Somalis have much to learn from the Iranian people's response to aggression. Despite deep internal divisions, they united around love of country and channeled their intellect and skills into both national defense and nation-building - a model worth reflecting on #Somalia

“We were the most humiliated people, then Allah honored us with Islam; so whenever we seek honor through something other than what Allah honored us with, Allah will humiliate us.” – Umar Ibn Al Khattab رضي الله عنه

Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs visited Somalia on Monday.

Airport garoowe ee loo soo wado YUHUUDDOOR buu generalku amnigiisa sugaaya ..baroorta Hala yareeyo..

Mashaariicda la daah-furay ee dowladda Hirshabelle.

Side-by-Side Comparison: Turkish Leadership vs. UAE Strategic Advisor on Somaliland
(Larger text for easier reading) Aspect Turkish Leadership (President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan) UAE Strategic Advisor (Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi) Key Statement (Date/Context) February 2026, Joint press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: “We believe that regional problems must be resolved by regional countries themselves and that the Horn of Africa must not be turned into a battleground for foreign powers. In this context, I would like to reiterate once again that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland benefits neither Somaliland nor the Horn of Africa.” (Emphasized sovereignty & territorial integrity of Somalia) May 2026, Interview: “We have a good relationship with Somaliland, everything is there, so if it’s going on the right track, we will recognise Somaliland. This will happen sooner or later. We should reward the good guys, rather than Al-Shabaab and its likes.” Core Position Turkey Strongly opposes recognition of Somaliland. Defends Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity as a matter of principle and regional stability. Openly supportive of potential formal recognition. Views Somaliland positively as a stable partner deserving reward. Tone & Framing Cautionary / Warning against destabilization and foreign interference. Optimistic / Pragmatic — conditional on continued positive trajectory. Broader Context Backed by long-term military & economic pacts with federal Somalia (TURKSOM base, 2024 Defense Agreement) and diplomatic efforts (Ankara Process). Reflects UAE’s deep investments in Berbera port and de facto ties, while maintaining official ambiguity at government level. Implication Prioritizes a unified Somalia to prevent fragmentation and support long-term stability. Prioritizes strategic/economic interests and rewarding effective governance in Somaliland. Summary (Larger Text): •Turkey (via Erdoğan) takes a firm pro-unity stance, actively opposing moves that challenge Somalia’s territorial integrity. •UAE Advisor signals a more flexible, pro-engagement (and potentially pro-recognition) approach aligned with Abu Dhabi’s practical investments in Somaliland. English-Language Sources & Links: •Erdoğan’s Addis Ababa Statement: Reuters Report •Al Falasi Interview: Coverage on i24NEWS (May 2026 segments) and The New Arab •Background on policies: Atlantic Council Analysis

Taliyaha halasoo dhaweeyo

Taliyaha qeybta 54aad Gen jimcaale Taliska 54aad si toos ah loo hirgaliyay.

I strongly condemn any actions that undermine the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia. I call upon the Federal Government of Somalia to take all necessary measures to defend the nation’s sovereignty. Somalia’s unity is non-negotiable. 🇸🇴