Somalia Rejects Ethiopia's Somaliland Port Deal: What Next?

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On Monday, Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland, a region within Somalia, for access to a port on the Red Sea. This deal didn't go down well with Somalia, accusing Ethiopia of endangering peace of the region. But nonetheless, Ethiopia is persistent; so in this video, we're going to take a look at Somaliland, the new deal, and what might happen next.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - What is Somaliland?
03:50 - Why Ethiopia is Desperate for a Port
06:05 - The Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
06:47 - What Happens Next?
08:18 - Sponsored Content

[@TLDRnewsGLOBAL]

CORRECTION: At 2:20, we say 'Italian Somaliland has a population roughly eight times that of British Somaliland'. As the numbers shown demonstrate, this isn't true: today, Somalia (excluding Somaliland) has a population roughly 4 times that of Somaliland. We meant to say 'Italian Somaliland HAD [at independence] a population roughly eight times that of British Somaliland' (inferred from the fact that there were 80,000 voters in the 1960 British Somaliland elections, compared to 600,000 in the 1956 Italian Somaliland elections (source: africanelections.tripod.com/so.html#1961_Constitutional_Referendum)). We hope you nonetheless enjoyed the video!

[@Black-E-Pearl]

5:15 Dude, you put Addis in the wrong place as well. 😂

[@senda9782]

This is what happened when you don't know what you are talking about. You should talk about your own war about the Russians province of ukraine

[@AlexC-ou4ju]

@@senda9782 Russian province of ukraine? Is neocolonialism cool again can the British call Nigeria and France call Algeria?

[@MarkelleFultzCuzin]

You also mistook the SNM (The Somaliland militia before 1991) with the USC (Rebel alliance against Siad Barre in southern Somalia) which later fractured into the SNA. The SNM only fought the remnants of Siad Barre's regime in Northern Somalia and only gave the USC food aid, they never fought in Mogadishu. Also forgot to mention the current Las Anod conflict which sees unionist fight Somaliland because they dont want to be apart of it, the mediation and neutral stance Abiy took on the conflict, as well as the 2006 Ethiopian Intervention in Somalia which was largely a failure because it saw them installing the ICU leader they fought to remove All in all, I believe this info report did a insufficient job reporting on this news since it wasnt objective enough coming from british guys. When reporting on volatile areas like the Balkans and East Africa you have to do research or else you could ignite ethno-religious comment sections. This further complicates the orientalism towards Somalia as foreign voices try to make sense out of realpolitik. Sources: pure.mpg.de/rest/items/item_2417357/component/file_2417356/content www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/5/10/conflict-in-disputed-las-anod-dims-somalilands-diplomatic-dreams www.reuters.com/article/idUKLV228030/ www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1992/09/08/aideed-warlord-in-a-famished-land/071be58c-f5fb-47ef-92df-b1197b638ee7/

[@mmm-ww8jp]

lol I would suggest you remake this video after doing a proper research

[@Baddy187]

I have nothing but respect for Somaliland. To create a stable state is never easy, but to do it in Somalia in just a couple of years is impressive. The people there must be strong minded.

[@annasabdulle]

Somaliland is stable? Lol.

[@agentopaque3776]

@@annasabdulle Literally Switzerland compared to Somalia.

[@mortis717]

somaliland so stable that they bombarded cities like laascanod

[@MohammedAli000]

Puntland is just as stable as Somaliland but you don't hear about it because they don't want separation

[@mikebgdv]

Thank you! Somaliland has kept its coastline safe for over 33 years. It’s been a journey going it alone but finally at the mountaintop. Don’t listen to the Zoomalians they can’t fix their own country they’re crabs in a barrel

[@shroomyesc]

"Violation against Somalia's unity" What unity?

[@risingphoenix1088]

I laughed out loud at that line.

[@AvoidTheCadaver]

also the line "endangering the peace and stability of the region". The Somali PM probably should get his own country in order first

[@mortis717]

somali unity lol ethnic somali unity duhh

[@MohammedAli000]

I'm from Somaliland and yes we are all Somali and we are all united. Don't let the media lie to you

[@mikebgdv]

@@MohammedAli000stop lying your from the failed state of Somalia. You can’t argue facts so you’re pretending to be from Somaliland now 😂 I’m so glad the world is seeing this now. We have been chained to a corpse unwillingly by the international community for over 33 years!

[@ifgwelf]

Somaliland seems to be doing a better job of governing itself than Somalia 🤷

[@AhmedA-jh8rl]

What does an idiot called Ian know? Does he know somaliland is going through a civil war and that like a “good” democracy delayed its election? No he is busy with having pink hair to know this.

[@ShepardsPie411]

Considering somaliland lost 40% of its land in a civil war, seems like they can’t either

[@Majid11001]

Complete false. Other regional states within ‘somaliland’ have/wants to rejoin Somalia that says it all. Somalia just cleared its debt and it’s only progression from here.

[@AhmedA-jh8rl]

@@ShepardsPie411 come on this pink haired guy doesn’t know this because it’s too hard for him he is just talking rubbish.🤣

[@GwainSagaFanChannel]

​@@Majid11001 Puntland and Somaliland would like to disagree

[@miscellaneoussarnian5282]

Even though I don’t agree with what Ethiopia’s doing with Nile Dam. Recognising a clearly stable, independent and prosperous Somaliland is a good call. Somaliland needs more mainline recognition since Somalia is the textbook definition of a failed state!

[@enterurname2231]

85% of nile is our and we are not blocking the water, What are we doing wrong?

[@AhmedA-jh8rl]

And Somalia should recognise Tigray and western Somalia/ogaden as sovereignty countries. We can all play this game. Stop the low iq mentality.

[@user-pg6yl1fd1k]

sir what you said is one of genius ways of proving your idea which i agree 100 percent ,but what you said about ethiopian nile dam is not right ,how can you say that ethiopia can not have a dam on a river that is flowing from it self and also the source is itself ,it is like saying egypt can not use the pyramids to attract tourists,which is not possible

[@malekaltayari3936]

If you want to divide nations start by your nations in Europe not here in Africa 🇹🇳🌹🇸🇴

[@mars8185]

By your analogy tunis should stayed french 🇸🇴❤🇮🇱​@@malekaltayari3936

[@nehemiya558]

This is a diplomatic lease deal. Ethiopia is trying to gain port access to trade, not to kill people. Africa is still poor because we would rather block each other than grow together. We live in a global world now, where open trade is key for development. Look at Europe, after WWII they realized centuries of fighting each other was stupid. Instead, they began to work together, forming economic unions. Africa on the other hand, we are still stuck in our backwards mindset. Our people are POOR! We need to move FORWARD!

[@Shiqiii]

And you genuinely think Ethiopia is gonna leave after those 50 years? You don’t know how the Ethiopian government works then

[@nehemiya558]

@@Shiqiii That’s exactly why it’s a lease deal. After 50 years Somaliland can change the terms of the contract as they please. If Somalia is so worried about their ports then why did they let Turkey and UAE control the port in Mogadishu. You guys would rather starve your brother and see Europe prosper. Foolish

[@Shiqiii]

@@nehemiya558 it’s not about the port my guy, It’s about the fact that without talking to the locals where the 20 KM of land belongs to, giving it to the enemy and people who invaded us, Its hilarious and something you can’t do, Turkey isn’t a enemy but a historical Brother, And Somalia has no diplomatic ties with the UAE for quite some years now so no idea where you got that from, Its about the fact that Ethiopia didn’t tell the Somali federal government about this and wants to recognize Somaliland for their own cause, Now we’ll recognize Tigray, Oromia, Sidama, Amhara you name it… Ethiopia made a big mistake and they’ll pay for it like we always did in history

[@yaakcon]

NO. THAT IS NOT TRUE. GO BACK AND LISTEN TO WHAT ABIY AHMED CLEARLY STATED. HE DOES NOT WANT AN ACCESS TO A PORT. HE WANTS TO OWN IT OUTRIGHT AND SOMALIA IS NOT FOR SALE.

[@American_patriot110]

We need to move forward, but Abi ahmed of ethiopia stated some months ago that he would get a port by peaceful means or through war. And he is pushing now both.

[@sodog44]

Somaliland is a far more stable and prosperous place than Somalia ever has been. They should have thier own legitimate place in the international community

[@dahasolomon7314]

I would've agreed with you in early 2023, but somaliland has since experienced a civil war which expanded into a regional war with the puntland state of somalia. It's a deeply unpopular war from a deeply unpopular president who has overstayed his allotted time. Both the war and now this senseless "deal" with Ethiopia are seen as methods to extend his illegal presidency and legitimise his rule. Our weak democracy has already slid firmly into authoritarianism. We are no longer stable, and a deal like this shows a future truly independent somaliland will be a satellite state of Ethiopia, which is a fate worse than death for somali nationalism.

[@baafo1]

They shouldn't because one clan cannot form a country

[@quinncampbell9255]

​@dahasolomon7314 very well said. Somailland used to be a bastion of African democracy. But the past few years they have backslide heavily. Doesn't help being on the border of Sudan, yemin, ethiopio. Etc etc.

[@HamadaQorshel]

​@baafo1 very true.

[@HakeemCuragteh]

That's a lie. Somaliland is a war. Sool, sanag and Ayn dont wanna be part of it and many people have died cause of that now those region are not part of somaliland now and even worse awdel region don't wanna be part of somaliland so where is this peace you are talking about.

[@socialistrepublicofvietnam1500]

Ethiopia to Somalia: I want a port Somalia: No Ethiopia to Somaliland: I want a port Somalia: YOU CANT DO THAT

[@filipe5722]

Makes sense, since Somaliland is a region of Somalia.

[@khaledali5093]

​@@filipe5722kani ma gaaladii xaaroodka😂😂😂

[@AbdulhakimMohammed-op5zc]

No somaliland is indipendent before 30 years ​@@filipe5722

[@Professor4555]

​@@khaledali5093doqon iidoor oo maangaaban ba wada tihiin, hawiye ban ahey , daarod bana walaahi idinka caqli badan, oromo meel ey degto iyo wax ey cunto rabto ba moodaan dal iney idinka dhigi karto, nacala

[@khaledali5093]

@sal77897 is xejiya ninyow xamar unukaa leh markaad leeday miyaad hilmaamtay caadifada iska dhaaf hadii xabashi cadawyahy afgooye,xudur,beledwayne,kismaayo,beledxaawo, cadaado kunfurta pubtlan uu baanu joogin Ethiopian caadifada iska daa xaqiiqda nafta usheega idinka kariba lanahay

[@fredhampton321]

Ethiopia, a key East African nation, hosts the African Union. Somaliland aims to strengthen ties, envisioning a strategic alliance with Ethiopia for mutual defense against Somalia's instability. Collaborating militarily is vital for safeguarding both nations and fostering a strong friendship.

[@Lala-kc2fw]

Understandable. But what happens with the rest and after?

[@abdiqadirlsaq6564]

It's a state and a nation not two nations 😊

[@kurobeard9467]

Ethiopia is far worse than Somalia when it comes to instability. They are fighting at least 3 insurgencies and plan to start war with Eritrea.

[@Maxzes_]

Something about this reminds me of ChatGPT

[@MansaMusa_ll_of_Timbuktu]

@@Lala-kc2fw Ethiopia becomes stronger and backs away from Somaliland’s coast steadily as they themselves gain power. I understand that tribalism in the region is due to a vast history (literally the oldest in the world) and people taking great pride in it. But we have to accept change. Ethiopians were only able to defeat Italy because they had upgraded weapons from their predecessors. As much as I hate the unspoken motto “Always Forward” with how the west treats technology (especially in war, but also in political alliances), I think it’s one that must be adopted to compete on a global stage. There’s no point half-a$$ing being a superpower. Like, make your own weapons and defend your region or be a peaceful state. Neighboring countries can choose to join the wagon or get ran-through. Manifest Destiny baby.

[@GeliCarlosJ]

Somalia should worry about governing themselves rather than meddle with a land that has governed itself better than them for many many years now & is more of a functioning country & government than themselves.

[@Gantz_rl]

Ye that beacon of a region that just lost 1/3 of its land and its about to loose more 😂😂😂

[@RandomVidsforthought]

​@@Gantz_rlUkraine currently lost 18% of their land? Your point?

[@RandomVidsforthought]

​@@Gantz_rlIt's a somewhat and comparatively stable in a few ways compared to the horn of africa as a whole.

[@Liiloowe]

Somalia is one country and we know people who write articles, not Somalis. We as Somalia know that those who write articles are Ethiopians because their country is a country of conflicts, wars and division, and conflicts have no future.

[@Gantz_rl]

@@RandomVidsforthought Ukraine lost 18 % from a FOREIGN country that INVADED them. Somaliland lost 1/3 of its land from „their own people“ that don’t want secession.

[@rob651]

What a great report. Because I closely follow the issue and I can personally see that everything you've reported is unbaised, you got my respect and confidence in TLDR's news. Great Job. Keep it up!! Thank you for the hardwork.

[@ZackCali]

Somaliland is older than much of the baltic states, they been a stable country for 33 years now, I suggest we welcome Somaliland to the UN

[@---id4dc]

they were in war in all of 2023 and lost badly. They don’t control half of the territory they claim. Only one clan wants secession.

[@Ghost-dv7bp]

Hhhhhhjjjjj nice try.

[@Spetnaz-wc1fz]

Somaliland has internal problem they just shrlled lascanood who now unified with somalia and awdal state bordering djibouti want to unify with somalia

[@BringBackCyrillicBG]

Baltic states arent from the oldest in europe rather thr bulgarians and hellenics also italians

[@mjama2132]

nope@@---id4dc

[@TILR]

To be fair regardless of Ethiopia, I think Somaliland deserves independence. They definitely have the historical argument with their independence before unification with Somalia and the fact it was a separate colony. Plus the ability of them to have a successful democracy regardless of their economics shows how they can be a legit state.

[@somalimedicineexpert3296]

We will get independence and never unite with Somalia again

[@TILR]

@@somalimedicineexpert3296 hoping the best for y’all ✊ the current situation with Western Sahara has me worried, but y’all seem to be holding strong, hope in my life time I’ll get to see y’all’s flag waving at the AU and UN.

[@Hello-uk5xp]

⁠@@TILRdo you know how many autonomous regions want independence in Africa or the world.😂

[@insertname2035]

​@@somalimedicineexpert3296we don't need to "unite" with Somalia. We ARE Somalia 😊always have been. Always will be

[@jareersmoker1721]

Random white man mind yo business

[@guulwadeguuleyste8064]

A very well & Professionally presented information. I loved. Thank you

[@FirstnameLastname-qe3ry]

I fully support the sovereignty of Somaliland, unlike their kinship, they are very stable and peaceful and can become a successful country, i wish the Somalilanders a bright and positive future

[@conductingintomfoolery9163]

Same ethnic group and religion. Most somalilander don’t care about it just look at the genocide of laasnode 6 months ago because they left Somaliland

[@agentopaque3776]

@@conductingintomfoolery9163 Same ethnic group adn religion doesnt matter. You guys will never fix up, we have peace and stability in the north. No bandits, terrorist, bribes or pirates so why on earth would we choose to stay with a country plagued by all the above?

[@kilershakazulu400]

There is no such thing as Somaliland.

[@ibrahimhassan711]

30th of January 1984 Ethiopia launched an Areial bombardment campaign over Borama. We don’t forget. Ethiopia can even differentiate Somalis. They want to subjugate them all.

[@easytiger6570]

Tell that to Las Anod

[@andumenged]

Good explanation! One correction: Eritrea never prevented Ethiopia from using its ports. It’s the Ethiopian leader Males Zenawi who switched to Djibouti to prevent Eritrea getting any port fees. He publicly said that if Ethiopia continues to use Eritrean ports then Eritrea would benefit more than Ethiopia.,That’s his words. There’s even a video for that.

[@user-hi2ul2vs8b]

dont sugar coat it Eritrea stole Assab port with help from TPLF and hoping to hold Ethiopia hostage and get free port money , it will never happen and it is a matter fo time before Ethiopia takes it by force , slowly but surely it will happen.Eritrea is slowly paying the price , it became refugee factory and poor last 25 years , next 25 years is worse and it will be empty land soon

[@hfugjfjvccjgj]

@@user-hi2ul2vs8b ብዛዕባ’ዚ ክንርእዮ ኢና።

[@user-hi2ul2vs8b]

@@hfugjfjvccjgj u think I speak your language , funny :) it is clearly not Amharic and you think I am one of your nemesis tplf :) it is good for Ethiopia that you two same people fight , for us both of you are responsible for loss of port ,we dont care you both get weak and we want port and no one cares :) :) infact it is better to send them that makes easier :)

[@BBGL02]

@@user-hi2ul2vs8b What? 😂😂😂 Ethiopia only had Asseb for 40 years, and that’s when Eritrea was federated and then annexed, so 1951-1991. It was never Ethiopia’s and they only had it when they annexed Eritrea. Eritrea’s old name is literally ‘Midri Bahri’ which means the land of the Sea. Learn basic knowledge instead of listening to people of 68 IQ, oh i forgot that’s the average IQ of the Country.

[@negusofminjar8290]

Asseb port belongs to Ethiopia and Ethiopians since genesis that's why

[@houseplant1016]

Guys stop laughing at Somalia. Somalia is a very strong country, it has the 2nd strongest army besides Al-Shabaab and other militias in....Somalia.

[@jobwesleycoxjr5103]

You're joking. Okay.

[@walelign1356]

You said Somalia is strong and mentioned Al-Shabaab - what a paradox!

[@habibi1195]

​@walelign1356 He's trolling 😂😂 Basically implying that Somalia doesn't even have the strongest army in their own country 😂😂

[@socialistrepublicofvietnam1500]

And if you include Somaliland within Somalia, it would be 3rd place

[@chrischann484]

You got to be kidding lol. Not only is Somalia one of the poorest in Africa but in the world its the fourth poorest with the average yearly income of 500$ US dollars a year thats just the average. Then you got to worry about the terrorist organization Al Shabab that been terrorizng somalia for the last 20 years that the Somalia government can't defeat. Somalia lives off gernous UN food aid.

[@prion42]

"what happens next?" Nothing. Somalia hasn't controlled Somaliland for years. What are they going to do about it?

[@redacted7060]

They controlled the eastern part of Somaliland. And there is a new conflict in Las Anod that started in February of 2023

[@chrischann484]

They havent controlled it for over 30 years they cant do nothing Somalia cant even control its capital city from terrorist insurgents

[@rodag7831]

Somaliland revoked and denied the unity between Somaliland and Somalia after the 1988 genocide and subsequent civil war in 1991 to separate from the fraudulent unity in 1st July in 1960. Which is Somaliland believed was a not properly ratified by them. SOMALILAND maintains it was made Independent 26 June 1960 with its population and land demarcated since 1884.

[@MohammedAli000]

As a person from Somaliland, we are all Somalis with one ethnicity speaking one language. Do not try and separate us with made up borders. I'm a proud Somali from the state of Somaliland in Somalia.

[@HH-lo1kn]

They have done the same thing to Las anood

[@rodag7831]

@@MohammedAli000 Much like many countries we speak Somali but we are different and speak different and have different culture as well as history. We taught you the majority of Somali our language but we do not eat the same or speak the same nor do we come from the same lands.

[@___Truth___]

@@rodag7831 Clanism, you’re going out of your way to divide yourself from your own people because you believe your Clan is superior

[@rashiedom7730]

I can you are playing somalilander but u r orom trying to divide us 😅😅😅​@@rodag7831

[@SK-hq6ux]

Honestly, you've completely ignored the outrage in Somali-land over this deal in the public eyes. The Somali people have a history of conflict with Ethiopia, dating back to the era of Milasanawi. This conflict played a pivotal role in the separation of Somalia and Somali-land. The current deal, which involves exchanging a port for a stake in an airline, has sparked a divided opinion among the Somali-land population. Many are taking to the streets to discuss this and essentially trash on the "stupid" president (they were using less polite words; stating that recognition is not enough reason to put an "enemy and expansionist" group on Somali-land. Some still feel it's worth it though which has caused this divide, expressing their concerns about surrendering a port for a 50-year lease, coupled with the presence of a seemingly permanent military force. They fear a scenario akin to becoming the "new Palestine." (something an interviewee said that stuck with me). Moreover, the influx of Ethiopian tribes, particularly the Oromos, into the region is met with disapproval. The Somali-land people are wary of these demographic changes. They were claiming that the Oromos "claim the Somali-land is theirs" (I don't know how true this is, but this is the sentiment in Somali-land on how they view the Ethiopians" they are weary of their expansionist nature. I mean we just have to look at what they constantly do with Eritrea to believe this. In addition, as mentioned in a previous video, not all clans in Somaliland are supportive of it becoming an official state. They tolerate the current status quo until the prospect of recognition becomes more realistic for the present governing tribe in the area. However, this tribe does not have full control over all of Somaliland, particularly the areas to the north east, essentially making it hard for Somali-land to be independent is it's a small region in the middle- if those tribes reject the actual prospect leading to internal strife and violence in Somali-land. So Ethiopia is boiling tensions in Somali-land itself. Additionally, The disagreement over whether Somaliland should separate from Somalia is evident in the growing tensions and violence against tribes that resist being ruled by the dominant tribe in Somali-land. It's crucial to note that East African politics is deeply rooted in tribal dynamics, a facet that was not covered in your video. Also "somalian" is not a word, it would be "Somali territory" For people wondering how likely Mainland Somalia is to get involved- Unlikely. The president is focused on growth and is currently fighting Al-shabab (funded by foreign interests) that are still comiting terroristic actions and have been hard to counter- who constantly bomb any areas that are beneficial to the country.

[@rotor7726]

Thank you for the valuable insight

[@user-uq6pd1nv1j]

there's also been huge celebrations by the public in Somali-land lol don't paint a dishonest picture. Just like a huge amount of people in Ethiopia don't like or support Abiy, people in Somali-land similarly have differing opinions

[@AdastraRecordings]

Ethiopia doing whatever it can to gain access to Red Sea ports as it clearly does not want to mess with Eritrea which has it's entire population as reservists.

[@___Truth___]

@@user-uq6pd1nv1j But this isn’t a matter of opinion, we’re really talking about life & death, and to the people in the SSC they apparently are willing to fight & die before Somaliland & Ethiopia force them to be a part of something they don’t wish to be a part of.

[@user-uq6pd1nv1j]

@@AdastraRecordings no one's afraid of messing with Eritrea bc of its' reservists. this deal with Somali-land was simply the only way to do things without Ethiopia physically initiating a war. that's the thing Ethiopia is scared of bc if it initiates a war, it won't survive the sanctions put on it by international powers and Egypt (which has other problems with Ethiopia) would take full advantage and help Eritrea wage war on Ethiopia and it would go unchecked bc of Ethiopia initiating the war. no one is scared of Eritrea by itself, the other powers that will help Eritrea though are definitely too strong to unnecessarily provoke.

[@mikebgdv]

Somalia can’t even control its capital without Amisom and un donor funds. Somaliland is a fully self funded democracy for the last 33 years.

[@skp8748]

😂Not Mike.

[@mikebgdv]

@@skp8748okay skp8748 🤖

[@coke_d]

You mean ur puppet? Democracy 😂😂 you mean divide and rule ?

[@Rofflestomper]

@@skp8748😂not somalia

[@Rofflestomper]

@@skp8748yes what I said sounded dumb because I was copying something so pathetic.

[@user-bu9vk1bl4p]

Somalia is a bit afraid, if Somaliland and Ethiopia actually work together, they will grow together rapidly. Ethiopians have the most usable water in Africa and the highest economy in east Africa with out port.

[@MohammedAli000]

Ethiopia is a civil war salad waiting to happen. You just defaulted on your loans and can barely feed your people.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Ethiopia is 130 million of population, of all different ethnic groups religion languages each running their own region and many seeking independence. Somalia is one ethnicity one religion one language and holds Africa longest coastline in a strategic trade location! It has oil and gas and other natural resources

[@skp8748]

😂 No.

[@ModeAvion1]

Somalia has every right to defend its sovereignty & territorial integrity just like every other nation.

[@zeinab.0336]

Exactly and that's wht is happening right now . I can't wait our long Friendship with Ethiopia as a somalilander I'm really excited wht our leaders brought us ❤. Viva somaliland

[@user-kb8hp4nt5b]

Ethiopia has a population of 120 million soon to be 150. no other country in the world with has this amount of population without a port. Ethiopia needs a port and this deal is good for Somaliland and Ethiopia. If Somalia start using their brain they can see that this deal can benefit the hole region.

[@Feisal50]

Let Somali region unite with Somalia , Tigrey and Amhara unite with Eritrea ,Afar unite with Djibouti and southern people unite with Kenya and only Oromo remains which will be landlocked thus problem solved

[@mubarekhassen1171]

​@@Feisal50sleep in your own😅😅😅

[@Az-cn2sh]

That 120 million will fall head down first to 10 million If Ethiopia won't use its brain & see why their ancestors ate raw meat (because of the non-stop attacks from Somali warriors that gave them no time to cook) and also kept them at bay & landlocked for centuries. If numbers win battles, your ancestors would've been successful in getting a coastline.

[@abassadan2541]

😂😂 it will never happen. Keep dreaming and forget about sea

[@heruy8274]

​​​​@@mubarekhassen1171It's a nice dream though, and dreams can be the basis of great achievements in politics. All Habasa people in one greater state and all Somali people in one greater state. Afar are just nomads so they could just either join the Habasa or Somali states.

[@VolKNo0]

Never thought I’d live to see the day for my country to even have the POSSIBILITY of recognition. I hope this works out.

[@AhmedA-jh8rl]

Are you gonna give every country in the world 20km for full recognition. You and I both know it’s only one clan that is separatist. At this stage why not sell your kidneys aswell. Plus you don’t even govern your own borders near las anod because the fake tribal army got defeated in gojacade by a militia. It’s simply not gonna work so this whole deal is a distraction from the two failing leaders of somaliland and Ethiopia. Btw who sells their land and sea ? Literally what’s next? Plus if you really want recognition you have to get it from Mogadishu first… it’s not rocket science loool come on. I thought SL had intellectuals and experts? Even South Sudan figured that out and went Khartoum and now they are a country before you isn’t that embarrassing? Keep dreaming about the fake possibility 🇸🇴 there is only one country between zaylac and ras kambooni. 🇸🇴

[@MohammedAli000]

I'm from Somaliland and I pray this never works out. Somalia ha noolato long live my people from Hargeisa to Kismayo

[@AhmedA-jh8rl]

@@MohammedAli000 allahu Akbar someone from the north who understand who the real cadow is. May Allah bless you and the people of sense and integrity Ameen

[@AhmedA-jh8rl]

Are you gonna give every country in the world 20km for full recognition. You and I both know it’s only one clan that is separatist. At this stage why not sell your kidneys aswell. Plus you don’t even govern your own borders near las anod because the fake tribal army got defeated in gojacade by a militia. It’s simply not gonna work so this whole deal is a distraction from the two failing leaders of somaliland and Ethiopia. Btw who sells their land and sea ? Literally what’s next? Plus if you really want recognition you have to get it from Mogadishu first… it’s not rocket science loool come on. I thought SL had intellectuals and experts? Even South Sudan figured that out and went Khartoum and now they are a country before you isn’t that embarrassing? Keep dreaming about the fake possibility 🇸🇴 there is only one country between zaylac and ras kambooni. 🇸🇴

[@kurobeard9467]

You are an Ethiopian. This is not the way to get recognition.

[@abdi-azisabdirahman4787]

Ethiopia is 120 million under poverty, and they see a chance the Somali's red sea and we don't allow them to reach our costs from Samaliland State.🇸🇴🇸🇴💪

[@jer622]

How funny is it when you talk about 120m peoples poverty when your country is the definition of ' failed state ' at least they have better government structure with better gdp in that region

[@jhonywalker1168]

hey Greater Somalia how are you doing?🤣

[@saidabdi73]

Ha dagdagin 😅😅

[@azariahtesfaye1550]

We are African

[@xoriyon321]

​@@jer622so why is Somalia debt free but Ethiopia DEFAULTED on debts from 5 nations?? Why has Ethiopia genocided 1.5 million tigrays for 2years. Why is he selling Amhara right now? People don't want to deal with that. Somalia has stabilises and as always Ethiopia pokes it's nose into neighbouring countries

[@teamermia7741]

Thanks for covering a regional issue that from a Western perspective is niche and hard to find information on. Keep up the good work.

[@ericthurman1050]

Its very interesting how many smei autonomous reigions are in north and east Africa. Them and new states. This will be a development for sure.

[@IAMHonoredtoKnowYou]

Thank you for covering this. Please keep us informed as to the conflict going on in Ethiopian Amhara Region. Friends there are disconnected from their social media since October and speak of daily fighting going on there between the local militia and feds. Ty

[@aminaamdaga8066]

not with local militia but with little media terrorists . ....

[@Between-earth-and-sky]

What about conflicts whithin Somalia. Doesn't it worth to cover ??

[@eluyou7103]

that is not your business we know what we do we solve our problem ourself

[@eluyou7103]

that is not your business we know what we do we solve our problem ourself

[@Between-earth-and-sky]

@@eluyou7103 I'm from Somaliland and know well you Will never be able to solve your problems. Ethiopia Will help as usual after the recognition

[@GQ-sz2xn]

Somaliland and Ethiopia will boost their economic also it will help stability in the region

[@Shiqiii]

How will a port help stability? Ethiopia literally made it more tense

[@GQ-sz2xn]

@@Shiqiii come back the reality Nobody can not Denny the existence of 7.5 million Somalilanders They have a right to self determination they’ve their Legal entity

[@Shiqiii]

@@GQ-sz2xn 3.5 million* and those people were living and dying for Somalia before they went insane, I even got people that are native to Somaliland because of their clan that are pro-unionist and live in the south of the country, Every Somali lost family to the Civilwar, My own clan killed and lost many people, But you don’t see us trying to create our own state or become Seccionists, Somalia now is one of the most homogenous countries in Africa, Somalis need to be United not divided, And the Ethiopians will never change that.

[@yidnekachewdamte7509]

U r soooooo right my friend!!!!!

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

Somaliland is more stable than Somalia. Any sane government would work with the functioning state, not the anarchy.

[@---id4dc]

“Somaliland” were in war in all of 2023 and lost badly. They don’t control half of the territory they claim. Only one clan wants secession.

[@TheCelticsboy]

“Somaliland” aka Issaqland was just fighting a civil war last year. So much for stability.

[@truthinyourface7345]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@---id4dcyou can cry blood in your eyes No body will pay attention to what you saying Somaliland is coming back to lasanod And this time Expect a total annihilation I kid you not You will see

[@marella2017]

Somaliland is a tiny state of 1 million ppl of the same clan 🤡

[@ifatsultanate1]

@@marella2017they have only half of what’s called somaliland. Sool, Sanag and Awdal definitely not part of Somaliland

[@bigboyman5743]

somalia couldnt rule itself, so i doubt they could raise an army

[@drgarad]

Trust me, When it comes to ethiopia, they can!

[@iska103]

How do think few million kept more land then 100m nation even 40% of ithiopia's land is controlled by somoli ethnic groups wich you can check out

[@m.y.m401]

they don't have. it is the Ethiopian military who is fighting al-Shabaab in Somalia

[@chrischann484]

Somalia is one of the worlds most unstable countries I would'nt even call it a country as the Somali government only controls the capital city as an Islamist terrorist attack daily. On the other side Somaliland has been fully independent with its own currency , passport and police force for decades.

[@filipe5722]

@@chrischann484 Somaliland doesn't even fully control its claimed territory. Even last year a region of Somaliland tried to rejoin Somalia, which cracked down but eventually lost. Somaliland is afraid of losing more control of its claimed territory.

[@cacogenicist]

So is Somalia going to fight Somaliland and Ethiopia? Maybe I underestimate Somalia's military capabilities, but I don't see them coming out on top of that scrap. Somaliland's people clearly do not want to be a part of Somlia. This is quite obviously the case. Somaliland has a surprisingly functional state that represents the will of its people to a far greater extent rhan Somalia. I think Somalia is just going to have to get over it -- Somaliland has not, as a matter of actual fact, been part of Somalia's sovereign territory for some time now. Time to face reality. Theres also thenmatter of Somalia being rather a failed state.

[@Gantz_rl]

I dont buy this. Somaliland lost 1/3 of its land they are this beacon of democracy ppl think they are

[@annasabdulle]

Seems like your an uneducated western dude who has no actual knowledge of this situation. Many of somaliland's people want to be part of somalia lol. There were protests in Las Canod against Somaliland and they brutally supressed them. There's currently an insurgency against them in eastern somaliland. Learn more before coming to conclusions.

[@mohamedabdukadir3271]

Somalia will not use military means, it is already in war with Alshabab isn't interested in another one, it will use diplomatic means to stop it and maybe give egypt military base to punish Ethiopia

[@markdowding5737]

Well, the armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh also did not want to be part of Azerbaijan, and look how things turned out for them. The only reality that exists is wether or not you have a stronger army than your opponent

[@kidusabebe2645]

You missed one point , Somalia has will have a backing from Egypt .

[@salmansahal2509]

As a Somalilanders, this is a good opportunity for us, 33 years no country in the world seems to us relaxed look, What I can describe is the injustice of the world being equal to us. Ethiopia has made a great history for us, it knows what justice is ❤️💭💚

[@mrprince5934]

"as a somalilander🤓" na amuse ur selling ur sea just to get recongnition? thank god ur the minority and most other landers are actually rebelling against this autistic idea

[@chrischann484]

Somaliland long live the beautiful country

[@ilyaasll9132]

@@chrischann484fake country that commits war crimes

[@ifiye258]

We will never give up, we will support our nation

[@lightofmylife2008]

Ormo ethiopian spotted dong speak for somaliland

[@mrsomalilandfirst1973]

Somaliland is proud to be an African country, believes in a bright future for Africa and wishes to contribute to the attainment of peace, security and prosperity on the continent. Somaliland aspire to see increased cooperation on issues of common interest between African states to foster greater economic integration, and closer security cooperation. Somaliland has already done historical agreement with Several other countries, why not our neighbor country ethiopia that we share a common border? example: -The UAE and SOMALILAND strong bilateral relationship. -USA-Somaliland Partnership Act signed by biden. -The taiwan somaliland partership. We will see more successful pur somaliland agreement on the way Welcome ethiopia and bye bye somalia-italiana failed state.

[@shafsteryellow]

Gaal rac

[@yidnekachewdamte7509]

We r also surprised, what makes z Ethiopian- Somali land agreement especial/different??????

[@HamadaQorshel]

I had such hopes for somaliland. But as the last year has clearly shown... somaliland is only for Isaaq. There is no place for me and minez in somaliland.

[@TheSomalist]

You do realize we know you are an Ethiopian, right? lol

[@fishy_boi578]

i mean it was established specefically due to discrimination against the Isaaq people. Somaliland should become Issaqia because honestly that is what it is@@HamadaQorshel

[@jaredwasserman1092]

As a stupid American, if you had asked me a year ago if I had any interest in East African politics, I would've laughed at you. My how things change. Thank you for all you do TLDR.

[@ThoughtfulSheep]

dont insult yourself

[@Ahmed-dek.]

Abiy Ahmed needs to accept that Ethiopia is a landlocked nation and stop from meddling in the marine affairs of its neighbors, Abiy's greed will lead neighboring countries to block Ethiopia's access to all ports.

[@socialistrepublicofvietnam1500]

i mean, somaliland isn't blocking its ports

[@chrischann484]

Somaliland is an independent nation and more stable then failed state of Somalia

[@dabby249]

then somalia needs to accept that somaliland is it's own nation and stop meddling in their affairs

[@abdullahiabdi1332]

Exactly brother this fanatics oromo havesha who has no knowledge about United nation regulation will lead habesha to collabse if he try invde #somalia

[@aminaamdaga8066]

ha...... why Ethiopia would not be involved in this area where its land only 38km from the sea , has 120million people to feed and others from faraway sniffing like hunt dog the area. no one has morel value to criticizes Ethiopia as the deal was done peacefully Thanks for Somaliland brothers for Ethiopia becoming non land locked from now on for others neighbors you may follow the foot step of Somaliland. after all we are neighbors .

[@salmankhadar1643]

Our main hope is to be independent country 💚🤍❤️

[@randomtaiwan5085]

yes 💚🤍❤

[@Siciid22]

Waxay ku leedahy Somaliland waxay wada nidam dowlded😂

[@randomtaiwan5085]

ugu yaraan waxaan leennahay dowlad shaqeysa oo aadan xitaa mideyn karin Soomaaliya@@Siciid22

[@kurobeard9467]

I doubt you are a real Lander but if you see this comment section, you can tell how the gaals are so happy to break Somalia. Wake up and realize that.

[@Siciid22]

That's true question

[@ideologybot4592]

Might have been a good idea to thrown in something about Djibouti having been the default port for Ethiopia largely due to the stability and protection they get out of that location. It's expensive, but the US has a large base there and the Djiboutian economy is dependent on trade from Ethiopia. I don't know if Somaliland is the way forward, it would make geopolitical sense to find something they have more control over, but with an easy, zero-conflict solution still there and Ethiopia having a vastly superior military, I doubt anyone is in a rush to really start a war over it.

[@adawehibrahim7798]

They just started their economic development and honesty as an African I appreciate it but Ethiopia is doing wrong by looking for a port in a region that have still problems to fix and considering that both Ethiopians and somalians don't have a good story They wouldn't done it if not it's They want something no nice...

[@kazekamiha]

Maybe; but if they still have the Djibouti port and Somailand port then it offers them more economic flow and less congestion. It also doesn't hurt to make a new friend as opposed to a new enemy.

[@adawehibrahim7798]

​@@kazekamiha what economic flow? Ethiopia want access to the sea just for it's naval army they even said they will get a military base there, this isn't even for economic reasons.... and even u still believe it's for economic reasons....how it's good will reach Ethiopia? There's a huge distance for somaliland to Ethiopia and to give an idea It took billions of dollars to construct roads and even a new trail way inaugured in 2018 so Ethiopia will get it's good directly from Djibouti ports and Djibouti it's one of the most modern ports in the globe ranked #69 out of all the ports in the world This said I don't think Ethiopia have the funds to pay roads and ports as modern and well equipped than djiboutians ones , so I am saying it again Ethiopia shouldn't continue it's moves unless.....

[@adawehibrahim7798]

​@@kazekamiha and what friend ? Somalia try it's hard to reconciliate the two sides and Ethiopia is just making it impossible

[@kazekamiha]

@@adawehibrahim7798 That's assuming Somaililand *wants* to reconnect. If they've declared independence with 97% voting in favor, I doubt that'll change.

[@abdixassan1215]

Thank you ❤

[@albashir7140]

You guys are brilliant❤

[@monakhadar1952]

Somaliland deserve a recongintion❤

[@gedionmelese1081]

Ethiopia deserves a port!

[@mohamedabdukadir3271]

The Ethiopian violation of Somalia sovereignty will not go easy, their port concerns does not involve us, Somalia should give Egypt a military base to protect its Nile rights, the mad dictator in Ethiopia need to be stopped.

[@mubarekhassen1171]

But dam is so far from somali so nothing can Affect ethiopa we are nation of 150milon people

[@amalia3580]

I dont think so. Abi ahmed is hated by his own people and fights against them.

[@jhonywalker1168]

The Dam is literally on the opposite side of Somalia like 1000 miles away.

[@dadacharero6420]

Thank you

[@zakiyemne5906]

Thanks.

[@jarnMod]

Ethiopia will need a port one way or another. No true leader will allow his people to be poor just to preserve the norm made by westerners anymore. Somaliland is actually more like a thing of their own than Somalia and I went there years ago. One is a rather well to do by African standard back then. Another is complete broken. One has coastguard. Another has pirate. Ethiopia was quite nice too. Great tea, by the way. Wish I've bought more. Good coffee, although they make it like their people, black and strong - that's a compliment. I'd say Somalia is pretty broken anyway. What's the actual price to way of a war between Ethiopia and it's neighbor in this case? I mean, Ethiopia can, if they want to, break Somalia and get a port that way too but it'll not be a smart way to go about it.

[@pikapi6993]

Ethiopians will stay poor with port access as well. Aren't you familiar with the politics there? It's incredibly corrupt 😂 they are embezzling donations.

[@TheAmericanPrometheus]

Ethiopia really just woke up one day and chose to pick a fight with everyone lol

[@mohammedhassanademadem]

No, they were scheming and plotting for this move for more than century and Voila! This is perfect timing. It's now or never 🤯😐

[@jhonywalker1168]

America and many others have surpassed international law before this is not the first time so lets not exaggerate it.

[@mohammedhassanademadem]

@@jhonywalker1168 First of all, two wrongs don't make right. Second and most important, Ethiopia is so fragile and fractured and won't survive for more than a second of Somalia declare war on them. Moreover, they many other regional players who are going to join forces with SO just to name few Egypt, Sudan, Yemen and .... The Houthi Rebels. 💣💥🌋🎆 Good luck to all. Enjoy the show

[@D0NMAINo]

@@jhonywalker1168American is actually a strong country lol. Same with Russia and china they have nuked and decent economy. Ethiopia doesn’t have any of what I said

[@nox5555]

@@mohammedhassanademadem Yemen and sudan are barely countries and egypt isnt allowed to go to war. the US made it very clear that they have to stay at home or the military aid will be cut.

[@abdirahmanshamsu6977]

Thanks for your Real and truth information about the most democratic and Stable country in the horn of Africa 🌍 which is the Republic of Somaliland

[@user-ek2en9km9s]

We are welcoming Ethiopia to access to the redsea 🎉from somaliland

[@PassportGaming]

Thank you, from Ethiopia

[@chrischann484]

I am from Ethiopia I say the world needs to recognize Somaliland, they have their own passport currency and police force. Long Live Somliland

[@kurobeard9467]

You are not a real Lander. Somalia Somali ba leh

[@EM-tx3ly]

As long as Berbera is under Somaliland control sovereignty and ownership then ok But I have distrust with Abey and Ethiopian historic wants on Somaliland coasts especially if Abey Ahmed plays dirty or his successors A concerned Lander from Boroma

[@kurobeard9467]

@@EM-tx3ly Exactly! Abiy has been complaining about not having a coast and going to war with Eritrea. He even called Eritrea a mistake by Meles. It will start with 20Km but it will increase very quickly.

[@deadtake2664]

I really hope this port deal with Somaliland goes through, as long as Somalia stays calm it seems like the only way out of the current west African situation without bloodshed

[@dacaptain1739]

good to know you want the destruction of my country.

[@lightofmylife2008]

It will not without blood shed

[@Henry-bx2ee]

That's East Africa

[@fireironthesecond2909]

I don’t think Somalia can really do anything to stop them

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

The United States supports Somalia so does Egypt 😂

[@Somali.editzz]

Oh, another random guy that doesn’t know shit about Somalia lol

[@jhonywalker1168]

he's right Somalia have like 50k soldiers even rebel groups in Ethiopia have more than that how is Somalia thinking to face Ethiopia with 50k soldiers while Alshabab is still a threat or are they going to ask Alshabab to give them some break.@@Somali.editzz

[@Somali.editzz]

@@jhonywalker1168 Those statistics are wrong, let me tell you something you probably don’t know since no one ever tells you this: Somaliland can’t become an independent state if Somalia ITSELF doesn’t give it recognition, on top of that, the population in Somaliland doesnt agree on splitting away from Somalia since only less than 50% of the people living there want independence. It’s ONLY 1 clan in the region that wants recognition Somalia will bring a nightmare to Ethiopia if they ever try to take any part of our ocean the entire population is ready to fight for it. Go look at the protests in Mogadishu and Hargeisa the TWO biggest cities in Somalia where people STRONGLY do NOT accept this. The USA,EU,UK, Egypt and more countries have even disagreed and said Somalia has the right to protect its SOVEREIGN borders from 1960

[@kl8650]

Somaliland has demonstrated that it has not required Somalia for the past 30 years. Not a single member of the Somali parliament has stepped foot in Somaliland. Somalia's lack of concern for Somaliland and its people is the issue. Their attempts to stop Somaliland from becoming prosperous and recognized as a country stem from their selfishness and self-interest.

[@bukhariapdelahi7072]

as Somali this is a sign of war, Ethopia is an aggressive state, they have problem with every state in East Africa and Egypt, and we don't want Ethiopia in our land, Threatening to invade one country and violating the integrity of another are hostile acts in the part of Ethiopia that very much show why East African countries aren't too keen in making deals with Ethiopia. we will fight for our land.

[@lumenox8541]

Somaliland has been completely independent from Somalia for more than 30 years. You can fight for your land, but it doesn't seem like you're going to make any progress

[@bukhariapdelahi7072]

@@Hanad_Samaleit is my land hooyada lawasye, isaaqu waligoodba gaaladay dabada udhigen jireen anoo nin dhulbahante aha ayaa saylac iska leh

[@bukhariapdelahi7072]

@@lumenox8541yeah gtfo with that BS, you cant even travel without somali passport and you talking about independence.

[@gavenblsn4753]

This will never work. Firstly, Somalis don't want this, in Somaliland the majority is against it. Secondly, Neither the African Union nor anybody else will accept the blatant disregard for territorial integrity of any African nation, because it could throw the whole continent into chaos. period.

[@truthinyourface7345]

Keep dreaming This project has a huge international backing Behind the scenes though

[@gavenblsn4753]

@@truthinyourface7345 UUUU behind the scenes you say??? I live in Hargeisa, I am a Somalilander. wtf are you on about???

[@RafaelW8]

Free Somaliland

[@petrucci1794]

Free Israel😂😂😂

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

Free Israel

[@shaqolaaan]

might as well call it isaaqland

[@Connect_with_Yourself]

One day we will be free from Somalia and their terrorists Al Shabaab

[@prechabahnglai103]

Maybe Somalia could give Ethiopia access to their port or something. But I suspect the latter doesn’t want anything to do with going through the former for global trade.

[@user-jb7kv3nd9o]

Somalia and Ethiopia HATE each other.

[@user-jb7kv3nd9o]

Theyve hated each other for like a thousand years

[@book2316]

What's Somalia going to do really? Federal Somalia can't do sh ii t about it. The Republic of Somaliland has the strongest legal case anywhere in the world.

[@selineceline3596]

With little correction, the Ethiopian Government decided to leave the Eritrean Port and relocate to Gibuti in 1998. It was the decision of the P.M. Melles Zenawi. The Eritrean government gave Ethiopia free access to the ports of Asseb and Massawa from 1991 until 1998.

[@rosiepie8213]

"endangering the peace and stability of the region". The Somali PM probably should get his own country in order first

[@filipe5722]

Do you understand that statement implies reasserting sovereignty over Somaliland, right?

[@kurobeard9467]

The region is unstable because Ethiopia is attempting to expand while in a civil war. They are also attempting to arm the civil war in Sudan. Ethiopia is causing instability you clown.

[@usaamahmuhumed1158]

Somalia is not like in 2011. Somalia has been getting more stable. But i wouldnt blame you because you May follow western media

[@filipe5722]

@@usaamahmuhumed1158 And clearly you don't, because Western media doesn't even talk about Somalia or Somaliland.

[@usaamahmuhumed1158]

@@filipe5722 of course im native somali. I know what is happening. The creator of this video knows half of the story. The problem is that Somaliland has also Seperatists that want to join Somalia (Awdal and Khatumo State). They dont have permanent borders because of this. Somaliland getting Independence would just make Ethiopian and Kenyan somali regions to fight for Independence too

[@randomtaiwan5085]

Etihopia: Hey Somaliland do you wanna sign a port deal? Somaliland: Sure! Somalia: Uhm actually Somalilands mines so i say he cant- Somaliland: im Sorry but who are you again? Somalia: youre mine! Somaliland: you and what army exactly? you cant even function properly but yourself let alone a war 😂 Somalia: but were Recongized by the UN Somaliland: what does that have to do with a port deal🤨? Ethiopia: oh my how the tables have turned😏 Somalia: this is ridiculous! if you dont stop ethiopia im going to war with both of you😡 Ethiopia: you go to War with me?? 🤣🤣 Somaliland: yeah good luck in a 2v1 *10 Likes for Part 2*

[@Tamamo-no-Bae]

About sums it up. Honestly Somaliland deserves some recognition.

[@randomtaiwan5085]

mhm@@Tamamo-no-Bae

[@adawehibrahim7798]

Somalia were never alone 🤣😂

[@randomtaiwan5085]

are you talking about when Somalia and Ethiopia went to war and soviet union decided to ditch yall at the end of the war and you lost all of your progress and got into a even worse state?@@adawehibrahim7798

[@BruhMomentum543]

​@@Tamamo-no-Baethey dont deserve recognition if they are a one clan state where everybody but isaaq is angry with it

[@abdiabdillahi1891]

Thank you very very much you're excellent for east africa historic

[@aminajama160]

So Somalia wants to take responsibility for Somaliland when it can't manage its own territory. Put your own house in order before worrying about your neighbors

[@Aannay_Maru]

It seems a bit shortsighted to reject a plan to build up a region, but it seems there is a conflict of interest between Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Somalia, that should be resolved in some sort of African Union legal extension.

[@Ok-mm8nt]

You forgot to mention that the AU, EU, Arab league and the US have all called to respect the territorial integrity of Somalia

[@ZackCali]

1 thing: Somalia is a failed state and even if it falls nobody will care about it, Ethiopia has the AU HQ and is far important than Somalia I doubt the AU, USA will care about Somalia

[@somalilandinsider]

It's just lip service mate No one can change the will of Somalilands people

[@Ok-mm8nt]

@@somalilandinsider Ethiopia didn’t even agree to recognize Somaliland rather they agreed to an “in-depth assessment towards taking a position regarding the efforts of Somaliland to gain recognition."😂

[@TheZackfilms]

@@Ok-mm8nt if u know anything about politics and u read those lines closely and u add that what the president of the Republic of Somaliland said, in front of PM Abiy Ahmed, regarding the recognition you would come to the conclusion that Ethiopia wants to recognise Somaliland after the actual deal is signed. Additionally, both the president and the foreign minister of Somaliland confirmed that the agreement will only be signed and implemented after Ethiopia officially announces the recognition of the republic of Somaliland. So no recognition no deal 😉

[@Ok-mm8nt]

@@TheZackfilms the only thing Somaliland was guaranteed in the agreement is a share in Ethiopian airlines and an “in-depth assessment” on recognition

[@Adrian-xn1qw]

It's time for Somalian accepted the fact that Somaliland is not Somalia. Somalia should accept that it has failed to create a nation-state and it has to admit that Somaliland is a functioning democracy and respect it by giving them formal recognition. Sudan already lead the example how to accept a failure in a peaceful way.

[@mo85710]

sudan and south sudan are populated by ethnically different people. What is the difference between the people living in somalia and those in somaliland? Please stop fueling further division.

[@Adrian-xn1qw]

@@mo85710 I'm talking about "nation-state". In a nation-state, we don't see a country by their ethnicity. We see it by the shared values, visions, aspirations and history. Countries could be heterogeneous or homogeneous. For example, Nigeria, South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, etc., they are populated by ethnically diverse people. But most of their peope would say "I'm Indonesian" first before they say their ethnicity. And there are also countries that have same ethnicity but they choose to separate or remain separated because they don't feel connected politically even though they share the same ethnicity or culture. For example, China-Taiwan, San Marino-Italy, Kosovo-Albania, Samoa-American Samoa, etc.. So, if you're highlighting me comparing Somalia and Sudan, it is still relevant because I'm talking about self-determination for those who want independence after series of dialogue had failed.

[@Dirir-vg8zy]

Finally we have got recognition our country neighbour

[@alejandromorban-calcorzi3055]

I understand Ethiopia's reasoning behind what they did with the memorandum. Somaliland is safer and more stable than Somalia. If I were the Prime Minister of Ethiopia I would have done the same thing. Somalia could never do what Somaliland did. Even though they are not recognized by the world they still created a country that is the safest and most free in East Africa.

[@KC-bv9kf]

Eight time the population? Is that British math?

[@questionmaker5666]

No, just bad maths. It has just over double the population.

[@Between-earth-and-sky]

​@@questionmaker5666A notion of no where

[@ozzylink]

Somalia is a disastrous country 99% of Somalilanders hate to be part of. We are not Somalis we are Somalilanders.

[@taipizzalord4463]

Ethiopia went to Somalia first, they were disinterested, so can hardly blame him. This is realpolitik.

[@Yanzdorloph]

You forget that Ethiopia Annexed mutch of Somalia, all of Eastern Ethiopia is inhabited by Somalis. So like usual Ethiopia fking over Somalia, a tale as old as European intervention in Africa

[@smizerethio5]

​@@YanzdorlophEthiopian Somalis never want to be with you bro even somaliland dont want be with you

[@chrischann484]

Ethiopia just wants to do business with whoever owns that port and if it so happens to be Somaliland and not Somalia so be it.

[@mortis717]

well lets see somalia going to ethiopian rebel groups

[@chrischann484]

2 of ethiopia rebel groups workign togetheris like jews and muslims working together lol @@mortis717

[@Feisal50]

Ethiopia is violating the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Somalia Ethiopia already has a large portion of land belonging to Somalis that was given to it by the British colonisers known as Reserve area or Ogaden soon Somalia will liberate that region from Ethiopian colonization

[@JUAN_OLIVIER]

Somalia is a shithol that has no power or control over Somaliland. When Somalia stops being a failed state that can't even govern over what it now has then they can talk about what should be theirs.

[@StopTheLiess]

Ogaden was won through war from pushing Italian led army with, mostly Somali soldiers out from coming further into Ethiopia.

[@m.y.m401]

dream kid

[@jhonywalker1168]

first protect your land before liberating Ogaden.

[@Feisal50]

@@jhonywalker1168 first protect Adisababa against Fano and OLF before dreaming about red sea

[@Abdiasis19]

Absolutely as a somalilander I know our country is more stable than somalia but listen giving ethiopia a sea is the worst thing we can do ……We never ever allow given our land ethiopia…..we are somali and we love our somali people wherever they stay ❤️

[@ZackCali]

Your a somalian stop lying

[@ozzylink]

Your not Somalilander so shut about Ogeden & one day becoming United with Somalia. Only the fascist Somalis of Somalia talks abt greater unity. Somaliland witnessed genocide & every Somalilander citizen witnesses 1988 happened to a relative. We all share 1 common goal in Somaliland to be like Djabouti and not sh*ty Somalia

[@BurningMad]

Siad Barre already tried to take over the Somali region of Ethiopia and failed. War is not the way. First work together to make everyone wealthy, then after that try a peaceful movement for a referendum to unite Somalis everywhere. People who are wealthy do not want to risk a war if they might lose their money as a result. So they will accept a referendum if it is a way to avoid war. But they have to be wealthy first.

[@samsonmehari7013]

Won't be easy!

[@futuredoctor1966]

As somali people the only think wr know is how to fight We know every kind of war Specially Gorella war And another war strategy Called Hit it and move away We are welcoming every nation who called as war 🇸🇴✌️

[@tame12345]

I don't know about you...but No Somalis know much more than what you have described above... But I question if Somalia can afford fighting another war with Ethiopia..I mean isn't Ethiopian Army fighting Akebab on behalf of Somalia ? Still if you insist you can come and try it...I do not expect a different outcome than all the others in the past

[@futuredoctor1966]

@@tame12345 If you are man come in front lines bro

[@tame12345]

@@futuredoctor1966 sir, not picking a fight with you personally...just telling you the facts on the ground...if you have an idea bring it up...

[@futuredoctor1966]

@@tame12345 what do you mean e kabab

[@tame12345]

@@futuredoctor1966 i meant Alshebab...

[@johnyoh6107]

we ethiopians just want a port. Dont be a gatekeeper somalia.

[@sebjornsprauten1406]

Somalians call it an "invasion" 😂😂😂😂😴

[@abdullahmahad8885]

@@sebjornsprauten1406because of the military base. Except that, as a somali I don’t see people in Ethiopia renting the port as a bad thing because we need money. Last Somali president said that they are welcoming Ethiopia’s big consume ablitiy I don’t know why this could be ruined except for the military base.

[@sebjornsprauten1406]

@@abdullahmahad8885 Yes it will help everyone, its good. Horn of Africa already has a dozen foreign military bases (usa, russia, france, china etc) in Djibouti and somalia, so saying Ethiopia invades is clearly not true. Federation of Somalia are very upset because they want to rule Somaliland, not because of invasion

[@abdullahmahad8885]

@@sebjornsprauten1406 I am not politician I don’t speak for them but if I was Somalia and now am in a process of gaining back power and refreshing ( some african union soldiers are already going out of the country and by December all amisome are out). If I was that Somalia or any other country I won’t let a region of mine split especially for Ethiopia we have blood between us a lot. Somalia sees its interest not letting this happen it’s that simple any other country would have done the same unless it brings more problem . It’s just politics.

[@sebjornsprauten1406]

@@abdullahmahad8885 yea i agree, ethiopia dealing directly with Somaliland is bad for Federal Somalia politically.

[@zeinab.0336]

As a somalilander we respect Ethiopia. And thanks to them we still a live today . Since back in day when siyad barre( bad dictatorship) was hunting and killing my people(somaliland).. Ethiopia opened her gates and welcomed us , as we surved there and fighted against that (asshole dictatorship). Somehow i feel not good bcz we rented the port instead of giving them as a gift coz why not they deserve more . May be in the future we will give them another 20km . Who know wht the future hold us 😂😂. Viva somaliland ❤🤍💚

[@jhonywalker1168]

Ethiopia will also provide 100% electricity to Somaliland also economic ties, the future is bright for Somaliland.

[@user-tk8tz7xf1q]

Agree with this

[@guisampaio2008]

Wait what why??? I was so hopeful.

[@mahnas92]

Why can't the world support Somailand, and gradually make sure Somaliland annexes parts of Somalia, say over a 100 year period, until it is fully United and integrated into the working, stable system of Somaliland? Wouldn't that be a win-win, where the population of Somalia wins by getting a working state, prosperous economy and stable, democratic political system - and a Somalian unity, while Somaliland rids itself of the threat of war and destruction, while maintaining the system they wanted to keep, and re-educating the rest of Somalia into their own way of life and governance?

[@usaamahmuhumed1158]

Because it would justify Kenyan and Ethiopian somali regions to cause a revolt

[@mahnas92]

@@usaamahmuhumed1158 can you please elaborate? I am genuinely curious, and while I am not entirely oblivious to complicated matters such as that Somalis identity with clan can be stronger than identity with nationality and other factors like this, I am know I am largely ignorant in issues like these.

[@zjzr08]

I guess there are some issues like some clans being more dominant than others in Somaliland despite the relative stability - negotiating with Puntland may be the first step but Somaliland has to give great benefit for Putland to accept such proposition IMO.

[@Hello-uk5xp]

@@mahnas92they is reason why the world doesn’t recognize Somaliland even though it’s more peaceful. Other than this will encourage other regions in Africa and the world to want independence. It’s cause somaliland is dominated by 1 somali clan and like 100% Muslim. While Somalia has like 5 clans and Christians. This why Somalia is more unstable. They no difference between the people of Somalia and Somaliland. Hence why Somaliland and Somalia have similar names.

[@usaamahmuhumed1158]

@@Hello-uk5xp yeah youre right. Ethiopia and Kenya have somali regions (they are pro Somalia) if Somaliland gets Independence. They too would demand Independence or even join somalia

[@razvanciobotaru3089]

Make a video about Moscow’s support for the UAE’s claim on Iran’s Persian Gulf islands (December 2023)

[@arturs2436]

It is not just about the port has the text im quoting notes:"On 1 January 2024, Ethiopia signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Somaliland in order to acquire access the Red Sea port. The text of the MoU was not released.Reportedly, this MoU stated that Somaliland would lease more than 12 miles (19 km) of its Red Sea coastline to Ethiopia. President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi stated that it included the lease of more than 12 miles of sea acess around Berbera for 50 years to the Ethiopian Navy. It was also stated that the MoU included a provision for the future recognition by Ethiopia of Somaliland as a sovereign state."

[@joemoa]

I guess this means they won't go to war with Eritrea

[@ibro8855]

Long live Somaliland.

[@chrischann484]

Long Live Somaliland the Issaq genocide will never be forgotten

[@mohammedhassanademadem]

​@@chrischann484 clearly you are Mossad agent. Don't you have something useful to do in your time instead of wasting your in OUR AFFAIRES

[@randomtaiwan5085]

long live somaliland💚🤍❤

[@amalia3580]

You will become the new palestine under Ethiopia

[@jhonywalker1168]

no Ethiopia is a good partner stop demonizing Ethiopia.@@amalia3580

[@Atherion8]

This is a gross violation of the sovereignty and nationhood of Somalia 🇸🇴 The Somali people will not stand for the disrespect and utter disregard for the territorial integrity of our land and our sea. Ethiopia is risking regional war by choosing to embark on this highly dangerous road.

[@chrischann484]

Somliland has been an independ nation and stable unlike the failed state of Somalia that doesnt even control the majority of its own country.

[@mohammedhassanademadem]

I'm from Hargeisa, Somaliland. We are all with you brother. Arm yourself war is coming 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴الله اكبر

[@Atherion8]

@@chrischann484 not true. Somalia has for the most part recovered from the civil war and Mogadishu is one of the most booming cities in the Horn of Africa.

[@Atherion8]

@@mohammedhassanademadem walalkey 🫡

[@chrischann484]

Mogadishu mayor passed away in 2020 from a suicide bomber that should tell you the situation there in @@Atherion8

[@thenoodlebuddy]

And yet the financial markets in the west seem to think interest rates will decrease, with all these wars and shipping routes being affected inflation surely will only go up? We could also potentially be looking at big swongs in oil prices

[@stewart2589]

Somaliland: civilized Somalia: opposite of Somaliland

[@crimsonterror5795]

Well, Somaliland has been ruling for around 3 decades. It was only inevitable that someone eventually recognize them. Really I'd say only Somalia has themselves to blame for this, refusing to attempt to control it's territory for around 33 years and still claiming it is kinda dumb.

[@dan-bz7dz]

Avoiding another war is dumb?

[@crimsonterror5795]

@@dan-bz7dz I don't care much about politics, and my word towards any faction is purely factual. And the fact is: Somalia royally screwed up, and what happened here was an inevitability.

[@ThePirateParrot]

Just one thing according to freedom house Kenya is the freeist nation in the region. Somaliland is second.

[@rosiepie8213]

still very impressive

[@EritreanPost]

Instead to start the new year in peace Ethiopia has created another conflict. Like in 1961 and 1998 with Eritrea and in 2006 with Somalia.

[@jer622]

Stu Ethiopia is hosting more than half a million of Eritrean refugees with out complaining you better to mind it

[@A.S.D442]

@@jer622Ethiopia is a blight to the HOA Eritrea and Somalia would flourish and become more stable if Ethiopia just disappeared

[@jer622]

@@A.S.D442 your problems are yours don't try to throw it to Ethiopia Somalia can't flourish because you been in clan war for decades Eritrea can't flourish cause of their government who is in power since independent from Ethiopia without any elections it Leeds them to westerns sanction

[@aminaamdaga8066]

@@A.S.D442 that is your whish never be realized. appendix!!!!!1

[@ReerMiyi]

Remember this is only MOU. This is not concrete agreement. As a Somalilander, I want peace with my neighbours specially Ethiopia. We have young generation which free to express their view and not shy. Unlike our neighbours. I am sceptical with the pre-deal, I want better deal for Somaliland and as same time want good deal for Ethiopia. I want to scrutinise every legal terminology on that agreement. We don't live back in older days, when we been told Ethiopian are bad. I want to live peace and prosperity with my neighbours. I don't want to alienate my Somali brothers too. Whats good for me is good for them too. My final word is Somaliland is OPEN for business.

[@TheZackfilms]

Facts: 1. Somaliland was an independent country on 26 June 1960 after it got its independence from Britain. 2. They voluntarily joined with the now failed country of Somalia, in order to realise the dream of “The greater Somalia”which includes the current independent country of Djibouti and the Somali regions in Ethiopia and Kenya. But that has failed. 3. That union resulted the genocide in Somaliland regions back in 1988 which happened after the former dictatorial regime,of Siad Barre, aerially bombarded the major cities in Somaliland, which has resulted the killings of more than 200 thousand civilians. 4. Somaliland re-declared its lost independence on 18 May 1991 and since then enjoyed so much success such as the peaceful and democratic transfer of power, building a reliable system of governance, its own army, currency, flag, passport and etc. 5. Ethiopia is set to become the first country to extend that long awaited and deserved recognition to the Republic of Somaliland after this agreement is implemented.

[@fredhampton321]

Somaliland's pursuit of recognition and ties with Ethiopia, fueled by past assistance, aligns with Ethiopia's BRICS involvement. Avoiding Epstein list associations may enhance international recognition. Challenges arise from Somalia's opposition, driven by historical conflict and external influences. Somalia's complex dynamics complicate Somaliland's path to independence despite three decades post-civil war.

[@chrischann484]

The African union headquarters is actually located in Ethiopia capital city

[@fredhampton321]

​@@chrischann484Ethiopia, a key East African nation, hosts the African Union. Somaliland aims to strengthen ties, envisioning a strategic alliance with Ethiopia for mutual defense against Somalia's instability. Collaborating militarily is vital for safeguarding both nations and fostering a strong friendship.

[@earthling2002-]

@@fredhampton321friendship? Safe guarding?!🤦🏾‍♀️ethiopia is creating big problems in east Africa more so in the horn!

[@demesss5369]

Correction please. Abiy didnt say he will go to war to get access to the sea. In fact he said the opposite - that he will not shoot any bullet to the neighbouring countries.

[@SirajAhmedehzh]

Talking is a key solution.

[@mooneymooney251]

Congratulations to the new Democratic Republic of Somaliland!

[@PassportGaming]

We Ethiopians desperately need a port and one of the countries granting us access wouldn't cost them a dime

[@mohamedabdukadir3271]

It is not our concern, go ask eritrea

[@filipe5722]

Threatening to invade one country and violating the integrity of another are hostile acts in the part of Ethiopia that very much show why those countries aren't too keen in making deals with Ethiopia.

[@MohammedAli000]

​@@filipe5722well said. Now you see why they have always been our enemies.

[@MasterGhostf]

Lack of sea access is a serious issue. It doesn't matter what you feel how the world works. Port access is vital for advanced economies. You can count on a single hand the countries that are advanced without access. Also, who decides who is a country? The European powers at the end of WW2? Can borders never change? If violating the integrity of a country are hostile acts, does that make rebellions and independence movements violate integrity of a country? Do the Kurds no longer deserve a state? Do the Palestinians no longer deserve a state? After all they are violating the integrity of a country. @@filipe5722

[@PassportGaming]

@@filipe5722 A country with a population of 3.7 million denying a country with 120 million people access to economic growth for no absolutely no reason isn't fair. Without economic growth, millions of people in Ethiopia will continue to die from poverty

[@truthinyourface7345]

Somaliland has everything going for her It’s stable democratic state It has all fully functional institutions They deserve to be recognized

[@jareersmoker1721]

Okay recognize it 😂

[@karma5064]

We Eritreans are happy for both country. Especially after Abiy's speech, we all were under panic. I hop Ethiopia will not come after Eri🇪🇷🇪🇷. Peace for all East Africa.

[@tame12345]

Hahahaha you guys keep surprise me... You might but Shabia isn't Happy. They were hoping that we would start a war and convinced you and many others through Propaganda...the fact is Abiy or Ethiopia in general never thought of invading Ertria. Now I can assure you that Shabia will attack Ethiopia and in response Ethiopia will take its own Port. Ertria independence wasn't Ertrian agenda by nature , because Ertria can't be a functional state without Ethiopia. If Isayas choose not to attack it will mean that Ertria accept the current economic and political situation (which is unbearable for any human being) will continue so it will become a failed state...if he attack as we all know he will lose and this time he will lose everything...Meaning...Ertrian future at this point in time is at a cross road..and is doomed to fail as a state... He can be wise and take the 3rd option...

[@heruy8274]

It will come after Eritrea. That's inevitable. Most Ethiopians don't respect Eritrean independence and territorial integrity. Especially since Eritrea's separation resulted in Ethiopia being the largest landlocked country in the world. Also their population is growing avd will continue to grow at an exponential rate while Eritrea has long been in demographic and economic decline under the despotic order. Eritrea has no future and can only secure safety through isolation and inactivity. More Eritrean want to flee their own country than stay because there is no individual freedoms and economic opportunities. You are a typical Eritrean. Quick to celebrate when tensions mitigate.

[@DoodOverThere]

Given the good governance and how our countries have recently been ignoring international law, Somaliland should be recognised

[@conductingintomfoolery9163]

Somaliland is a fail state that only controls 20x5mile of land

[@usaamahmuhumed1158]

They cant. They do have separatists also

[@FortuneZer0]

Good thing Somaliland is not part of Somalia then.

[@blueskull1119]

This deal is life line to Ethiopia. Eritrea is stubborn and although is closer in distance than somaliland. They are near impossible to deal with. Somaliland are most stable in the horn of africa.

[@skp8748]

😂 They've just lost awdal and Khatuumo

[@jhonywalker1168]

the issue with Eritrea is not over, yet.

[@blueskull1119]

@jhonywalker1168 that is true. ethiopia itself is a bomb unfortunately

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Everyone should get a port.