Could Ethiopia and Somalia go to war? | Inside Story

An agreement between Ethiopia and a breakaway part of Somalia is raising tension on the Horn of Africa. Somalia regards Somaliland as part of its territory - and has warned Ethiopia against interfering in its affairs. But Ethiopia is landlocked and wants access to the sea - something Somaliland can provide.
Regional blocs are trying to mediate, but neither side is willing to back down.
So how will this dispute play out?
And is war a possibility?
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[@Footballgamer1589]

As a Somalilander we will never ever accept our beloved territorial borders to any country! Never ever

[@mowlidgedi8886]

Are you sure you are a Somalilander or more failed lies from the failed state Somalia.

[@Israelbelegn]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Land_of_Punt]

@@mowlidgedi8886maybe you should watch videos of somaliland people protesting this deal all over the region in cities like Borama, Lughaya, Hargeisa and Burco. It’s clear for everyone to see where the people stand on this so called MOU.

[@DD-dh8bh]

Where our we giving? It’s a lease which they pay A LOT every year.

[@Kilo-xj3lr]

@@mowlidgedi8886Galla go rub some trees I promise you that you will never settle in my land

[@aliwarsame5854]

We are willing to defend our country as along as we in life 🇸🇴

[@user-hi2ul2vs8b]

why did it take you 30 years to convince or force Somali land to stay :) move on , you are acting like a clingy dumped boyfriend

[@Land_of_Punt]

@@user-hi2ul2vs8b because not all of the people of somaliland are secessionist. I would know I’m from somaliland and I will never accept leaving Somalia.

[@user-hi2ul2vs8b]

@@Land_of_Punt that is your issue then Ethiopia needs a port , it doesn't care about your complex relationship , ester sit and discuss and resolve it or provide other option.Poor Ethiopian people don't want to wait until you two solve your 30 old issue.and why do you blame Ethiopia?

[@Land_of_Punt]

@@user-hi2ul2vs8b if Ethiopia wants a commercial port access there’s plenty from Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya. The issue is Ethiopia doesn’t just want an access to a sea as I said before there’s plenty of access but it wants part of a sea where it has sovereignty as if it was part of Ethiopia. We weren’t born today Somalis know their history with Ethiopia that’s why people are against it in all Somali region including the one in Ethiopia 😒

[@user-hi2ul2vs8b]

@@Land_of_Punt Ethiopia need a port wherever it comes from and it is tired of paying $2 billion , Do you know Ethiopia lost to Italy because arms import through Djibouti was banned by France , Port also has security use.For now Djibouti , Somali Land and Assab port are close as there is railway line.Ethiopia needs port access from all Somali and Kenya too .If Somali Land comes and offers a good deal why Ethiopia refuses it , it is cheap and also guarantees lease , Somali can sort its differences with Somali land .Ethiopia didn't take anyone land it is leasing it and Somali Land benefits too , Djibouti rents for all super powers what is the big deal as long as u get paid.Eritrea case is different , Eritrea stole port with TPLF , that is another story but war is inevitable

[@mahamuudali7705]

We Somalis, we will unite soon thanks Ethiopia for uniting us

[@teddy6326]

U are brain washed that’s western media which they like provoking violence

[@adomill8483]

This isn't Ethiopia choice ....we are just audience to Abiy drama ...we love Somali people 🇪🇹🇸🇴

[@CompUter-oo7er]

@@adomill8483Ethiopian civilians ✌️

[@tibebesolomon8878]

This is normal. Assuming it is risky is caused by harmful traditions.

[@adrianoroobleh5512]

We Somalilanders will be with our big brother. Ethi❤pia

[@kheiryussuf6]

As a Kenyan Somali, I will say don't joke with Somalia the way it defended their maritime case and won the case at the ICC was humiliating to us. Ethiopia should not undermine Somalia capabilities they will not like it, it's like playing with fire when it comes to safeguarding her territories

[@khalifadrake4514]

Aren't you somali , what humiliation are you talking about, we're you supporting kenya, ?

[@abdiasisomar8958]

You either somali or kenyan you cant be both

[@khalifadrake4514]

@@abdiasisomar8958 absolutely

[@Land_of_Punt]

@@khalifadrake4514 I don’t think he’s actually Somali maybe half Somali at most.

[@cabdalacawilyoohiye3]

Somalia ayaan Laysku raacsanaynba wll waa mashruuc keligaa aad wadatid

[@popular7493]

Viva great Somalia 🇸🇴 we stand with you

[@nahirumar6637]

For what you stand with him you want or no Ethiopia we get port this is oready finished guys without war You wait war i am sorry guys

[@mrsomalilandfirst1973]

Somalia-italiana population has suffered for 33 years and there is not end in sight, they can't do war with anybody but they need peace and life with respect neighbors, Ethiopia, Somaliland,Kenya.. But for you i have a question please? The Coastline of Egypte extends for about 3,049KMS (1,892ML). On the mediterranean sea is 1000KMS and the red sea is about 2000KMS right? And then to be against only leasing 20KM for ethiopia using Somaliland coastline, what is a possible psychological reason or real agenda for?

[@dande8970]

​@@nahirumar6637No, not even close

[@dande8970]

​@@mrsomalilandfirst1973 What does Somaliland get in return?

[@astaghfirullah4406]

​@@nahirumar6637 you got NOTHING.

[@warsame2245]

I am ready to leave my comfortable life and head back home to defend our lands if needs be. It's better to die for a cause than live in shame as conquered people.

[@MebaTube12]

bro where were you have been? when we help your government in Mogadishu to stand up.

[@cabdihaybe5942]

​@MebaTube12 There is a difference, I guess

[@warsame2245]

@@MebaTube12 was too young, now that I am of age, I will answer the call

[@Super_n0]

Thousands will return with resources and skills to defend Somalia. Thanks to Ethiopia’s reckless immature policy move, Somalis are already uniting. We have working to repair our Somali community and you dare try to infringe while we are in recovery. Ethiopia is a menace, even onto its own people. The audacity.

[@warsame2245]

@@user-nt8le2mv3h im there in june of 2024, our house in xamar is complete

[@LeonEdwards-ij5pm]

As a Somali, I don't want our country getting into another war as we just building ourselves back up from the civil war, but Somalis have undeniable heart,will, and will not be an easy fight for any army in Africa.

[@Ibrahimbinselman]

We are family's as a Muslim Ethiopian I love my Somali brothers and sisters ❤❤

[@elmi925]

If nasesry for war we will fight for our country get it

[@SDBOGLE]

Encourage your people to unit against western imperialism and stop being used by America to oppress your neighbours.

[@babirukamu]

That is also true for the Ethiopians who have been fighting wars for decades now. Instead of threatening war, Somalia needs to have dialogue with Somaliland which has been independent for 33 years now.

[@realnews542]

@@babirukamuSomalia is one 😂

[@michaelkebede741]

The dude in Jigjiga needs to deal with the flies on his face🪰🪰🪰

[@anandbissoon4111]

Thats concerning, he is a member of Parliament, is his office infested with flies?? Dont they have insecticide sprays??

[@onceuponatime365]

From Ethiopian occupied ogaden territory I fully support the Somali unity and we will soon be recognized as a country from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@dande8970]

How likely is your state becoming independent?

[@jamaicasysbm2580]

Business over war

[@mohamoudegeh5056]

You are simply lying. The Ogaden's have no intention whatsoever to join the greater Somalia. You want to remain subjects of Ethiopia forever and at the same time claim Somalia to be their country too and that is the hypocrisy of the worst kind.

[@mohamedhussein2185]

@@dande8970very soon Galla oromia will be free

[@mohamedhussein2185]

@@mohamoudegeh5056greater Somali 🇸🇴 is ever great

[@Hooyohpodcast]

As a Somali man We will not allow to divide our country into Two parts no one can even try it if they try they will get the reward and it will be bad result. Long live our Nation Somalia 🇸🇴 ❤🫡

[@khalidqawdhan3265]

long live somaliland and no place else

[@astaghfirullah4406]

​@khalidqawdhan3265 When you say SomaliLAND only, does that mean you gave away your air and sea??

[@andybarr6751]

It is already divided bro. You guys couldn't stop killing each other.

[@blackyweld5696]

Wake up where have you been?…….You are already divided for three decades, and people of Somaliland voted for their independence

[@kubabetubeyousef4260]

BRO YOUR COUNTRY DIVIDED FROM 1991, WHERE YOU WERE SLEEP

[@hidaelmi4545]

Well done Abdi Ayante your are very talented and intelligent. We appreciate your hard work and effort thank you.

[@girmawongele]

Informative discussion thanks both sides!

[@Wadani924]

The moderator didn't give Mr. Aynte enough time to respond or make his points. She kept cutting him off and interrupting him, whereas she gave other guests plenty of time. So unfair, imbalanced, partial, and biased program.

[@criticalthinker1123]

*I noticed that*

[@AFCentral1]

She was bad throughout the interview. Very disappointed

[@davidharcot220]

No simply not true

[@Zippy_120]

Lmao Abdi looks like he's about to cry at the end. She saw straight through him

[@alanfulcher460]

Who cares what he thinks? His government is utterly useless and powerless. This wouldn’t be happening if they were actually capable of running their own country

[@ahmedgurayport9736]

Federal Government of Somalia, Should recognize Awdalstate as one of the members of Federal state.

[@zeecee9749]

You seem like a hater lol no wonder somalilanders want nothing to do with you keep pushing us away great job

[@abdullahiabdi1332]

It's matter it time before oelad state is given mamul

[@suldaanxassan1834]

He even can't recognise laascanood 😂

[@Runcandle-principality-prince]

​​@@suldaanxassan1834 He absolutely can since SSC freed itself from the secessionists and want to become a federal state but for some reason he doesn't want to

[@Liiloowe]

I AM VERY HAPPY FOR 22 SOMALIA GENERALS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE WHO RETURNED TO THE COUNTRY FROM EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES. WIN WIN 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 ITTOIPIA CANNOT ENTER OUR COUNTRY. TODAY WE HAVE AN ARMY OF THREE MILLION MEN WITH GOOD EXPERIENCE. ETHIOPIA ONE TRIBE NAMED SOMALILAND IS AGREEMENT FOR SEA AND LAND, IT IS A CRAZY GOVERNMENT AND A CRAZY TRIBE

[@siradfarrah24]

Well explained by Bryden. Somalia needs to see eye to eye with somaliland. They can't blame Ethiopia for Somalia's failures.

[@asg-emperor]

We Will not fight among are own people

[@IdrisNomad]

This brother here has done well speaking and standing up for Somalia 🇸🇴. Thank you, sir. You spoke properly, unlike that dude who couldn’t barely get the bug off his face.

[@shirwacabdikani7923]

Guys if you don’t know more about this case don’t refuse your self Ethiopia wants to take over some of Somalia’s red sea but actually it will never ever happen and Ethiopia will be landlocked country for the remaining live in this world as a somali people we are ready for everything to defend our land and unity It is easy to say I want to get your land freely but in reality it cannot Somalia will be somali for ever and ever

[@osmaanibrahim7045]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Norabdik]

Simple we can Brothers Allah with us Don't Feel feel 😢

[@kala9090]

You people are so funny!! Can't you see what is happening?? There's no win/loss, there's only a deal and it already happened. We are just waiting the announcement date!! Brothers please keep calm and build your country in every aspect!! Wellahi brothers I wish for all Somalia a great future!! But brothers this is hate you are showing because a lot of country comes from far and get military/commercial port but when Ethiopia ask it's haram!! If your official's don't want Somaliland recognition, they should be the first one to respond to Ethiopia because Ethiopia is in desperate need of port and also ask Somalia first!!

[@dande8970]

​@@kala9090 Do you even fact check yourself? Firstly, the deal didn't happen yet, and the if it happen the outcome is win/lose. Imagine Ethiopia gets to use the ports almost free of charges, the shares from the airlines will go into the pockets of view and what does Somaliland gain? Actually nothing else. I can understand it's game changer when you have the opportunity to exploit some folk, desperate for recognition and Ethiopia here almost played its cards very nicely.

[@kala9090]

@@dande8970 are you talking about fact check? The benefit is mutual, do you even know what does it mean Recognition for one country in desperate need for 30+ years do you? Do you? Ethiopia airline is profitable all the time so Somaliland will get her cut. The question is if Ethiopia is out of the picture what was Somaliland getting?? Isn't it better than nothing?? Recognitions is like a domino mean the first one is the most difficult after that it's simple. Do you think Ethiopia is so stupid that they jeopardy there relationship without completing it. Do you think Ethiopia will remain silent if not finalized??

[@Shariffsson]

Mr Aynte merits commendation for articulating a clear and concise argument that manifested intelligence and composure. He displayed respect and professionalism while engaging with the complex and sensitive issues at hand. Conversely, Mr Bryden seemed to belittle the intricacy of the situation, as one would anticipate from someone with covert motives. He was contemptuous and disregarded the valid points raised by Mr Aynte. This is a flagrant breach of international law, as the agreement lacks the approval of the country whose territories are being leased. I implore both my people from Somaliland and Somalia to overcome their emotions and collaborate to resolve this issue, but I am skeptical if that will be attainable, because we have a group of politicians from both sides who have vested interests in the fragmentation of our people. I hope this situation can be settled peacefully and harmoniously for all parties involved.

[@teferametaferia7107]

Consideration of equitable taxation is a must! In the spirit of diplomatic collaboration, it is imperative for Egypt and Somalia to engage in a constructive dialogue concerning the utilization of the Blue Nile and Shebelle-Juba Rivers, vital resources originating from Ethiopia. Mutual cooperation and a fair quid pro quo arrangement are essential to ensure the sustainable use of these shared waters. Consideration of equitable taxation may provide a foundation for a diplomatic resolution, fostering regional harmony and shared prosperity. Tip

[@Subscribe00k]

Tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, especially in the context of the Red Sea region, could potentially lead to conflicts. Factors such as historical disputes, regional politics, and resource competition may contribute to heightened tensions. However, the complex nature of international relations makes it challenging to definitively predict the likelihood of war.

[@shukrimohamed2796]

Farmajo was wise when he sacked mike Braden and issued arrest warrant.

[@duqbilow]

Right now we love Farmaajo

[@Gantz_rl]

HAHAHAHH such a knuckle head this guy XD

[@joblessarts]

That's the one thing I agreed with farmajo

[@SAFKA273]

Dagaal inaa lagalno Dan ayee nootahay we go to war

[@cushitic173]

matt is telling the truth and speaking facts thats why people from somalia are upset they cant handle the truth

[@maygaagguure2048]

I have a question for Al Jazeera: Why are you using old and undeveloped pictures of the Berbera port when readily available latest images show it developed?

[@ahmedsheikh9356]

They don’t want to show our progress I see since they are bias 😂

[@citizenm9590]

Don't support Western or Arab media they are bias. Support African content

[@AbwanMusseAli-gi6kq]

Because a somali faqash behind this when the way I think is the way I write.

[@IbiEntertainment]

@@AbwanMusseAli-gi6kqOromo 🤢🤮💩🤧💩

[@AbwanMusseAli-gi6kq]

Halkaad ka bugtaa koley meelķa bukttaye hebel oromo.

[@bai2086]

Looks like Abe Ahmed is an adventurer and will dry Ethiopia to another war. Ethiopia has on going internal conflict and if it wages another war, that will be the beginning of its disintegration. Not to forget that other Arab countries especially Sudan and Egypt will support Somalia militarily .

[@AvidIvan]

The world needs qualities like empathy compassion, mutual understanding, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable solutions. Instead of conflict and excessive materialism , it needs a focus on promoting peace, prioritizing the welfare of both people and the environment. Not WW3

[@ugaashussein1980]

Somalia waa wadan madax banan somalind ama waqoyiga somalia maahan wadan mana yeelayno Ethiopia inay so fara galiso bada io biyaha somalia

[@Xenomorph-hb4zf]

This thing between Ethiopia and Somalia is most certainly not going to start WW3. Only countries with nuclear weapons can start WW3.

[@___________A1]

1000% Well Said 👍

[@moeawale4891]

Bravo Cynte. I knew you are a writer and had some journalistic background such as VOA, Wardheernews and so on but I didn't know you are so articulate and well-versed with politics and the discussion formats of the international issues.

[@moali1131]

I am from Somaliland I will stand always with my people Somalia 🇸🇴

[@edfuadmo9995]

Bruh how U prove idiot

[@MohammedAli000]

Allahu Akbar walal ❤️

[@mikebgdv]

Liar

[@mowlidgedi8886]

How many more countless lies do the Failed State of Somalia teach you all. Are you not shame, do you not have any decency

[@mohamedhussein2185]

@@mikebgdv how he is somali not traitor or slave of colonialism

[@babirukamu]

Perfect ending! Somalia needs to have this discussion with Somaliland which has been independent for 33 years, and stop threatening war that it can't even prosecute against Al-shabab without it's neighbors.

[@abdirahmanrashiid8227]

Thanks Mr Aynte you wonderfully represented every somali citizen's opinion in this discussion.

[@HagarlaaweAcademy]

Thank you Mr Presiden Hasan Sh.Mohamoud. You made us proud. We already won this! 🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@xaalidahir8268]

I guess dreams are free in the little failed shitholl Somalia -Italian 😂😂

[@zakihaile9736]

You are lose and same time you steel dreaming sam time sharafta ku haadhayhawaYin calamku wuu kugu qoslayaa adoonyaw

[@ifatsultanate1]

@@zakihaile9736nacaska tahay wase bax meesha ka carar

[@user-xe8kf3hw8w]

​@@ifatsultanate1adiga nacas iyo faqashba ah somaliland guul

[@mohamedhussein2185]

@@user-xe8kf3hw8wintee kutaal somaliland Somalia 🇸🇴

[@Ciilow24]

Somalia needs an outside enemy. This is a great news and I see a lot of Somali and Somalilanders are agreeing to something our land is not for sale ❤

[@Alefarega]

Your leader already sold it to Ethiopia! What’s why we’re here

[@blackyweld5696]

The core issue is between Somali republic and Somaliland. why don’t let Somaliland people to votes and decide for their independence.or continue with as Somalia republic ????? 🤔🤔Oh…..they’re already voted 🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@abdihakim391]

In fact you're not a somalilander

[@eastsoldierson]

Hahaha...Somaliland has nothing to do with you dirty Hawiyes and Daroods!

[@Ciilow24]

@@abdihakim391 bro I thought you will be better than this because I think you’re Somali but you don’t even know the country has too many small self-governing states like Somaliland and multiple others. That doesn’t mean that they are their own country. are you deluded?

[@hasanyousuf7751]

Well articulate points Mr Ainte

[@robertbanks6960]

Somaliland is it's own nation regardless if other nation recognize them or not. To Somalia just let it go already as Somaliland is fully disconnected and do not rely on Somalia in any sharp or form and in fact Somalia needs to learn from Somaliland. Beside anybody in their right mind will choose to live in Somaliland over Somalia any day.

[@skp8748]

😂😂 shut up mate

[@robertbanks6960]

@@skp8748 You mad because you're a failed state and jealous of Somaliland. One thing for certain is that you don't have the military force to do anything about it, until you do I advise you to shut up.

[@Sapnfap]

This guy talking with flies on his face, I cant even lol.....

[@hawomohamed507]

😂😂😂

[@Liiloowe]

I AM VERY HAPPY FOR 22 SOMALIA GENERALS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE WHO RETURNED TO THE COUNTRY FROM EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES. WIN WIN 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 ITTOIPIA CANNOT ENTER OUR COUNTRY. TODAY WE HAVE AN ARMY OF THREE MILLION MEN WITH GOOD EXPERIENCE. ETHIOPIA ONE TRIBE NAMED SOMALILAND IS AGREEMENT FOR SEA AND LAND, IT IS A CRAZY GOVERNMENT AND A CRAZY TRIBE

[@manayye]

😂

[@anandbissoon4111]

Very concerning for a diplomat, where is his office, in a garbage dump??

[@bk2023-]

In the Amhara region, it's not just a conflict it's a revolution. The Amharas are facing state sponsored genocide, and a change in regime is necessary to stop it. This isn't just a conflict millions of lives are on the line. Let's drop the misleading narrations.

[@mohamedaliibrahim4870]

Yeah I agree there genocide that is taking place Abi Ahmed he miss used the power of the government and he is a war criminal

[@AmirMUFTV]

lol nothing is going on in Amhara stop lying to yourself.

[@Tesfahunbinyam]

@@AmirMUFTV Stupid! It's certainly a clear war going on the Amhara region!

[@FiraolBeharu-md6rt]

Little conflict 😂😂😂

[@Tesfahunbinyam]

@@FiraolBeharu-md6rt we far expect from that dirty mouth though lol..

[@user-lo4zi4gv1n]

Mr kemal has clearly stated the peacefull and economic interest of ethiopia and the horn at large. Also the analysis given by mr matt from sahan research is perfectly stated. Thanks for this insightful programme. 9:52 9:53

[@user-nq7jd1qt6k]

As a somali from jigjiga, i side with 🇸🇴. If ethiopia wants a coast it has to go for Eritrea cause they used to be one country

[@joa9666]

Shut the f*** up, Somaliland and Somalia used to be one country now they’re not. They both had a devastating war and gained their independence three decades back for their sovereignty. So stop spreading illiteracy from Jigjiga

[@user-me5jq4dv4i]

I went there beautiful city

[@faisalmohamed7125]

You are Ethiopian and you don’t have a say, if you don’t like Ethiopia go and free yourself first.

[@user-nq7jd1qt6k]

@faisalmohamed7125 free myself from who?! I'm somali ethiopian but I have to be fair and no body wants wars and conflicts in horn Africa. Its very clear ethiopia is provoking somalia and I'm expressing my opinion regardless whether you like it or not.

[@faisalmohamed7125]

@@user-nq7jd1qt6k Ethiopia is not provoking Somalia, Ethiopia is making a deal with its neighbour Somaliland, Somalia is the one sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong, and whether you like it or not this deal is gonna happen and there is nothing Somalia or you can do about it.

[@EritreanPost]

Hands off Somalia 🇸🇴. Eritrea Egypt Turkey Djibouti African Union Arab League China EU and US are with you.

[@Muslixtrades]

Thanks

[@fitsumdemisse7609]

😂😂😂 no country condemned Ethiopia without egypt

[@Between-earth-and-sky]

What are they all, they worth nothing comparing to Somaliland and Ethiopia?

[@eastsoldierson]

What can you do, all cowards😂??? Hynas and Jakeles can NOT stand a lion!!!

[@yonasaddis503]

Stay away, Eriteria you missed your chance. Infact we do not want you. Mikegnoch. It is expected from you BTW.

[@alifarah5262]

Somalis have every right to protect their own territory . Thank you Aynte

[@amirsad4113]

The truth is Somali is protected by ethiopian soliders

[@AmiishFarahmohamed]

@@amirsad4113they are taking money and we don’t want those soldiers they can’t go back now

[@BlackCameleer]

Amidst the throes of internal discord, it seems a rather unpalatable prospect that these two nations should deign to engage in the perilous dance of international conflict. One would be inclined to posit that the energies of these beleaguered lands might be better employed in seeking a resolution to their domestic tribulations, as opposed to fanning the flames of war and adding further fuel to the tumultuous fires that already rage within their borders.

[@vjolcaskitchen3277]

seems like Ethiopia will bring their flies🪰 to fight with somalia

[@Ethiopia0501]

These flies are born and rised in somalia. They rented a house in ethiopia because there is no peace in somalia.

[@abdikey6255]

Ethiopia is rubbish so that is why the flies 🪰 are flying over the Kamel, Ethiopia MP.

[@Amanuelabera]

I hope the flies didn't undermine his cause!😂😂

[@woow2675]

fano amhara deserves their freedom and so does tigray, soon many will join and no more aidstopia so who will help u gallas fight this war?

[@danielkonradsson592]

@@woow2675idiot fano fights to be in POWER 🤦🏾‍♂️ not for independence, tplf is back in power in tigray. Stop listening to your khat dealer

[@andenetashenafi814]

Why now!? As an Ethiopian, I don't support it. I am not Amhara but I can assure you that the reason for this move is to divert attention from the war in Amhara. Period!

[@LawofGod]

You are Amhara : as usual a band who sells a sovereignty of a country due to selfless! No 4 kilo - only by election and it is for people who are educated ! Fano is 🪦☠️ you did cried while the dam was also built ! Keep crying …. That is your fate!

[@Freddy-ih4xo]

lol you are definitely Amhara

[@joa9666]

Which war? Do you mean the conflict? You say you are not Amhara but your words say otherwise 😂😂

[@andenetashenafi814]

@@joa9666 Do you really understand the difference between war and conflict. Don't throw words like a stone just because your ignorant "masters" says so. Ask, research and be sure of what you are talking before you make statement. I understand your political aim here is to undermine the conflict is Amhara region. As a fellow Ethiopian though, let me educate you so you won't ashamed us in a global platform like this in the future. Here is what war vs conflict is all about: 1. Conflict: This is a broader term encompassing any disagreement or opposition between two or more parties, where at least one perceives the other as a threat, and can include from two individuals to armed conflict within (civil war) and outside of a state. 2. War: is an organized conflict involving armed conflict typically between states or nations, but can also occur within a state (civil war). It involves significantly higher levels of violence, often with organized armies, strategic campaigns, and widespread bloodshed. Now based on that the war in Amhara is a conflict between two armed groups, one being led by the State armed force (called EDF) and the other with the Amhara Popular Force (called FANO). It involves large scale weaponry including air attacks using Drones.

[@andenetashenafi814]

@@Freddy-ih4xo What is wrong being Amhara?! I wish I were one. They are the most decent people that I know who are being persecuted and massacred by people intoxicated by Ethiopian ethnic based divisive politics that is all based on hate against Amhara people. I like their culture, use their language Amharic (without it no people group can communicate in Ethiopia) and their political, cultural and economical contribution is emense for Ethiopia. They are the most peaceful people I have ever known and live among us for many many years. But they are also conscious of the need for librity and freedom. If their forefathers didn't stand against outside forces for centuries, you and I today would either be Arabs, Italian speaking small tribes with diluted culture and identity. Unfortunately, thier contribution and desire for unity is not liked by "extremist" ethno nationalist politicians who want to use ethnic politics to gain political power without necessarily benefiting their ethnic group. They use that politics for subjugation, divide and rule. As we all know, unless we luck fear of God, Amhara's human and democratic rights have been severely violated exceptionally in all government systems, particularly intensified during TPLF rule of Ethiopia and that has reached now to its optimal level by the Oromo led rule of Ethiopia. I have heard in my own ears and government officials from Oromia declaring war and seen ethnically cleansing them from the place where they have lived well before ethnic federation was introduced in Ethiopia. This us a well known fact locally and internationally. Today, the Amharas have organized themselves and are fighting what they call it a matter of existential war. According to thier source, they have trained around 5 million youth. But other official sources put that number between 4 to 4.5 million. The Ethiopian government plan to relinquish the war and control the region in "short" has not been successful. In the contrary, the region is not fully under the control of the government and the systems have already been collapsed.

[@y.a1903]

Somali are most farsighted, generous, sincere, brave and fighters people on earth . Anyone who wants to know how countries can change please read history or a take a look Bolivia and chile.

[@endalkachewtesfaye2419]

Nice Analysis!

[@Moha1-2-3]

Somali people have one language, one religion, one culture, we are united everywhere and we are defending our beautiful country❤️❤️❤️🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@BethBirhe-vo5nl]

So why don’t you get along, you have Somaliland and constant tribal wars!

[@Moha1-2-3]

@@BethBirhe-vo5nl Every nation has tribal problems, not only Somalis, and when these situations come to us, we are a united society.

[@BilalArdale]

Somaliland will achieve the international recognition that it deserves. A lot of sacrifices have been made to regain independence and nothing can stop a freedom loving people. Long Live Somaliland. 💚🤍❤

[@Adammohamed777]

hhhhhhhhh

[@Liiloowe]

I AM VERY HAPPY FOR 22 SOMALIA GENERALS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE WHO RETURNED TO THE COUNTRY FROM EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES. WIN WIN 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 ITTOIPIA CANNOT ENTER OUR COUNTRY. TODAY WE HAVE AN ARMY OF THREE MILLION MEN WITH GOOD EXPERIENCE. ETHIOPIA ONE TRIBE NAMED SOMALILAND IS AGREEMENT FOR SEA AND LAND, IT IS A CRAZY GOVERNMENT AND A CRAZY TRIBE

[@abdiabukar3124]

First stop killing and jailing your own citizens that are speaking up against this deal. Also give independence to lasanod and awdal state. Your president is 2 years over his term, not very democratic is it? Stop lying to the people, Somaliland is identical to Somalia lol. 33 years of peace and Mogadishu is still more beautiful and prosperous than any part of the STATE Somaliland. One country run by one clan, will never happen unless there are wars. And the biggest losers will be Somaliland. Somalis are more vicious and fearless compared to Ethiopia, just look at history they have a much larger population but Somalia has always dominated without any foreign interference. Example Portugal, Russia, Cuba, the British etc.

[@zechariaabdirahmangahayr-zz8ew]

What about sool region which somaliland doesn't controll as we speak now ??

[@bisharGellowMahad]

Dream on

[@user-cb2qf4lw3l]

We Somalilanders welcome our ethiopian neighbor to develop and prosperous together.🇪🇹💚🤍❤

[@ImHim200]

Somalia 🇸🇴 has no friends in the Horn of Africa or all of Africa. The same country we gave independence to is helping the Ethiopians have access to maritime trade. Somaliland trying to destroy themselves in order to get back on Somalia. Most of their citizens were even saying, they don’t agree with this deal and could backfire on us in the future but I’m for whatever that boils the blood of those in souther Somalia. That’s how bad the situation is. Somalia’s government is sleeping. The people are too. The crazy thing is, all of Somalia’s problems could go away if they dropped tribalism. They could actually be global power with complete control of the Red Sea. Also saying Ethiopia spends more money on their military therefore stronger doesn’t make sense when global powers like Turkey, Arab league and Egypt are already siding with Somalia. Also it’s funny how none of them mentioned that majority people in Somaliland don’t want this deal and in fact big cities in Somaliland still claim to be part of Somalia. Even the guy with the flies, the city he’s in, the people claim to be in Somalia and not Ethiopia.

[@Teamtherapy]

Mr Ayante well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ahmedgurayport9736]

Only 25%(isaaq)(Hargeisa, Berbera) want to succeed from Somalia. the Majority (75%) The Gadabursi (Awdal, Wajale) and Harti(Lasanod) tribes want no recognition but with unity with rest of Somalia.

[@adali2744]

Agreed.

[@HA-jq1mu]

Everyone knows the isaaq clan makes up 90% of the entire population of Somaliland so stop with your lies

[@adali2744]

@@HA-jq1mu even Hargeisa village where you call capital is 35% GADABUURSI. let alone SOOL, SANAAG, AWDAL and TOGDHEER.

[@ahmedgurayport9736]

@@HA-jq1mu isaaq is minority.

[@HA-jq1mu]

@@adali2744 are you idiots from Somalia trying to tell me who the majority is in my own country. Isaaq is the largest clan in the entire horn of Africa so imagine how the population differs in Somaliland itself

[@aminhussein8895]

Somaliland declared independence in May 1991, with a rebuilt Hargeisa as its capital. Although its sovereignty remains unrecognized by the international community, the people of Somaliland have undertaken to build a functioning parliamentary democracy

[@free-thinker1046]

Somaliland is irrelevant

[@faysalarab]

Somaliland is incomplete state today since Khatumo state took their land back and broke away from Somaliland. Y'all are in disaster right now.

[@MohamedAhmed-bh6ht]

So the can sell the sea ? Is that okay with you?

[@mrshonourable]

We are not gonna pretend that hargeisa is nothing more than a poor large rural village. We think that we’ll magically develop once we get recognition.

[@nimohag1161]

we are gonna be regonised soon @@mrshonourable

[@getachewbeneberuabebe4822]

I heard the interview and I really appreciated the logic raised from an Ethiopian from diplomat. Other countries out of the Africa has a naval base in the region , what makes this special to Ethiopia ? I think this is a critical question to argue .

[@m.k.s.7417]

"Africa, to: Unite; for: Prosperity and overall: success".

[@fitsumdemisse7609]

SOMALILAND 💚⚪️❤ is former British colony then get its independence then get in to unratified union with somalia and then declared independence in 1991.....now it has its own currency , constitution ,Militalay ,Border and Parliament

[@dreamingaboutouterspace3878]

Have you heard of Khatumo State. We dont want anything to do with Somaliland. We have kicked you out for good. go take your Qabil, Ethiopian Amxari loving bs out of here.

[@visuali235]

😂 Europeans divided us why can’t we Somalia unite we are the same people stop the qabilnimo y’all have and uuqdad

[@subeermohamed3051]

Abiye is a crazy guy I has to read the history between Somalia and Ethiopia

[@Gudin-iyo-Hangool]

As a somalilander (from northern somalia), it is unacceptable to give our waters to ethiopia, who we see as our number one enemy. It will never happen.

[@saraadem9401]

I agree I will never trust Ethiopia 🇪🇷

[@etsegenetnegash]

You see Ethiopia as number one enemy? Wow i am Ethiopian and i see somalian as my brothers and sisters. You guys live in our city for decades ...also Eritreans.

[@admetussenatorofthesullane7759]

@@saraadem9401 Eritrean 😂 half of Eritrea is in Ethiopia and still migrating to Ethiopia for work and free education. Worry about the Prison that is Eritrea and your 30 years of dictatorship, Isayas is your enemy not us

[@mohamudhassan5911]

​@@etsegenetnegash there is no somaliand somalia is one country welcome if want fight against somalia We are ready to defend our sea ethiopia is our first enemy many centure You remember 1977 what happened to you 🇸🇴💪

[@mohamudhassan5911]

​@@saraadem9401yes that is true 🇸🇴

[@Waayoarag98]

Somaliland is not break away. It’s the older sister of Somalia that had its worldwide recognition on 26th June 1960. Hence, Somalia was automatically attached to the recognised Somaliland. That unity soon began with inequality marginalised Somaliland regions. We united with a different culture, a weak and incompetent administration system that was not yet recognised prior to early assessment failure. However, Somaliland British educated people were honest to build strong institutions for Somalia in the first two decades as they were the ones that were ahead in expertise at the time. On the other hand, all we benefitted was deprivation to develop and that falling back a century-like and genocide in our people. They are unfortunately in the fourth decade of turmoil and have not yet gotten the mind for peace but rather are negatively glued to Somaliland.

[@yuusufcabdilaahi9580]

Our seas not for sale I standing to defending our sea, land and our nation.

[@GG-vj4zh]

Which sea are u talking about. We made an agreement with Somaliland. which you never had an effective control for over 30 years. Infact Eth. is protecting your fed gov power against Al shabab. the truth is you cant do noting about it. u cant even claim back Somaliland with force, let alone having a war with Ethiopia.

[@cabdirahmansaciid1087]

​@@GG-vj4zhtime will tell you exactly 💯 how it's, day dreaming will over

[@Land_of_Punt]

@@GG-vj4zh there are a lot of unionists in the north or somaliland and the Somali government doesn’t want to take it by force as more innocent blood would be split. Guess what though it was Ethiopia’s invasion that gave birth to Al Shaba back in 2006 and if it means they will rise again and take over I would rather them than Ethiopia because at least they’re Somali. Somalia belongs to Somalis.

[@GG-vj4zh]

@@Land_of_Punt I dont have information about there being a unionist in Somaliland. From the little information i get from medias, KZbin and tik tok channels inside Somaliland is that the peoples are happy with the agreement made with Ethiopia. So please tell me, Do most Somaliland peoples wants to join with Somalia or be Independent state?

[@GG-vj4zh]

@@Land_of_Punt About the 2006 invasion i csn tell u 100% that the group woth the name Islamic court had a crazy dream like Siad Barre, and made a wrong decision to invade Ethiopia and encountered massive blow by eth as always. Then of course Al shabab came

[@samiyousuf8215]

Matt is spitting the truth here. Somaliland is not part of Somalia. it united with Somalia in 1960 after it got its independence and withdrew from that union in 1991 that is 34 years ago. Somaliland is not part of the failed state Somalia

[@TheMolabola]

There is no Somaliland, most of the territory that was british colony are not in the hands of Hargeisa. 2 small regions cannot became a country.

[@Makhircoast]

iam from so called Somaliland and we have our own goverment in Eastern regions united officially with somalia on 2/6/2023

[@samiyousuf8215]

@@TheMolabolayou are just dreaming man wake up. what region somaliland does not control. Somaliland still Controls Caynabo district and parts of Xudun in Sool Region. Sanaag is under Somaliland mostly including the Capital Cerigabo. plus not controling parts of your borders does not mean it is not yours. where does Somalia control? does that mean the Alshabab Control area is not part of Somalia. it is the same thing plus Somaliland will be liberating eastern Sool region very soon.

[@samiyousuf8215]

@@Makhircoastyou can have whatever admistration you want. no body can change international borders and you are and will be under Somaliland.

[@Makhircoast]

@@samiyousuf8215 smaliland is burao and hargeisa and they are part and parcel Of SOMALIA You can name your cities what ever you like but you cant change the facts on the ground which is the majority of northern somali ppl want united with somalia Dhulbahante clan -Garhejis clan -Warsangeli clan -Gudabirsi clan -Gabooye clan -Isse clan Only 2 clans want to benefit the resources they have by partioning Somalia

[@axmedmuxamed1852]

I feel upset when I hear the Somali guy who is in under occupation of Ethiopia, who is supporting Ethiopia occupied other Somali We are trying to get you freedom from Ethiopian occupation in Ogaden region

[@ahassan5]

They forget that

[@user-gx1mk5kz1y]

When you really examine this issue, it becomes unclear why Ethiopia will take such an aggressive route to sea access and better trading conditions when the African Continental Free Trade Area is being created. This area will already aide in boosting Ethiopia's trading potential and that of all African countries, hopefully including Somalia. Somalia signed the agreement but has not ratified it yet, while Ethiopia is a ratifying party. The Ethiopian officials should know that there is a peaceful, law-abiding solution to their problem. If they were truly ambitious, they would try to reunite with Eritrea or at least enjoy the benefits of the new trading area in Africa. This gun-ho, criminal approach is not the way to get the country out of their landlocked fix.

[@Kanye_Biden]

CIA

[@rapokemon999]

This shows u know nothing about African politics the African Continental Free Trade Area is an ambitious project that probably won’t happen, Ethiopian and Eritrean reunification is also something that’s impossible because there’s a lot of bad blood on both sides. I do believe the Ethiopian PM is not a good man but any country would do what Ethiopia did to get their country out of such dilemma. Ethiopia being land locked has had devastating consequences on her economy, like the inflation to overcome this crisis Ethiopia needs to increase her export something she would succeed at if she had a port.

[@meharihabtemariam3035]

What makes you think, it’s possible for Ethiopia to be reunited with Eritrea?

[@sindiswamsubo9519]

I agree the aggressive approach is not the way, but somewhere somehow Sacrifices have to be made for the greater good of Africans on this continent , and I wish we Africans could agree on that. Everything is connected. There is a reason why Egypt and Ethiopia were accepted into BRICS. There is a reason why South Africa is fighting for the independence of Palestine. Israel aims to occupy and conquer all of Palestine and with time enter Africa through the Red Sea, and start having influence and taking over our continent too. Think in 50 year time frames. If Ethiopia has the port, it will be second port outside of South Africa’s on the continent that can be used to trade with the BRICS countries. Trade with these countries will accelerate our continents growth much more rapidly than if we just trade amongst ourselves. The honest truth is we need a multilateral world and we need allies/partners that will guide us on how to run efficient governments, we simply don’t know how to, it’s just not our thing. And We cannot allow white people to enter the continent. Plans such as the cape to Cairo railway are essential for trade relations between African countries and growth of African countries. Growth of the continent for us Africans by Africans must be the priority!

[@LilyR-sd1lt]

@@rapokemon999 Like the PM of Somalia said, this is NOT the way to go about it. He said making a commercial deal to use any of Somalia's ports is fine but to potentially annex a part of Somalia plus bring a naval army is stoking the fires of war. It is foolish of Abiye who thinks he is God's Chosen one to re-ignite an endless war with Ethiopia which is already troubled with serious ethnic issues including famine of Tigray and fighting with the Amharas. If Somaliland is recognised then Amhara and Tigray can claim their own independence.

[@TeweldeberhanTzeggai-Amenay]

Mr Aynte is right in saying that Ethiopia developed without owing a Sea Port. Thank you....

[@user-fg3fb6kx6c]

That's not to say that it should not have access to the sea. Economic growth without access to the sea as justification for the irrelevance of Ethiopia's need for a port is nonsensical. If your logic were to be followed, a country should not endeavour to have access to the sea if its economy is growing without it. Really?

[@hatscomputer5838]

We want port not only from the point of view of economic development

[@MohammedAli000]

That's a lie. He said you developed BECAUSE you don't have a seaport. That's a completely different sentence. Typical Ethiopian making up lies. How many people did Abiy Ahmed murdr in Tigray again? Wasn't it 600 thousand? Funny how you keep that quiet.

[@user-de6lm4wn9c]

ethiopia is surviving they dont have anythink to eat the poorest country in africa tigre take every think

[@kala9090]

Dummy

[@addpuppets9326]

Aynte . . . True but no economic growth should be slowed when it has such potentials. If we're growing 6% annually on average we want to make that 20% and we need more ports to speed up the trajectory. Not having access to the sea is very limiting. Ethiopia is still developing aiming to become a middle income country by 2030. As any other nation aspiring to be in the list of the most developed, Ethiopia must aim higher. Should not be limited to just 2 ports but must increase that number. Right now the only access is Djibouti and the rent is also growing exponentially($2bn/yr) so Ethiopia also must look for other options. reduce the burden of paying higher amount of money demanded by the government in Djibouti and look for others offering less for the dollar.

[@abdulmohammed8298]

I want peace for my country Ethiopia

[@user-rg8uz1vc3f]

Ethiopia is the hypocrisy

[@tesfayelemma9734]

But it is not peaceful, and does seem to want war in the HoA in recent years. Undermining the previous government’s progress in making peace and stabilizing the region including the Somalian government.

[@user-lp2xg5bp2l]

Remember 1977

[@nasiribrahim2344]

Why the white man talking about African issues?

[@SalahHaj-br2dy]

Just oike other zionists he must be mossad

[@moeawale4891]

Because he is a both mouth and gun for hire by some dumb africans.

[@nimhoahmedegge8457]

He is just an audience fool with clean specs

[@mohamedhussein2185]

He is a moss as wing in horn

[@futuredoctor1966]

As somali man white man and Black are same for me

[@kamildiriye6163]

There is nothing to mediate, as Somalia claims the MOU is a threat to Somalia's borders and sovereignty. We, Somalia, are not interfering in Ethiopian internal affairs, and no negotiations are needed. We are ready to defend our land. Ethiopia should go the right way to access a seaport, as Uganda accesses a seaport in Kenya. Ethiopia is not the only landlocked country.

[@AMA-wm7wy]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@user-ev8sy2bo7m]

Aynte you are educated and good represented man god bless you

[@anandbissoon4111]

I really admire the guy from Jijiga Ethopia, he stuck to his script even when a fly nearly entered his mouth. LOL

[@aryanali6527]

Man I love the end 😂oh that man spitting some truths, u can’t even govern yourself how you can govern democratic elected government

[@mohamedqani8228]

What are you talking about there so called president term expired 2 yrs ago & parliaments 19 years ago get your facts right

[@XMan-qu5kl]

Muse Bihi term has expired and the so called parliament in Hargeisa hasn’t held elections for 14 years

[@aryanali6527]

@Somaliaonenation u admitting in my point,you’ll doesn’t know anything except war

[@remogatron1010]

That was a BRUTAL comment at the end!! LOL!!

[@remogatron1010]

@Somaliaonenation All you know is war and war and war...... you prefer war over peace

[@Guul416]

Let me say this to Matt , yes Somaliland has been factioning as a region like puntland and other federal regions but to call “Somaliland”an “independent state” is also hypocritical argument when we know that the people in that region want to be part of Somalia especially AWDAL STATE and SSC KHAATUMO And SANAAG Region so get your facts . The issue of Ethiopia is clear its geopolitical strategy guided by UAE and other countries to gain an access a sea port but that will never happen.

[@Lidia1312]

I agree 💯 u right ✅️ also Ethiopia has already access in Djibouti 🇩🇯 but they want ownership if you are OK with that? ogaden took 1972 from Somalia 🇸🇴 secure your sovereignty ! Don't sell your land for a little benefit .

[@truthinyourface7345]

Don’t lie somaliland has distinct governance system that is far superior to Somalia proper Let alone fiefdoms such as puntland and other small states in Somalia Also somaliland has one third of the Somali population Your comment discounts the true facts on the ground

[@hasansudi9404]

Somaliland is Somaliland Ma silki hooyada ba leh sanaag Ader Waxba Gudabirsi ha isku xoqina adoomiyow

[@salihibrahim562]

I agrée with your statement completely.. UAE the cowardly Mohamed bin Zayid Al Nahyan is behind all this. The federal govt of Somalia shouldn’t waste anytime and take over Hargeisa immediately.

[@joa9666]

You guys are hilarious 😂😂

[@abdikadiromer9352]

Mr Kemal please slow down to the scenic of politics

[@popular7493]

Somalia will never ever accept our beloved territorial borders to any country! Never ever

[@neverlookback1244]

Never will we accept an inch of our territory to be taken Somaliyaa haa noolato 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@admetussenatorofthesullane7759]

The deal is with Somaliland not Somalia

[@libaaxasomaliland1066]

😂😂 Somalia is the laughing stock in africa 😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-bg4cx8yi8r]

Stay in your refugee camp

[@vitamia6366]

These is a business deal to access sea port so how is it affecting Somalian territory???

[@dwfufa6946]

Somalia has no defence force, no weapons, no fighter jets, no tanks so it would be impossible for them to wage war against Ethiopia

[@ahmedshill5311]

thats what ethiopia said in 1964 and 2006 when they tried invading somalia

[@farhiyamohamed1243]

Remember 1977? Come see what we have ! We have heart!

[@muyadinmuyadin6133]

Somalis have faith and strength they can easily disarm the ill faith ethiopian army with no real training

[@omarade6924]

Now a days millitia became game changer rathar than conventional armies we have enough millitary strenght to contain abiy agression ENDF cant stay somali soil millions will die for somalia amharas and somalis here in jijiga living side by side with mutual respect the proplem is our neighbour oromo i was among PM abiy supporters when he was elected 2018 i thought OGADENIA will no longer treat second class citizen finally i realized haille sellasie and meles zenawi were great leaders time has come OGADENIA to be independent state!

[@MYM1199]

It doesn't matter if you have all the weapons in the world. You also need heart and balls, of which you have neither.

[@harsah863]

Yes we are ready to fight Ethiopia 🇪🇹 to defend our beloved country Somalia 🇸🇴 , Ethiopia should have to stop interfering our internal affairs

[@addpuppets9326]

lol. . . first fight alshabab . . . Let's see what happens when Ethiopia pulls out the peacekeeping currently in Somalia.

[@Landofthefree8]

Somalia's own government depends on Ethiopian soldiers for its security

[@mohamedhussein2185]

@@Landofthefree8it’s game Somali 🇸🇴 can ask 24 hours to leave before they become bits to somali airforce and drone force 4500 infantry soldiers to monitor border land plus Somali traditional old agony is forgotten when real howls.

[@ibrahimmohamed4013]

​@@addpuppets9326My dear flea ridden parasite infested friend from the frankenstein state of Ethiopia. Your troops here only fight civilians. The only battles you fight against al shabaab are when they seek you out and you have nowhere to run. These battles almost always end in a defeat for the Ethiopians. Perhaps train your military not to fight innocent women and children but rather to fight the rebels in your own state

[@cabaas8626]

​@@Landofthefree8Somalia belongs Somalis not boycott goverment Iam sure Ethiopia they cant never ever If dont have see that is your Problem even WE dont want Ethiopia to get another port in east africa.

[@Samira2k6]

I agree with the Somalian guy . Don't need sea to develop as a country. They are just obsessed with the red sea.

[@mensreus]

you agree with such a stupid argument.... you dont need sea access to develop but it obviously makes development a lot easier... further the countries he used as examples have a fraction of the population compared to Ethiopia ... the somalian guy is a simpleton

[@FousiaMuhammad]

For last 1000 years they been trying to take somali land look at history

[@dk2403]

He is not obsessed he (Ethiopian Prime Minister ) lost his mind. He is trying to divert attention to cover up the inside unrest and create more enemy as he can't lead without unrest and war everywhere in Ethiopia. This is what happen when u become friend with Isaias .

[@keshi5541]

@@dk2403 Why did you bring up Isaias?? You Idiot Isias isn't the president of Ethiopia, he is the president of Eritrea. The president of Ethiopia is Abiy Ahmed.

[@JamaTarabi]

NO NO, this is Nothing to do with the Pariah State of Somalia the Ethiopian - Somaliland Deal on 1st Jan 2024. The Republic of Somaliland is not simply a breakaway Region of Somalia like Puntland region, but The Republic of Somaliland (ROS) was a Free and Sovereign Nation which was Internationally recognised by over 38 Nations in 1960 before Voluntarily United with the Italiano-Somali Republic on 1st Jul 1960. We/I Somalilander Citizens would like AlJasira Journalists should read and study about the Somaliland case at least last 100 years back in history. Finally, great thanksgivings to Mr Matt Bryden's facts, legally remarkable comments about The Republic of Somaliland. 🙏✌💟

[@imbashiir1825]

We as Somalilanders need from the world to respect our right to live peacefully and develope our country, we have been neglected and left to the floor for 30 years by world because they have been busy to recreate Somalia, we have been waiting patiently and still there is no hope to Somalia. we are tired and depleted of waiting and i think that is not fair to Somaliland.

[@abdiwarsame9161]

Maybe because somaliland doesn’t exist

[@laila7614]

Nobody neglected you except neglecting yourself

[@ramatgan1]

Please be aware that this english homosexual Matt Bryden was involved in the rape, disappearance and subsequent murder of a Kenyan man in Nairobi. He is a criminal.

[@jimmyn9947]

Do you think you will get respect and recognition by selling you land to Ethiopia or renting it out. Ethiopia is the colonizer, the only African country that colonized another African nation, like Eritrea, and still oppresses through colonial power. The land belongs to the Somali people not traitors

[@imbashiir1825]

@@jimmyn9947 don’t forget also Somalia has been colonizer since 1960 and Somaliland is their colony.

[@Dina21754]

Ethiopia prime Minister, creating problems everywhere including his own nation. He is like No peace as long as I am alive 😂

[@Amaran93]

Ethiopia needs to stop meddling in other countries affairs & trying to divide Somalia. If they wanted the port for trade & access to the sea then they should met with Somalia & Somaliland together. But going behind Somalia’s government & making an illegal deal is unacceptable & causing issues. Ethiopia has its own problems civil war currently & should focus on having better relationships with its neighbors.

[@cadced123]

Somalia nothing to do with somaliland… somaliland has been an independent state from Somalia 33 years Ethiopia have every rights to deal with somaliland

[@Amaran93]

legally somaliland is not internationally recognized country & should not be illegally giving a port to Ethiopian with a military base. That is a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty & territory. Why is Ethiopia bringing a military base & What is the purpose?

[@sportlive-bz2wl]

@@Amaran93 shut up ayeyada miya le somaliloand

[@naizgiyemane8861]

​​@@Amaran93I think the point is somaliland and somalia have been separated for 33 years. Somaliland have there own police,army,parliament,currency etc... so Ethiopia technically didn't create this division. The only way this MOU with somaliland would be illegal is if Ethiopia reiceves a port without recognizing somaliland as a country first. Then at that point somalia has every right to defend her sovereignty. But if Ethiopia gives recognition first then reiceves the port then at that point everything is finished. Because once a sovereign country gives recognition to an entity then that entity automatically becomes legal as stated in the UN charter 14:3. But I don't support Ethiopia decision at all.

[@bekelemulugeta6307]

Somaliland waxay noqon doontaa dal, Itoobiyana way ilaalin doontaa nabadda

[@bartashidan]

The two men are having a pointless argument that is not based on logic, knowledge or international law. Abdi Aynte is one hundred percent correct. If Ethiopia wants trade and exchange, Somalia's door is open, but we are not giving Ethiopia a military base ever! Those who want war and force are Abiy Ahmed and those around him, they will find immediate resistance that has never been seen before from the Somali people and their government!

[@almher8883]

When was the last time any political person visited Sland ? You don't even controle Benadir, and you are trying to have a conversation with the ethiopians ?...😂😂😂😂😂

[@kenenidaka5314]

Ethiopia is keeping peace at your home and you don't wanna give a military base, what a shame. Hargeisa and Jigjiga are families for 33 years.

[@TheTellingU]

When Ethiopia reached out to the horn of Africa countries to make a deal, why did Somalia ignored it? I guess your president was mislead by the Eritrean dictator???

[@user-xe8kf3hw8w]

hayee faqasheey adagi cayentaba somaliland wa la aqonsanayaa hadi allee yidhahde cadho u dhinta

[@kelenbelen1]

Yet there was no outrage when Egypt made an agreement with Somalia for a military base, which is a major threat to Ethiopia’s national security. You all say that you won’t give your land away, but you literally have given ports and bases to multiple countries that have no interest in sub-Sahara Africa developing

[@Alhamdlh]

I am disgusted Dibjir Bryan is invited to speak on this issue uff

[@ifatsultanate1]

Did you hear him say “Ethiopia should have their military base but they can’t afford it. UAE or China will fund so…”

[@nimhoahmedegge8457]

Mhhh because of the truth wake up from your dreammmmmm

[@samatar1025]

@@nimhoahmedegge8457They can’t handle the truth !!!

[@cushitic173]

matt is telling the truth and speaking facts thats why people from somalia are upset they cant handle the truth

[@Abshir1it1is]

@@cushitic173 - A white american, living in Africa, as a “former” “coordinator” for the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group… is telling the truth? Does he have to walk around with a badge that says CIA for you to grasp his purposes in the region are nefarious? How slow are you?

[@TripleM058]

No doubt that all Somalis whenever they live from the world we are united for our rivalry

[@bereketkiflejibicho3015]

While Somalia is drinking water from Shebele and Juba rivers which the only source of freshwater in Somalia that flows from Ethiopian highlands, but they refuse to give to access to salty sea. Isn’t that concerning 🤔!

[@mahamadali5043]

We hv all rights to give or reject towards anything concerning our resources salty or sweet.ethiopia disrespected its neighbors by trying create tensions en devisions.

[@XalaalSomalis]

It seems that your logic is flawed. Look into precedence, and where there is none, then withdraw from such faulty claims and conclusions!

[@momindekk1]

United somalia forever ♥️

[@user-ji3jy5wg4v]

Somaliland and Ethiopia have every right to work together because somalia is failed state and alshabab controls most of its land including Mogadishu

[@Mimihxo]

@@user-ji3jy5wg4v And your country isn’t a failed state. Tigray, Amhara and Oromo are in war with government and you wanna start a war with Somalia. Ethiopia is not an ethnic group like Somalis so if you try to divide us, we will give crash you like the 1977. Somalis might have issues with themselves but when it comes with your useless bankrupt state, we are united.

[@Lidia1312]

Yes ♥️

[@sm.5191]

somali sea is not for sale ethiopia don't have sea we don't care ethiopië we ar somali♥️🇸🇴♥️💪🏿💯

[@girmawongele]

As an Ethiopian I see this endeavor strategically a risky business for 🇪🇹. Ethiopia however had been a Red Sea littoral state for generations and losing it had marked an enduring scar in the national consciousness of many Ethiopians. That was the result of political sabotage undertaken by rebels ; TPLF and Eritrean Separatists in Ethiopia and Eritrea respectively. Ethiopia with bigger Economy in the region and the second populous country in Africa can’t be denied its natural rights of accessing its fair share from the Red Sea. Yet Somali land is not the right choice ASAB port and the southern Red Sea coast is genuinely is the right one to be reclaimed by use of force if necessary

[@mahadsaid7786]

We are all going to act like this guy didn't come on TV on a professional interview with flies harassing him?

[@bjr44444]

why don't you invite people from Somaliland?

[@ZamZam-od3oi]

No one invite qabiil aljasiira gaar ahaan isaaq laf isaaq kabaxdo 😂😂😂😂 stop playing with somali people 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sal6517]

@@ZamZam-od3oi so when it's Somaliland's affairs waxa yeen qabiil, but when you faqash people only have Hawiye and Darood people in high positions and the main speakers for your country, it's not qabiil? Somaliland has had a Samaroon president- Dahiir Riyale Kahin- as the head of state before. If Somaliland was a qabilist country, that wouldn't have ever even happened, would it? Meanwhile, Somalia has never elected a Non-Hawiye or Darood president. the real Qabilists have always been, and continue to be Somalia

[@dhashiisnmiyodhaayahasomal7522]

Somaliland was recognized nation even before Somalia also it has one of the most defined borders in Africa thus there are an African country having legal borders except somaliland, it took its independence from England in 26june 1960 so it has a right to deal with Ethiopia and rest of world independently, already it dealt with dpworld and it's open other countries

[@RG-rb6om]

Somaliland is part of Somalia stop lying to the people

[@dreamingaboutouterspace3878]

Sxb we just kicked you out of Khaatumo State. You should change your name from Somaliland to something else. Maybe Dir iyo Isaaq? or stop all of that BS and become a recognized state of Somalia.

[@AbdisalamSirka]

Nice man ❤

[@negusofthenilenegros1996]

Respect to our Somali brother from jigjiga ethiopia 🇪🇹 he explained the questions so well No wonder his part of the parliament minister.

[@muktarhaji7308]

first he has to clean his office with flies then understand the question😂

[@kechemagara5433]

The fate of Somali land is in the hands of Somalis not Eritrea ,Ethiopia or Egypt. If you think these countries determines your future, you are fooling yourself. As an Ethiopian I strongly support the integrity of Somalia. A strong and peaceful Somalia would bring stability and prosperity that will benefit the entire the region.

[@datospora5770]

I appreciate the articulate, substantive Somalian guy!

[@Hewhogreetswithfjre]

You are joking right?

[@adnaanmohamad]

The answer is yes of course ,we Don't want dialogue or other solutions,our land is our land and our sea is our sea. Remember 1977, don't play with fire 🔥! Lion of Africa somalia 🇸🇴 ✊️ We're defending our country.

[@hkahhk4247]

😂😂😂 go and try it

[@adnaanmohamad]

​​@@hkahhk4247 welcome,you'll remember that year 😂 we're not joking

[@alexinamaina794]

​@adnaanmohamad you talk so immature....mature up

[@adnaanmohamad]

​@@alexinamaina794 do you want our land?

[@s.tafare5219]

Which land you talk about, soomaaliland land or soomaali a land?

[@-truthprevails3674]

Thank you Mr. Matt Bryden. Somaliland will never ever unite with Somali. It is what it is. The main reason behind all this “frustration” is standing against Ethiopia’s move towards access to the sea from these countries have Ethio-phobia.

[@kilershakazulu400]

You ar not Somali

[@612nasir2008]

Ethio-phobia is not even a real term. If Ethiopia wants to live peacefully with their neighbors, they need to respect their neighbors.

[@-truthprevails3674]

@@kilershakazulu400 You are not Ethiopian. 😉

[@HustleModeShorts]

what an uneducated stupid you're are if you're somali.

[@fowsiyofarah5721]

I Love My country somalia Rich country our Sea and land loved❤

[@abdisalamrageh6665]

Somaliland is not a break away region, in fact it's the parent entity of the merge in 1960 that brought upon the Somali Republic; that has failed both legally as there was no ratified union and practically, since Somali republic ceased to operate in Somaliland more than thirty years ago; so, one should understand why Somaliland's case is not one of secession but re-assertion of its sovereignty lost to the merge in 1960 that has failed ever since both legally and practically.

[@asxaabi]

great

[@cocoo456]

What were the somali people before the european came and scrambled africa? What were the somali people under the Ottoman empire? There was never a Sovereign somaliland, somaliland was a Colony/ Protector of the british empire. in the 1960s when british left many african countries. Then, we attempted to unite all 5 somali. Due to the Borders created by the British and the Europeans. By that time, we had a little in common. I highly recommend you look back out our history and understand who we are.

[@abdisalamrageh6665]

@@cocoo456 Our history prior to European partition of Africa has nothing to do with the current political entities; Somali speaking people were nomads and only those shared neighborliness knew each other; there were no historic entity that united them prior to 1884. So, my dear you cannot concoct new history so to justify Somalia's illegal claim over Somaliland and burial of history of merge to further impose its satanic occupation on Somalilanders.

[@asxaabi]

Are you a kidding us@@cocoo456

[@calm123]

Somaliland is part of Somalia, it's even in the name lol, who are you trying to fool, once u join Union, cant leave and expect world to recognize, it's too late

[@Iazuz]

Musa Bihi created the worst historical blunder in all of Somalia 🇸🇴 history..

[@user-yo4qh6ob6w]

As Ethiopian We Not fear Anyone We Have Strong Defence And We Actually Believe by PEACE

[@jeeeeyah]

Who is attacking here? It is not Somalia that demands Tigray land, but Ethiopia that wants to take more land than what they already have illegally in the Ogaden region. If Ethioapia was as strong as you wanted it to be, it wouldn't have needed Eretria's help against a small group like Tigrey, and the west have to come to save you from being beaten again when Tigrey was a few kilometers from Addis

[@mcfaarax888]

Well said Mr. Ainte

[@Ahmed-dek.]

Abiy's Nobel Peace Prize should be revoked. He has initiated conflicts throughout Ethiopia, a nation already fragile due to ethnic problems. Now, by making a deal in the breakaway region of Somaliland, he has further escalated problems in a region already grappling with conflicts.

[@WorshipGodAlone]

Somaliland is NOT A BREAKWAY REGION of Somalia. Somaliland was an independent country that took its independence from Great Britain on June 26, 1960. They then united with Somalia in July 1st,1960. That is one of the most important points Somaliland haters never acknowledge.

[@abdimm8313]

Truee

[@djwarya1139]

You’re dreaming iidoor😂

[@dltllc3788]

Sell out idoor 😂😂 go get laas anod back then😂😂