Sharmake Gelle

To my Muslim brothers and sisters around the world, and to the people of Somaliland in particular, Ramadan Kareem. May this blessed month bring you peace, barakah, and unity. Wishing health and happiness to your homes and to the entire community. Have a blessed Ramadan.

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𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦. Honored to present Somaliland’s unique trajectory at the High-Level Africa Political Parties Forum in Nairobi. Our homegrown model sparked meaningful dialogue on stability, democracy, and state-building. Key insights shared: ✅ A proven hybrid governance system. ✅ Transparent elections & community-led conflict resolution. ✅ Building a sovereign, debt-free nation. Grateful for the rich exchange with African political leaders, CSOs, academics, and media.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲. Decades of Effort Pay Off for Somaliland: Recognition, Resilience, and a New Chapter. We have built peace, democratic governance, and a responsible state rooted in stability. This recognition honors the resilience of our people and opens a new chapter for international engagement. #Somaliland #Recognition

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚. Republic of Somaliland's Auditor General, Mr. Muse Yusuf Osman, has concluded a series of highly productive engagements in Kenya. His visit, which included meetings with the Kenya School of Government, Somaliland's international partners, and various Kenyan authorities, marks a significant step forward. These fruitful meetings are expected to create a framework for future collaboration and the sharing of best practices, bolstering the mandate of his office in ensuring public accountability, financial oversight, and institutional independence in Somaliland.

𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭: 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚, 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝. Today, in his ancestral home of Bondo, the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga is laid to his grave in the very soil where he was born. Indeed, Africa has lost one of its towering statesmen. The passing of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga is felt deeply across the continent, but for the people of the Republic of Somaliland, it carries a special weight. We mourn not only a national leader of Kenya, but a principled Pan-African voice who stood with us when few others dared to. Raila Odinga’s support for Somaliland was never transactional. It was anchored in conviction, in his belief that Africa must measure its future not by inherited borders, but by democratic legitimacy, stability, and the expressed will of its people. He looked at Somaliland and saw a society that had built peace, institutions, and accountable governance from the ground up. Where others kept their distance, he extended solidarity. At a time when Somaliland’s decades-long record of stability was often met with diplomatic hesitation, Raila spoke clearly and courageously. He reminded the continent that Pan-Africanism is not the defence of colonial lines, but the defence of African agency. For him, recognition was not a favour to Somaliland; it was an affirmation of African success and self-determination. His voice carried moral clarity, the kind that comes from leaders who are not afraid to say what history will one day confirm. In him, Somaliland found not just an ally, but a friend who believed that Africa must be bold enough to solve its own questions and honest enough to acknowledge what works. As Somaliland pays tribute to him, we do so with deep gratitude. We honour a statesman who walked the difficult road of principle over convenience. His legacy challenges all of us, including the African Union, to carry forward the courage he modelled: to see the realities before us and act on them with fairness and foresight. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, to the people of Kenya, and to all those who were touched by his leadership. The bond he forged with the people of Somaliland will endure, not as sentiment, but as a reminder that moral courage remains the highest form of statesmanship. May his memory inspire a continent that still needs brave voices like his.

𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞! A joint delegation from the Central Bank of Somaliland, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Planning successfully completed an intensive capacity-building workshop on Training of Trainers on the Computable General Equilibrium Modeling in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop represented a critical step forward in strengthening Somaliland evidence-based policy analysis and economic modelling, enabling government institutions to generate reliable data and forecasts to inform policy and planning processes in line with the National Development Plan (NDP-III) and Vision 2030. The collaborative nature of the training ensures a unified and coordinated approach to future economic decision-making. The workshop was a resounding success and a testament to Somaliland's commitment to modern and effective economic governance.

𝐀 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Following productive days of meetings, a high-level Somaliland education delegation concluded its visit with a final debriefing at our Somaliland Mission in Kenya. The delegation was led by Mr. Abdirahman Hussein Hersi, Director General of the Somaliland Ministry of Education, and Mr. Daud Ahmed Farah, Chairman of the Somaliland National Examination and Certification Board, alongside their senior technical teams. These discussions mark a significant step toward building a future of shared educational standards and expanded opportunities for learners in both countries.

𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. We were honored to welcome a powerful delegation of 40+ Kenya-Somaliland women leaders to our Mission today. These inspiring women, originally from Somaliland and now proud Kenyan citizens, are driving change in our communities. Our rich discussion focused on the future: advancing economic cooperation & trade diplomacy, empowering & unlocking opportunities for our youth and creating pathways for investment that benefit both Kenya & Somaliland. Their insights are invaluable as we work to strengthen the unique bond between our people.

We are honored to receive a delegation led by the ruling party's Chairman, Hersi Ali H. Hassan, and accompanied by Deputy Chairman Mohamed Yusuf Ahmed (Wabeye) and Ahmed Yusuf Hussein. During the courtesy visit, we held productive discussions on a range of topics. These included fostering stronger Somaliland-Kenya relations—with a focus on diplomacy, investment, and trade—as well as matters concerning the Somaliland community in Kenya and the broader East African region. The dialogue also covered the Mission's ongoing diplomatic engagements and strategic priorities.

I thank the Somaliland community in Kenya for their patriotism and for being a shining icon in East Africa.

𝐈𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Nairobi, Kenya – A high-level delegation from Somaliland's ruling Waddani party, led by its Chairman, Hersi Ali Haji Hassan, arrived at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport today. The significant delegation was accompanied by its Deputy Chairman, Mohamed Yusuf Ahmed (Wabeye), and senior member Ahmed Yusuf Hussein. Upon arrival, they were given a warm and enthusiastic welcome by members of the Somaliland community in Kenya, who gathered at the airport to show their happiness and support. The delegation's agenda includes plans to meet with friends of Somaliland and the wider Somaliland community based in Nairobi in the coming days. This engagement is seen as a crucial effort to strengthen diaspora ties, discuss national interests, and bolster Somaliland's diplomatic and economic outreach in the East African region. I thank the Somaliland community in Kenya for their patriotism and for being a shining icon in East Africa.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝! A delegation from Somaliland, under the leadership of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, conducted productive talks at the Embassy of Denmark in Nairobi. The core agenda focused on detailing Somaliland's ongoing strategies and projects designed to build resilience against critical climate impacts, including drought, desertification, and extreme weather events. The delegation expressed profound gratitude for the constructive engagement and affirmed Somaliland's readiness to drive change through future collaborative partnerships.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Republic of Somaliland, accompanied by a high-level delegation, successfully had a strategic meetings in Nairobi, Kenya. The visit focused on advancing Somaliland's climate agenda, securing international partnerships, and reinforcing its diplomatic presence. The delegation held productive discussions with The World Bank and other international partners. The central agenda was to present Somaliland's climate change initiatives and strategies, highlighting the severe impacts the nation is facing. This visit underscores the Republic of Somaliland's proactive and necessary engagement in the global climate dialogue. Securing a seat at the table with major international stakeholders is not only a right but a critical step towards addressing the existential threat of climate change and securing a sustainable future for its people.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬! Following productive engagements in Nairobi, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) paid a courtesy visit to Somaliland Mission in Kenya. We reflected on their successful engagements in Nairobi and the recent peaceful presidential transition—a hallmark of Somaliland's democratic maturity.

𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Following the President’s official visit to Kenya, Prof. PLO Lumumba leads a powerful 40+ international delegations to the Nations capital city of Hargeisa. Representatives from the Africa, USA, Europe, China, India, Qatar & Australia are exploring major investment opportunities in #Somaliland. A huge moment for #Somaliland's economy & global tie!