Abdi Dirshe

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1/2 H.E. Abdi Dirshe, Director General, highlighted the significant opportunities that exist in Somalia and stressed the need for strategic action to maximize their potential and convert them into sustainable economic growth.

Indeed Mr President →🇸🇴✅️

I watched a debate featuring Professor Mohamed Hassan (Qoslaaye), H.E. Ahmed Awad, and Eng. Faisal Roble. Although I may not have seen the entire discussion, the portions I watched focused heavily on Eritrea. Ahmed Awad argued that Eritrea has weak institutions and may be the weakest country in the Horn of Africa. I was even more surprised by his comparison of Mogadishu and Asmara, particularly his claim that Mogadishu is more developed than Asmara. I was unsure whether he was being serious or provocative. This is where I would like to intervene. Eritrea has pursued a model of political and economic self-reliance that is unusual not only in the Horn of Africa but across the continent. The country does not loudly advertise its achievements, but those who follow its development recognize the priority it has given to food production, water security, public healthcare, and education. Healthcare and education are provided without the heavy financial burdens imposed on citizens in many other African countries. Beyond these material achievements, Eritrea possesses something even more valuable: an exceptionally strong sense of patriotism and national identity. As Professor Mohamed observed, Muslims and Christians generally live together peacefully. Eritrea’s nine recognized ethnic groups coexist under a shared national identity and demonstrate a level of social cohesion rarely seen elsewhere in the region. Which other country in the Horn of Africa can genuinely claim the same degree of religious and ethnic unity? As for the suggestion that Mogadishu is more developed than Asmara, the answer depends entirely on how development is defined. If development is measured merely by the number of tall buildings, hotels, and private commercial projects, Mogadishu may appear more developed. But development cannot be judged by skylines alone. It must also be measured by public order, institutional reach, social cohesion, access to essential services, national self-reliance, and the government’s ability to protect and provide for its citizens. Asmara may have fewer high-rise buildings, but Eritrea has maintained greater public order, national cohesion, and continuity of basic services than many countries in the region. One may legitimately criticize aspects of Eritrea’s political system, but portraying it as the weakest country in the Horn or treating Mogadishu’s construction boom as proof of superior development is an incomplete and deeply misleading comparison. I would recommend my friend to honestly study Eritrea deeply.

The Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Government of Somalia met today with H.E. Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on the sidelines of the 37th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (#COFI37)

Somalia & Türkiye strengthen ties in the Blue Economy! H.E. the Minister of Fisheries & Blue Economy welcomed a high-level Turkish delegation led by the Fisheries General Director. Discussions focused on unlocking Somalia’s vast marine potential & boosting mutual investment in the fisheries sector. Fisheries Business community of both Turkiye and Somalia participated in this meeting. 🇸🇴🇹🇷 #Somalia

H:E @AhmedHasanAden , Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and H.E. Wang Yu, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Federal Republic of Somalia, signed a landmark agreement granting Somali fishery products duty-free access to the Chinese market. This important milestone marks a new chapter in Somalia–China economic cooperation and opens significant opportunities for Somali fisheries and seafood exports. The agreement is expected to enhance market access for high-quality Somali fishery products, increase export earnings, create employment opportunities across the fisheries value chain, attract investment in fish processing and cold-chain infrastructure, and strengthen the sustainable development of Somalia's blue economy. The agreement reflects the strong partnership between Somalia and China and demonstrates their shared commitment to promoting trade, supporting economic development, and improving the livelihoods of Somali fishing communities through expanded international market opportunities.

Somalia has made significant progress in security, stability, development, and state-building in recent years, with Türkiye playing a key role in this journey. As Türkiye’s Ambassador to Mogadishu, Alper Aktaş made important contributions to strengthening the Türkiye–Somalia strategic partnership. He played a notable role in advancing Somalia’s security, strengthening state institutions, and deepening cooperation against terrorism, helping turn Türkiye’s friendship and solidarity with Somalia into tangible results on the ground. @TC_MogadisuBE As he begins his new assignment, I extend my sincere gratitude to Ambassador Alper Aktaş for his valuable contributions to Somalia and wish him continued success.

Okay so let us be precise about what is happening in Somalia right now. A president whose mandate expired May 15 extended it illegally. Streets erupted. Turkish drones appeared in residential districts. Turkish intelligence arrived to mediate. And the reason Turkey needs him in that palace is a monopoly oil deal signed secretly, never shown to parliament, covering Somalia's entire offshore reserves. Somali senators called it fraudulent. RUSI called it a new protectorate. Horn Review called it a lock on Somalia's future wealth. Turkey is not building partnerships in the Horn of Africa. They are building an empire. They are just doing it quietly enough that nobody has said it out loud yet. Until now. meforum.org/mef-observer/tur… hornreview.org/2025/12/22/tu… rusi.org/explore-our-researc…

Indictment: President Erdoğan and the Turkish Government Are Guilty of Enabling Massacre for Neo-Colonial Oil Theft – Blood on Your Hands President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Government of Turkey, You are directly, criminally, and shamelessly complicit in the massacre, urban warfare, and mass displacement that exploded in Mogadishu on the evening of June 3, 2026. Your blind, unwavering support for the most corrupt dictator - former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a power-hungry sub-sub-clan tyrant - has nothing to do with security and everything to do with your greedy neo-colonial grab for Somalia’s natural resources. You arm him, train him, shield him, and look the other way while he uses your weapons to crush opposition and stay in power forever by brute force. Somali blood is on your hands for 90% of our oil and gas. According to the UNHCR Protection of Civilians Note (June 4, 2026): On the evening of 3 June 2026, intense armed confrontations erupted in Mogadishu between Somali Federal Government forces and an opposition-affiliated armed group. The hostilities originated in the vicinity of Dabka Junction and expanded into densely populated districts including Howlwadaag, Cabdicasiis, Hodan, Wardhiigley, and parts of Kaaraan. Although active hostilities have subsided, the protection and humanitarian impacts remain acute. Preliminary data indicates approximately 12,500 households displaced. At least 13 fatalities and 189 injuries. Affected populations include women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, refugees, and asylum seekers. Civilians were unable to evacuate in several locations. Families terrorized, homes destroyed, lives shattered - all to keep your corrupt puppet in power. Turkish weapons and equipment directly used in these atrocities last night: •  Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı armed drones - deployed for targeting and strikes over civilian neighborhoods. •  Turkish tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), and military vehicles - used in direct assaults on opposition areas. •  Heavy artillery, RPGs, logistical support, and elite Gorgor commandos trained at your Camp TURKSOM base. You supplied all of it knowing full well it would be turned against Somali civilians and legitimate opposition leaders demanding constitutional order. Your deliberate blindness makes you active participants in these crimes. Your disgusting motive is crystal clear - neo-colonial resource plunder. You give blind support to this most corrupt dictator Hassan Sheikh Mohamud precisely to secure your predatory hydrocarbons deal that steals up to 90% of Somalia’s oil and gas revenuesthrough shameless cost-recovery scams. You don’t care about Somali lives, stability, or democracy - only about filling Turkish pockets with our black gold while propping up a tyrant who sells out his country. This is not cooperation. This is modern colonialism with drones and blood. Legal Consequences You Will Face: •  Direct complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Supplying weapons and training with full knowledge they would be used for urban repression and civilian displacement exposes President Erdoğan and Turkish officials to personal ICC arrest warrants, trials, and imprisonment. •  Investigations by the UN Human Rights Council and international tribunals into Turkey’s role in the June 3-4 Mogadishu massacres and forced displacement. Erdoğan and Turkey: You are not allies. You are blood-stained neo-colonial exploiters. Your blind support for this corrupt dictator has turned Mogadishu into a graveyard and displacement camp so you can loot 90% of our natural resources. Every displaced child, every bullet from your drones, every tear from Somali mothers screams your name. The Somali people reject this Turkish-backed tyranny. The world is watching.

That seems only half true and somewhat like cherry picking statistics. What you’re NOT mentioning is that Somalia’s domestic revenue has been rising significantly, reaching about $429 million in 2025, roughly 24% higher than 2024-2025. The broader trend highlighted by the IMF and other institutions is toward stronger domestic revenue collection and gradually reducing dependence on external support. It’s also worth acknowledging and thanks to current administration under President HSM and PM Hamza the progress made in recent years, including reaching the HIPC completion point and reducing Somalia’s external debt burden from over 60% of GDP to around 6% of GDP (in contrast Kenya is 72% of GDP and Ethiopia 56% of GDP)! Rather than selectively citing donor financing figures, a balanced assessment should recognize both the continued reliance on grants and the substantial improvements in revenue mobilization. In addition, Somalia is investing in long-term sources of domestic revenue through offshore oil and gas exploration, the expansion and modernization of port infrastructure, and efforts to attract foreign investment. These initiatives include plans by Turkey to develop a spaceport in Somalia. As the global economy increasingly expands into the space sector, Somalia could benefit from opportunities in satellite communications, telecommunications, launch services, and other space-related industries. The growing scale of the space economy is illustrated by the anticipated public offering of SpaceX, which is reportedly expected to raise around $75 billion and value the company at approximately $1.75 trillion, potentially making it the largest IPO in history. In this context, space infrastructure may become a strategic economic asset for Somalia alongside its traditional natural resources. These initiatives are aimed at increasing government revenues, creating jobs, strengthening exports, and reducing the need for foreign budgetary support over time. Quoting the fact that roughly two thirds of the federal budget is currently financed by grants while ignoring rising domestic revenues, major debt relief achievements (Somalia don’t have to pay debt servicing or interest) and ongoing investments in future revenue generating sectors presents an incomplete picture of Somalia’s economic progress. It’s understandable that you and other opponents of the government are prioritizing your personal interests, political careers and Confirmation Bias over the interests of the country. Let’s hope your next post here is constructive and informative and it’s not about President HSM it’s about 🇸🇴

🚨 #MOGADISHU | BREAKING #Somalia's government used #Turkey-supplied kamikaze drones on its own capital for two straight days. Former PM Khaire says they were fired from the presidential palace - hitting his compound while 70 clan elders, including the president's own peace messengers, were inside. First time in Somali history. First time a government drones its own opposition. Every fragile government in Africa just got a new playbook.

BREAKING: Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has agreed to leave the Mirinaayo area in Abdiaziz following talks with clan elders aimed at easing tensions in Mogadishu.

A shameful moment for Somalia 🇸🇴 Hassan Sheikh Mohamud deployed Turkish-supplied weapons, suicide drones, tanks & heavy artillery, against opposition leaders in Mogadishu, rather than directing those same arms at Al-Shabaab. Somali bloodshed for political gain. Unacceptable.