The so-called Chinese embassy in Somalia reacts to Senator Cruz's letter

[Itsnotthateasy]

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The US has no interest in opening the can of worms that is unilateral secession. If Somalia, which willingly united in 1961, can be broken apart what stops Ambazonia from leaving Cameroon? Why should NFD remain part of Kenya? Should Azawad leave Mali? etc...

Where are the limits? The answer is that there are probably none. If you start breaking Africa's states, you will not know where to stop. Africa is a special in that almost all states south of the Sahara are quite weak and if secession spreads it could mean that at least a dozen countries implode. Incredibly risky for Europe and for the US by extension.

I think Somalia should get in touch with the Europeans as they have a vested interest in keeping Africa relatively stable.

Africa's independence borders wouldn't change.
Somaliland and Somaliland were joined through a faulty act of union. No other similar cases in Africa.

Even if that wasn't true, Somaliland's relative stability and proximity to the worlds most important shipping lanes are enough. It's reason enough to keep a very unstable Mogadishu (most unstable politcal entity in Africa) from further endangering world peace and prosperity.

The Europeans don't exercise that kind of power.

 

[Itsnotthateasy]

I dont think you understand how Congress works. That's a report from the House Appropriations Committee, not a bill. If you actually look up the bill for 2026, Somaliland is nowhere to be mentioned.

It provides instructions on what to focus on for federal agencies such as state department:

The section 7042 (Africa) from the appropriations bill:

The relevant section of the committee report provides more detailed funding instructions and priorities (such as US Somaliland engagement). :

Section 7042 (Africa)

This section includes language modified from the prior year
regarding assistance for Africa.
Cabo Verde.--The Committee directs funding at not less than
the prior fiscal year level for Cabo Verde for strengthening
bilateral engagement and economic investments.
Cameroon.--The Committee remains concerned about human
rights violations committed against Cameroonian citizens,
including displaced persons in the Anglophone regions of
Cameroon, and urges the Secretary of State to encourage the
Government of Cameroon to support genuine political dialogue to
resolve the Anglophone crisis. The Secretary shall ensure that
any security assistance from the United States is not used in
the perpetration of human rights abuses.
Democratic Republic of the Congo.--The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to brief the Committees on
Appropriations within 90 days of enactment of this Act on
efforts to protect minority communities in eastern Democratic
Republic of the Congo, address the root causes of violence,
including the unauthorized extraction and trade of natural
resources, and respond to recent atrocities through the
provision of humanitarian assistance and the imposition of
targeted sanctions, as appropriate.
Ethiopia.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
brief the Committees on Appropriations within 90 days of
enactment of this Act on efforts to ensure humanitarian access,
address ongoing human rights abuses, and support efforts to
achieve a lasting peace in Ethiopia, with particular attention
to worsening food insecurity and the protection of civilians.
Malawi.--The Committee continues to support higher
education investments in Malawi that expand access, promote
economic growth, and strengthen the agricultural workforce
through skills development and self-sustaining models at levels
consistent with prior years.
Nigeria.--The Committee directs that funds continue to be
made available to support religious freedom and atrocity
response projects, including through FBOs and nongovernmental
organizations from the affected communities, that improve local
communication, documentation, and distribution of humanitarian
assistance for communities impacted by violence in Nigeria,
including in the Middle Belt, Benue State, and other states and
communities impacted by violent jihadist extremism.
Power Africa.--The Committee supports levels of funding for
Power Africa that are consistent with prior years and that
promote an all-of-the-above energy development strategy for
sub-Saharan Africa that includes the use of oil, natural gas,
coal, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and geothermal power, and
other sources of energy.
South Africa.--The Committee notes that the United States
has provided significant financial support to the people of
South Africa while the Government of South Africa has worked in
direct opposition to United States and partner nation
interests, including through military and economic cooperation
with the Russian Federation, the PRC, and Iran, pursuing
baseless charges of genocide against Israel, while not Hamas,
at the International Court of Justice, and participating in the
practice of human trafficking through the use of Cuban doctors.
Therefore, subsection (b) prohibits funds to the Government of
South Africa unless the Secretary of State certifies and
reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government
of South Africa has met the following conditions--
(1) ceased cooperation with United States
adversaries;
(2) ceased participating in human trafficking, such
as the exploitation of Cuban medical professionals; and
(3) ceased the implementation of policies that
undermine inherent property rights of the citizens of
South Africa.
Sudan.--Of the funds made available by this Act for
assistance to Sudan, the Secretary of State shall prioritize
support for diplomatic efforts--including those led by civil
society--that promote the participation of Sudanese women and
youth in conflict resolution, as well as for activities that
facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the
protection of civilians, with particular attention to survivors
of violence and displaced populations.
United States-Somaliland engagement.--The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to submit a report, not later than 120
days after enactment of this Act, to the appropriate
congressional committees on potential areas for improved United
States engagement with Somaliland, including in security,
diplomacy, trade, and development.

 

[Rocktheboat]

It provides instructions on what to focus on for federal agencies such as state department:

View attachment 370872

The section 7042 (Africa) from the appropriations bill:

View attachment 370873

The relevant section of the committee report provides more detailed funding instructions and priorities (such as US Somaliland engagement). :

If it's not in the bill, the Secretary of State does not have to produce anything. The bill is what gets passed at the end of the day, not the report.

 

[Itsnotthateasy]

If it's not in the bill, the Secretary of State does not have to produce anything. The bill is what gets passed at the end of the day, not the report.

Trump appointeed state department following a Republican congress, it's not complicated.

Anyway you can understand English, just learn to cope better.

 

[Rocktheboat]

Trump appointees following a republican congress, it's not complicated.

Stick to the British Parliament.