This makes me really happy. It is about time our people came back to the country to rebuild. The country needs its people. If the refugees are going to die of hunger, let them die inside Somalia. Never thought I would say this, but bravo UNHCR!!!!!!

This is what they call firing blanks. It is a ridiculous exercise.

The Somalis have the funniest way of saying the president has a stressful job.

Thanks Galbeedi. Askar waa rageedii.

If the election turns out as predicted by Galbeedi and Saalax, this is going to become the most remarkable failure of a ruling party in Somaliland. Gabiley and East Burco clans may have an open war after the fingerpointing is over.

What? Are you guys saying my candidate Cirro may win? I predicted he may win on this thread.

Bakool and Djibouti have a lot in common when it comes to Somali tradition. Great history and Somali culture.

Execelllent statement from Waraabe. This kind of election can only elevate the Somali name among the civilized world. We started this in the sixties but lost our values since then.

I agree. No matter what anyone says, this kind of participation can only be good for the community.

Saalax, even though Khat chewing is higher in Somaliland, economic activity related to Khat is also high and that can be seen as positive. Money is being circulated and thousands of families make a living off it.

There you go. The game will have a different name. We all knew it.

I know reer Djibouti are Somalis too, so whats up with the name?

Saxib, fuundi is a low-level construction worker who mainly does helping and preparing construction material such as cement, etc. Sorry I wasn't trying to berate.

AK, she did well there. She talked about tribal poetry battles ancient Somalis used to engage. It is a modern-day poetry battle. Have you ever heard of Cali Dhuux? What do you know about Somali poetry?

Jiidali, Sanaag

The author is an Awdalite or from Lasanod.

anoo kale, I am from Earth and my relatives are human. cadnaan1, you are right. Puntland's changing threats over the years is very telling.

^^ AK, don't be mean saxib. Ninkaso dhowee.

Omar Degan, I have never seen Somalis working in the construction industry. Are you fuundi or something?

A shining start it is. Go out and vote people.

Even though 200 votes separates the two, I think the better candidate won. Noor should accept the results and move on instead of being a spoiler.

WASHINGTON / MINNEAPOLIS — Four Somali-Americans won races for public office in local elections that took place around the U.S. on Tuesday. In a contest between two Somali immigrants running for a seat on the Minneapolis city council, the incumbent, Abdi Warsame, narrowly beat challenger Mohamud Noor, 50 percent to 47 percent. "From January, up to now our situation was good and now we have won the election with the public vote. I am very happy," Warsame said. Warsame was elected in 2013 as the first Somali-American to serve in a municipal office. During his campaign, he said his goals for a second term include strengthening relations between the Somali community and police. He has also proposed developing a mall in the Somali community. Noor did not immediately accept the result. "It's clear tonight that the outcome of this election has not yet been decided. We will fight to make sure every vote is counted, and the numerous irregularities that were reported are fully investigated," Noor posted on his Facebook page. Also in Minneapolis, Abdulkadir Hassan, a Somali-American, won a seat on the Park and Recreation Board. In Hopkins, a city west of Minneapolis, Fartun Ahmed won a seat on the Hopkins School Board, after securing the endorsements of all three retiring Hopkins School Board members. In Washington state, Zak Idan became the city of Tukwila's newest council member, replacing a man who decided not to run after holding the seat for 36 years. At least six Somali-American candidates who were running for various offices, including Noor, lost elections. Last year, Somali-Americans celebrated their biggest political victory when Ilhan Omar, a former refugee and a Muslim, won a seat in the Minnesota state legislature. VOA's Mohamud Mascade contributed to this report

The two states are on the verge of a war right now. This is dumb. Why not allow the election to proceed peacefully instead of spilling innocent blood?

Say whatever you want to say about Somaliland, but it sure knows how to market itself.