Habeenyahow dheeri waad idhibtee Waaberiguna iima kaa dhaamo’e! In politics, bravery is essential quality in achieving success. Oratory skills alone do not make one cross the Rubicon; it takes courage and guts to face down challenges. In your nascent administration, the first in Somalia’s post transitional political environment, you and your political colleagues will have many opportunities to shape Somalia’s future and lead it to a more stable and secure environment. But the opposite, Allah forbid, could be true. For if you fail to seize the opportunities presented, or shirk from identifying the real national priorities, you could take the country back and squander the initial goodwill and support most Somalis expressed when you come to office nearly two months ago. Let me enumerate what I think the big challenges facing your administration are. (1)There are millions of Somalis living in dire situations, in refugee camps in foreign lands. (2)There is enormous security vacuum in the country reflecting the lack of national capacity to deal with current security challenges. (3) There are no adequate health or education services to treat the sick or educate the young. (4) Our national assets such as harbors and airports are in dire need of repair. Our infrastructure is still in state of crumble as it bears the brunt of the civil war that crushed it. (5) In every major city of South Central Somalia, there are foreign troops that are stationed to sustain a symbolic hold, ensuring a veneer of national authority---again, a telling sign of national weakness. (6) And above all, the very integrity of Somalia’s territorial unity is challenged by Somaliland’s continuous bid for recognition, and Puntland’s quest for peculiar autonomous political construct in the name of federalism---a complex challenge that requires careful mitigation to ensure Somalia’s unity and political cohesiveness are intact. In short, you are in reality the leader of a failed state with deep seated mistrust amongst its various political communities. Given these colossal challenges facing your administration, your increasing focus on local state administrations such as Kismayo, seems ineffective and small. Kismayo could be litmus test for your priorities and overall leadership direction. Your involvement, no matter how genuine and legitimate, Mr. President, sends the wrong message at the wrong time. At a time when your sudden democratic ascendancy to power seemed to have forced the long, dark civil war nights recede, your involvement risks reminding many Somalis the civil war days when Mogadishu based militia used to muscle in, to put it mildly, on Kismayo residents’ lives. It contradicts your national responsibility, too. As the leader of Federal Somalia, you are expected to encourage the formation of federal states, not oppose them. You are expected to welcome any federal state that meets the constitutional requirement, not try to manipulate political events to affect the outcome. If two or more states come together, as the case seems to be in Kismayo, with the intent to form a federal state, there is no reason for your administration in Mogadishu to feel uneasy. Granted, in an ideal situation, the federal government (not AMISOM, or IGAD officials) would have facilitated the establishment of federal states in Somalia. But it is the reality on the ground (not empty idealism) that drives political events. Furthermore, it is not only Kismayo in which AMISOM is doing the heavy lifting ---same could be said about Baydhabo, Beledweyne, and Mogadishu. The only difference here is Kismayo has good chance to transition from a hotly contested, conflict-ridden city to federal state as the majority clans in the three regions, amongst which Kismayo is one, are in talks to form a Jubba state. In my opinion, this is positive news on two fronts. If it succeeds, it will inaugurate a new era of clan dynamics where convergence of political interests and coalition building, and not the sheer power of clan militia muscle, is employed to attain political power. It will also cement, at least for the next four years, the post transitional political framework, namely federalism, as the platform upon which national politics and power sharing schemes are based. If Kismayo, which lies in relatively short distance from Mogadishu, becomes a stable region with solid administration, the ripple effect could be considerably significant for South Somalia. Tens of thousands of refugees could be repatriated back from refugee camps in neighboring Kenya to Kismayo. Large Diaspora with financial means whom current security issues do not allow them to invest in Mogadishu could instead pour much needed investments in Kismayo. In short, a relative stability in Kismayo will inevitably spur economic growth, as agriculture, livestock and fishery industry come to life. Add this likely Kismayo scenario to the Mogadishu recovery that is already underway, and the prospect of Somalia’s revival becomes clearer. I have no delusion that clan dynamics, and political ideology play a role in the question of Kismayo. I also understand the debate about federalism vs. centralism has not been fully argued or settled in the minds of many Somalis. But it takes bravery to lose political skirmishes in Kismayo in order to win the large battle of reviving Somalia, bringing her back on a firm footing. It takes guts to choose the big picture, and refuse to be drawn into the shifting tribal angling to stake out political power in the eventual Kismayo administration. Mr. President, stick to the national priorities to tackle the challenges facing the country---for if you do not, the dawn that came with your election, to paraphrase Imru'u al Quais, will be no brighter than the darkness that preceded it. Mr. President, show courage, and do the right thing.

Very skillful woman. She got the top post, yet in the interview she did not betray her cause. Says a lot of people who appointed her. On the unity question with respect to Fawziya's portfolio, I am really not worried about Somalia's unity. It is so solid, and sound, countries let alone mere minister would have a hard time to make any meaningful dent. What separates Somalia today is a lack of capacity.

Dammu Jadiid is massively exaggerated

With all the political parties , militias and rebels, even Islamic movements that sprung from Somalia in the last twenty years, Khaatumo was my favorite. Of course they as a people had a cause worth fighting , and their land had a history I admire. But they also had a style; the poetry, the dance, the Saado Cali songs, and good looking Garaads, and famous politicians. They had Ali Khalif with his confrontational trademark style, always on the air , in Youtube clips, professorial and dismissive about all things Puntland. They had a young Garaad with an aura of pride that scoffs the much guarded history of Puntland's Qardho Kings. They had armies of youth who sometimes defend, at times wining , some times losing, but never go on the offensive where it matters the most, at the Laascaanod hills. They raised money, organized diaspora, and put together well oiled political machine in all over Europe and Northern America. In fadhikudirir sessions which I some times attend , Khaatumo discussions always had a special appeal for me. I never disappointed to passionately show my support against the wishes of Puntland folks. But something is amiss. Since Siilaanyo's skillful purchase of Buuhoodle's one-time rebel leader, Mr. Xaglatoosiye, and the Dr. Galayr's political set back in the hands of Prof. Jawaari, Khaatumo has not been Khaatumo. The undying passion is no longer present. No parties , no songs, and new clips. Those who used to congregate on Khaatumo fadhi-ku-diriris, are today active participants of Kismayo fadhi-ku-dirir sessions. In Somaliaonline Forum , Aliya has gone quite , and Liban's educating threads are no longer posted. So I worry. I want Khaatumo not to quit: the cause is big , and the plight is real. Regroup if you must, change strategy if need be, but you shall never quit. And speaking of changing strategies , when you are confronted with Siilaanyo's focus to maintain the status qou, and Faroole's well entrenched defense (in political terms) to hang on what ever is left of Khaatumo constituency, don't quote poetry to the swordsmen, show your sword, and even play it to them. Liban and Aliya please comeback to SOL, this place is boring without you two...

Carafaat's habaar is not working

^^ :D Agreed. He does no oppose the president, but he is for Jubbaland state

Carafaat knows that NGONGE knows that Muqtar does not oppose president Hassan Sheekh Gooni, Federaaligu waa arrin nagu cusub, cid tababar noo siisayna ma jirto, marka waan la dhacdhacaynaa ee xaqiiqda puntland baa daliil u ah. Soomaaliya markay jirratay dhowr daawo baa loo qoray, mid alshabaab baa qortay oo xattaa haddii lagu daawoowi lahaa dose (kuuradii) bay ka qaldeen oo dadka waaba ku le'deen. Mid Caydiid baa qoray oo waraaq maxamed siyaad ka luntay buu ka qishay oo muquunis iyo reer hebel riix bay ku dhisnayd , iyana nooma shaqayn. fedaariliga lama hubo in lagu daawoobayo , laakiin waa qiyaasantahay oo xattaa adoo liqin marku laguu sharxo macno ayey samaynaysaa nin walboow meshaad joogto joog oo dadka aad la nooshahay wax la qaybso...puntland ha la yaabin waxay caarad u tahay inta lagu tijaabiyey daawada federaaliga ah, ilaa haddana xoog iyo caafimaad ba uga siyaaday waaka faroole maalin walba idaacadaha ka hadla oo dadka ku durduriya. markay ku dayo lahaayeen malaha miruhu macnay huwanaayeen. Kenyaatiga anigu cuqdad kama qabo, eedayntoodana ma jecli , waa dhexdeer oo professor Gaandi waraaqo iska qortay oo nimanka hor booday waa caaraday , laakiin markay caqliyeysteen oo maradii ragga xamar jooga qabaan loo tolay , oo si miyir ah iyo bur bur la'aan dhul badan lagula wareegay macnoy ii samaysay. dadka loogu sheekeeyo baddaa la dhacayaa, ama somaliya Kenya qaadanaysaa anigu kumo jiro. Kismayo dhib weyni kama jiro guryo iyo beero layskama xoogin, dekedda iyo airporkaa lagu diraray iyagana inta caqliyaysanayno in naloo hayyo dan baa ku jirtaa, wiilaal badan oo reer hebel usoo duulaan tegi jiray si ay dekeda ganacsigeeda u canshuuraan ama garoonka eedeeyoonkood qaad uga dhoofshaan AMISOM uun baa edbin karta. Meel fog ha fiirin ee bal xamar eeg sida looga faaiday khidhadaa. Madaxweynuhu sida Baashi sheegay xaalad adag baa haysatta laakiin waa nin fiican oo akhlaaq iyo dhaqanba ka muuqdo. Dagaalkii sokeeye baasu ku hindhisay oo waabad u jeeddaa inuu durba dhariiqii ka shakiyey. Saacid isaga saan u sheegay ba waa la dhawri bal wuxuu reerka ku dhaqo

It is telling only horseedmedia and dayniile wrote about this notion of former prime minister's political activities restricted by Faroole

gooni awoowe madaxweynaha waxaa looga fadhiyaa in ka run sheego nidaamkii uu ku guulaystay. waxaa muuqatta inuusan federaal aaminsanayn xaq buuna u leeyahay inuu fikriyan aamino laakiim mabdi'yan wuxuu dhowr bilood ka hor ogaaladay inuu nidaamka federaaliga ee dastuurku farayo dalka iyo dawladda ku hogaamiyo. waxaa is diidaan hawsha u taalla baaxadadeeda iyo arrimaha uu mudnaanta koowaad siinayo...nin wacyi xumo hayso uma eka laakiin wuxuu kasoo jeedaa xisbi islaami ah, xisbiyada islaamiga ahna waxaan uga baranay degdeg iyo kaadsiinyo la'aan. xattaa waxa fiican si qiyaasan baa loo hirgeliyaa , dhaqaatiirtu daawada kuuro kuuro bay u qoraan antibiyootik 60 xabbo hal mar cidina ma laqdo. intaasaa ka maqnayd xisbiyadii xarakaad ka islaamigu dhaleen ee dalka hoggaankiisa dhowr jeer sigay . Saacid oo wazeerka koowad ah waa amunsayahay , laakiin anigu waxaan dhawrayaa inuu wadaad waa rag noqdo oo dalka iyo dadkab wixii mudnaa ku dhaqo. Kismaayo ma dhib badna , dadkii ku diriri jirey 20 kii sano baa maanta intoodii badnayd heshiis ku yihiin inay wax isku ogalaadaan, shisheeye dantiisa ka dhex arkayna waa la joogaa, wixii mucaaradaa waa qof hadal ka tegay oo wax didis ah.

^^ :D what a witty retort

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This is a beautiful political culture which other Somalis need to replicate ...and I am serious about this. Kaftan Dhable: problem is as beautiful as this exercise is the overall separatist climate surrounding it tends to suck the oxygen out of it. It ultimately makes this seemingly democratic aspiration a mere veneer with no tangible political stability.

^^Source plz

Why is it a move bad, Che? If he succeeds to recruit a real secessionist who perhaps still harbors separatist sentiment but realistic enough about the diminishing prospect of gaining recognition, the cabinet will be that much credible in its assertion of inclusivity for all regions, political spectrum.

Kudos to Xassan Sheekh if he manages to recruit a real secessionist ---that will be a much needed break

^^Baashi Abwaan wuxuu leeyahay madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh hawsha Kismayo kama hor imaan Haseyeeshee Abwaan qudhiisaan war badan hayn; waxaa u daliil ah godka uu rabo inuu su'aalaha ka galo baa wuxuu yahay dawladaa lagasoo horjeeda iyo 1990 baa lagu laabanayaa.

Abwaan, Kismaayo sida Baashiba kor u sheegay waa imtixaan siyaasadeed oo Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh laga qaadayo. Dadkii ku dirirayey shalay baa maanta heshiis ku ah inay maamul goboleed u samaystaan. Sidaasay dan bideen. Dawladda ma diidana sida ay leeyihiin, arrintay wadaanna waa dastuuri oo meel fog kamay keenin. Dawladda Kenya aad sheegaysid markay keligeed ahayd anigu waa mucaaraday maantase dharkii AMISOM baa loo tolay, waxay waxbadan dhaanta dawladda Beledweyne kulaalaysa , iyo tan Baydhabo haysa oo diidday inay dharkaa AMISOM xirato. Xaqiiqaddu waxa weeye, Kenya duulaan kuma aha Soomaaliya, faragelinteedana waxaa xalaalaynaya joogitaanka Ugandha iyo waaqica Somaliya koonfurteeda ka jira. Arrinta Kismaayo Soomaali ba leh, waa sax, laakiin kuwa maamulka u dhisayaa soo Soomaali maaha, Axmed Madoobe baha maanta laga didayaa soo kii shalay governor ka ahaa maaha markii maxaakim al islaamiya ay hayeen. Sida Baashi taxliilkiisa kor ku qoran ku sheegay, magaaladda waxay caarad u tahay xaqaa'iqa cusub ee Soomaalidu galayso...waxay iila muuqataa maangaabnimo weyn hadduu Xasan Sheekh ku mashquulo arrinta Kismayo .

Abwaan;884579 wrote: War waa isku dhexyaacday ninyahow oo Faroole baad la xanaaqdey. Annagaad meelahaan noo lahayd Roadmap baan taageeraa iyo I won. Iskuma dhex yaacin, adeer, ee ama mawduuca wax ku darso ama doc ka yeernimada jooji. Su'aasha meesha taallaa waxa weeye muxuu maamuul Kismaayo loo sameeyaa u dhimi karaa dawladda federaalka? Yaa mucaaradaya roadmapka, oo weli cuqdad ka qaba federaalka? Yaa ciyaartuu shalay shuruucdeeda ku guulaystay maanta raba in muraajaco lagu sameeyo? Jawaab adiga lagaama rabo, Abwaan. Imtixaanka ugu horreeya ee dawladda hor yaallaa waa Kismaayo

Eng. Cadde is clearly in a 1990 mode

^^ :D A reasonable concern but a one that could be fleshed out in the constitution. Don't you think so Oba?

President Xassan Sheekh Maxamud is not by all accounts happy with the Jubba initiative that is underway in Kismayo. I do not understand why. Is it true though? and if it is, why?

Oba, Cabsida joojiya is not a bad advise but it is a misplaced one , tell your friends in Xamar that they should heed that advise awoowe.

Come again Abwaan I am out of the loop these days, but from what I heard it is Somalia's current leadership that is dwelling on past politics. An admin in Kismayo should not cause such a fuss ... But once again you are Abwaan

I really don't think the alleged focus/fixation of the president on Kismayo reflects Somalia's national priority. There will be a conference that will be held in Kismayo come December, and composition of the conference participants will tell the full story of the Jubbooyinka initiative. But by insisting the involvement of the federal government in the current deliberation of this initiative by the president is both premature and ineffective. The government in Mogadishu has no teeth to positively influence on what is going in Kismayo ---one can always inject negativity into anything and exacerbate the conflict. It is bad politics from his side for it makes him look small and tribal.

Apo, and Oba, I think someone who is unfortunately more interested in semantics than the substance of the article removed it. But I also understand rules no matter how illogical are there to be followed.