Somaliland President Rises as National Hero After Cutting Ties With Somalia. Ending talks with Mogadishu electrifies Somaliland public, unites political forces, and positions President Irro as the bold defender of national sovereignty.

President Irro’s firm stance on ending Somaliland-Somalia dialogue garners nationwide admiration. Lasanod incident was the last straw in a decade of broken agreements. Somaliland reclaims its diplomatic clarity.

In a rare moment of political consensus, Somalilanders across the globe have rallied behind President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro following his decisive move to sever all diplomatic talks with Somalia. For many, it wasn’t just a long-overdue response—it was a national awakening.

The tipping point came after Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre brazenly visited annexed territory East Sool, an act Somaliland rightly deemed a direct assault on its sovereignty. The visit, laced with political symbolism and provocation, shattered the illusion that dialogue with Mogadishu held any promise.

But this wasn’t the beginning—it was the final betrayal in a decade-long pattern of Somalia trampling every rule of engagement. From Ankara to Djibouti, from 2012 to 2020, every round of dialogue ended in Somali double-dealing. They signed protocols with one hand while dispatching militants or undermining Somaliland with the other.

President Irro’s decision to end the charade marked a clean break from the past. His predecessors hesitated. He didn’t. And that clarity of action has ignited rare admiration across clan lines, political camps, and the diaspora.

He didn’t just end talks—he reclaimed dignity.

Even opposition parties, often critical of the administration, have backed the move. The diaspora applauds it. Social media is ablaze with national pride. And the people, weary of Somalia’s gaslighting tactics, finally see a president who acts, not appeases.

This is why President Irro is being celebrated. He didn’t merely issue a statement. He closed the door, bolted it, and dared the world to ask why.

Because Somaliland isn’t a discussion. It’s a reality.

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Somaliland’s greatest obstacle isn’t foreign policy — it’s internal corruption, nepotism, and betrayal from politicians who profit while the nation suffers. WARYATV exposes the rot.

While the people dream of recognition, their leaders cash in on betrayal.

Somaliland’s path to recognition has never been blocked by Mogadishu, Ethiopia, or even the UN. It has been sabotaged from within. Behind the speeches and flag-waving lies an elite class of politicians and businessmen who treat the nation not as a cause to fight for, but as a franchise to milk.

These men—most unelected, many unqualified—have spent decades playing the long game of stagnation. They talk sovereignty while banking silence. They chant patriotism while laundering public funds. And worst of all, they have created a system where anyone smart enough to challenge the decay is labeled a threat.

This is the intellectual apartheid of Somaliland: Educated minds are shunned, sidelined, and smeared because they expose what the ruling class desperately wants to hide—their fear of change, their fear of meritocracy, and their fear of losing control.

The result?

• Corruption reigns unchecked.
• Healthcare and education are abandoned.
• National planning is a joke.
• Recognition is sabotaged deliberately—because an internationally recognized state comes with rules and transparency, and that threatens the clan cartel currently in charge.

Somalilanders aren’t poor because of geography. They’re poor because the elite keep them that way. They’re told to wait, to pray, to believe in “diplomatic progress” while deals are cut behind closed doors and loyalty is bought, not earned. And the biggest betrayal? Business elites who actively oppose recognition, because they fear competition more than they love their flag.

Hadrawi warned us. Intelligence is punished. The thinkers, the visionaries, the honest ones—they are exiled, not by the world, but by their own people in power.

Somaliland isn’t failing because of external pressure. It’s failing because of internal cowardice. A nation hijacked by men who want the title of president, not the responsibility of statehood.

The people must stop idolizing thieves and start demanding truth. Somaliland’s dream is not dead—but it’s being strangled in silence.

Time to break the silence. 

From clan warlords to jihadi strongholds — the U.S. bet on Mogadishu cost Africa dearly. 

Barack Obama with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

WARYATV EDITORIAL | SPECIAL FEATURE

The Obama-era decision to recognize Somalia’s weak regime over stable Somaliland created a disaster still unraveling across the Horn of Africa. WARYATV dives deep into the real legacy of U.S. foreign policy blunders. 

The Delusion of Statehood: Somalia’s Recognition Was a Catastrophic Mistake

Hillary Clinton with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

In 2013, the Obama administration made a grave error with global consequences—it legitimized Somalia, a state with no real institutions, no rule of law, and no functioning sovereignty. That decision, rooted in political theater and legacy building, has since unleashed more than a decade of chaos, corruption, and violence across the Horn of Africa.

Rather than back the de facto independent, democratic, and stable Republic of Somaliland, Obama’s State Department chose to recognize a so-called Somali Federal Government (SFG) that couldn’t even secure its own capital. Why? Because the U.S. wanted a “success story.” They got a farce instead.

Propped up by foreign troops, Somalia has remained a playground of corrupt elites, with warlords in suits playing presidents. Al-Shabaab, the extremist group birthed from the wreckage of past Islamist projects like the Islamic Courts Union—whose leader the U.S. later backed—now operates just miles from the capital. Billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars went into rebuilding Somalia, and yet the nation remains a failed, fragmented, and foreign troop-dependent shell.

What was sold as “state-building” was really a diplomatic hallucination. Hillary Clinton’s push to stand beside unelected clan presidents in Mogadishu was never about stability—it was about headlines. Obama’s Somalia experiment was a legacy play, one that has aged like milk in the sun.

Hillary Clinton with sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

And under Biden, the same madness continues. Washington refuses to own up to its blunder, choosing to ignore Somaliland—the region’s most functioning democracy—while doubling down on the myth of Mogadishu’s legitimacy.

Somalia’s failure wasn’t inevitable—it was engineered.

Hassan, Farmaajo, Shariif

And the price is being paid not just by Americans, but by the millions of civilians across the Horn of Africa still living in the shadow of al-Shabaab, displacement, and endless instability.

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Donor Hypocrisy Is Tearing Somaliland Apart. Will Hargeisa Finally Say Enough?

The so-called Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) is emerging not as a vehicle of peace, but a Trojan horse of geopolitical sabotage—financed by global powers that should know better. Under the banner of “stabilizing Somalia,” donor governments including the UK, EU, US, and Scandinavian states are actively funding the creation of a rival administration within Somaliland’s borders.

This is nothing short of foreign-sponsored destabilization.

By pumping millions into the occupied territory project—an entity that exists only on donor spreadsheets and Mogadishu’s delusions—these nations are tearing at the sovereignty of the most stable, democratic and self-governing entity in the Horn of Africa. Somaliland has stood tall for over three decades without terrorism, without foreign troops, and without donor dependency. And now it is being punished for its success.

This is not aid—it’s aggression. This is not peacebuilding—it’s provocation.

Somaliland must act decisively. The government must issue formal complaints to every SSF donor state. If any country is found channeling funds into Somalia’s illegal expansionist agenda within our sovereign territory, diplomatic consequences must follow. Trade relations should be frozen. Embassy activity reviewed. Aid partnerships suspended. No more silent tolerance for backroom betrayal disguised as development.

Donors must now decide: do they back democracy and stability—or fund proxy chaos in the Horn of Africa?

The people are awake. And the era of silent sabotage is over.

In recent commentary, esteemed South African journalist Izak Khomo has fearlessly convened a dialogue that brings to light the often-ignored historical atrocities faced by the people of Somaliland under the brutal regime of dictator Siyad Barre in the late 20th century. His reflections are particularly timely as they illustrate the intricate relationship between historical injustices, contemporary political realities, and overarching humanitarian imperatives.

A Historical Context: The Hidden Currents of the Siad Barre Regime

Khomo’s assertions resonate deeply, particularly when he recalls how the Barre regime forged alliances with the Apartheid government of South Africa. The disturbing truth about South Africa’s engagement in the conflict against the Isaaq people of Somaliland is a dark chapter that has been overshadowed, often lost in the larger narrative of Somali history. By hiring South African air force pilots, who indiscriminately bombed residential areas of Hargeisa, Barre’s government committed acts of violence that led to what many now refer to as the Isaaq genocide.

This partnership between Somalia and South African leaders was born out of a shared interest in suppressing dissent, but the casualties were borne by innocent civilians. The strategic military alliance between Barre and the Apartheid regime exemplifies the lengths to which despots will go to maintain power, revealing a grotesque underbelly of political opportunism wrapped in the guise of national security.

The Weight of Forgotten Histories

Khomo’s framing of Somalia politicians as “opportunists and liars” challenges the status quo, forcing a reckoning with the narratives surrounding Somalia and Somaliland. According to Khomo, the mentality that fueled Barre’s atrocities is far from extinct; it has morphed into contemporary governance that continues to sidestep the urgent need for accountability. As the current Somali government seeks recognition through various international avenues, including recent letters to Western powers, the ghosts of the past—particularly those of the Isaaq genocide—continue to haunt Somaliland.

For those unfamiliar with this dark legacy, Khomo’s commentary serves as an introduction to the complex and painful history of Somaliland and its people—a history that cannot simply be swept under the carpet.

The Resurgence of Ignored Atrocities

In exposing these dynamics, Khomo deftly links the historical reality of Barre’s regime to present-day political instability and conflict in the Horn of Africa. He warns of the impending dangers associated with the hypothetical military alliances being formed today—such as Somalia’s supposed collaboration with Egypt. The idea of Egyptian forces entering the fray under the pretense of peacekeeping raises alarm bells that echo the past; it suggests a cycle of violence that has yet to be fully resolved. The rise of terrorist groups, ongoing struggles with regional adversaries, and territorial ambitions signal potential flashpoints that could ignite further conflict.

Moreover, Khomo draws an intriguing parallel between the response of the international community and the silence surrounding Somaliland’s cries for recognition and support. The historical amnesia surrounding Somaliland’s plight—as highlighted by Khomo—inevitably impacts its ability to forge a path toward international support and recognition. If historical narratives remain truncated, how can the suffering endured by the Isaaq people ever be adequately recognized?

The Moral Imperative for Acknowledgment and Action

Khomo’s powerful expositions compel all of us—especially Somalilanders—to confront a past that may still define our current challenges. For those living in the shadow of these historical events, there lies a profound moral impetus to confront and articulate the narrative of survival and resilience.

Somaliland’s government and its elite must embrace this reckoning, acknowledging the past to build a more robust future. The call to reflect on the Isaaq genocide is not merely to revive painful memories; it is to affirm that such atrocities should never be repeated in the modern context.

Somaliland’s leadership must be vigilant and proactive—it must work to cultivate international alliances that not only recognize the rights of Somalilanders but also demand an end to the violence and historical injustice. The forgotten genocide of the past cannot remain a hallmark of silence; it must become a catalyst for change, empowerment, and justice.

Bridging the Past to Build a Better Future

Izak Khomo’s insights offer a crucial opportunity for reflection and activism among those who care about the narrative of Somaliland. Addressing the historical injustices faced by the Isaaq people is intrinsic to shaping a future for Somaliland that reflects its values of integrity, justice, and sovereignty. Only by recognizing the injustices of the past can Somaliland truly lead itself towards a brighter and more equitable tomorrow.

To move forward effectively, it is essential to weave these historical fabrics into the nation’s identity and advocate for the rightful acknowledgment of past sufferings. Only then can Somaliland emerge not merely as a historical narrative of survival but as a vibrant and sovereign entity ready to confront the challenges of the future with confidence and strength.

A Looming Catastrophe in the Red Sea and the Somaliland Government’s Silence

As events unfold across the globe, the stage is being set for a turbulent conflict that threatens to engulf the Red Sea region and, by extension, Somaliland. The convergence of various geopolitical tensions has ignited speculation of a major conflict involving the Houthis in Yemen, Israel, and the United States on one side, with Iran, Turkey and China as opposing forces. It raises an alarming question: why is the Somaliland government remaining silent while significant threats loom at its doorstep?

Are We Sleepwalking into Destitution? The Looming Catastrophe in the Red Sea and Somaliland’s Dangerous Complacency
As global powers position for conflict, Somaliland’s leadership must confront the realities they cannot afford to ignore.

The Middle East is bracing for unprecedented upheaval. The United States has amassed a staggering military presence in the region, signaling preparations for a confrontation that could ripple across the globe. With Iran issuing aggressive threats against Israel, the potential for conflict escalates daily. Various factions, including the Houthis and terrorist groups aligned with regional powers, are poised to exploit the chaos that could arise from any military misstep. As the international community braces itself, the European Union is proactive, advising its citizens to prepare for emergencies, recommending that every household stock up on essential supplies, as the winds of war approach.

So, amid this frenzy, what is Somaliland’s government doing? Are they aware of the precarious situation they face given their geographical proximity to this brewing storm? The evidence suggests a concerning void in the government’s communication strategies. Citizens are left in the dark about impending dangers while the Somaliland elite seem to be decidedly detached or, perhaps, complicit in orchestrating a narrative that sidelines the urgency of the situation.

Somaliland has long enjoyed friendships with Western powers and the UAE, yet the shifting alliances in the region pose inherent risks. The involvement of Iran, with its support for groups like the Houthis, could have dire consequences for Somaliland should conflict spill over in the absence of a solid government response. Instead of rallying citizens behind a robust plan for preparedness, the government is failing to leverage critical intelligence about the situation, leaving many to speculate on whether they possess any actionable strategy should the situation deteriorate further.

The geopolitical chess game surrounding the Horn of Africa is intensely complex. On one side, you have nations such as the U.S., Israel, and UAE, eager to protect their interests in the face of hostile threats. However, on the other hand, Iran, China and Turkey both view the Red Sea as a strategic gateway crucial for their own ambitions. They have cultivated relationships with local factions, demonstrating a willingness to promote instability as a means of advancing their geopolitical game plans.

EU Prepares for War: Why is Somaliland Left in the Dark About an Imminent Red Sea Conflict?
While Europe issues survival kits and preparations, Somaliland faces silence from its leaders during a time of impending crisis.

And yet, the Somaliland government, which should be at the forefront of these discussions, appears to be oblivious or too complacent. They risk leaving Somaliland’s sovereignty vulnerable as they neglect to disseminate critical information regarding the implications of global conflicts for their constituents. The EU, with its advanced planning for potential disruptions, hinges upon the principle of transparency with its citizens. The knowledge that 450 million Europeans are taking government advice seriously to prepare for emergencies starkly contrasts with the silence coming from Hargeisa.

Silent Threats: Is Somaliland’s Government Ignoring an Impending War at Its Doorstep?
The evidence is mounting, yet the Somaliland government remains silent as chaos looms in the Red Sea region.

Somaliland faces potentially cataclysmic scenarios if the Red Sea descends into chaos. The port of Berbera, a vital artery for trade and economic activity, could become embroiled in the aftermath of regional conflict. The potential influx of refugees, instability, and economic disintegration due to catastrophic military actions could wreak havoc on our society.

If the evidence of escalating tensions across the region was not enough, the patterns of discord that have afflicted Somalia and other neighboring states—Al-Shabaab in the south, ISIS in Puntland, and Ethiopia’s own unresolved conflicts—paint a grim picture of the precarious environment we inhabit.

It is time for Somaliland to wake up and turn its gaze to the darker corners of reality. The government must acknowledge the looming specter of war and inform its citizens of the risks they face. Silence in the face of danger is complicity. The people of Somaliland deserve to hear the truth and be equipped to handle the oncoming storm.

The increasing debate over European defense, particularly regarding the potential development of nuclear capabilities, represents a significant pivot from post-World War II priorities that focused primarily on economic and social development. The shift is largely a response to heightened geopolitical tensions, notably the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has exposed vulnerabilities in Europe’s security architecture and heightened fears of Russian aggression.

European nations are increasingly considering enhancing their military prowess, including nuclear options, as a deterrent against potential threats. France, under President Emmanuel Macron, is taking notable steps by modernizing its nuclear arsenal, including a significant investment in airbases and hypersonic missiles. Macron’s proposition to extend France’s nuclear umbrella over other European countries could significantly shift the continent’s defense landscape.

This militaristic pivot could have profound economic implications. Redirecting funds towards defense spending may strain budgets and shift focus from vital social programs, which could affect public welfare. The economic impact, however, isn’t solely negative; increased defense spending could spur advancements in technology and create jobs in defense and related sectors.

The prospect of European nations developing nuclear weapons introduces risks of a regional arms race, which could undermine global non-proliferation treaties and escalate tensions further. While the technology and capability to develop such weapons exist, their proliferation would likely exacerbate global security threats rather than mitigate them.

Focusing on strengthening conventional military capabilities could offer a viable alternative to nuclear armament. Collaborative defense efforts, such as joint military exercises and shared intelligence, could bolster security without the risks associated with nuclear weapons.

Europe must find a balance between defense spending and maintaining robust social welfare systems. This balance is crucial to ensure that the enhancement of security measures does not undermine the quality of life and economic stability that characterize European societies.

Upholding international non-proliferation treaties is essential. Europe should take a leadership role in promoting nuclear disarmament and encouraging global efforts to reduce reliance on nuclear arsenals as security tools.

Diplomatic efforts remain crucial in addressing the underlying causes of security tensions. Europe should lead in advocating for diplomatic resolutions to conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe and the broader region, to reduce the perceived need for nuclear deterrence.

Maintaining public trust through transparency about defense strategies and their implications is vital. Engaging the public in these discussions can foster broader understanding and support for the paths chosen by their leaders.

In summary, while the pressures of an evolving security landscape are prompting a reassessment of defense strategies across Europe, the path forward should prioritize stability, peace, and the continued prosperity of the region. The focus should be on strengthening conventional capabilities and reinforcing international norms against nuclear proliferation, ensuring that Europe remains a strong, stable, and peaceful actor on the global stage.

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Al-Shabaab militants intensified their operations in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia with a targeted attack on Somali military bases near Afgoye, specifically in the Sabiib and Anole areas, early on a Thursday morning. The assault began explosively, marked by a sudden detonation, which was rapidly followed by a fierce exchange of heavy gunfire between the attacking militants and Somali government forces. Despite the chaos and reported casualties among both the militants and government troops, precise casualty numbers have yet to be clarified.

In the aftermath of the assault, stability in the attacked areas, Sabiib and Anole, was reportedly restored, with the Somali National Army reasserting control over its positions. This attack is part of a broader pattern of increased hostilities by Al-Shabaab, particularly noted during the Ramadan period, underscoring a tactical escalation against military installations in the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions.

This latest confrontation follows closely on the heels of another significant incident where Al-Shabaab targeted a convoy in Mogadishu carrying Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, resulting in at least eight fatalities, including civilians. The surge in attacks continued with Al-Shabaab launching a mortar attack on the Halane compound, a heavily fortified area near Aden Adde International Airport, which serves as a hub for UN operations. This attack resulted in at least two projectiles landing within the compound, adding to the series of aggressive maneuvers by the group aimed at undermining the Somali government’s authority and destabilizing the region.