Horndiplomat-H.E the president of the Republic of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Siilaanyo”, appointed Dr Edna Adan Ismail, one-time First Lady of Somaliland, Foreign Minister, and the founder/Director of Edna Adan University Hospital his special envoy on the faltering Somalia-Somaliland.
The President Rep of #Somaliland H. E Ahmed M M Silanyo Appoints Dr @EdnaAdan as Special Envoy for the talks between #Somaliland & #Somalia pic.twitter.com/zsMseUpyxY
— SomalilandPresidency (@SLPresidency) July 24, 2017
Dr. Edna, a revered and most prominent figure in Somaliland politics and a dedicated proponent on critical health-related issues such as the inadvisability of girls’ FGM and early marriages, is expected to jump-start the diplomatic, international relations aspect of the talks in order to engage the UN and other international actors on the sputtering, often fruitless dialogue between the two Somali erstwhile partners.
The Presidential decree appointing Edna to this new, pivotal position points out that the President has taken into consideration – among other equally critical factors – Dr. Edna’s long-standing relations with the international community and especially with the United Nations, and her ability to positively engage them on the talks – and she would, definitely, deliver just that with laurels.
Expectedly, Somalilanders most cordially welcomed the appointment where Somalia elements did not lose a moment to condemn it sensing a worthy adversary in the outspoken, indefatigable ‘Iron Lady’ of Somaliland.
Below is a sample of Tweets.
Congratulations Dr @EdnaAdan ismail ,The #Somaliland President Appoints as Special Envoy for the talks between #Somaliland and #Somalia https://t.co/JJCWJ12lzI
— Mahamad Abdi Duale (@MohamadDuale) July 24, 2017
Edna Adan has saved countless women's lives in Somalia/Somaliland, what have you done but tweet memes 24/7? https://t.co/clhSWsJrtf
— Jawse Malas-Noticias (@NomadBoii) July 24, 2017
Breaking: Somaliland President Appoints Edna Aden as Special Envoy for the talks between #Somaliland and #Somalia pic.twitter.com/fe15ixT1Ql
— Rooble Mohamed (@Rooble2009) July 24, 2017
#BREAKING:#Somaliland president appoints @EdnaAdan as special Envoy for the talks between @Somaliland & #Somalia . pic.twitter.com/jPdNokgmOp
— Khadar Nouh (@Kadarnouh) July 24, 2017
With the clout Dr. @EdnaAdan will lend to the asthmatic talks between #Somaliland $ #Somalia, #Mogadishu can no longer outsmart #Hargeisa! pic.twitter.com/R5NZSiM6Ia
— Ibrahim J Abdi (@JIbrahimj) July 25, 2017
Dr. Edna Adan Ismail:
One of the most prolific and iconic Somali women, The mother of Somaliland.
Respect, Vigilance & Integrity ? pic.twitter.com/tBuC8i3F8F
— Somaliland World (@SomalilandWorld) July 25, 2017
Oh I love this so much. Best person to represent #Somaliland. Go Marwo @EdnaAdan You got this! ??✊? https://t.co/RQdOLULV0h
— deeqa ?? (@dqdelite) July 24, 2017