of maintaining an anti-Somali government narrative.
Every incumbent president has the right to work for his comeback. Evidence is very important to prove corruption by
@TheVillaSomalia
. Otherwise, you’re just engaging fadhi ku dirir.
#Somalia
Somalia should move forward. Expected election should be fair and transparent. However,
@TheVillaSomalia
is corrupting the process for the machination of
@M_Farmaajo
who is determined to come back - sign of authocratic rule. And that is what destroyed Somalia. Smell the coffe!
@RAbdiAnalyst
Rashid, this is exactly what they want. I know it can sometimes be exhausting. Take some time off from the nonsense, but please don’t sign off completely. Freedom of Speech is important. Your voice is important.
The war against al-Shabaab must be apolitical, and every Somali is obligated to support the operation led by President
@HassanSMohamud
. Al-Shabaab is THE ONLY ENEMY
#Somalia
is facing. It’s okay to be critical to the government, but not on its fight against al-Shabaab.
Here is the plain depiction of the culture of corruption and nepotism that
@HassanSMohamud
is fully practicing. This is his motto of “governance.” This talk is more than enough to be the evidence of HSM’s political culture.
#Somalia
The UN has been co-managing
#Somalia
for the last three decades, and that co-management has to come to an end. History will record the
#Somalis
who advocate for the co-management of our affairs. The political sovereignty is a redline that no one can cross.
This is the only qualification that this man was awarded to become a Director General. There is no any other technical background that makes him qualified. I am not sure if the poor
@SomaliPM
has anything to do with the promotion, but now he has the power to fire him.
This is exactly a day light plagiarism. Theft in general including intellectual theft is normal in any lawless country or a country with weak enforcement. They wouldn’t do it if they knew there will be consequences.
#Somalia
@agaraad
@AssarChristian
I was listening, and it seems that the gentleman has some sinister agenda as he is using Bilan as a scapegoat for his anti immigrant propaganda.
Individuals like you are the ones who created havoc in
#Africa
during the colonial time. In this age, you’re still doing the same. If it makes sense to you, let Somalia recognize
#Scotland
as “an independent country.”
#Somalia
This shows a complete lack of understanding of the political reality on the ground. It's important for junior ministers to listen to Parliament as it is the role of Parliament to have a say on policy. Yesterday showed there is a broad consensus for UK Gov to recognise Somaliland.
There are 25 “stakeholders” that are listed in the
@UNSomalia
press release about the recent political development in
#Somalia
. This is laughable, and the only stakeholder in the fate of Somalia is the SOMALI PEOPLE!
#Hirshabelle
is only failed by those who have been in power in the last four years. After four years, nothing has been achieved, and we are now in square one. This state is the least developed among the FMS. Clear example of visionless leadership from all parts.
#Somalia
In
@HassanSMohamud
’s press conference with
@antonioguterres
, I found the following key misleading statements: “
#Somalia
is progressing in terms of security; we have had five successful consensus consultation meetings.” Facts are different from these empty rhetoric.
Great to attend the launch of
@AmbAmerico
’s book tonight! The book is a must read by every Somali to know more about the life and diplomatic work of Danjire Mohamed Ali Nuur (Americo).
#Somalia
قدم دولة رئيس الوزراء محمد حسين روبلى اعتذارا رسميا لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة عن حادثة احتجاز الطائرة الإماراتية في مقديشو في أبريل ٢٠١٨، والتي كانت تحمل مساعدات مالية للحكومة الصومالية وتعهّد دولته بإعادة الاموال المحتجزة الي دولة الإمارات في أقرب وقت.
Whether you disagree with him or not, Prez
@HassanSMohamud
seems to be a determined leader, and he is not yielding to any nay sayer. The basis of his core argument is that we have institutions that we have elected/selected, and they are responsible for the decisions about how we
Thanks
@hodansomali
for this. I concur the dilemma of staying the course or backing up. It’s a challenge that we will be dealing with. May Allah have mercy on
@engyarisow
.
#Somalia
The deteriorating situation that Ethiopia is facing under the reckless leadership of
@AbiyAhmedAli
is widely noticed by independent scholars. Listen carefully to the responses given by Dr. Sarah Vaughan here. Recognition of the secessionist group in northern region of
#Somalia
by
It’s a great pleasure to meet with presidential candidate Dr.
@AbdulnuurSheikh
this evening in Nairobi! He is one of the few candidates who are qualified to lead
#Somalia
in the next four years!
Sawiradaan waa Xiintooyda Webiga Shabeele ee dhex mara magaalada Jowhar iyo tiirarkii Warshadda SNAI ee Sonkorta oo aan safar shaqo u aadnay anagoo ka soconnay Wasaaradda Qorsheynta ee Dowladda Soomaaliya.
@MoPIED_Somalia
,
@Abdirachiid
@MusaAbby
#Somalia
Well stated Ambassador
@AbukarOsman1
. The recent assessment report published by African Union is all about prolonging the stay of
@amisomsomalia
in
#Somalia
. That is what the Somali people whether they are pro or against the sitting government should fight against.
Amb Osman at SC today, “We are cognizant that AMISOM cannot stay in Somalia forever. Therefore, AMISOM must continue transitioning security responsibility to Somali Security Forces in post 2021 and all agreed security arrangements must be in line with FGS policies and priorities”
@FPHassansheikh
’s claim that the last four presidents since the Arta (Djibouti) peace process have handed over power peacefully doesn’t hold ground. Prez Abdiqasim was overthrown by warlords; Abdullahi Yusuf was forced to resign and died in exile.
Thanks to Secretary Omar Abdirisaq Hussein of Benaadir Regional Administration for hosting us at BRA for our discussion on the NDP-9 process. As the NDP-9 is a national process,
@MoPIED_Somalia
is committed to engage all stakeholders.
@AmbGamal
@engyarisow
@AsadYusuff
#Somalia
One thing that I realize now is that some of the western diplomats end up mercenaries/pathetic lobbyists after their retirement. Mostly, they do this to the developing/fragile countries to make the matters worse and exploit the existing conditions for their own benefit.
#Somalia
It's NOT that either
#Somaliland
or
#Somalia
should succeed - but both! If Somaliland had dejure recognition, and Somalia peace and stability, the Horn and Africa would be much better off. If 3 German speaking countries can thrive in Europe, why not 2 Somali ones in Africa?
One big flaw of the outcome of NCC’s May 27, 2023 is that it missed all the ingredients of post conflict peace and trust building of a country that lost everything in the past three decades.
@HassanSMohamud
has proven that he is not interested in peace and building.
#Somalia
My sincere condolences to Amb.
@Abukar_Arman
and sister Shamsa Bashir Ali for the death of Dr. Khadra Bashir Ali, the former Minister of Education of
#Somalia
. May she Rest In Peace, and may Allah grant her in the highest place of heavens.
A clear prototype of the confused clan federalism in
#Somalia
. Even in the provisional constitution, the jurisdiction of immigration is very clear. Waa dastuur ay “hooyada federaalka” dhankay doonto u fasirato.
The quote of the day: “
#Somalia
is the most vivid example of the potential destabilization brought by the Gulf rivalry.” The sooner Somalis understand the nature of the competing foreign forces, the better to avoid to be another example of eastern Congo.
There are three groups of oppositions in
#Somalia
. The first is genuine, and they have platforms or ‘political parties.’ The second is idealists who are in the country and in the diaspora. The third is driven by self interests, and if you give them something, they will be quite.
One result that I find from my observations about the debates related to
#Somalia
’s political crisis is that a person will cut you off if you disagree with him/her on certain issues. Objectivity is not the focus for these people, and this reveals how they are deeply emotional.
Some power-hungry so-called Somali “elites” might be happy with the contents of this “press release.” In case you may not know, this is a pure neo-colonial language that will be used against whoever comes to power in
#Somalia
.
#Somalia
’s intl. partners urge Fed. Govt. and Fed. Member State leaders to hold crucial meeting on
#elections
as scheduled in
#Dhusamareb
& to avoid unilateral decisions on
#electoral
models and term extensions to maintain country on stable political path:
As far as I know,
@AAbdishakur
is one of the rare politicians who are not tainted by the widespread corruption that put
#Somalia
behind. He is fully aware of this crisis, and I hope he will not be affected by the waves of the current regime.
The emotions are tense, because the “completion of the constitution is a grave sin…” The bitter fact is that the “Garoowe 1 and Garoowe 2” have failed Somalia. It’s time to move forward. The Somali Parliament is responsible for the completion of the constitution.
Just to respond to some low minded individuals who privately communicated me on clan emotions, here is my response: I have never supported or rejected anyone who is in power because he/she is clan X or clan Y in my life nor will I do this in the rest of my life.
#Somalia
Reading in the final pages of “Broken Camel Bells” by
@Abukar_Arman
! The book is well written and the reading is very enjoyable. I will be submitting my official review of the book - with some critical lenses, of course, very soon.
#Somalia
In crisis time, the whole purpose of leaders is to show unity, but in
#Somalia
, it’s unfortunate that the crises are politicized and exploited. What would have been the image if they go together to
#beledweynefloods
? Opportunity was missed.
@MohamoudGaildon
This is the product of Ethiopia’s work in the last thirty years. Ethiopia’s ambition to swallow Somalia won’t be limited to the so-called “MoU” that Muuse Biixi has signed. It will reach out and do the same with anyone who heads other “lands” in
#Somalia
The only entity that is responsible for the planning and the execution of the national election is the sitting government with the FMS authorities that are willing to collaborate. That is what you did during your tenure, and now, you want to challenge the authority.
#Somalia
The solution to our problems lies in dialogue and understanding. As citizens of this great nation, we all bear responsibility in moving our country forward and saying no to those among us hell-bent on reversing the gains achieved thus far.
I’m glad to report that the “expert” that I referred in the below tweet blocked me! There is only one reason that he did that: he wants to go away with his nonsense business in the name of
#Somalia
.
This so-called “expert” on
#Somalia
calls for establishing another government of “national unity.” Nonsense! The movie that we are watching now in
#Somalia
began in Mbagathi when the warlords adapted the system that keeps
#Somalia
to only failure and failure.
@hodansomali
@DaudAweis
@SONNALIVE
No worries Hodan! If Somalis can speak Kiswahili - now many Somalis who live in
#Kenya
do - it’s great for many Somali entrepreneurs. Speaking Kiswahili also doesn’t change the official language of the state.
#Somalia
I really doubt if President
@HassanSMohamud
even agrees the strong and accurate statement made by Amb
@AbukarOsman1
at the
#UNSC
. This is not the kind of language that you can get from the “commander in chief.”
#Somalia
Opinion:
#Somalia
’s economic integration with its neighbors can only take place when there is no military and political influence on
#Somalia
from the neighboring countries. You can only negotiate for economic integration when you can secure your borders.
For good or bad, history will judge
#MelesZenawi
, but as someone who closely observed his policy approaches to the
#HoA
, I believe he was committed to create a perpetual conflict in the region. That was the legacy of
#TPLF
in the Horn.
#Somalia
,
#Ethiopia
,
#Eritrea
There are some clan chauvinists who are now doing similar or even worse cyber-activities/trolling that they used to accuse the supporters of the
#Farmaajo
regime.
Compare the contents of both languages delivered by the head of
@UNSomalia
and Amb
@AbukarOsman1
today at the
#UNSC
, and you will only find how the “merchants of misery” to borrow Prof. Abdi Samatar’s language works for the Orientalist narrative.
#Somalia
Great to see the completion of close to one year of consultations and drafting of
#NDP
-9! Thanks to my
#NDP
-9 team and the leadership of
@MoPIED_Somalia
.
#Somalia
This afternoon, Cabinet approved the 9th National Development Plan which will also serve as the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, the first iPRSP compliant NDP in Somalia. An important milestone towards achieving debt relief.