#Hargeisa sees mass rally in support of #Somaliland–#UAE partnership
Thousands of people gathered in the capital Hargeisa on Thursday afternoon, waving flags and chanting pro-UAE slogans in a mass rally expressing public support for the United Arab Emirates and its partnership with Somaliland.
The demonstration began at around 4:00 p.m. local time and continued through the evening until 9:00 p.m., according to witnesses, with crowds filling major streets and public spaces across the city.
“The UAE is our strongest partner and has proven it through real investment,” said Mohamed Ahmed, one of the demonstrators. “This turnout shows how much the people value that relationship.”
Somaliland officials say the UAE is the country’s largest foreign investor, backing major infrastructure projects including Berbera Port and the Berbera–Wajaale corridor, which links the Red Sea coast to Ethiopia ...
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News: #Ethio_Telecom, #Somcable discuss cross-border digital, telecom cooperation
Ethio Telecom said it has held talks with Somcable, a private telecommunications company headquartered in #Hargeisa, on establishing a strategic cross-border partnership aimed at expanding cooperation in international digital and telecommunications services.
In a statement, Ethio Telecom said its Chief Executive Officer, Frehiwot Tamiru, met with Somcable Chairman Mohamed Said Guedi and Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed to explore collaboration opportunities focused on accelerating growth in foreign markets through digital solutions.
According to the statement, discussions centered on leveraging digital technologies to enhance international market potential, with Ethio Telecom briefing the Somcable delegation on its ongoing transformation agenda & strategic priorities.
Frehiwot emphasized.....
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#Djibouti leader wary of #Israel’s presence in #Somaliland
Djibouti President Ismail Omar #Guelleh on Friday warned that the establishment of an Israeli military base in the strategic port city of #Berbera in Somaliland will pose a direct threat to regional stability.
Speaking to a local media, Guelleh accused Israel of exploiting Somaliland’s decades-long quest for statehood to secure a foothold in the Horn of Africa.
He expressed deep concern that the authorities in #Hargeisa might agree to any geopolitical concession in exchange for formal recognition.
The veteran leader also leveled uncharacteristically blunt criticism at the United Arab Emirates, describing the Gulf nation as Israel’s primary “gateway” into the region.
Guelleh pointed out that the #UAE is driving strategic shifts in the Horn of Africa and the #Red_Sea that exacerbate existing conflicts. He further alleged....
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