Sharmake
@maydhalalis.bsky.social
🇮🇪 & 🇬🇧 Coordinator for the WADDANI National Party in Somaliland + Pure unfiltered Political Commentary from The Horn of Africa! All views are solely my own.
The President of the Republic of #Somaliland personally handed the President of the Republic of #Kenya a formal letter requesting Re-Recognition.
Somaliland 🤝 Kenya
Somaliland 🤝 Kenya
May 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The President of the Republic of #Somaliland personally handed the President of the Republic of #Kenya a formal letter requesting Re-Recognition.
Somaliland 🤝 Kenya
Somaliland 🤝 Kenya
President Abdirahman Irro inaugurated the new #Somaliland mission in #Kenya today, signalling a diplomatic coup, following earlier statements from the Kenyan FM!
President Irro stated in his address that President Ruto extended a warm welcome to his delegation at the Kenyan state House.
President Irro stated in his address that President Ruto extended a warm welcome to his delegation at the Kenyan state House.
May 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
President Abdirahman Irro inaugurated the new #Somaliland mission in #Kenya today, signalling a diplomatic coup, following earlier statements from the Kenyan FM!
President Irro stated in his address that President Ruto extended a warm welcome to his delegation at the Kenyan state House.
President Irro stated in his address that President Ruto extended a warm welcome to his delegation at the Kenyan state House.
The Republic of Somaliland turns 65!
Join us on Thursday 26th June 2025 in Central London for Somaliland’s Sapphire Jubilee Independence Day Banquet, a night of elegance, heritage & history.
£100 per ticket – very limited availability
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somaliland...
Join us on Thursday 26th June 2025 in Central London for Somaliland’s Sapphire Jubilee Independence Day Banquet, a night of elegance, heritage & history.
£100 per ticket – very limited availability
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somaliland...
April 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Republic of Somaliland turns 65!
Join us on Thursday 26th June 2025 in Central London for Somaliland’s Sapphire Jubilee Independence Day Banquet, a night of elegance, heritage & history.
£100 per ticket – very limited availability
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somaliland...
Join us on Thursday 26th June 2025 in Central London for Somaliland’s Sapphire Jubilee Independence Day Banquet, a night of elegance, heritage & history.
£100 per ticket – very limited availability
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somaliland...
More evidence emerging of #Somalia arming militias in #Somaliland to fuel instability in the Horn of #Africa!
These weapons & ammunition were Sent by Somalian Prime Minister Hamza to militias in Eastern Sool & were seized by Somaliland Forces in Southern Sanaag.
These weapons & ammunition were Sent by Somalian Prime Minister Hamza to militias in Eastern Sool & were seized by Somaliland Forces in Southern Sanaag.
April 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
More evidence emerging of #Somalia arming militias in #Somaliland to fuel instability in the Horn of #Africa!
These weapons & ammunition were Sent by Somalian Prime Minister Hamza to militias in Eastern Sool & were seized by Somaliland Forces in Southern Sanaag.
These weapons & ammunition were Sent by Somalian Prime Minister Hamza to militias in Eastern Sool & were seized by Somaliland Forces in Southern Sanaag.
According to the Deputy Secretary for State Christopher Landau, the U.S. is “looking into” cutting aid to the Failed State of Somalia, as well as Somaliland hosting an American base in Berbera!
April 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
According to the Deputy Secretary for State Christopher Landau, the U.S. is “looking into” cutting aid to the Failed State of Somalia, as well as Somaliland hosting an American base in Berbera!
During his visit to the #UAE, the President of #Somaliland Abdirahman Cirro championed a bold vision of trade over aid.
Meeting with Mr. Sultan Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the President highlighted Somaliland’s strategic potential and investment opportunities.
Meeting with Mr. Sultan Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the President highlighted Somaliland’s strategic potential and investment opportunities.
February 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
During his visit to the #UAE, the President of #Somaliland Abdirahman Cirro championed a bold vision of trade over aid.
Meeting with Mr. Sultan Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the President highlighted Somaliland’s strategic potential and investment opportunities.
Meeting with Mr. Sultan Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the President highlighted Somaliland’s strategic potential and investment opportunities.
The President of #Somaliland, will attend the World Government Summit in the #UAE, where he will address an audience of over 30 world leaders and 6,000 guests on global challenges & opportunities.
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The President of #Somaliland, will attend the World Government Summit in the #UAE, where he will address an audience of over 30 world leaders and 6,000 guests on global challenges & opportunities.
H.E. President Abdirahman Irro returned from his official state visit to the #UAE.
The delegation returned, reporting agreements reached with the UAE, while the Foreign Minister announced that senior UAE govt. officials will soon visit #Somaliland.
The delegation returned, reporting agreements reached with the UAE, while the Foreign Minister announced that senior UAE govt. officials will soon visit #Somaliland.
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
H.E. President Abdirahman Irro returned from his official state visit to the #UAE.
The delegation returned, reporting agreements reached with the UAE, while the Foreign Minister announced that senior UAE govt. officials will soon visit #Somaliland.
The delegation returned, reporting agreements reached with the UAE, while the Foreign Minister announced that senior UAE govt. officials will soon visit #Somaliland.
H.E. President Abdirahman Irro set-off on a 3-day official state visit to the #UAE, marking his first international trip since assuming office.
The visit is likely to focus on deepening ties & exploring areas of mutual interest, positioning #Somaliland as a collaborative partner on the world stage.
The visit is likely to focus on deepening ties & exploring areas of mutual interest, positioning #Somaliland as a collaborative partner on the world stage.
January 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
H.E. President Abdirahman Irro set-off on a 3-day official state visit to the #UAE, marking his first international trip since assuming office.
The visit is likely to focus on deepening ties & exploring areas of mutual interest, positioning #Somaliland as a collaborative partner on the world stage.
The visit is likely to focus on deepening ties & exploring areas of mutual interest, positioning #Somaliland as a collaborative partner on the world stage.
And so it begins, by executive order, President Trump has declared that “From this day forward, the foreign policy of the United States shall champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first.”
January 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
And so it begins, by executive order, President Trump has declared that “From this day forward, the foreign policy of the United States shall champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first.”
President Irro thanks #Somaliland’s allies in the U.S. Congress & reaffirms his commitment to taking all necessary measures to enhance and strengthen bilateral relations between Somaliland and the United States.
January 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
President Irro thanks #Somaliland’s allies in the U.S. Congress & reaffirms his commitment to taking all necessary measures to enhance and strengthen bilateral relations between Somaliland and the United States.
When Somaliland sneezes, Somalia catches a cold!
China is actively working to destabilise Somaliland as a strategic move to counter U.S. plans to recognise Somaliland, reflecting the broader competition between America and China for strategic dominance in Africa.
China is actively working to destabilise Somaliland as a strategic move to counter U.S. plans to recognise Somaliland, reflecting the broader competition between America and China for strategic dominance in Africa.
January 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
When Somaliland sneezes, Somalia catches a cold!
China is actively working to destabilise Somaliland as a strategic move to counter U.S. plans to recognise Somaliland, reflecting the broader competition between America and China for strategic dominance in Africa.
China is actively working to destabilise Somaliland as a strategic move to counter U.S. plans to recognise Somaliland, reflecting the broader competition between America and China for strategic dominance in Africa.
A policy question for the Government of Somaliland - should Somaliland continue accepting returnees deported by Western Governments to Hargeisa when the same governments fail to respect our sovereignty by refusing to deport the perpetrators of genocide back to our jurisdiction?
December 25, 2024 at 11:16 AM
A policy question for the Government of Somaliland - should Somaliland continue accepting returnees deported by Western Governments to Hargeisa when the same governments fail to respect our sovereignty by refusing to deport the perpetrators of genocide back to our jurisdiction?
Somalia is attempting to walk a precarious diplomatic tight rope with Ethiopia & Egypt, a strategy that will ultimately leave both it and the region at a disadvantage.
December 23, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Somalia is attempting to walk a precarious diplomatic tight rope with Ethiopia & Egypt, a strategy that will ultimately leave both it and the region at a disadvantage.
So proud to have been at the historic inauguration of the sixth President of the Republic of #Somaliland!
Congratulations to Africa’s newest President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro 🫡
Congratulations to Africa’s newest President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro 🫡
December 12, 2024 at 10:46 AM
So proud to have been at the historic inauguration of the sixth President of the Republic of #Somaliland!
Congratulations to Africa’s newest President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro 🫡
Congratulations to Africa’s newest President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro 🫡
The people of #Somaliland extend a heartfelt congratulations to #Ghana on their successful election and the return of former President John Dramani Mahama to office.
December 8, 2024 at 10:28 PM
The people of #Somaliland extend a heartfelt congratulations to #Ghana on their successful election and the return of former President John Dramani Mahama to office.
Syrians in Hargeisa, #Somaliland celebrate Assad’s fall!
The Republic of Somaliland emerged as a sanctuary for thousands of Syrians in recent years & today the streets of the capital are alive with celebration, as many Syrians take to the streets in a jubilant mood.
The Republic of Somaliland emerged as a sanctuary for thousands of Syrians in recent years & today the streets of the capital are alive with celebration, as many Syrians take to the streets in a jubilant mood.
December 8, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Syrians in Hargeisa, #Somaliland celebrate Assad’s fall!
The Republic of Somaliland emerged as a sanctuary for thousands of Syrians in recent years & today the streets of the capital are alive with celebration, as many Syrians take to the streets in a jubilant mood.
The Republic of Somaliland emerged as a sanctuary for thousands of Syrians in recent years & today the streets of the capital are alive with celebration, as many Syrians take to the streets in a jubilant mood.
The people of #Somaliland extend a heartfelt congratulations to #Namibia on the historic election of its first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
December 5, 2024 at 3:03 PM
The people of #Somaliland extend a heartfelt congratulations to #Namibia on the historic election of its first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Pictures from the final cabinet meeting chaired by President Muse Bihi ahead of the inauguration of the sixth President of #Somaliland, Abdirahman Irro, on 12 December 2024.
December 4, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Pictures from the final cabinet meeting chaired by President Muse Bihi ahead of the inauguration of the sixth President of #Somaliland, Abdirahman Irro, on 12 December 2024.
The President of #Somaliland and the President-Elect welcomed U.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley, along with Major General Brian Cashman, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, and other senior officials and military officers from the U.S. government.
December 3, 2024 at 5:13 PM
The President of #Somaliland and the President-Elect welcomed U.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley, along with Major General Brian Cashman, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, and other senior officials and military officers from the U.S. government.
The Deputy Prime Minister of #Somalia states that Somalia will hold the world’s first digital Presidential elections online!
He says that this is now possible as a result of the good internet connectivity across Somalia.
Is this Somalia up to its usual deceptive antics or is it a joke?
He says that this is now possible as a result of the good internet connectivity across Somalia.
Is this Somalia up to its usual deceptive antics or is it a joke?
December 1, 2024 at 4:02 PM
The Deputy Prime Minister of #Somalia states that Somalia will hold the world’s first digital Presidential elections online!
He says that this is now possible as a result of the good internet connectivity across Somalia.
Is this Somalia up to its usual deceptive antics or is it a joke?
He says that this is now possible as a result of the good internet connectivity across Somalia.
Is this Somalia up to its usual deceptive antics or is it a joke?
Kenya’s President William Ruto announces that the leaders of #Ethiopia, #Kenya, #Somalia & #Uganda will meet to “reduce” tensions in East Africa.
This marks a significant shift in Somalia’s position of no direct talks with Ethiopia unless they apologise & revoke their MoU with #Somaliland.
This marks a significant shift in Somalia’s position of no direct talks with Ethiopia unless they apologise & revoke their MoU with #Somaliland.
November 30, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Kenya’s President William Ruto announces that the leaders of #Ethiopia, #Kenya, #Somalia & #Uganda will meet to “reduce” tensions in East Africa.
This marks a significant shift in Somalia’s position of no direct talks with Ethiopia unless they apologise & revoke their MoU with #Somaliland.
This marks a significant shift in Somalia’s position of no direct talks with Ethiopia unless they apologise & revoke their MoU with #Somaliland.
#Somalia, the failed state where leaders use regional courts to settle political scores!
In a dramatic escalation, the President of the Somalian region of Jubaland has issued an arrest warrant for federal President @HassanSMohamud.
In a dramatic escalation, the President of the Somalian region of Jubaland has issued an arrest warrant for federal President @HassanSMohamud.
November 27, 2024 at 7:05 PM
#Somalia, the failed state where leaders use regional courts to settle political scores!
In a dramatic escalation, the President of the Somalian region of Jubaland has issued an arrest warrant for federal President @HassanSMohamud.
In a dramatic escalation, the President of the Somalian region of Jubaland has issued an arrest warrant for federal President @HassanSMohamud.
Are we on the cusp of a new Cold War, now between #China & #America, with Africa as the first battleground?
China rebukes America, following Congressman Chris Smith’s congratulatory note to #Somaliland, following its elections & growing ties with Taiwan.
China rebukes America, following Congressman Chris Smith’s congratulatory note to #Somaliland, following its elections & growing ties with Taiwan.
November 25, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Are we on the cusp of a new Cold War, now between #China & #America, with Africa as the first battleground?
China rebukes America, following Congressman Chris Smith’s congratulatory note to #Somaliland, following its elections & growing ties with Taiwan.
China rebukes America, following Congressman Chris Smith’s congratulatory note to #Somaliland, following its elections & growing ties with Taiwan.