His Banadir conference is delayed again. It may turn ugly.

Sometimes you wonder why men like Beyle aren't given a chance to lead this nation. He is a great thinker who loves this country more than anyone. It is a curse.

It is true the Muslim Brotherhood is big in Sudan. But I think Galbeedi's assertion that Egypt is interested in blowing up the dam in Ethiopia is not the most likely intention of the UAE-funded troops being deployed in Eritrea. The UAE has no desire to support an international incident that can turn the African Union against the Gulf countries. Blowing up the dam is a huge deal, and will only lead to a regional war and EU sanctions against Egypt. The UAE is most likely interested in bullying Sudan for supporting the Turkish initiative. In essence, the UAE is encouraging the overthrow of Bashir and the opposition in Sudan may try to take advantage of the UAE move.

OO, I agree Djibouti is a natural choice for Somali leaders to visit first as it is an independent country with Somali majority.

Saalax, was Siilaanyo and Riyaale's welcome to Djibouti any different?

Interesting.

Why does Kheyre move around his hand and fingers as if he is talking to subjects? It is a distraction. Galbeedi, I have a different view. I think Kheyre cherishes power and authority more than Somali politicians of recent times. Masuuliyadu is very humbling and one should know the gravity of its weight. To me, Kheyre doesn't fully understand that true authority comes from the people.

Muse Bihi looks much younger than his 70-year-old age.

I was wondering what the percentage of Oromo students in JU is.

Is Egypt trying to bully Sudan for allowing Turkey make an investment in Sudan? This gives you a picture of that Egyptian dictator's mindset.

Good to hear Farmaajo will visit Puntland. Dowlada hala fidiyo.

If true, the foreign minister portfolio is moved from Guriceel clan (CCshakur's family) to Garowe subclan (Faroole's family). The FM position was traditionally designated for Northern Clans as part of unspoken power distribution among Somali clan. Farmaajo is doing away with the traditional power balance even though the position he holds today is based on that very foundation.

The region is currently semi-isolated. Badhan will have a new tarmac road connecting it to Bosaso. The travel time between Badhan and Bosaso will be cut to mere 2 hours. That will have huge ramifications for the community when it comes to business and future development.

The Eastern Sanaag (Somaliland) community should pursue its own interests and not be beholden to any one existing admin. If the SFG is willing to bring development projects to the area, the Erigavo community should welcome any minister who wants to visit. Bring home the bacon!

Alshabab is desperate. They never used to kill relatives. The pressure is on. They'll do anything to claim victory.

Who is "beesha mooryaan"? Asad Ahmed, do you not understand SOL rules?

The paramilitary Basijs and the military are giving people opportunity to demonstrate peacefully. If the situation gets out of hand, Iranians are merciless when it comes to quelling popular storms. The demo is mostly driven by economic concerns.

OO, there is nothing wrong with the Somalis having an alliance with one of the powerful groups in Ethiopia (TPLF) for the sake of safeguarding own survival, but you have to understand that, in Somali street, Illey doesn't have the legitimacy or the moral authority to make a decision on behalf of our people. Illey is seen as a despot forced upon us by the Ethiopian powerbrokers for their own survival at the expense of vulnerable Somalis. If the Oromos and the Amharas gain power, it is the Somalis who will suffer the most.

I thought the Arabs used to say it is Haram.

The kid in the video giving the speech (at 2:00 ), is a clan chief?

It is time to get to the bottom of this. Sometimes our people get emotional and miss the details. If Kenya is knowingly annexing Somali land, then this is tantamount to a war declaration.

I concur. The community in Maakhir is overwhelmingly pro-Puntland. Let's hope Jamal is visiting the region to assess its development needs rather than indulge in typical Somali minister self-promotion. The SFG recently got a significant monetary pledge from the US and Qatar, therefore any development projects must be fairly distributed to all regions.

Yes, Jamal is from Maakhir.