Originally posted by Zenobia: Walee kii Binti Cumar marba meel uga heesay waad ka darteen. Bal yaaba isla gaadhey qabyaalad iyo propaganda! Bilaashbaad kiiska isaga waasheen ee, bal orodoo meesha uu JB kasoo qaaday qoraalkan tag, akhriso oo markuu qiiqa iyo danbaska aad isku kicinaysaan uu dago .. qun yar oo dhalatay noo sheeg cida qabyaaladeysay gabayaaga? I didn't see a mention of his qabiil, I did read that the lady described him as a Somali poet throughout. The only thing your objecting to here is her using SL instead of Somalia. Whatever your views, the hard truth is; Berbera ayey sheekadu ka dhacdey, Berbera ayeey meelaha ay ka hadashay ku yaalin, kow dheh! Dee qofkii raba inuu siyaarto waa inuu tago Berbera, reer Barbarina maanta SL ayey sheegtaan oo u cinwaan ah. Simple! Miyaa la is khasbayaa mise been beynu isku maslaxnaa? :confused: Adeer bal talo keen? Teeda kale Somaalinimadan aad ku riyaaqeysaan miyaaney ku taagneyn qabyaaladan aad ka cabadeeysaan? Bal orodoo soo yara akhriso gabayadii 'Aabaha Somaalia', hadaanay qabyaalad ku soo dhirbaaxin waa akhir saman. :eek: Qabyaalad iyo Somaaliya makala hadho, it's part of our heritage markaa ilmoabtiyaal, hilaacyada bari miduun ku hagaaga. Alla maxaa laisku wareeray! The person who wrote that is indeed a foreigner, (she might even be Italian of all people). How anyone can accuse her qabyaalad is mind-bogglin! Last time this happened was when Abwaan Gaariye was touring this part of the world. A man from Mogadishu took the opportunity of the question n answer session to ask him why he didn't pen new poems dedicated for the people suffering civil wars in his part of the country. Shocked Gaariye replied his poetry does not have borders and is dedicated to all the people Somalis and non Somalis alike. Some twisted journalist went on to report that had said he does not believe in Somaliland's borders. The poet was then forced to explain the difference between the "poetry" and the man behind it. The person who wrote the piece said Boodheri's story took place in Somaliland (good call considering the location and the era he lived). No one is saying HE'S NOT YOURS. If you say Boodheri is Somali it doesn't mean a Ugandan can't say he's African. And so it goes.

^^ You're giving Xiin the benefit of the doubt plus interest. The entity with its entire political establishment in effect spoke from both sides of the proverbial mouth; condemning ina Yusuf’s policies on a one hand, and sleeping in bed with the real perpetrators and invaders, namely Ethiopia, on the other hand! Are you misinformed or is it the usual mud-slinging. Perhaps a cyber display of Xiin galloping on the moral high ground. Ethiopia's brutality was condemned in no uncertain terms by Kulmiye. What more didn't want them to do, declare open war? Meles representative was present at the gathering when the Ethio behaviour being condemned. It was the least they could do and I'm glad they did. Even the Ethios know any Somali who support their actions is either lying or plain dumb. Kulmiye have not completely burned the bridges with the Ethios that is no secret. What I sense is you want them - to quote the Neutrals of SOL - "commit ICU's miscalculations". Would that be politically clever, especially for a party that believes in Somaliland independence? The anomaly in your argument is, for POLITICAL REASONS that you think serve your secondary interests (if one believes Islamic Courts are your first love)*, you're not prepared to stop supporting Puntland no matter her level participation in Uncle Sams' "war on terror". That's even after calling for the ever-obliging gringos to bomb its own territory! Right or wrong, if anyone in here can understand the conundrum the current Somali political situation is, you're the man. What might help is wearing the same dust-tainted goggles when scrutinising other people's political stance. *pinch of salt anyone?

^^ Hey keep your hair on. I was only remind Nephthys that you're from Hargeisa too and there no case of "qaraaba hiilis" Btw, it's hypocritical for you to claim where you're from and deny Boodheri his roots. Dabshid I've tried and loved it. Gave some to a lady from the Caribbean and she said it was the best tuna she ever tasted. This is sanitised version of the stuff though. It doesn't stare and wink at you.

MIRIAM ALI AHMED Tukwila woman mourns her son. Somali Warlord Heads to Seattle Fundraiser with Slade Gorton Angers Refugees By Sandeep Kaushik Every day Miriam Ali Ahmed cries in her small, darkened Tukwila apartment. A refugee for the last five years, she has much to mourn; all three sons and four of her nephews have been murdered during Somalia's decade-long civil war, the most recent shot point-blank in the head less than one month ago. All seven were killed, she says, on the orders of Somali warlord Colonel Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, the self-styled president of Puntland, a breakaway region of the war-torn country. "He's killed all my children, and his are living in luxury," she exclaims in her native Somali. Col. Yusuf will visit Seattle later this month, where he is to be feted before 500 attendees at the Sea-Tac Double Tree Hotel as the co-guest of honor, along with former Washington Senator Slade Gorton, at the "2002 Somalia Celebration," a $75-a-plate fundraiser for Yusuf, who talks of ruling over the rest of Somalia. Miriam Ahmed is not alone in thinking a warlord like Yusuf ought to be arrested rather than honored. The upcoming event has angered many local Somalis. Indeed, another man whose brother was murdered by Yusuf's forces declined an interview with The Stranger, expressing fear of retaliation against still-living relatives. "Yusuf's record speaks for itself," says Awale Farah, an electrical engineer who is leading the local effort to expose Yusuf's violent history. Somalis such as Farah see Yusuf as an exemplar of all that has gone wrong with Somalia since its decline, into the anarchy and civil war in the 1990s. Since the collapse of a flawed U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mogadishu, the capital, in 1993, in which 18 American soldiers died--enshrined in Black Hawk Down--Somalia was divided among about a dozen warlords. "We need to bring a spotlight on [Yusuf], and not only him, but on all the warlords," explains Farah. Seattle is home to an estimated 20,000 Somalis, third most in the U.S. behind Minneapolis (50,000) and Columbus, Ohio (30,000). A July 17 press release by Puntland's government stated Yusuf intends to use his U.S. visit "to strengthen diplomatic ties between Puntland and the U.S." and to explain to American officials his "plan to unify Somalia under a democratic regime." Yusuf had been waiting for weeks in Ethiopia for a visa to visit the U.S. But on Monday, September 16, Koshin Mohammed, a local Somali and Yusuf's designated "U.S. Representative of Puntland," revealed that Yusuf's visa had finally been approved. According to Mohammed, he was scheduled to arrive in Washington, D.C., on the 17th to meet with CIA and State Department officials, and would appear with Gorton on Sunday, September 22. Busy preparing for Yusuf's arrival, he declined further comment. Gorton defends his decision to appear with Yusuf. "The question is, is he a good warlord or a bad warlord?" Gorton asks. Though he is "in no position to provide any warranty" of the Somali's good intentions, Gorton says Yusuf's "part of the country seems more peaceful and secure than the part in Black Hawk Down." Therefore, he will "attend, meet Mr. Yusuf, and see where we go from there." Other politicians are less sanguine. Jane Sanders, head of U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott's Seattle district office, says the congressman originally agreed to meet Yusuf but changed his mind after learning more about him during a meeting with the anti-Yusuf group. Human-rights reports and other documents paint an ugly portrait of the warlord. Somaliawatch.com says he was "responsible for the killing of hundreds of his own clansmen" in 1992--when most of Miriam Ahmed's relatives were killed--and condemns his "penchant for assassinations." Though elected president of Puntland in 1998, Yusuf refused to step down at the end of his term in 2001, and his successful effort to topple his elected successor killed dozens, BBC stories and U.N. sources reveal. The State Department's human-rights report acknowledges "the use of torture" by Yusuf's administration, and this year he evicted two BBC reporters and shut down independent radio and television stations in his domain. Moreover, on August 17, Sultan Hurreh, Miriam Ahmed's nephew and an outspoken traditional clan leader, was gunned down by Yusuf's personal bodyguards in front of journalists, a killing Yusuf's government has labeled as "accidental." In short, Yusuf is "a classic Somali warlord," argues Omar Jamal, head of the Somali Justice Advocacy Center in Minneapolis. Expatriate Somalis have been unsuccessful in pushing the U.N. to create an international criminal court for Somalia, but at least one preliminary effort to form such a tribunal has included Yusuf's name on a list of potential war criminals. Part of Yusuf's intention in visiting the U.S. is to build an image as an ally of the post-9/11 war on terrorism, his opponents say. Given Somalia's fractured politics--similar to Afghanistan--even the hint of American support will cow other warlords into recognizing his supremacy. Sources report that American officials, including FBI agents, have been spotted in Puntland recently, and they say Yusuf has turned over two men, a Syrian and Palestinian, to the U.S. Yusuf's opponents contend, however, that neither man was actually a member of al Qaeda, and Yusuf is manipulating American officials' ignorance for political gain. "All of these warlords are pointing fingers at one another," Jamal explains. "They all claim to be fighting for democracy, and against al Qaeda. It's just a way of getting the Bush administration's support." http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=11947

^^ Wax walba "kaluun", "malay" iyo "fishy" bay kula yihiin, soo mahaa?

^^ You're feeling pity for him just because he's a fellow member Baranoid Society, right? BTW Mr ME claims to be from Hargeisa.

Since his injuries were "minor", when will he leave Nairobi for Mogadishu?

Spot on Oodweyne. Brother Bill should've asked his masters that question when he was selected for this field duty. Only a matter of time before he's championed as the liberator of Darfur.

Is it because he's black?

Originally posted by Emperor: Morgan had nothing to do with Boidoa, never controlled that city not even passed throught it in the long Somali civil war, he only visited there in 2001/2002 during Arta and it was controlled by Shaargaduud at the time. Bring your proof, present any concrete evidence otherwise shut it up, please we are not discussing the issue of SL here, keep it a low profile... "The inter-riverine people were trapped between Aideed’s forces in the north, Barre’s in southwest, and Morgan’s—Barre’s son-in law—in the south, in what became known as the ‘triangle of death’. Baidoa, the capital of the region became also known as the ‘city of the walking dead’. It is estimated that nearly 500,000 people died in the man-made famine that followed." http://www.somali-jna.org/downloads/Agro-pastoralists%20MH%20Mukhtar%20ROAPE96.doc As for Qaybdiid and the TFG comment, I have answered many similar questions in this thread, you may re-browse and have a look at them. Very simple really. This is what you claimed : "The leaders and architects of this genoside are being hunted by the TFG, they are not helped or empowered but weakened by the TFG..." Col. Qaybdiid was forced to flee by the Islamic Courts and is now the TFG's chief of police. Gen. Morgan was a nobody and is now taking part in the Mogadishu massacres. Who are you trying to kid? Who is leading this TFG's "hunt of architects of genocide", Col. Qaybdiid himself? Please don't try to insult our intelligence with that sort of crap.

Duke and Emperor How many members of the TFG faction are directly responsible for the Bay catastrophe of the early 90's? How can you claim TFG is hunting the perpetrators when the head of the TFG police is none other than Col. Qaybdiid who was one of Gen. Aideed's most trusted henchmen? What about Gen. Morgan? You've repeatedly posted photos of others while ignoring the butcher who part in death and destruction from Hargeisa in the 80's, Baidoa in 90's and Mogadishu today. Even the Hiiraale you're accusing is a "Mudane" member of TFG parliament. This silly mixture of photos, jokes, laughter and opportunistic use that disaster to score political points is deplorable. If anything, this thread shows nothing has been learned from past, does it not?

^^ B for Buufis or B for Baranoia? Lordy Lord! Mr Me Boodheri is a poet. I repeat poet. Weather one says he's from Berbera, Somaliland, Africa or anywhere else does not matter. If you believe in art for arts' sake, then his poetry is global. Your comments are full of hypocrisy - to put it mildly. Originally posted by Northerner: Like the guy was obsessed with Hodan you are obsessed with anything Somaliland [/QB] Jaahil Bhoodheri baa?

Duke Smithy, you've been reduced to grasping at the unsubstantiated comments allegedly made by lady Adna that came from anti-Somaliland scumbags. Bring solid facts. Something like: Can you deny your leader Yey boasts to be "partly English" to British journalist ? As for queen Betty, well, you of people are the man who brags about making pledge of allegiance to her, are you not?

Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: : and you think he will give a speech in the AU and say mbagatti ?? ,, that is not a professional niyow That's not how the Mbagathi faction oops I mean TFG thinks. A senior member would go on an international TV to brag they were "married to an ex-president's daughter". Another member of this faction returned from Egypt and revealed that... wait for it ... "he saw the pyramids". I hope you understand where Duke is coming from nihow.

Asked to comment on the spiralling armed violence, Fraser said: "It is hard to say whether it (Somalia) is better or worse off because I think Ethiopia's action was an action in the context of other actors' actions. It is difficult to frankly say so. What is better is that the international community has converged on a set of recommendations for a way ahead." The statement is perhaps the boldest ever admission by the Bush administration that it had hit a dead-end in its fight against terrorism in East Africa, with Somalia regarded as the gateway for terrorist groups and organisations opposed to Washington's hegemonic presence in the region. Only a through and through Yeyster would deny that.

^^ Wow. Don't let even the moon shine on them.

^^ Amiin. Nice to see you, to see you ... nice.

He's refusing to be frisked by the Ethios at the airport. He was last heard saying: "Do you know who am? My uncle fought for this country, you know?".

Is Africa ready for one government? By Ephraims Sheyin History appears set for a repeat as African leaders gather early July in Accra to debate the possibility of forming an African Union (AU) Government, as they did in 1965 in the Ghanaian capital. At the third OAU summit in 1965, the idea of one government, mooted by Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah in 1963, saw the continent's leaders breaking into two camps. The Casablanca group was led by Nkrumah whose radical platform rooted for the United States of Africa (USA), while the Monrovia group, led by Nigeria, opted for an association of independent states. With the continent now free from colonialism and apartheid, African leaders are seeking a new and united approach to global challenges and problems such as poverty, disease, hunger and conflict. It is on this premise that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi mooted the idea of AU Government with the ultimate goal of transforming into USA. The decision to devote the ninth session of the AU Assembly, holding from July 1 to July 3, to the theme ''Grand Debate on the Union Government,'' followed two reports on Gaddafi's proposal. The first was submitted by Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni-led committee, while a committee of seven heads of state led by Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo examined issues involved in such integration. While accepting the ''desirability and necessity'' of the union government, the Obasanjo committee harped on the need for a union of African peoples and not merely a union of states and governments. It also suggested that its formation must be based on a multi-layered approach, using the principle of ''gradual incrementalism''. But while African nations prepare to argue their positions in Accra, it is pertinent to ask: Is Africa ready to be under one leadership umbrella? Can the USA solve the continent's problems and ills? Will it be easy to harmonise policies and provide infrastructure? Are the African nations ready to cede their sovereignty to a continental government? Debates on the issue point toward a sharp divide as it was in 1965. For Dr Ojobo Atuluku, Director, Action Aid International, the call for the USA is ''immature''. ''African leaders must look inside their countries before they start looking outside,'' she said at a Round Table in Abuja to discuss the proposal. According to the NGO director, African leaders must first pay attention to their peoples’ basic needs before talking of USA. Dr Sani Alfa, a university lecturer, agrees with Atuluku and cautions African leaders against being ''copy cats'' by ''running after innovations from other shores''. He stresses the need for the leaders to first develop and implement a vision for their people before facing the world. For the lecturer, the AU has not done much as many nations still groan under poverty, hunger, disease and want in spite of the enormous resources available to them. ''The Peer Review Mechanism put in place by the same leaders is not being put to use and leaders cannot challenge themselves when they are going wrong,'' he says. Echoing the duo, Ene Obi, Action Aid's Governance Team Leader for Africa, notes that there are ''so many barriers on the path of the USA, especially the too many differences in language. ''Genuine commitment to a common interest among Africans has not been ascertained. ''The daily reference to shared values and the fact that they are common victims of colonialism are not enough to guarantee a successful USA.'' She suggests that the continent should start with social and cultural integration, and gradually move toward political and economic oneness before talking of USA. Dr Said Adejumobi, an international affairs expert, however, believes that the idea is an ''excellent one'' as Africa needs to come together as ''a solid force'' in a competitive world. ''The Africa nations need such integration at this crucial moment,'' he declares, but adds that the process should be ''gradual'' to ensure that the peoples and governments are sufficiently sensitised. With such differing views, African leaders are poised to either establish the USA, maintain the status quo or reinvigorate the AU as a transition to union government. Among models they are examining are the American Union which started with 13 colonies determined to break the yoke of colonial rule and ended as a federation. There is also the European Union (EU) model, a confederation of nations which began as an economic community. Similarly, the league of South-East Asian countries has its focus on a strong economy while maintaining the members' sovereignty. In the USA equation, Gaddafi has been a recurring decimal. Since Nkrumah 42 years ago, no other African leader has made an AU Government a personal project like he has done in the past four years. According to reports, Gaddafi has sponsored several meetings of African NGOs, former heads of state, parliamentarians, professors, labour union leaders, women activists, youths and journalists to sell to them his vision of the USA. Expectedly, such a dogged commitment to the idea has attracted suspicion, as many commentators question his objective. The speed with which the vision is being pursued has also pitted the Libyan leader against some African leaders, especially Obasanjo and South Africa's Thabo Mbeki. The suspicion became pronounced after the ninth meeting of the CEN-SAD heads of Sahel countries held in Sirte, Libya, from June 2 to 3 during which the leaders reportedly resolved to support a continental government with a federal head. They also agreed to have ministers or secretaries in all sectors, including external relations, energy, health, finance, health, infrastructure, sports and peace. Another option said to be close to the chest of proponents of the idea is a two-track approach to the Union Government in case a wholesale USA fails, according to diplomatic sources. The option entails a go-ahead for countries which want immediate coming into force of the AU Government, while those not ready yet can join later. Alfa says this approach should be discouraged as it will disrupt the continent's effort of realising economic and political integration. But most international affairs observers in Nigeria are rather disappointed with the West African leaders' attitude to the issue. ''It is regrettable that while the South African region is going to Accra with a firm position that the USA must be based on the principle of gradual incrementalism as recommended in Abuja in 2005, ECOWAS does not seem to have a common position,'' notes Mr Joshua Abimbola. Abimbola, an Ibadan-based international relations expert, says he is sad that Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso are for ''immediate'' evolution of USA, while countries in the west, such as Ghana, favour a ''gradual'' movement. Nigeria, seen as the most influential West African nation, has not categorically stated where it stands on the USA debate. Perhaps that is being kept for the Accra summit, but there is not much to indicate that the needed wide consultation and enlightenment have been carried out as recommended by the AU Assembly in Addis Ababa in January. The closest to such sensitisation might be a stakeholders forum held in Abuja on June 20. At the forum, government officials led by the permanent secretary in the ministry of foreign affairs, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, representatives of some international groups, academics and relevant NGOs spoke for and against the USA idea. A clue that Nigeria may be in the group which believes that time is not ripe for instant coming into force of the Union Government is the fact that the National Assembly has not debated the project. Deliberations on the issue by the lawmakers and the Federal Executive Council are crucial as the project touches on the sovereignty of the country. Experts believe that if Nigeria opposes a sudden USA, South Africa and most of the English-speaking African countries, including Ghana, are likely to follow suit. These countries argue that though the USA idea is desirable and in the best interest of the continent, more time is needed for wider consultation and enlightenment because of the project's far-reaching implications. With the world gradually turning into a global village and the attendant need to tackle challenges collectively, stakeholders and experts are convinced that African unity has never been more desirable than now. However, any hasty leap into a federated USA may just serve the ambitions of some leaders, while the foundation of such a project may not stand the test of time. (NAN http://www.triumphnewspapers.com/is6207.html

^^ Waxaan islahaa ducada kabid; Qaala (you know whom) baad odhan.

At least he's "big" enough to admit they've f up.

Allocution du Président de la République à l’occasion de la célébration du 30ème anniversaire de l’indépendance nationale DJIBOUTI (ADI) – 27 Juin 2007- Le Chef de l’Etat a, au cours d’une réception organisée ce matin à la présidence de la République, prononcé un important discours dans lequel il a insisté sur la paix et la stabilité durable de notre pays, 30 ans après la conquête de sa souveraineté. "Cette paix et cette stabilité, nous les devons à notre esprit de tolérance, de solidarité et de générosité. Nous les devons également au respect de nos valeurs traditionnelles et culturelles et à la fidélité à notre devise républicaine d’unité, d’égalité et de paix", a-t-il souligné. "C’est grâce à ces acquis irréversibles que nous avons pu, durant ces trente ans, penser, concevoir et réaliser le développement socio-économique de notre nation", selon le Chef de l’Etat. Rappelant "les prédictions de géostratégies de l’époque qui, selon lui, certifiaient une mort prématurée pour notre jeune nation", le Président Guelleh a indiqué que "personne ne voulait parier sur la crédibilité et le développement d’une nation dépourvue d’infrastructures et de ressources fossiles". "Personne, sauf les djiboutiennes et les djiboutiens qui, armés de leur volonté, de leur détermination et de leur générosité ont su maîtriser les tenants et les aboutissants de leur propre développement". Lire, ci-après, l’intégralité de son allocution : "Louange à Dieu Que la prière et de la bénédiction soient sur le prophète, sa famille et ses compagnons. Mes chers compatriotes, Chaque année, la journée de la célébration de notre souveraineté nationale est un moment hautement privilégié d’émotion, de communion et d’engagement collectif pour le destin de notre pays. C’est une occasion où nous souhaitons une bonne fête à l’ensemble de nos compatriotes. Avec une pensée particulière pour tous les hommes et les femmes qui ont tout donné, souvent jusqu’à leur vie, pour qu’aboutisse enfin le rêve de leur vie, c’est-à-dire la liberté d’un pays, d’une nation et d’un peuple. Avec une pensée également pour ce d’entre nos compatriotes peinés et affaiblies par les accidents de la vie. Cette journée de célébration de notre souveraineté nationale est l’occasion aussi pour moi d’adresser, au nom de tout mes compatriotes, un message de fraternité et d’amitié aux représentants des pays amis et frères ainsi aux partenaires de développement qui vivent parmi nous. Mes chers compatriotes, La célébration du 30ème anniversaire de notre indépendance nationale a une saveur particulière pour nous tous. 30 ans après ce grand événement libérateur de l’énergie de tout un peuple, il m’est particulièrement agréable de constater que cette énergie, les djiboutiens et les djiboutiennes l’ont dépensée, sans compter, pour l’édification d’une nation en mouvement, en développement et surtout, pour l’édification d’une nation en paix avec elle-même et ses voisins. Il m’est agréable de constater que 30 ans après la conquête de sa souveraineté nationale, noter pays jouit d’une paix et d’une stabilité durable. Cette paix et cette stabilité, mes chers compatriotes, nous les devons à notre esprit de tolérances, de solidarité et de générosité. Nous les devons au respect de nos valeurs traditionnelles et culturelles et à la fidélité à noter devise républicaine d’unité, d’égalité et de paix. C’est grâce à ces acquis irréversibles que nous avons pu, durant ces trente ans, penser, concevoir et réaliser le développement socio-économique de notre nation. Mes chers compatriotes, Qu’avant nous fait de nos 30 ans ? Voilà une question que l’on peut légitimement se poser. Non pour dresser un bilan ou pour porter un jugement, mais pour apprécier, rétrospectivement, la trajectoire de notre nation depuis son indépendance, avant de se projeter dans les perspectives qui s’offrent à nous. Remontons ensemble l’histoire et rappelons nous les débuts difficiles de notre nation, engluée dans un contexte régional tissé de rivalités entre nos voisins. Rappelons-nous des prédictions de géostratégies de l’époque qui certifiaient une mort prématurée pour notre jeune nation. Personnes ne voulait en effet parier sur la viabilité et le devenir d’une nation qui comptabilisait seulement deux médecins, et quelques instituteurs pour toutes ressources humaines. Personnes ne voulait parier sur la crédibilité et le développement d’une nation dépourvue d’infrastructures et de ressources fossiles. Personne, sauf les djiboutiens et les djiboutiennes qui, armés de leur volonté, de leur détermination et de leur générosité ont su maîtriser les tenants et les aboutissants de leur propre développement. Mes chers compatriotes, Même si, depuis, le parcours est limpide et les résultats sont visibles, je voudrais rappeler quelques avancées qui illustrent bien le progrès accomplis. Et clamer notre fierté d’avoir 30 ans après 70 % de réussite au bac et notre fierté d’avoir étendu avec succès une couverture sanitaire digne à l’ensemble de notre territoire. Malgré des conjectures difficiles et imprévisibles, notre patience et notre esprit de sacrifice ont dominé sur le reste pour faire avancer notre pays de l’avant. Aussi bien dans les zones urbaines que rurales, nos compatriotes sentent l’élan du développement et y contribuent fortement. La lutte contre la sécheresse, la lutte contre la soif, l’accès aux nouvelles technologies ; voilà quelques exemples des défis que nous avons relevés ensemble et qui ont façonné positivement noter quotidien. Mes chers compatriotes, Avec l’instauration du multipartisme limité, puis du multipartisme intégral et, depuis l’année dernière, avec la décentralisation, nous avons eu raison de placer notre pays dans un processus démocratique historique irréversible. Ce processus, nous le perfectionnons et le consolidons à chaque échéance électorale. Nous l’enrichissons à chaque occasion, en faisant participer nos concitoyennes à la prise des décisions, en faisant de la bonne gouvernance une exigence et une priorité politique. Mes chers compatriotes, Mesdames et Messieurs, Depuis notre indépendance, notre pays a opté pour une diplomatie de paix et de développement. En préservant et en consolidant des relations historiques avec nos amis de toujours. Mais également en établissant et en tissant des liens d’amitié et de coopération avec d’autres pays, dans le sens de nos intérêts, de nos principes et de nos valeurs. Je suis fier de constater que la diversification de nos relations diplomatiques, notamment la coopération Sud/Sud, provoquent des retombées positives pour le développement de notre pays. Ceci dit, notre diplomatie agissante, Mesdames et Messieurs, exclut de son champ d’action l’ingérence. Mais elle exclut également l’indifférence. C’est pourquoi nous sommes préoccupés par les situations de conflit et de belligérance qui sévissent en Somalie, en Irak et en Palestine. Nous avons toujours dénoncé et nous dénoncerons toujours l’occupation israélienne qui prive la population palestinienne de son droit le plus inaliénable à vivre en paix et en souveraineté sur l’ensemble de son territoire. Nous n’avons jamais cautionné et nous ne cautionnerons jamais l’occupation de l’Irak qui fait par milliers des victimes innocentes. Enfin, nous avons toujours souhaité et nous souhaitons vivement que nos frères somaliens se réconcilient autour d’une structure étatique qui leur garantisse la paix et la stabilité. Dès par notre appartenance à la ligue arabe, à l’union africaine, à la communauté islamique et à la francophonie, nous avons toujours opté pour le multilatéralisme. Nous avons toujours dénoncé l’unilatéralisme qui consiste à faire fi des règles édictées par la communauté internationale et l’organisation des Nations Unies. Mes chers compatriotes, Comme vous le savez, nous sommes rentrés dans l’Ere de la mondialisation. Et il est bien révolu le temps où une politique de développement pouvait se décider seule dans un cadre strictement national. C’est pourquoi l’adhésion de notre pays à des ensembles économiques sous-régionales et régionales procède d’une logique d’intégration économique porteuse d’espoir et d’avenir pour notre Nation. Nous avons en nos amis les atouts nécessaires pour transformer cette globalisation en une chance d’épanouissement durable. Lorsque nous pensons notre pays comme un carrefour de rencontre et de développement, lorsque nous ambitionnons de faire de notre pays un hub multimodal pour le commerce régional et international, nous ne rêvons pas ! Nous sommes concrets et nous parlons de la nouvelle configuration de notre pays dont les prémices et les premiers frémissements se font déjà sentir. Ces premiers frémissements, mes chers compatriotes, nous le voyons déjà au niveau du nouveau complexe portuaire de Doralé. Le terminal pétrolier est déjà opérationnel, le terminal à conteneur le sera bientôt. Avec la future zone franche qui sera effective à l’horizon 2008, la complexe de Doralé symbolise merveilleusement la métamorphose et le développement économique qui s’offrent à notre pays. C’est le retour d’une croissance solide crédibilisée et consolidée par des investissements à la hauteur de nos ambitions qui nourrit notre optimisme. En effet aujourd’hui des investisseurs de renommée mondiale ont découvert la sécurité et la stabilité de notre pays. Ils ont découvert l’Esprit de paix et de tolérance qui anime notre peuple. Des projets d’envergure vont transfigurer le pays et l’ancrer définitivement dans le rythme du développement durable. Je peux vous citer l’exemple du Pont qui va relier par le détroit du Bab-El-Mandeb les deux continents. Je peux vous citer l’exemple du transport ferroviaire qui va traverser notre continent de l’Est au Sud jusqu'à l’Afrique du Sud. Tous ces projets et tant d’autres comme la raffinerie om des projets immobiliers conséquents vont projeter notre pays dans une ère accélérée de développement et de progrès. Il est normal, mes chers compatriotes que nous soyons exigeant sur l’impact socio-économique de tous ces investissements. Il est même indispensable que ces grands chantiers d’avenir s’intègrent dans une logique de progrès social profitable à toutes les catégories de notre société. Le gouvernement veillera à ce que les performances économiques aient des répercussions sur le champ social. C’est le sens de l’initiative national pour le développement social que nous avons lancée. Nous voulons, mes chers compatriotes, donner une cohérence sociale et spatiale à notre développement économique. C’est pourquoi nous ne ferrons pas l’erreur de marginaliser nos régions. Avec la construction d’une raffinerie prochainement à Tadjourah, l’installation d’une industrie textile à Dikhil et d’autres projets dans d’autres régions, nous voulons favoriser l’émergence des pôles économiques régionaux et faire en sorte que la capitale ne s’accapare pas tous les investissements, au risque d’éviter la décentralisation de son contenu économique qui est sa raison d’être principale. Mes chers compatriotes, dans les prochains mois et les prochaines années, le gouvernement aura le devoir d’être performant et d’être pragmatique. Que cela soit au niveau des logements sociaux ou au niveau de la politique d’indépendance énergétique, nous allons chiffrer nos avancées. J’engage dès à présent le gouvernement sur des objectifs concret : 400 milles mètres cube d’eau déstalinisée en 2009, 250 mégawatt de production d’électricité grâce aux énergies renouvelables d’ici deux ans. 20 mille logements sociaux équipés de panneaux solaire dans trois ans. Mes chers compatriotes, Les opportunités et les possibilités de développement de notre pays sont plus que jamais d’actualité et je suis persuadé que pour notre jeunesse et notre société toute entière, c’est un avenir radieux qui se profile. Je vous renouvelle une fois de plus mes meilleurs vœux de bonne santé, de réussite et de bonheur à l’occasion de ce 30e anniversaire de l’indépendance. Et je prie avec vous pour un Djibouti toujours en paix et toujours en marche vers une prospérité croissance. Vive l’indépendance nationale. Vive la république de Djibouti". http://djiboutination.com/News%2011/samkl.htm

La République de Djibouti célèbre le 30ème anniversaire de son indépendance DJIBOUTI (ADI) – 27 Juin 2007- Le Président de la République, M.Ismail Omar Guelleh, a pris part très tôt ce matin, dans le cadre des festivités commémoratives marquant le 30ème anniversaire de la souveraineté nationale, à la traditionnelle parade militaire qui s'est déroulée à Balbala. Le Chef de l’Etat a été accueilli à son arrivée, sur le site du défilé, par le ministre de la Défense Nationale M. Ougouré Kifleh Ahmed, le chef d'Etat Major Général des FAD, le Général de Division Fathi Ahmed Houssein, ainsi que par le chef d'Etat Major de la défense, le Général de Brigade Zakaria Cheick Ibrahim. Le Président de la République, Chef Suprême des Armées, a tout d’abord passé en revue à bord du command-car les différentes institutions de la défense. Comme à l'accoutumée, la parade militaire du 27 Juin a été ouverte avec la troupe de la Musique Nationale, appelée autrefois fanfare. Stationnée au Camp de Cheikh Osman, cette troupe est placée sous le commandement du lieutenant Ahmed Djama depuis de 1998. C’est en tout quelque 2440 hommes et femmes issus des Forces Armées Djiboutiennes (FAD), de la Garde Républicaine, de la Gendarmerie Nationale, de la Police Nationale et de la Protection Civile qui ont défilé à pied. Outre les troupes motorisées djiboutiennes composées de 234 engins avec 705 éléments à bord, les Forces françaises et américaines stationnées à Djibouti ont également pris part à cette parade militaire. Au terme du défilé militaire, le Président de la République s'est aussitôt rendu sur l'esplanade du Palais du Peuple afin de déposer une couronne de fleurs au pied de la stèle érigée à la mémoire des martyrs. Les festivités commémoratives du 30ème anniversaire de l'indépendance nationale se sont enfin clôturées en beauté à la Présidence de la République où des milliers de personnes se sont retrouvés pour écouter l'intervention officielle du Chef de l'Etat, M.Ismail Omar Guelleh. Un important discours dans lequel le Président Guelleh a notamment évoqué plusieurs sujets d'actualité et portant, entre autres, sur la situation économique, politique et sociale du pays ainsi que les principales réalisations de son gouvernement. Se disant préoccupé par les situations de conflit et de belligérance qui sévissent en Somalie et en Irak, le Chef de l'Etat a également dénoncé dans son intervention l’occupation israélienne qui prive la population palestinienne de son droit le plus inaliénable à vivre en paix et en souveraineté sur l’ensemble de son territoire. "Nous avons toujours dénoncé et nous dénoncerons toujours l’occupation israélienne qui prive la population palestinienne de son droit le plus inaliénable à vivre en paix et en souveraineté sur l’ensemble de son territoire", a-t-il dit. La Première Dame du pays, Mme Kadra Mahamoud Haid, le Premier Ministre Dileita Mohamed Dileita, le Président de l'Assemblée Nationale, les membres du Gouvernement et du parlement, les représentants du corps diplomatique accrédité à Djibouti, ainsi que les Chefs d'Etats major des Forces Armées étrangères stationnée à Djibouti, ont pris part à cette cérémonie commémorative.

JB The Unies are used for training primary and secondary teachers. Burco is a very good example. This project is good news all round.

^^ Yep. Turturro plays a funny Jesus in The Big Lebowski. Rudy, do you expect me to believe that?