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: "Nobody can touch me. I own Kenya and do as I please." Faarah Maalim responds to the people who were dismayed about his genocidal remarks.
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Millions of Somalilanders gathered on the streets of Hargeisa, stretching from the Airport to the Presidential Palace, to celebrate the return of President
@musebiihi
to the country following the successful conclusion of negotiations with Ethiopia culminating in a landmark
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Somaliland's President, Mr. Muse Bihi, is scheduled for a formal visit to the United Arab Emirates. Subsequently, President Bihi will proceed to Washington D.C., the United States' capital, where he is expected to finalize and sign an agreement concerning the establishment of an
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BREAKING NEWS: Saudi Arabia Acknowledges Growing Support for Somaliland Recognition
In a notable shift, Saudi Arabian officials have announced that according to their International cables, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 alongside six other nations are poised to formally recognize Somaliland. This
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Based on credible intelligence, Ethiopia and Somaliland officially notified major international entities and governmental bodies back in August last year about the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) executed on 01 January 2024. This development evidently unsettled the
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The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, is set to travel to Ethiopia to finalize a landmark agreement with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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The Man Who Saved Ethiopia From Colonialism At The Battle of Adwa.
Emperor Menelik II, born Sahle Maryam in 1844, was one of Ethiopia’s most transformative leaders, serving as the Emperor from 1889 until his death in 1913. His reign is most notable for securing Ethiopian
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#BreakingNews
: Sources indicate that alongside Ethiopia, 12 other African countries are prepared to recognize Somaliland after an agreement granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea was signed. This list includes some of Africa's most influential nations. Raila Odinga, who is
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Ethiopian 🇪🇹 referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa deserves applause for his exceptional handling of the Cameroon vs Gambia match, which was filled with pace and intensity.
Many referees would have struggled to maintain control in such a high-pressure match, but Weyesa successfully
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Thousands convened on the streets of Jigjiga today to commemorate the momentous agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, which facilitates Ethiopian access to the Red Sea and Ethiopia officially recognising Somaliland.
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Jubba and Shebelle Rivers, originating in the Ethiopian highlands, are pivotal to Somalia's agricultural infrastructure, serving as the sole irrigation sources for a sector that constitutes 90% of the nation's economic framework. Should Ethiopia decide to restrict the flow of
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Egyptian authorities have repeatedly approached Somaliland with proposals to establish a military base in the Gulf of Aden, intended as a strategic point for operations against Ethiopia.
Somaliland, however, has consistently rejected these overtures. The Somaliland government
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Somaliland’s president, Muse Bihi, asserts that the Arab League lacks the authority to safeguard Somalia's territorial integrity and should instead concentrate its resources on resolving the conflict in Gaza and the hostilities raging in Libya 🇱🇾, Yemen 🇾🇪, Iraq 🇮🇶, Syria 🇸🇾 and
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Thousands gathered at Hargeisa’s main square to welcome and celebrate the momentous agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia.
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Inside Africa has obtained information indicating that Somaliland intends to establish its Independent Air Traffic Control Systems in Hargeisa, following persistent breaches of air traffic agreements by the regime in Muqdisho. The procurement of cutting-edge air traffic
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SUB-TITLED.
Sisi purposefully embarrassed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during his visit to Egypt 🇪🇬 to beg for support, publicly showcasing him as the leader of a failed state. Sisi took the opportunity to explain to the world how Somalia had failed without considering Hassan's
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A high-level Ethiopian delegation has arrived in Hargeisa, SOMALILAND, with the purpose of implementing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently signed by the governments of Somaliland and Ethiopia.
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Hargeisa is witnessing its second consecutive night of festivities, commemorating the historic Memorandum of Understanding signed between Somaliland and Ethiopia. This agreement, upon ratification by both nations, will ensure formal recognition of Somaliland.
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🚨Breaking News: Massive Billyboards have been erected on the streets of Hargeiasa to celebrate the historic agreement between the Republic of Somaliland and Ethiopia which among other things stipulates an official recognition for Somaliland.
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@vonderleyen
Disgustingly hypocritical, by standing with Isreal, you encouraged to massacre innocent children.
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@GeraldoRivera
Hamas has issued a statement inviting international bodies for an investigation, while Israel has not responded.
This silence is quite revealing in itself.
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#BreakingNews
Reliable sources confirm that the Prime Minister of Ethiopia is anticipated to visit Berbera later this week, aiming to strengthen the Memorandum of Understanding with Somaliland.
Today, a team of Ethiopian dignitaries, spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister, is
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This evening, Hargeisa is abuzz with festivities, marking the significant accord reached between Somaliland and Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: A pivotal move for sea access and regional relations (Business Africa)
With the Red Sea accounting for 15% of global maritime trade, this deal allows Ethiopia to diversify its sea access beyond Djibouti, where it currently relies on a single corridor
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It’s Somalia that is infringing the legitimacy, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Somaliland according to a piece published by Radio France International, it must avoid its irredentist agenda and learn to life in peace with its neighbours.
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Tens of thousands of Somalilanders took to the streets of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland to show their support to British MPs who proposed for the recognition of Somaliland in a recent House of Commons adjournment debate.
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Welcome to Eritrea: A Nation in Chains.
Eritrea is a small nation in the Horn of Africa, it’s a stark symbol of oppression and despair. Under the iron grip of President Isaias Afwerki, who has ruled unchallenged since independence in 1993, the country languishes in darkness.
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Despite our differences, we stand with Bilan Osman. The neo-Nazi's individuals attacks go beyond Bilan; he's unfairly bashing and stereotyping the entire Somali community, calling them ‘Low IQ’. Those who are cozying up with this hateful person should really think twice and feel
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Ethiopia's national broadcasting service shared a map distinctly delineating Somaliland and Somalia as separate countries shortly after President Hassan Sheikh signed the economic and defense agreement with Turkey, an accord ratified by Somalia's legislature the preceding day.
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#BreakingNews
: Ilhan Omar’s Allegiance to Somalia: A Betrayal of American Values.
Ilhan Omar, the Somali-American congresswoman, blatantly rallies her supporters in Minnesota with anti-Ethiopian Somali songs, while openly professing loyalty to Somalia. Remarkably absent from her
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Ethiopia Engages UK, French, and Russian Ambassadors in Strategic Talks on Recent Somaliland Agreement for Red Sea Access.
Ethiopia recently initiated high-level diplomatic conversations with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Russia, focusing on its latest
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#Update
: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud using a map of Somalia that does not include Somaliland.
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Inside Africa Desk wishes to alert you to the fact that the person behind the Twitter account
@EIshmael_
is actually
@agaraad
, he is well known within Somali social media circles. For years, he has been posing as Elham Garad, and more recently, as Elham Ishmeal. This individual
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The President of Egypt has recently modified the country's stance on the Memorandum of Understanding between Somaliland and Ethiopia, shifting from opposition to a more neutral position. This change is accompanied by a moderated approach towards Somalia. The Egyptian leader
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Former United States Ambassador to the Sahel and esteemed fellow at the Atlantic Council, Ambassador Pham, provides a comprehensive assessment of the geopolitical, economic, and security advantages for the involved nations and the wider international community stemming from the
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Ambassador Redwan Hussein has been nominated Ethiopia’s Director of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS)
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Somalia's interior minister has made a false claim to incite religious violence by alleging that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church appointed a priest for the town of Saylac in Somaliland, urging Somalis to wage a holy war against Ethiopia. If Somalia cannot provide evidence to
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#BreakingNews
: Sir Stephen Doughty, a strong advocate for Somaliland's recognition, has been appointed as the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Minister.
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#BreakingNews
: The negotiations between Ethiopia and Somalia held in Turkey have concluded without reaching an agreement. Ethiopia turned down Somalia's proposal to grant Ethiopia access to the sea through a jetty port on the Indian Ocean, if it withdraws its MOU with
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Braking News: Today, around 12:32 PM East Africa Time, a Qatar Airways flight (Qatari 6U) originating from Doha and destined for Entebbe, flying at an altitude of 38,000 feet, was incorrectly instructed by Air Traffic Controllers in Mogadishu to ascend to 40,000 feet.
This
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Ethiopia has elevated Somaliland's diplomatic representation in Addis Ababa to embassy status. This development coincides with reports that Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, is scheduled to visit Somaliland later this week, marking him as the first head of state to do so.
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Ethiopia extended critical support to our people in 1988 when the Fascist Somali government initiated a military campaign to ethnic cleanse and massacre the entire Isaaq community in Somaliland. That gesture truly embodies the adage, "a friend in need is a friend indeed."
The
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Ethiopia Unveils $5 Billion Mega Airport Project to Transform Bishoftu into Africa's Premier Aviation Hub.
Ethiopia is set to embark on an ambitious project to construct a $5 billion mega airport in Bishoftu, a town located approximately 39 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa.
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#Update
: Ethiopia’s Somali Regional President Calls for Unified Support of Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU.
President Mustafa Agjar of Ethiopia's Somali region has called on all Ethiopians to rally behind the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Somaliland and Ethiopia. Agjar
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Thousands of persons gathered in the streets of Xariirad within the Awdal region of Somaliland to express their endorsement of the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Republic of Somaliland and the Federal Republic of Ethiopia.
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#Eritrea
's Ruthless Transnational Repression Tears Through Diaspora.
Eritrean diaspora in the Netherlands has been actively protesting against the transnational repression exerted by the Eritrean government. These protests highlight the long-standing control and intimidation
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The Aysha-Berbera railway, a monumental $1.5 billion initiative, is set to revolutionize the Horn of Africa with its 250 km stretch through Somaliland. Though only 60 km of the railway lies in Ethiopia, its potential for regional impact is immense.
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This is how Mogadishu celebrates its Independence Day.
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Respect is earned.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed extended the honor of personally accompanying the President of Djibouti to the airport, showcasing a gesture of diplomatic courtesy and solidarity amidst Somali’s small shenanigans at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa on 17th
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If it quacks like a Duck, it’s a Duck.
Elham acts like a foreign agent in the U.S government.
@RepMTG
is introducing Censure Resolution against Ilhan Omar for admitting she’s working as a foreign agent for a foreign country.
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Somaliland can be a key strategic partner in tackling Houthi attacks on the Red Sea.
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Abdinasir Muse Dahable, a distinguished Chevening alumnus, was found dead in his room in Mogadishu earlier today. Abdinasir, who hailed from Gebiley, Somaliland, was a respected member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) team in Mogadishu, having been assigned
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Many Somalis believe that Turkey will favor them over Ethiopia, but this is not accurate. Turkish Radio and Television recently invited scholars who support the recognition of Somaliland. In international politics, decisions and alliances are not based on religious affiliations
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Somaliland has been a buffer against terrorist groups, indoctrination of people on radical views and piracy to the benefit of Horn Africa, that peace and tranquility is under attack as anarchists are being organised to take over Las’anod to provide terrorist groups a save-heaven.
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#BreakingNews
: Djibouti has cut off water and electricity to the Somaliland embassy its capital Djibouti, also presenting them with a $100,000 electricity bill.
This move mirrors a strategy previously employed by Djibouti's dictator against political adversaries, where essential
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If Somalia proceeds with its aggression towards Ethiopia, Addis Ababa could strategically isolate Mogadishu from the remainder of Somalia through a single decisive action.
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Inside Africa confirms the arrival of senior Ethiopian delegation at Egal International Airport. Villa Hawiye has been actively engaging in efforts to undermine this delegation by breaching the air traffic control accords signed between Somaliland and Somalia during the
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#Eritrea
has often been Described as the North Korea of Africa" for its Extreme Authoritarianism and Pervasive Human Rights Violations.
Eritrea under the iron-fisted rule of President Isaias Afwerki, has earned the grim moniker of the "North Korea of Africa" for its extreme
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The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, a pivotal document in international law, outlines 4 criteria for statehood: a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states and entities. Somaliland
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Somaliland ought to engage in negotiations to establish a formal agreement with Israel, allowing Isreal leveraging the strategic Berbera Port and Airport in return for recognition. Such an agreement will allow Tel Aviv to safeguard its maritime trading vessels navigating the Red
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Ilhan Omar has openly declared her allegiance to Somalia over the United States.
Does this contradict the oath she took when she assumed office?
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The Government of Somaliland has announced its commitment to finalizing the MOU previously established with Ethiopia. President Muse Bhai has implemented several measures aimed at facilitating the smooth execution and adherence to the agreement. These measures include the
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#Somali
’s Genocidal Legacy: The Unforgiven Atrocities of Muqdishu Against the People of Somaliland.
Today the world recoils in horror as Israel lays waste to Gaza, slaughtering 39,000 innocent civilians. In a more gruesome genocidal campaign, in 1988 the brutal regime of
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Officials from Ethiopia and Somaliland have conducted a joint visibility study along the Red Sea coast between Ceel Sheekh and Bulahar, on 1 January 2024 Somaliland signed and MOU with Ethiopia in which it had agreed to grant a 20 km corridor lease along the Red Sea to Addis
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The United Nations Security Council has advised that Ethiopia and Somalia should seek resolution of their ongoing dispute via the mechanisms of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU), as disclosed by Ambassador Meles Alem, the
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#BreakingNews
: Historic U.S. Congressional Delegation Lands in Somaliland: A Strategic Move to Establish Military Base Amid Rising Chinese Influence.
A U.S. Congressional Delegation, facilitated by the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI) and the Global American Institute, has arrived
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In 1991, the people of Somaliland exercised their right to self-determination by proclaiming independence. Somaliland is equipped with its own constitutional framework, presidential governance, a distinctive passport, a unique currency, and possesses all the requisites for
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A growing cadre of Horn of Africa (HoA) specialists, encompassing former senior officials from the U.S. and UK, esteemed scholars, and seasoned journalists with extensive coverage of the HoA region, assert that recognising Somaliland's sovereignty could enhance regional security.
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When Somaliland entered into a contract with DPW to expand the strategically located Port of Berbera, Puntland also engaged the same company to construct a jetty at the Port of Bosaso, despite its limited economic significance. As Somaliland began construction on the highway
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The Ethiopian Embassy in Hargeisa has been active for most of the past 20 years. It was opened before the Ethiopian Embassy in Mogadishu was launched and even before the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia.
Operating as a fully functional embassy, it primarily
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In Virginia a Hindu women tried to prevent hundreds of Muslims to perform the Eid prayers, the Police were tipped off and she got removed from the Podium by force. Hindu extremism and intolerance is on the rise due to the extreme policies of Modi’s BJP Party.
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Approximately Eight Hundred Eritrean military personnel and armored units were transported via air to Mogadishu yesterday. This action aligns with the ongoing efforts of Eritrea to advance Egypt's strategic interests in the Horn of Africa region, focusing specifically on the
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The maritime Red Sea corridor leased to Ethiopia by Somaliland to establish a naval base is not, in fact, Lughaya. It is Bulahar, situated in proximity to Berbera.
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Berbera Breaks Ground on $143 Million National Gas and Oil Terminal, Transforming Horn of Africa Energy Landscape.
A major infrastructure project has been initiated in Berbera, Somaliland; the construction of a National Gas and Oil Terminal worth $143 million. This project is
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The Ethiopian Army announced the acquisition of 5th generation Su-30 fighter jets and strategic combat drones. This development, marked by a ceremony attended by high-ranking military officials, is part of Ethiopia's effort to modernize its air force, the oldest in Africa,
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud has a disgusting habit of picking his nose in front of cameras. There were numerous photos, which have since been removed from Google and social media, showing him picking his nose during international conferences in his first term. Today, during a press
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Discussions at an advanced stage are reportedly underway between the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, focusing on bolstering diplomatic missions in Somaliland. This development could pave the way for the formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation in the
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Inside Africa has received reports indicating that a significant number of Somali soldiers, who were trained by Eritrea, have been involved in fighting in Ukraine on behalf of Russia. These soldiers were lured by the promise of a $1900 salary and additional benefits if they
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A convicted child sexual predator is trying to use the Las’anod conflict as an opportunity to take revenge against S/land which arrested & deported him after being found guilty paying and grooming disadvantaged children back in 2008.
@UniLeipzig
must get to the bottom of this.
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Immediately after writing a piece about this hateful man presenting himself as a women to spread violence against Somaliland, FG of Somalia and the UK government, Abdi Garaad blocked the Twitter handle of Inside Africa, he didn’t like to get exposed. Let’s expose him more.
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This minion who looks like he got a facelift from an unlicensed plastic surgeon has been spreading fake news on Facebook about the MOU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, because he gets handouts from Muqdisho.
He hails from Jigjiga, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and instead of celebrating
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Interrupting the playing of the national anthem of your host country demonstrates a significant lack of respect and elementary decorum on the part of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This action not only breaches basic principles of courtesy but also undermines the fundamental norms of
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#BreakingNews
: Blinken Instructs Somalia to Cooperate with
@UNSomalia
and tone down its Theatrical Rhetoric.
The US State Department spokesperson
@StateDeptSpox
stated that Secretary of State Blinken has instructed the leader of Muqdisho to continue working with the United
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Ethiopian Airlines has launched Africa's inaugural e-commerce logistics hub, a $55 million facility in Addis Ababa, uniquely tailored for e-commerce goods, mail, and courier services. This groundbreaking development aims to transform the continent's industry, establishing Addis
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#Ethiopia
Unveils Massive Gas Reserves: A Game-Changer for Energy and Economic Growth.
Ethiopia has confirmed significant natural gas reserves in its Somali region, estimated to be over 21.3 billion cubic meters. The discovery was made following a comprehensive survey involving
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Individuals including but not limited to
@MPMursalKhaliif
,
@AAbdishakur
,
@faisalroble19
,
@AnalystSomalia
,
@agaraad
a.k.a
@EIshmael_
,
@ShAbdiHersy
,
@FarahMaalimM
,
@AbdiwahabSheik7
and
@JustAwHirsi
have been implicated in promoting violence against the Ethiopian community living in
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According to information received by Inside Africa, planes traversing Somaliland’s airspace on 14 February 2024 have duly received standard communications from the air traffic controllers in Hargeisa. However, there have been instances where some aircrafts also encountered
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#Update
: Amateur Ahmed Fiqi vs. Seasoned Diplomat Taye.
On the left is Taye, Ethiopia's foreign minister, a veteran diplomat boasting over three decades of experience in foreign policy. In a stark contrast, on the right is Ahmed Fiqi, a neophyte tribal warlord with alleged ties
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The Somali government gave an Air time to Hassan Dahir Aweis, the ideological figurehead of Al-Shabaab, who is currently under arrest in Mogadishu. Contrary to his prior media prohibition, the government permitted him broadcast access, during which he issued a call for jihad and
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In the event that the airspace over Somalia/Somaliland becomes a matter of safety concern, and the security of aircraft and passengers is jeopardized due to Somalia's violation of all previously established air traffic control agreements, the United Nations will intervene.
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The geographic proximity of various international players that maintain bases in the RED SEA:
- Japan is situated approximately 9,788 kilometers from the Red Sea.
- The United States is roughly 10,400 kilometers distant.
- China's location is about 4,500 kilometers away.
- The
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Prior to his presidential tenure, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud criticized Eritrea for its destabilizing influence in Somalia and for exacerbating tensions between Somalia and Djibouti. However, in a marked shift from his earlier stance, he is currently in Asmara, seeking support from
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If Somaliland were to gain international recognition, several significant changes could occur for both the region and its people. Firstly, it would mean formal acceptance and acknowledgement by the international community as an independent nation. This could lead to the
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Reports indicate that a Qatar Airways flight operating from Djibouti to Mogadishu has filled a formal safety complaint after receiving contradictory directives during its flight path over Somaliland. This incident occurs against the backdrop of intensifying disputes between
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