Sirak Bahlbi
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Honour, Dignity and Prosperity of #Eritrea 🇪🇷
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Why is #Africa cursed with leaders like this? Uhuru Kenyata's net worth is estimated to be Half a Billion US dollars. The AU sent him to witness an election that puts even Idi Amin Baba to shame. And here is what he said early morning before #Ethiopians went to the ballot box.
Sirak Bahlbi46,067 Aufrufe • vor 4 Tagen
The warning signs of a fragmenting #Ethiopia are becoming harder to ignore. The President of the Somali Region (Mustafe Mohammed Omer) is openly discussing about the breakup of the #Ethiopian state, admitting that he had prepared the Somali region to secede if the TPLF were to return to power. That admission speaks volumes about the state of Ethiopia under Abiy Ahmed. It depicts one ethnic region is unwilling to be governed by another, and where the prospect of TPLF leadership is seen as a trigger for the country's disintegration. In this video he clearly states that, as TPLF forces advanced toward Addis Ababa, his overriding concern was not to fight for his country, but breaking the Somali Region away from Ethiopia. This raises an obvious question: what calculations were being made by Abiy at the time? may be seceding Oromia? The current fragile state of Ethiopia demands leadership capable of leading the country peacefully —not presiding over its slow unraveling.
Sirak Bahlbi40,618 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
President Isaias of #Eritrea reading of global and regional politics is uncanny. He clearly predicted that Iran was going to be attacked four months ago in his New year address. It is almost prophetic! He was planning the effects of an attack on Iran and how to deal with its consequences, before it actually happened. WoW!
Sirak Bahlbi18,320 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Berhanu Nega may have just delivered the most devastating blow to Abiy’s delusional politics, issuing a resignation statement from his party that doubles as a stark warning about #Ethiopia’s bleak political future. In an hour-long speech he gave a damning account of the deep chaos and uncertainty facing the country. Whatever Berhanu’s ultimate objective may be, the address is a must-listen. Although, the government-aligned TV stations appear to have cut some of the most damaging portions of his remarks, what remains is still politically explosive. Among the striking admissions and warnings he delivered were: “We have failed politically as a country.” "We have made Ethiopia's economy even much worse than it was 60 years ago, where 80% of our population is still expecting to be fed using stone-age agricultural practices" “It is unthinkable to live in Ethiopia—a country of many ethnicities and religions—while we have institutionalized politics based on ethnicity and religion.” “Given the way our politics is structured, it is impossible to believe we can continue as a functioning society.” “We must pull ourselves away from backstabbing and accusatory politics. We must listen to each other and abandon the ‘my way or the highway’ mentality, as well as the illiterate hubris of thinking only about ourselves without regard for the consequences for others.” “Politics must not become a space from which wise and capable people flee, leaving it to be dominated by boisterous and unintelligent voices.” “We should refrain from turning those with different ideas into mortal enemies.” “If we do not change our ways now, it is hard to imagine what the fate of our country will be.” “If we continue practicing politics the way we do today, we will not withstand the major changes taking place around us.” Taken together, these remarks amount to a rare public acknowledgment from within Ethiopia’s political elite that the country’s current political structure is unsustainable.
Sirak Bahlbi31,506 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
The entire population of the Horn of #Africa — #Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #Somalia, #Sudan, and #Djibouti — who took the time to watch Abiy’s staged interview yesterday must have been left wondering whether he truly believes he can mislead and persuade simply by reading from a teleprompter, all while preparing the ground for yet another war against #Tigray and #Eritrea. Five years ago, after delivering another awkward Tigrinya-language interview — much like the one he gave yesterday — Abiy read the following statement from a teleprompter to declare war on Tigray! The depth of delusion he appears to be operating under is difficult to comprehend. Who does he think will believe him this time? In this statement given (reading from teleprompter in November 2020), he declared: “In a relatively short period of time, we will accomplish our objectives and create a conducive environment for our people in Tigray. We will exercise due care to protect law-abiding and peaceful citizens from harm… Ultimately, this rule-of-law enforcement operation will enable sustainable peace and stability throughout the country.”
Sirak Bahlbi31,759 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
A Kenyan politician specializing in foreign relations and security put it bluntly: “It is #Ethiopia that stands accused of irredentism.” He added that Addis Ababa now finds itself increasingly isolated — with virtually every major actor, from the #US and #SaudiArabia to #China, the #ArabLeague, and multiple #African states — telling Ethiopia that its approach is unacceptable, leaving the country on the defensive diplomatically. He stressed that it is perfectly normal for a landlocked state to seek sea access through bilateral agreements with its neighbours — #Eritrea, #Djibouti, or #Somalia. But it becomes an entirely different matter when a country starts entertaining the idea of seizing territory by force, imposing a naval base, and projecting military power at the expense of its neighbours. According to him, even Ethiopia’s closest partners have made it clear: this path is beyond the pale.
Sirak Bahlbi54,482 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
Please help me make sense with these two video clips of Abiy flirting with Ramophosa. First Video: Abiy is clearly heard saying 'I will give you a house' Second Video: Abiy is heard saying 'Africa is missing two great leaders' referring to himself and Ramophosa. As I said, help me make sense of these videos! #Ethiopia
Sirak Bahlbi53,513 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
![Here is a clip Mirjam van Reisen openly admitting that 'all of us' [Western] politicians, policy makers, researchers & other responsibilities need to understand what the strategic #African leader Isaias Afwerki of #Eritrea is thinking in order to get rid of him #AfricaClimateSummit23](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1699429098685132831/ext_tw_video_thumb/1699425574865784832/pu/img/fEiSeUGOmEIhLiAk.jpg)
Here is a clip Mirjam van Reisen openly admitting that 'all of us' [Western] politicians, policy makers, researchers & other responsibilities need to understand what the strategic #African leader Isaias Afwerki of #Eritrea is thinking in order to get rid of him #AfricaClimateSummit23
Sirak Bahlbi139,355 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
I’ve been waiting for this great news. Ximdo’s pioneering activist Awel Seid has announced that he will soon publish detailed evidence tracing the origins of the Tigray genocide allegations, accompanied by a comprehensive documentary supported by verified materials and interviews of crimes committed by Abiy Ahmed’s forces during the Tigray war, as well as testimonies from military leaders confirming that many Tigrayans—who were on the verge of being killed by Abiy’s troops—were in fact saved by the Eritrean Defence Forces. As always, every aspect of the conflict has been meticulously documented in the characteristic manner of the Eritrean forces.
Sirak Bahlbi33,517 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
Two years ago, Abiy Ahmed Ali Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 said to his parliament "#Ethiopia's history will never forget its indebtedness to the people & government of #Eritrea. We will never deny or forget what Eritrea did for Ethiopia in our hour-of-need and when everybody abandoned Ethiopia"
Sirak Bahlbi107,178 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
Abiy’s PP has zero diplomatic support from the international community for its delusional quest for sovereign sea access. They have tried repeatedly to bring in many ambassadors and leaders from everywhere, yet no one has backed their illegal intentions. In this interview, a PP journalist poses a long and convoluted question, clearly trying to entice the British Ambassador to Ethiopia into offering some words of support for #Ethiopia’s sovereign sea access. Instead, the Ambassador completely ignores the premise, dismisses the line of questioning, and effectively reminds him of the basic principles of trade and diplomacy.
Sirak Bahlbi10,607 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Swimming in #Massawa, #Eritrea in the Red Sea coast! My idea of Heaven! ኣብ ከተማ ምጽዋዕ ጥቓ ደንደስ ባሕሪ!
Sirak Bahlbi15,149 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
The immaturity and fantasy of PP cheerleaders never cease to amaze. A routine visit by an AFRICOM commander to Ethiopia is suddenly spun by PP sycophants as some kind of endorsement for their dreams of sea access and other grandiose ambitions. The AFRICOM General has a clearly defined mandate, which he laid out in the interview he gave during his first visit after being appointed Commander. He has now landed in #Hargeisa, #Somaliland about an hour ago, and he will deliver the same message there as well: he is in the region to ensure the safety and security of Americans — nothing more, nothing less.
Sirak Bahlbi26,678 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
#Eritrean people and officials stood in solidarity with the #Oromo people always, including in international forums, at a time when #Ethiopia’s current PP leaders were part of a government that sought to crush the #OromoProtest. #Eritrea's principled stance for peaceful coexistence of the people of Horn of #Africa is not a matter for political expediency!
Sirak Bahlbi42,793 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
“‘WHATEVER THE SUPERLATIVES THERE’… You truly can't make this stuff up. Nine years ago, Mehdi Hasan (Mehdi Hasan) interviewed Getachew Reda on Al Jazeera English about the EPRDF’s brutality, and Getachew used the exact same phrase he repeated yesterday: ‘Whatever the superlatives there…’ We wait with interest for the full release of this long-delayed interview, but the circumstances surrounding Getachew’s public pillorying are highly curious. This felt staged. Questionable figures like Kjetil Tronvoll, Tsedal Lemma, and others were parachuted in for what looks like a choreographed humiliation of Getachew Reda—perhaps to shield Abiy Ahmed. But why would Getachew agree to this? - Was it meant to divert the news cycle for a few days? - To cleanse Abiy of the ‘genocider’ label as he prepares for a confrontation with Eritrea? - Or did the whole plan backfire on both Getachew and Abiy, because of Mehdi's line of questioning? #Ethiopia #EritreaPrevails Neither Getachew nor Abiy can claim to have walked out of that interview smelling of roses.
Sirak Bahlbi25,685 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
Redwan Hussien (Redwan Hussien), now #Ethiopia's National Security Advisor, argued in 2005 that: 1. Only #Eritreans can decide how their ports (Massawa & Assab) are used; any threats won't work. 2. #Ethiopians must look inward, not outward, to solve their problems. 3. Historical blame for the border lies with Emperor Menelik's treaties with Italy, not modern leaders. 4. Ethiopia's economy collapsed while it occupied the ports and has grown rapidly without them.
Sirak Bahlbi31,225 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
Abiy Set to Invade #Eritrea, Says Senior #Ethiopian Politician Eng. Yilikal Getnet In this honest and revealing interview with Anchor Media, Eng. Yilikal says 'Almost every day, without exception, it is Abiy who declares, “I will invade you, I will destroy you, I will start a war.” What is Eritrea supposed to do in this kind of relentless provocation? Yet, those claiming that a war is imminent between #Eritrea and #Ethiopia are deliberately creating a false balance — portraying both countries as equally responsible. This narrative seeks to divide public opinion, fuel speculation about who is right or who might win, and obscure the simple truth: Abiy Ahmed is the one preparing for war under the pretext of “bringing back #Assab.” If he truly believes this madness serves his interest, let him proceed — and good luck to the few who might follow him. There is no justification for the Ethiopian people to be dragged into another reckless conflict. Such a war would be disastrous, violate international law, and destroy any hope of diplomatic resolution. Therefore, the real headline should not read “Eritrea and Ethiopia Heading to War” — it should state plainly: “Abiy is about to invade Eritrea.” As for Getachew and Tsadkan, who only recently fought a war against Abiy and now seek to align with him in a new one, all that can be said is: good luck again. In the end, the Foreign Policy article’s intent is unmistakable — to fabricate moral equivalence between Eritrea and Ethiopia and make both appear equally culpable in a war that Abiy alone is provoking.'
Sirak Bahlbi25,338 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
By now, it should be clear to everyone that this man has completely lost the plot. He’ll say anything that pops into his head just to manufacture a “feel-good” moment for his cadres—who will, in turn, flood social media with AI-generated graphics to glorify his delusions. In this latest clip, he goes as far as to declare—before the entire world—that by 2030, Ethiopia will produce and supply the global aviation market with a commercial aircraft made in Ethiopia.
Sirak Bahlbi24,558 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
A wild and almost unknown land in East Africa: bordered by #Sudan, #Kenya, British #Somaliland, #Eritrea, and what was then Italian Somaliland. 'Free Abyssinia' – thats how the British news agency in a 1941 Reuters report described the land we call Ethiopia today.This rare archival video footage reveals significant historical details that strongly indicate Eritrea was already recognized as a distinct and far advanced country long before being federated with or annexed by Ethiopia (Abyssinia). Key points from this 1941 British second world war report: 1)Abyssinia is described as “a wild and almost unknown land in East Africa bordered by Eritrea” – explicitly listing Eritrea as a separate neighboring country. 2) Abyssinia (Ethiopia) is called “the first country to be restored to its own people” after being occupied by Fascist Italy and its Axis allies, and other nations under Nazi like Holland, France, .... will also be liberated by the allies. 3) The freedom of Abyssinia was carried out by the British Empire 4) Emperor Haile Selassie was greeted upon his return by the British General Commander in East Africa, General Cunningham (commander of forces in Abyssinia). He was in Addis Ababa months before Haile Selasie. 5) Nigerian troops (serving under the British) formed the guard of honor. Footage of central Addis Ababa in 1941, around the Menelik Palace, shows a city of mud houses and dirt roads with virtually no modern buildings – in stark contrast to Asmara (Eritrea), which at the time was already a planned, modern city with paved roads, European-style architecture, and advanced infrastructure built during Italian colonial rule."
Sirak Bahlbi21,841 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
#Ethiopian Foreign Minister: #Ethiopia’s State Formation Still Disputed, and is shaped by a Culture of Violence The following is what the current Ethiopian Foreign Minister said about the flawed nature of Ethiopia’s state formation and how it is still contested and shaped by a violent political culture. This is verbatim; I have not added any opinion. 'The process through which the Ethiopian state was formed is rather unique on the African continent. In most parts of the world, states are formed through conflict, violence, and bloodshed. That does not make Ethiopia unique. What makes Ethiopia unique—particularly in the African context—is that the violence was carried out by indigenous, native forces. The main protagonists in this process were Ethiopians themselves. By contrast, in the history of most African countries, state formation was the outcome of colonial conquest, with significant involvement of European actors. So, we have a state formation process driven by local political forces, but we did not have the opportunity to strengthen or cement that process through a social contract, nor did we have the chance to heal the wounds and contradictions that emerged during state formation. As a result, the legitimacy of the state was questioned and contested by some. This contestation has persisted throughout the formation of the state and has been exacerbated by subsequent events. Some have challenged the very legitimacy of the Ethiopian state; others have contested its nature, its vision, its identity, and its narratives. Some have found it difficult to accept its institutions and their configurations. Thus, there have always been fundamental contradictions stemming from Ethiopia’s state formation process, and we have not adequately addressed them in a way that would create consensus among key actors. Another layer we need to consider is that we have a very violent and autocratic political culture. Whenever there are contests for power, political differences, or disagreements over policy or institutional arrangements, the method of resolving them has more often than not been conflict. Imposing one’s will and vision on others through violence and force has been how we have conducted politics for generations. And once in power, using autocratic means to consolidate authority has been common practice. This autocratic and forceful approach, combined with the flawed state formation process, has produced many wounds, grievances, and violations. We have not been able to address these in a way that is satisfactory to most Ethiopians. On top of this, attempts to resolve these problems have often been divisive, emphasizing differences at the expense of what unites us. As a result, our politics has become polarized and ethnic-based.
Sirak Bahlbi20,081 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten