Can someone copy and past this article. It raises questions regarding the transparency of this oil deal. http://somalilandpress.com/somalilandgenel-clandestine-oil-deals-in-somaliland-must-be-publicized-40849

I dont think the Kenyans will give up that easily. They have ignored international agreements before. Even their Press release ignores the most crucial issues. http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/news/august2013/2013040803.htm

Somalia, I only posted articles from the federal constitution regarding this topic(security, marine resources/enviroment and foreign relations). The constitution clearly says that is the mandate of the Federal Goverment. Besides I dont think it would be effective if every State guarded its iwn coast and signed deals with foreign companies. Besides this company will only train and help set-up a national coast guard.

Al Shabaab is on the loosing side of the war. Eritrea is adjusting its policies to current realities.

Good move by the Eritrean Government. Somalia should establish diplomatic ties with Eritrea rather sooner then later.

Wiil Cusub sheekadani mee kugu Cusub tahay. lool

http://unpos.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RkJTOSpoMME= Article 45. Environment (1) The Federal Government shall give priority to the protection, conservation, and preservation of the environment against anything that may cause harm to natural biodiversity and the ecosystem. Article 126. Ensuring Security of the Federal Republic of Somalia (1) The Federal Government shall guarantee the peace, sovereignty and national security of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the safety of its people through its security services, including: (a) The armed forces; (b) The intelligence services; © The police force; and (d) The prison forces. (3) The armed forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia have the mandate to guarantee the sovereignty and independence of the country and to defend its territorial integrity. Article 52. Cooperative Relationships Between the Various Federal Member State Governments (1) The Federal Government and Federal Member State governments shall ensure that meetings between the Presidents of the Federal Member States and high ranking officials be held regularly to discuss issues that affect their territories, including: (a) Water sources; (b) Agriculture; © Animal husbandry; (d) Pasture and forestry; (e) The prevention of erosion and the protection of the environment; (f) Health; (g) Education; (h) Relations and dialogue amongst traditional leaders, and the protection and development of traditional law; (i) Relations amongst religious scholars; and (j) Youth.

Dottore, your analysis is fair, balanced and on the spot. Faroole should have hired you as an Advisor!

Dottore, ragaasu bahashii wee la Galgalaniyaan.

The author has made an excellent point.

Wiil Cusub;971795 wrote: “Somaliland Xaq Ayey U Leedahay Inay Lacag Ay Gaar U Leedahay Daabacato” Gudd. Baanka Somaaliya (SLT:Hargaysa) – Guddoomiyaha Baanka Somaliya Dr. Cabdisalaan Cumar Hadliye, ayaa si kulul u beeniyay warar ay warbaahinta Somalida qaar ka mid ah maalmihii u dambeeyay baahinayeen, kuwaas oo sheegayay inay dawladoodu ka dalbatay dawladda Ingiriiska inay joojiso daabicista lacagta shillinka Somaliland. Warkan oo si weyn u baahay ayaa xataa ay dad ajaanib ahi ku falanqaynayeen bogaga Internetka ee ay bulshadu xogaha isku dhaafsato sida twitterka. Hase yeeshe guddoomiye Hadliye, oo isagoo jooga magaalada Muqdisho ee dalka Somaliya, xalay telefoonka ugu waramay Wargeyska Geeska Afrika, ayaa beeniyay jiritaanka warkaas, waxaanu sheegay inay Somaliland xaq u leedahay inay lacagteeda daabacato. “Warkaas aad I weydiisay gebi ahaanba waa been abuur oo maaha mid ay wax ka jiraan.” Ayuu yidhi Guddoomiyaha Baanka Somaliya oo dhalasho ahaan ka soo jeeda Somaliland. Guddoomiyaha waxa uu Geeska Afrikasu’aalay bal in isaga ka sakow uu warkan ka maqlay madaxda wasaaradda maaliyadda Somaliya amaba cid kale, waxaanu Mr. Hadliye yidhi, “Waa been abuur boqol kiiba boqol (100%), aanay waxba ka jirin. Somalilandna xaq ayay u leedahay inay lacagteeda daabacato,kolayba anigoo gudoomiyahii baanka ah Cabdisalaan ahaan waligay arinkaas samayn maayo. Cid I waydiisay iyo cid ka hadlaysana maan arkin mana jirto sabab loo joojiyo waxay Somaliland rabto.” Wuxuu hadalkiisa ku soo gunaanaday, “Somalilandna anigaa ka imid oo kama soo hor jeedo.” Warkan uu guddoomiyaha Baanka Somaliya baahiyay ayaa meesha ka saaraya jiritaanka warkaas sheegayay inay dawladda Somaliya ay ka codsatay dawladda Ingiriiska inaan dalkeeda lagu daabicinta lacagta shillinka Somaliland. Xigasho: Geeska Afrika This guy seems to have quite an opposition. This is the second time rumours are spread about Central Bank.

The AMISOM soldiers I have met at Mogadishu Airport have learned Somali and have integrated with Somalis. Many want to stay in Somalia. If half of them stay, lets say 9.000 out of the 18.000 and they get married and start producing children at the same rate as Somalis(no family planning, 1 child every year) 9000x 1x 20 years= 180.000. They could become a new sub-clan of 180.000 strong.

Xaaji, is this political party funded by Somaliland?

It doesn't make sense to cut the ties. The constitition is an un-finished documents, which is still under revieuw by Parlementarian committee and so many issues are still open for discussion. Puntland is the mother and father of the current constitition and Federal governent, dont give up the child already. But be patient till it grows to become a strong, confident and fair lady.

Tallaabo;971916 wrote: Xaaji talks and relationships should not be only between Hargaysa and Mogadishu. Somalia is not like Ethiopia, Kenya, or the other countries of the world where one leader and one government represents everyone and everything. Somalia is a loose collection of feuding clans and so Somaliland should engage in serious discussions with Puntland about any matter that affects both our populations. Don't forget, its the Garowe clan we are neighbours with and not the HAGs. Of course Somaliland should also continue its diplomatic talkathon with the administration in Mogadishu but security and economic co-operation with Puntland is in our interest. +1 Makes sense.

More foreign troops. And even foreign police. Whats wrong with Somali Police Officers?

Allah ha naxariisto masakiinta. the article says it happened in Galgaduud.

Somalia: “Galmudug does not cooperate with Puntland to combat crimes in Galkayo”- Puntland’s Mudug Governor GAROWE, Somalia July 31, 2013 (Garowe Online)-The Governor of Puntland’s Mudug region Mohamed Yusuf Jama Tigey has blamed Galmudug authority for not cooperating with Puntland authorities in Galkayo to combat crimes on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Speaking on Puntland-based independent station Radio Garowe, Governor Tigey said Galkayo is a town connecting vast northern side to south Galkayo where Galmudug authority is based and the “criminal gangs” flee to Barahley neighborhood of southern Galkayo after carrying out assassinations in the northern side. “Galmudug seems too weak to keep those criminal gangs away from the northern side and they purport that they are existing authority but Puntland government will never cease its efforts to cleanse the town of crimes and targeted assassinations which almost take place in the north,” added Governor Tigey. Continuing, the governor said: “Our security operations has been successful in reducing crimes and during this month alone, important civilians including Human right activist and Local NGO official were killed in the north of Galkayo, such planned assassinations are cowardly acts and we will speed up our security operations”. Puntland government officials previously condemned Galmudug authority for providing safe havens to the armed gangs who commit crimes in the northern side which situates more than two-thirds of the city and Galkayo is regarded as a strategic city and as a gateway for trade. Is it possible to force a federal State (State of Galmudug in this case) to comply and cooperate on security?

Tallaabo;971612 wrote: Ditoore are you aware that Somaliland's business community has enough cash and the desire to construct a major cement plant in Berbera but the only thing stopping them is a long running clan dispute and rivalry? http://somalilandpress.com/we-need-an-independent-commission-for-the-sahel-cement-dispute-26919 Clan can be used as excuse for everything and by everyone. And this is a classic example of it. It has much more to do with governance, or lack of it.

Gar_maqaate;971691 wrote: Godane, is a psychopathic leader of a doomsday cult. The Somali government should not compromise with him, instead they should permanently compromise his existence. How about Al Shabaab? The only force that managed to govern the biggest part of Somalia from Ras Kambooni up to Mudug/Galgaduud?

I wonder what the ICU did to restore law and order in Xamar? And if there are lessons to be learned for the goverment from the ICU's best practices?

Thanks MMA, I remember this Ramadan song 'cuna cuna cuna, caba caba caba'. Any idea how it was called or who made it.

Somalilands Parliament has been silenced with hard currency. Dont expect to much from them. The real opposition asking question are to be found outside Parliament.

Congratulations Puntland. Dotorre, any ideas which direction Puntland should take in future? In terms of geographical frontiers, politics in Somalia, internal policies, in case Somalia adopts semi-decentralizes State under Federalist pretext?

Waan gartay.Marka inu sagu la heshiiyo saw me eheen dowlada, si aan dowlafa shiisheeye ka dhex faideystaan.