...a city develops fast like this. Ma jecli inaa shaqsi siyaasi amaano, but Laftagareen deserves his due by developing some much needed infrastructures of this city and not pocketing it, as others have done. It is so much different from merely five years ago. The city almost seems like it can be mistaken for Kigali. This photo was taken a few months ago. Private development ayaa ka sii daran. Our old man had a building with three dukaamo and bakhaar right in the city centre. Mid ayaaba la soo taagan tahay that he is ready to pay $500,000 to buy it. Waaba yaabnay, but the family refused.

THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND PROTESTS SOMALIA'S RECOGNITION OF CLAN MILITIA'S AUTHORITY OVER LAS-ANOD Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland – October 19, 2023 - The Government of the Republic of Somaliland strongly objects to Somalia's formal recognition of the Clan militia's authority over Las-Anod, Somaliland. The Government of Somaliland firmly asserts that neither Somalia nor the Clan militia have jurisdiction or claim over Las-Anod. Somalia's acceptance of the militia's declaration is a deliberate attack on Somaliland's statehood and territorial integrity within its 26 June 1960 borders. It is alarming and perilously threatens the stability of the Horn of Africa. Somaliland has maintained independence for over 32 years, establishing peace, security, and democratic governance within its boundaries. Additionally, it has significantly contributed to promoting peace and stability in the region. However, Somalia's recent action of hosting and recognizing anti-Somaliland militia leaders in Mogadishu grossly threatens regional peace and security, confirming Somalia's participation in fueling the fighting and instability in Las Anod from the start. The Government of Somaliland calls on Somalia to completely withdraw its support for the Clan militia. We also urge the international community to condemn this recognition, as it poses a threat to the overall stability of the region. We further call upon all parties involved to respect the internationally recognized boundaries of the Republic of Somaliland and engage in meaningful dialogue to achieve peace and security. The Government of the Republic of Somaliland remains committed to the pursuit of peace, stability, and prosperity for the people of Somaliland. We will continue our efforts towards the recognition of our sovereignty and the establishment of mutually beneficial relations with the international community.

What's going on here?

Unwise and unlikely, but Pland and SSC have many things to settle. Once, that's settled, Pland needs to reimagine its political structure.

Amb. Abukar Osman deserves some credit for being one of the first members of the Somali Government to align with reer SSC.