Lix nin oo hubaysan Khamiistii ayay la wareegeen oo la wareegeen gacan ku haynta markabka wax soo saarka ee Sibu 1, 136 mayl oo badda ah oo bari ka xigta Al Mukalla ee Yemen, taas oo ay falanqeeyayaasha amniga badda ku tilmaamayaan qayb ka mid ah dib u soo kabashada burcad-badeedda Soomaalida ee si xawli ah u soo kordheysa mid ka mid ah marinnada biyaha ee ugu muhiimsan adduunka. Ciidamada Badda ee Soomaaliya oo ka socda PMPF oo roondo ka sameeya Gacanka Cadan oo ka baxsan xeebta Maamul Goboleedka Puntland ee Soomaaliya. Maxaa Dhacay Markab Sibu 1, oo ah markab xamuul qaada oo 32,200-dwt ah oo sidoo kale loo yaqaan Seamull, ayaa u safrayay galbeed isagoo maraya Gacanka Cadan markii uu ku soo xirtay markabkii ayaa baahiyay wicitaan degdeg ah oo laga sii daayay VHF Channel 16, iyadoo lagu soo warramey in markab aan la fasaxin uu ku soo dhawaaday. Lix qof oo hubaysan ayaa markaa kadib raacay markabka oo la wareegay. Gaariga AIS ee markabka ayaa markii dam...
The journey to EAC membership for Somalia has been marked by perseverance and revived aspirations. Initially expressing interest in joining the community back in 2012, Somalia faced setbacks due to internal conflicts with Al-Shabaab and a lack of stability in its political and legal landscape. Despite this, the recent acceptances of South Sudan in 2016 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2022, both countries grappling with internal challenges, reignited Somalia's determination to pursue membership.
President Mohamud, who had initiated Somalia's initial effort to join the EAC during his first term in office, revitalized this pursuit upon returning to office. The process gained momentum in January of the current year when a verification team was dispatched to assess Somalia's readiness for EAC membership. Subsequent negotiations and discussions between Somali authorities and EAC officials ensued, leading to a comprehensive report presented for deliberation at the heads of state summit.
The outgoing chairperson, President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, announced the agreement to legally admit Somalia into the bloc after a marathon closed-door discussion that lasted more than five hours. This decision signifies a momentous step forward for Somalia, symbolizing not just inclusion into a regional community but also an endorsement of Somalia's efforts towards stability and progress.
Somalia's inclusion in the EAC holds promise for broader regional collaboration. It opens doors for neighboring countries like Eritrea and Djibouti to potentially join the community, aligning with the EAC's expansion plan aimed at encompassing the entire Horn of Africa. This ambitious vision could further encompass countries like Ethiopia and Sudan, underscoring the potential for enhanced cooperation and development across the region.
The significance of Somalia's accession into the EAC extends beyond mere membership; it embodies a commitment to fostering peace, stability, and socio-economic growth within the region. This step forward emphasizes the collective resolve of East African nations to collaborate despite challenges, prioritizing shared prosperity and mutual progress.
As Somalia embarks on this new chapter within the East African Community, the nation stands poised to contribute and benefit from the collective endeavors aimed at fostering a stronger, more integrated, and prosperous East Africa.
A historic day for #Somalia at the 23rd EAC Summit in #Arusha, #Tanzania. The Federal Republic of Somalia is honored to join the East African Community as its 8th member, marking a new era of hope and shared prosperity in the region. pic.twitter.com/8TLgb9aAfZ
— SNTV News (@sntvnews1) November 24, 2023
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