President Barack Obama cleared the way Monday for the U.S. to arm and train Somali forces, taking a step toward normal relations with the East African nation as it works to build confidence in its newly recognized government. In a memo to Secretary of State John Kerry, Obama said he has determined that supplying defense equipment and services "will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace." The move doesn't immediately provide new assistance to Somalia, but allows Kerry to consider taking that step in the future. Somalia is trying to preserve fragile progress toward establishing its first functional government after two decades of chaos. The U.S. formally recognized the African nation's new government in January — the first time the U.S. had recognized a Somali government since 1991, when warlords overthrew longtime dictator Siad Barre and then turned on one another. "The United States is committed to being a long-term partner in assisting the defense forces in Somalia defense to become a professional military force," said National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden. A relative peace has returned to Somalia's war-battered capital of Mogadishu since African Union forces ousted al-Shabab — a militant group loosely associated with al-Qaida — from the city over 18 months ago. But al-Shabab rebels are not yet defeated, and the U.S. remains concerned about the threat the group could pose to the region's stability. The U.S. designated al-Shabab a terrorist group in 2008. Obama's decision was not tied to any new threat assessment in Somalia, said a senior administration official, who was not authorized to discuss security assessments publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The move follows a decision by the U.N. Security Council, after an appeal from Somali officials, to partially suspend the arms embargo on Somalia for 12 months. The council preserved a ban on exports of a list of heavy military hardware, including surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank guided weapons and night-vision weapons. The U.S. government has provided funds and training to African Union forces fighting al-Shabab in Somalia, and has also provided more than $133 million to Somalia since 2007 in security sector assistance, intended to help the country build up and professionalize its security forces. Obama's memorandum on Friday opens the door for military-to-military relations, allowing the U.S. to provide equipment, training and other assistance directly to Somalia's government and military. ——— Associated Press writer Lolita C. Baldor contributed to this report. ——— Reach Josh Lederman on Twitter: http://twitter.com/joshledermanAP Also Read

President Barack Obama cleared the way Monday for the U.S. to arm and train Somali forces, taking a step toward normal relations with the East African nation as it works to build confidence in its newly recognized government. In a memo to Secretary of State John Kerry, Obama said he has determined that supplying defense equipment and services "will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace." The move doesn't immediately provide new assistance to Somalia, but allows Kerry to consider taking that step in the future. Somalia is trying to preserve fragile progress toward establishing its first functional government after two decades of chaos. The U.S. formally recognized the African nation's new government in January — the first time the U.S. had recognized a Somali government since 1991, when warlords overthrew longtime dictator Siad Barre and then turned on one another. "The United States is committed to being a long-term partner in assisting the defense forces in Somalia defense to become a professional military force," said National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden. A relative peace has returned to Somalia's war-battered capital of Mogadishu since African Union forces ousted al-Shabab — a militant group loosely associated with al-Qaida — from the city over 18 months ago. But al-Shabab rebels are not yet defeated, and the U.S. remains concerned about the threat the group could pose to the region's stability. The U.S. designated al-Shabab a terrorist group in 2008. Obama's decision was not tied to any new threat assessment in Somalia, said a senior administration official, who was not authorized to discuss security assessments publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The move follows a decision by the U.N. Security Council, after an appeal from Somali officials, to partially suspend the arms embargo on Somalia for 12 months. The council preserved a ban on exports of a list of heavy military hardware, including surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank guided weapons and night-vision weapons. The U.S. government has provided funds and training to African Union forces fighting al-Shabab in Somalia, and has also provided more than $133 million to Somalia since 2007 in security sector assistance, intended to help the country build up and professionalize its security forces. Obama's memorandum on Friday opens the door for military-to-military relations, allowing the U.S. to provide equipment, training and other assistance directly to Somalia's government and military.

Zack don't be disappointed watch after this trip ..... result will be reach THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE SOMALI PEOPLE. AND . All the sovereign authority belongs to the people of Somalia and may be exercised directly or indirectly ... NOT KENYANS

After taking my castle , Oba wants my hut You want Puntland and Jubbaland same came be said both way

Apophis Don't get frustrated sxb Your kin Madoba is knew to Somali Politics ....Puntland is playing game with Madoba knowing the fact in the ground when push comes shove who will the clear winner. lets stop the chess beating lets move on build state thats welcome by every tribe... Let the Federal Goverment do its job ......

I won't lie to you, I want this whole federal thing to turn to ash so we can all go back to our tuulos. Who needs central government anyway. That is a dream Somalia is moving Forward sxb we are tired anarchy ....

sxb habergangster wee tanaasuleen they are more powerful and had influece south far greater then raaskamboni and Puntland. They gave up Marka and etc. Saaciid and president are trying to lift somalia up from the grass root ,,,,,, Puntlanders here telling us fairy tale business our boqor visit shit lololol

Marka governor is local , The issue has been resolved ....... Milities days are over next is Kismayo and the Jubbaland

Puntland is state and Saciid is the Pm of Somalia why weight the same ....... Thats Problem Puntland and Jubbland Foks have no respect for the law and believe they are above President and Pm since they don't hail from same tribe...... That's why southern tribes are against state that want s to act like FG

At last East Africa is United Somali is back the Great lion has finely awoken Peace and stability in east Africa is Must

Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Xukuumada Federaalka Soomaaliya Cabdi Faarax Shirdoon Saacid oo booqasho rasmi ah ku jooga Addis Ababa isaga iyo wafdi uu hogaaminayo ayaa kulamo is daba jooga ah la qaatay madax sar sare ee urur gobeleedka IGAD, Midowga Africa, Madaxweynaha Jabuuti iyo madaxweynaha dawlad geedaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya. Ra’iisal Wasaaraha ayaa casho sharaf la yeeshay Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Itoobiya Hailamariam Daselegn iyo madaxweynaha Jabuuti Ismaaciil Cumar Geelle. Cashadan ayaa ahayd mid lagu gunaanadayo munaasabadii dhismaha hay’ad loogu magac daray Meles Foundation. Ra’iisal Wasaaraha oo ay wehliso Marwo, Xildhibaan Caasha Xaaji Cilmi iyo xubnaha golaha Wasiirada ee safarkiisa ku wehliya ayaa dhanka kale kulan qado ah la qaatay madaxweynaha dalka Jabuuti Ismaaciil Cumar Geelle, waxaana kulankan qadada ah uu ka dhacay qasri uu ku leeyahay dalka Itoobiya Madaxweyne Ismaaciil. Qado sharaftan ayaa ahayd mid saaxiibtinimo isla markaana looga arrinsaday iskaashiga dalalka Soomaaliya iyo Jabuuti, waxaana kulankan ka horeeyey booqasho rasmi ah oo Ra”iisal Wasaaraha iyo wafdigiisu ay ku soo mareen dalka Jabuuti ka hor intii aysan soo gaarin magaalada Addis ababa ee dalka Itoobiya. Dhanka kale, Ra’iisal Wasaaraha iyo wafdigiisa ayaa xalay ka qeybgalay caasuumaad casho ah oo uu sameeyey madaxweynaha dawlad degaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya Cabdi Maxamuud Cumar oo ay wehliyeen xubno maamulkiisa ka tirsan, xildhibaano deegaanka iyo kuwa dawlada federaalka ah waliba iyo ganacsatada deegaanka. Waxaa kaloo cashadan ka soo qeyb-galay Cabdifitaax Sheekh Cabdullahi oo ah wasiirka shaqaalaha iyo arrimaha bulshada dawlada Itoobiya iyo Sagaye Barhe la-taliyaha Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Itoobiya ee arrimaha amniga. Cashadan oo aheyd is barasho iyo kala warqaadasho ayaa markii ay soo gabagabowday waxaa warbaahinta la hadlay Ra’iisal Wasaare Saacid, isaga oo sheegay inuu aad ugu faraxsan yahay kulankan caawa, isla markaana uu muhiim u yahay is dhexgalka iyo iskaashiga dawladda Soomaaliya iyo dawlad degaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya. “Aadbaan ugu faraxsanahay casuumaada uu noo fidiyay madaxweyne Cabdi Maxamuud Cumar, waxaana rajeynayaa in cashadan oo kale aanu ugu sameyno Muqdisho” ayuu yiri Ra’iisal Wasaaraha oo xusay inay booqashan doonaan xarunta dawlad degaanka Soomaalida ee Jigjiga. Dhanka kale, Ra’iisal Wasaaraha ayaa galabta kulan rasmi ah la qaadanaya Ra’iisal Wasaaraha Itoobiya Hailamariam Deselegn, waxayna kulankan uga wadahadli doonaan arrimaha dalka Soomaaliya, gaar ahaana iskaashiga dhinacyada amniga, Dhaqaalaha iyo horumarka labada wadan. – Garad Salad Hersi Press officer, PM office Addis ababa, Ethiopia

what a joke waite and see The Gedo boys alone will destroy Raaskalat Milities with no help are station in city

The Federal Government wants resolve Kismayo issue peacefully , Kismayo isssue is between Kenyan admin and the FG . Kenyans are asking delaying conference in Ethopia because they are going through change that's all . Kenyans will come into sense they cannot force administration in somalia . Ethopians tried it in Bay and Baakol but the FG came against it and won .

xiiin knows the truth ask what happend morgan lastime Puntlanders can only talk but no action in south ..... sxb Laangaab Madoba will have to answer to The FG

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Ps: RaasKamboni got Hoosingow under lockdown and they're benevolent enough to allow those who disagree to do so in public What a Joke the noble clan of Hoosingow will never be afraid of Laangab Madboba Milities , touch them and you will see Return of the Great jubba General .

The local are voicing their disagreement how things are unfolding kismayo. they are the locals and have right to be part of organization . Kenyan Somali Politicians are going to force us to accepted Maamulka Axmed Madoobe nonono

http://badweyn.com/dhageeyso-beel-sheegtay-inay-isaga-baxday-shirka-ka-socda-kismaayo-iyadoo-eedeysay-raaskambooni/ Mid kamid ah Salaadiindii ka qayb galaysay shirka lagu dhisayo Maamulka Jubbaland ee ka socda Jaamacada Magaalada Kismaayo ayaa sheegay inay iskaga baxeen shirkaasi kadib markii ay arkeen Cadaalad daro uu sheegay in lagu sameeyay Beeshiisa

its fact that majority of clans are against this jubbaland , You cannot hide it I am just posting fact that's all , I welcome a united jubaland , a sustainable peace and stability

Things looking bad for the raaskabooni Foreigners ......

http://badweyn.com/dhagayso-beelaha-sheekhaal-oo-kulan-ku-yeeshay-hoosingow-kana-soo-horjeestay-shirka-kismaayo/ Kulan ay ku yeesheen Magaalada Hoosingow ee gobolka Jubbada Hoose Beesha ayay kaga hadleen arimaha maamul u samaynta deegaanada Jubbooyinka iyo Gedo, ayay kaga soo horjeesteen shirka Maamulka loogu samaynayo Jubbooyinka. Nabadoonka Beesha Cabdi Aadan ayaa u sheegay markii uu kulanku soo dhamaaday in aysan beesha xxxxx cid matasha oga qayb galin shirka Kismaayo, wuxuuna sheegay Beeshoodu inaysan u hogaansami doonin Natiijadii kasoo baxda Shirka ka socda Kismaayo. Beesha xxxxl ayaa sheegtay shirarka ka socda Magaalada Kismaayo inaysan u dhamayn dadka daga deegaanada Jubbooyinka isla markaana ay wadato koox gaar ah oo iyadu danaheeda ka fiirsanaysa.

no sxb the man can be replaced yeas indeed . the dude is doing wonderfull job , his job rating is excellent . the dude was there since eldort days its been decade of work. Abdi salam needs look somewhere else . Asha haji abdi salam are from same subclan . it will be blow to the goverment 4.5 power sharing on all level

Fabricated story no way can they replace man plus asha xaaji and Alimerica are close have mutual friends

For over 22 years, this civil war caused significant hardships for the Galmudug clans , Ashabab plus the ethopians recent fighting also damage their wealth in Mogadishu and elsewhere. Puntland has not seen the level of fighting and duration as the Galmudug Tribes , Puntland was peace for over a decade except for here and there skirmish no major fighting.