I was thinking more of longtime bread and butter issues, The backbone of the any Somali region economy is the livestock. Given its long stability, one would have hoped the successive governments in Somaliland would have deviced a way to protect this industry and limit the effects of drought. Somali nomads lost millions of camels, goats and sheep. It would be prudent for Somaliland to find a way to mitigate these recurring tragedies. They must also find a way to diversity instead of just sending live animals to the Gulf.

What we need most is speed limits for the vehicles carry this shit. The khat-carrying vehicles are literally the fastest moving things in any city. Nobody gets out of the way for the police vehicles, ambulances, or the firefighters despite their sirens, but everyone would flee the road for the khat pickup trucks. Even the mad folks (and there are many in any Somali town) would immediately get the hell out of the way when the speeding khat truck is spotted. As the casualties of these drug-dealers are mounting, the government should either take the sirens off every other emergency services vehicle and surrender them to the khat dealers or severely limit their speed. The drug dealers who have no shortage of cash should not just pay "mag" only to kill again.

https://www.somalipressonline.com/somalia-us-sign-300m-development-assistance-pact-first-30-years/

Great to see a picture of young Ali Matan Hashi, Somalia's first pilot. He certainly made the nation proud. Allaha u naxariisto.

Tallaabo, why can't Somaliland grow its own Khat? It has enough highlands and farmland suitable soil.

I don't share some of author's observation. It is obvious he has prejudice. That said, the skirmishes between Somalis and Oromos are not new and so is TPLF's involvement. What's astonishing is the level of brutality the Oromo meted onto Somali victims. Stories shared by Somali victims are beyond sickening. We, Somalis, are violent bunch but for most part, any killing done by a Somali is quick and painless. In any case, something will give in Ethiopia but an implosion of Ethiopia will be catastrophic for the region.

The majority of the aid money goes back to donor nations in for or another. Many of consultants, experts and managers of aid projects are from the same. The administrative cost is astronomical and the little money left is distributed to local NGOs, In fact, there are no meaningful deliverables. The part of the problem is African governments as they present no specific goals that addresses specific needs.

"Since 2011, USAID has provided over $1.3 billion in humanitarian assistance and $328 million in development assistance to the people of Somalia." There is little in the country to show for all past assistance money. Let us hope this package goes directly to real development and not in the pockets of the politicians.

Career coach and resume writer Jared Redick of Resume Studio in San Francisco tells Business Insider that the most common misspelling he sees by far is confusing “lead” with “led.” If you’re talking about how you run meetings at your current job, the correct spelling is “lead,” which is in the present tense. If the bullet point is from a former position, use lead’s past tense: led. Yes, “lead” as in the metal can also be pronounced “led,” but most people have no need to discuss chemical elements on their job resumes. (Find out the one thing all parents should keep off their resumes.) Other spelling mistakes Redick has seen pop up over and over again on resumes is spelling “definitely” as “definately” (which spellcheck thankfully should catch) and adding an e in “judgment” (“judgement” is the British spelling, but “judgment” is preferred in American English). Don’t miss these other nine spelling and grammar mistakes spellcheck won’t catch. To avoid the cringe factor of noticing little typos after sending out your application—especially if your misspelling actually is a real word that spellcheck recognizes—always proofread your resume before submitting. Slowly reading it out loud will take just a few minutes, but it could mean the difference between an interview and a rejection. https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/misspelled-word-job-resume/

Mr. warabe, your government already taxes khat dealers and they are supposed to take that money and provide services to people niyoow. if they are not doing that, then they are crooks so you need to address the real issue here which is corrupt politician stealing people's taxes without providing basic services such as health.

woow. that's a good picture niyoow. a picture is worth thousand words.

I absolutely heart Nostalgic images of Somalia, Here is one from sometime in the early years of the 70's, A road trip from Mogadishu with my Uncle Ali Matan Hashi, Aunty Daleys & Big sister Aisha and other relatives

Qawdan says, "The researcher stated in his findings that there were repressive military governments in the Horn of Africa, meaning Somalia and Ethiopia, but there is also, under them, law and order which provide a solid foundation and a basis of potential to achieve political and economic success through existing systems. Most importantly, the researcher concluded that such law and order in both countries will be nailed in its coffins when the gun goes into the hands of the Hawiye clan of Somalia and the Oromo ethnic group of Ethiopia, both of which he said they were politically in state of hypnosis at that time. Bearing this in mind, we have already proven the calamity that befell on Somalia for the past 25 years following the proliferation of guns into the hands of the Hawiye clan and it seems that the Oromo case will not be different given emerging signs now". No one can cover the crimes the Oromo criminals had committed against Somalis in Hawaday region and other places, at the same time , intelligent people are well aware that it is the TPLF who are creating and organizing these conflicts. In Ethiopia, as we speak, the Tigray dictatorship is weakening both in the Oromo region and in the Ahmara region. Direct occupation of Oromia by TPLF is almost impossible, and those who are leading the Oromia are allying themselves with Ahmara as the Somali regional government became a close ally of the Tigray dictatorship. These are political wars that could get worse if the Somali regional leaders try stop the independent seeking Oromo. There are reports that TPLF and Cabdi Illey are also carrying out covert criminal killings in order to create conflict among the Somalis and the Oromo. Despite the power the the Ethiopians exercise within the Somali republic in terms of military intervention and propping of weak Somali presidents , their days are numbered, so are the rule of criminal Abdi Illey. This writer's attempt to make the whole Oromo people as vampires that will eat people is huge overreach. Of course, the Oromo are mostly peasants, farmers and oppressed nation that is filled with hate and grievances that could boil up any time. Also, the war of the peasants is different than the one waged by the Somali nomad who upholds certain cultural and honorable values. Despite the crimes committed by these Oromo, I would suggest that the Somalis must get out of the way of the incoming implosion of EThiopia instigated by the Oromo. No TPLF army or Liyu police will be able to to stop the birth of nine month old Ethiopian pregnant woman who should bear this Oromo child or it will die. Finally, I also reject this comparison of HAG tribe with the Oromo killings. The USC community had a long history of peaceful power transfer, democratic institutions and hospitality throughout the Somali history. Of course the last generation of leaders tend to be anarchist in order to protect the ill gotten gains they have in Mogadishu, yet most Somalis , if given the chance of either going to Garoowe, Hargeisa or Garbaharey, they would prefer Mogadishu because of their hospitality and where no one will ask you which tribe you belong. EVery Somali region has it's weaknesses, but the resilience of the people of Mogadishu can not be ignored. Tens of thousands of foreign troops are in MOgadishu to fight Al-shabaab, but also many foreign soldiers are there to subdue the independent Somali man of Mogadishu, and when that Mogadishu man becomes free so does the Somali nation. So, Mr. Qawdhan spare us the Oromo comparison of our compatriots in Mogadishu, and your TPLF inspired propaganda launched from occupied Jigjiga. As I said every Somali group has it's weaknesses. Look at the "D block" other than Puntland, wherever they rule, they are ruling with foreign tanks and the backing of despotic leaders. Farmaajo, The so called Somali nationalist who suppose to raise the nation from ashes is crying in Addis and Kampala for more foreign troops, yet his clansmen say, " Danta ku kaliftay" .How long will Farmaajo cry and blame the opposition or those who want the "maandeeeq" for themselves for his inability and weakness. He is calling every army in the world to Somalia in order to prop up his diminishing power. Sow isagu ma dhihin 27 sano Dawlad iyo dal majirin, Wax kastana aniga ayey kow iga yihiin, isagaa laga rabaa waxii uu sheegtay in uu la soo baxo. Ethiopia way dumausaa. Burburkaasi waxa uu saamayn doonaa Afrkada bari oo dhan. Many peaceful places will catch fire. We must prepare and be good in terms with our Oromo neighbors. Some analysts that I talked to even said that Somaliland will be kept in peaceful mood at the moment in order to make the land a buffer Zone for the TPLF, and to keep the Oromo from procuring arms and space from the Somali coastal area. Somaliland will be save buffer zone for Ethiopia for now, as long as the international community keeps the old empire together. So, I would suggest those Somalis who think that they got gold to be very careful. Sidi sididaada mooyaane dhul u dhacaaga hubso.