Captured arms spark international uproar as Somalia accused of turning donor aid into tools of regional destabilization. 

Somaliland accuses Somalia of sponsoring militia attacks after seizing weapons marked “Federal Government of Somalia.” Regional tensions flare as calls grow for international investigation.

Somaliland’s armed forces have intercepted a cache of military-grade weapons explicitly marked as belonging to the Somali Ministry of Defense. The discovery, made after a firefight in the Dhuurmadare area of eastern Sanaag on April 18, not only proves Somalia’s military fingerprints in the region—it redefines the nature of the conflict.

The wooden boxes didn’t lie: emblazoned with “MINISTRY OF DEFENSE ARMED FORCES – THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA”, and a formal contract number, they obliterate the fiction that Somalia’s arms are strictly used for counterterrorism. Instead, they now appear weaponized for political warfare—against Somaliland.

Somaliland’s Ministry of Defense wasted no time issuing a blistering rebuke, blaming Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre directly for orchestrating the attack, just days after his controversial visit to Las Anod. “This is not a rogue operation—it’s a state-sponsored proxy war,” the statement warned. For a government that boasts over 30 years of democratic stability, the incursion represents a red line.

And it raises uncomfortable questions for international donors.

The U.S., U.K., EU, and other Western allies have long funneled military aid to Somalia under the guise of fighting al-Shabaab—a group that now reportedly operates within striking distance of Mogadishu. But with donor-funded weapons showing up in anti-Somaliland insurgent hands, the credibility of that narrative is cracking.

Experts warn this could trigger a donor reckoning. “This is what happens when there’s no oversight,” one analyst told WARYATV. “Western taxpayers may be unknowingly funding attacks on a peaceful, democratic neighbor.”

Somaliland has called for an urgent international inquiry—and this time, the evidence speaks louder than diplomacy.

In an unstable Horn, one general rises as both shield and statesman—Somaliland’s answer to regional chaos.

WARYATV EXCLUSIVE | EDITORIAL

Brigadier General Nimcan Yusuf Osman’s decisive leadership amid rising threats from Khaatumo militias and Somalia’s provocations marks a turning point for Somaliland’s national security. Here’s why the people are rallying behind him.

While Somalia’s central government stumbles through diplomatic gaffes and proxy wars, Somaliland is building something far more valuable—resilient leadership. Brigadier General Nimcan Yusuf Osman has now emerged as a symbol of that resilience. His rapid, hands-on response to the Khaatumo militia’s April 17 provocation was more than a tactical success—it was a powerful message: Somaliland will not be destabilized.

In under 30 minutes, Nimcan neutralized a violent attempt to spark ethnic chaos in pastoral communities. No vague press briefings, no PR spins—just action. Social media lit up with support, painting the General not as a distant figure, but as the people’s warrior.

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And this wasn’t just a lucky strike. Nimcan’s career has been defined by strategic foresight. From the frontlines to international diplomacy, his approach blends battlefield acumen with global vision. His participation at the Abu Dhabi defense summit is proof: while others posture, he builds partnerships—securing technology, military intelligence, and alliances that recognize Somaliland’s indispensable role in the Horn.

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But here’s the problem: our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not moving with him. While Nimcan wins influence abroad, our diplomats are stuck defending old positions with outdated strategies. That disconnect could be fatal. Military strength without diplomatic coherence is like a loaded rifle with no aim.

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We must demand more. Let Nimcan’s model of readiness, loyalty, and vision become the new standard—not just in the army, but across the government. He has shown us what real patriotism looks like. It’s time the rest of our leadership caught up.

General Nimcan is more than a military man. He’s Somaliland’s rising doctrine of dignity, defense, and destiny.

Somaliland’s second-in-command reignites national pride with promise of skills-based progress in Burco.

Somaliland VP Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi launches Burco Technical Institute’s renovation and announces the national Civilian Nationalization Program’s closing ceremony to be held in Burco.

Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi’s visit to Burco is more than a political stopover—it is a powerfully symbolic moment in Somaliland’s ongoing narrative of nation-building. In a country still battling external diplomatic rejection and internal economic stagnation, the Vice President’s words and actions have re-centered the conversation on the very tools that build nations: skills, self-reliance, and national unity.

The renovation of the Burao Technical Institute is not just a facelift—it represents a critical investment in the future of Somaliland’s youth. For a generation too often trapped between unemployment and emigration, vocational training is a ladder out. The Vice President’s personal anecdotes about classmates finding dignity and purpose through skilled labor underscores a shift in mindset: in Somaliland’s new chapter, a trade is as valuable as a title.

More telling, however, is the announcement that the Civilian Nationalization Program—the country’s most ambitious civil integration project—is culminating in Burco. This isn’t just geographic symbolism; it’s a declaration that Burco is being restored as a central pillar of national cohesion. It sends a loud signal to the rest of Somaliland: the periphery is the pulse.

The Unity and Action Government is now visibly placing development at the heart of governance. Vocational training, once dismissed as a second-tier pursuit, is being elevated as a national priority. And with international recognition still elusive, Somaliland is wisely betting on something it can control: human capital.

As foreign-funded destabilization efforts spread in other parts of the Horn, Somaliland’s leadership is turning inward to stabilize from within. By aligning infrastructure with education and civic programs, VP Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi is showing that peace isn’t built through negotiations alone—it’s forged through institutions, skills, and social dignity.

Burco is not just being rebuilt—it’s being reborn.

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. 

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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.

No More Talks with a Failed State.

In a fiery decision, Somaliland officially halts all negotiations with Somalia, condemning the Lasanod visit as a violation of sovereignty. Tensions soar as Hargeisa draws a hard line. 

Somaliland to Somalia: Dialogue Is Dead. War Logic Begins.

April 16, 2025, will be remembered as the day Somaliland officially slammed the door on any pretense of peace with Somalia. Following Mogadishu’s calculated provocation — Prime Minister Hamza Barre’s illegal and inflammatory visit to Lasanod — the Council of Ministers has delivered the decision millions had been waiting for: no more talks with Somalia, a regime they now describe as a failed, deceptive, and destabilizing force in the Horn of Africa.

This was not diplomacy — it was an act of political invasion. With that one move, Somalia crossed the red line. And Somaliland, long patient, long restrained, has now responded in kind: no more illusions of dialogue.

Despite President Irro’s repeated gestures of peace — including an inaugural-day olive branch on December 12, 2024 — Somalia’s response was incitement. Now, the gloves are off.

In today’s Cabinet declaration, Somaliland didn’t just cut off talks — it exposed Somalia’s actions as both legally void and morally bankrupt. The so-called “prisoner release” orchestrated by Barre was condemned as propaganda, staged to mask Mogadishu’s collapsing legitimacy. These are not prisoners of war, Hargeisa made clear — they are illegally abducted civilians, and Somalia’s maneuver is a cheap trick to distract from its own imploding statehood.

Meanwhile, Somaliland continues to coordinate with legitimate international partners — including the ICRC, U.S., UK, and UAE — to resolve humanitarian matters in accordance with international conventions, not tribal theatrics.

The real threat now? Somalia’s erratic moves provide fertile ground for terrorists. By militarizing Lasanod and hijacking peace for photo ops, Mogadishu opens the gates for extremist groups to re-enter the scene — endangering not just Somaliland, but the entire Horn of Africa.

With Somalia violating every principle of past dialogue, Somaliland has walked away — not in surrender, but in sovereignty. The nation’s message is thunderous and unambiguous:

“We will defend every inch. We will not negotiate our borders. And we will not recognize a regime that refuses to recognize our right to exist.”