I never accuse legitimate Hawalas who are the life line of the people back home including my own family. This is not about Hawala service, it is about unanimous telephone banking that is facilitating the killing of innocent Somalis. We are all for free enterprise and open economic market, but you can't secure your people and country by overlooking this issues. You can not allow your citizens to be bombed like insects by a dozen every other month. The question is how Al-shbaab is paying salaries and financing sleeper cells and local unemployed people. Believe me in Mogadishu every thing is about money.

Wax kasta oo dhaqaale iyo dhismo Aduunyadu bixisay Xamar baa la galiyey. Dadka Sommaaliyeed ee Zaylac iyo Baidhabo iyo Bulaxaar jooga waxba kama soo gaadhayaan. Dadka Soomaaliyeed Ayadoo ay didaas tahay ayey raali ka noqdeen. Iyagoo Rumaysan Hadii Caasimadu nabad noqoto in Qaran Soomaaliyeed hagaagayo. Isbitaalo, wadooyin, iskuulo, Airpor iyo adeegii halkaas ayaa lawada geeyey. Dadka maanta ku hadaaqaya Muqdisho Hiiraan halagu daro, kumanaan Soomaali ah ayey Muqdisho Siyaabo kla duwan uga qixiyeen. Waxay dhaheen Hadaan Madaxweyne anaga la naga dhigin nabad la heli maayo. Maantana waxay leeyihiin Muqdisho waa dhul reer hebel ee Caasimad Soomaaliyeed oo loo wada siman yahay ma ahan. If Mogadishu is going to be the nations capital, it must be a neutral seat of all Somalis. I can't imagine the greed of certain politicians. President Hassan and his clansmen control the Intelligence service, the national police, and Benadir regional government, yet they can't improve security. No way. Somalis should never allow one clan to control the resource of the national capital. Remember, it is the Somalis and former national governments, including " Kacaanka", who built Xamar before and today , it is mostly Turkey and the resource donated to the national government by the donors who are mostly responsible for the new Mogadishu. They want to take all that to themselves. What a punch of greedy people. If they do not change their character " WAdankan Waa laka Diri". Enough is enough.

Hlac, it could be similar to Bitcoin in terms of purchasing and currency exchanges. They also put certain value on the coin which is equivalent of some dollars. While Bitcoin is replacing the dollar as agreed upon currency, Zaad Service is simple transfer of cash through the phone. This big difference is Zaad service is unanimous telephone banking. Small merchants can set up accounts and load the money in your phone. After transaction is concluded no one is able to trace or control. Telesom company controls the service. They are owned by former Al-Barakat and Salama Bank owners. IN the Somali business and political landscape, they are the biggest fish.

First , it is encouraging to see these young bright Somali minds trying to affect changes in academia and Somali studies in particular. While most of us middle aged men are immersed and preoccupied with our regions (tribal home lands), it is refreshing to see a new generation of educated Somalis aiming the big picture of being Somali and our indigenous culture. Seeing the introduction of Safia, it shows how well educated and trained people can express issues with class and finesse. The issue of people like I. M. Lewis dominating Somali studies in the 21st century is a great dilemma for Somali anthropologists and others who involve in that subject. Personally, I do not have much to contribute on the subject other than admire the thought. On the other hand, it might be naïve or too early for young Somalis to replace the old order without establishing themselves in these institutions. Small, slow incremental changes are needed . Also, in terms of back home, while the resilience of the culture is visible, without a functioning state that promotes culture and good traditions , the worst part of the culture and bad habits are easily detected by foreign sociologists or anyone who visits the country. One of the young guys with big afro was talking about the value of the black lives. Perception is reality. Black people and their states must show progress, economic power and the value of their citizens. In old South Africa, during apartheid, the Chinese were labelled with Indians Blacks and mixed race, while the Japanese had same rights as the white Europeans. I bet the poor Chinese of 40 years ago are today's super power. victors always write history. Any way I admire your journey.

Hey dude, you could be partially correct. The sentence is wrong , but two of the words could mean: Oog = Salaada Ooga= establish prayer. Doog= Xanuunkii waan ka soo Doogtay= I did recover from the illness. Shoog= not Somali. Feel better?

Mooge waan ku Salaamay. Even the most stable economies and countries, no one is allowed to carry a cash exceeding $10,000 dollars. How can you transfer someone through mobile phone one thousand or more dollars without trace. That is why it become difficult to catch " horjoogayaasha Al-shabaab". He is typically conducting business without contact.

In nineteen nineties, when the Mogadishu war between Aideed and Cali Mahdi was cooling down, suddenly a huge shell exploded in the Bakara Market of Mogadishu. The casualty was bad. The main question everyone asking was: who was behind this crime?. A man no one heard before , by the name of Muuse Suudi Yalaxow came out and said " Aarey Aniga Waaye Igaarka Madfaca Soo Tuuray". It was one of the most dramatic ways to introduce himself in the Warlord invested streets of Mogadishu. The rest is history. In order to distinguish itself from other extremist groups , a northern Nigeria based terror group called Boco Haram, attacked a boarding school in Nigeria and massacred 70 student while they were sleep. When everyone including the government inquired about the atrocities and the groups behind it , they said " it is us Boko Haram, our name means education is forbidden and will kill those who enroll these government run schools in Nigeria". Since then, they murdered and kidnapped girls as young as 10 years old. One of the most publicised cases were the kidnapping of 300 school girls whom are still missing. As we speak , they have crossed to Cameroon, Chad and Niger. In order to slow down and confront this growing threat , the African Union has agreed to send 17,000 African troops to help combat Boko Haram. Looking carefully these new developments and the growing capacity of Boko Haram, certain questions remain unanswered. How can a small band of back ward extremists in northern Nigeria suddenly rose to prominent within few years of their formation?. How come a group who numbered few hundreds, just two years ago are crossing international borders of three nations?. Why Nigeria , one of the richest countries in Africa with huge military capabilities, even need the help of Uganda or others?. Where did the Boko Hram get it's weapons?, since they are paying salary to their members just like Al-shabaab , who is financing them?, these and many other questions need to be answered. One could say that conflict weapons from Libya might have contributed to the coffers of Boko Haram arson, or the underdeveloped parts of northern Nigeria regions may have attracted disgruntled communities and unemployed youth, but the biggest question is how can they maintain the lavish life style their leaders enjoy, including expensive late model vehicles worth tens of thousand?. While there are always ideological or religious motivations among some of members , recent history of these groups have shown that money is the biggest motivation to participate these conflicts.. Both local and foreign money is the root cause for the rise of Al-shabaab and many others. Recently, the gulf monarchies are distancing themselves from ISIS and other extremist groups in the region, but clear evidence shows most of them, especially Saudi billionaires, are the financiers of most of the Wahabi inspired confrontation in the Muslim world. As we speak, Al-shbaab is raising money in the Bakara market openly without reprisals. There are clandestine cooperation between certain business people and Al-shabaab. A person caring a bag or some sort shows up at the Bakara market and traders are told to contribute for the cause of Islam , which they do quietly. While everyone is horrified about the crimes of Al-shabaab, including this month's Garisa University Massacher, many business people inside Somalia do not condemn or willing to confront the extremists. While major hotels and government buildings are bombed, not one single telecom , business or buildings owned by these contributors of Al-shabaab are damaged. Non of the major holders of Banking, telecom and other businesses ever condemned or offered to participate the fight against al-shabaab. Have you ever heard the owners of Al-barakaat, Hormuud, Sometel; Dahabshiil and Salaama bank owners ever condemn Al-shabaab?, never. They are making millions from the misery of the people. Then there is the so called Zaad Service. These electronic transfer of money through your mobile phone is the greatest invention that made these extremist groups operate without detection and regulation. In the older days, in order to recruit spy or saboteurs, you supposed to meet them physically. Now, all you need is buy them a cell phone and transfer the monthly salary and other instructions through the mobile phone. Many of them are just mules carrying equipment and weapons from point A to point B, without knowing the mission. Yet, this incompetent government does not even add these developments to the equation. In my opinion Al-shabbab is smaller scale in the food chain of criminals rooming in Mogadishu. Of course they are the most dangerous terrorists with their scale of bombings and killings , but they can only exist as parasites who must live among certain environment. So, in order to eliminate them, you must drain the wells they reside and their financers. Here is the list of oligarchs and ideological backers of Al-shabba , who must be eliminated in order for the movement to disappear. 1- Wahaabi ideology and doctrine: the Wahabi movement is headquartered in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf monarchies. Their biggest asset, more than any thing is plenty of money. The barrel of oil was almost $100 dollars for the last eight years which made them the richest regions of the world. With a local population of less than 40 million , the gulf monarchies are awash with cash. They may be filthy rich in terms of money, but they couldn't offer much for the wider world or the Muslim world in general. They don't build bridges or highways like Chines to increase infrastructure, they do not have technological advances to offer, nor they could help a Muslim in dire need. So, the only thing they could spread among war invested Muslim regions is their despotic life style, among them Wahabi doctrine of the Gulf. In the Islamic tradition, monarchies are unIslamic institutions . In Islam, meritocracy, experience and good character are the virtues leaders should be selected to lead their communities, unlike feudal monarchies where corrupt individuals are crowned by the ruling family. While their governments are passive in most issues, their rich billionaires are very active. As soon as Al-shabaab took over KIsmaayo, some of their first acts were filming the beatings of a young girl accused of Adultery, and digging and destroying of cemeteries. These videos are sent to these rich gulf sheekhs who declare " Hadda ayaa Soomaalia laga helay koox Illahay Keli Yeelaysa", roughly means " for the first time Somalia got a group who believe the Oneness Od Allah". For them Al-shabaab and company are the bearers of true faith. What these ignorant monarchists do not know is that Islam reached the shores of Somalia before it reached Medina, Iraq or Pakistan. In the coastal city of Zailac, in Awdal region, there is a mosque called " Masjidul Qiblatayn", reminding when the Qible for prayer was Jerusalam. Just like Al-shabaab, one of the first acts of ISIS was to destroy older cemeteries and mosques which is the most fundamental doctrine of Wahabism. It is their first act. Not peace, education , governance or rule of law but destruction. This rigid doctrine not only saws hatred and divisions among Muslims , but it also exasperates the existing problems of a community who were already overwhelmed with other man made issues. By now, every Muslim around the world is shocked about the crimes these extremist movements, but we all have failed to grasp the ideological origins of these movements. Of course their are tribal, nationalistic and other local issues feeding some these conflicts, but their cruelty doesn't rise from a vacuum, it must originate some where. In fact it is easy to profile these sects. Beheading, destruction of cemeteries-- even two feet high tombs--, restrictions of women and people in general, and eventually harsh treatment for those who happen in their way. These are their hallmark. Did I mention the black flag?. Among the most fundamental tenants of our Iman is the believe in the here after where " every soul shall rise from the dead and answer their Lord for hi/her bad and good deeds in their life. For these groups, desperation, destruction and the dispensing of harsh punishment as much as possible in this world , is the key. For them , Allah's judgement day cannot wait for here after. In order to control the destruction of these foreign sect, Somali governments must restrict their money supply and promote the religion of mercy which we all grown up. Also, for starters, every conflict that pitches Arab dictators and their people, middle eastern sects and tribal groups, should not be called Jihad for Islam. It is just different groups vying for power and supremacy. One example of this is the Yemen war, where a minority Shia sect want to take power by the barrel of gun. They probably have seen small Allawi sect in Syria impose their will in the land or the Iran financed Hezbollah assert power in Lebanon. We have no business interfering with these intra-Arab conflicts or their ideological sects. 2- Business oligarchs: Most of these oligarchs made their money during the civil. While most of them do badly needed services in a country without a functioning government for twenty years, some how accidentally , they became themselves the state within the Somali state. In some aspects , they are even bigger than the government it self. stay tuned for the second part........

If anyone want to learn or hear a Somali language without the mix of English or foreign language, just listen the girl narrating the video. She is using huge Somali political vocabulary.

Regardless of their weaknesses, they are willing to discuss and improve the situation. In most Somali regions , they do not talk about how to fix or highlight their shortcomings. Good for them.

These people in Hargeisa forgot that the main reasons Somalis including the SNM went to war was tribal reasons. Each tribe wanted to be free from centralized state control. It wasn't about communism, democracy or god governance. It was tribal, pure and simple. As I stated in this page , some even went to war for tribal pride and hegemony. The southern Somalis, regardless of their problems understood that devolution of power and tribal federalism is the only way to stop centralized power and the theft of recourses by the ruling tribe of the day. When I was in university in the middle of eighties, I felt home in Mogadishu. It was the nations capital were millions of Somalis from five regions of the country congregated for opportunity and life. The ugly head of tribal hegemony was visible , yet it never crossed in my mind that Mogadishu belonged to any tribe or group. " Cid Baa Xamar kaa Xigta ama Dad Gaar Ah baa Leh Weligay isma Odhan". The dictatorship problems were never associated with existence of the people or the tribal ownership of certain places. Yes, the system was breaking down , yet the people were struggling as Somalis in their own land collectively for the worldly life. Five years latter in 1991, millions of Somalis were expelled and made refugees. They were caught unprepared, they thought the land , the people and the government were different things. The leadership was evil, but, they thought , the land was theirs. Most were unable to return their homes as we speak. No one in their right mind will rush to build house in Mogadishu unless the character and the mind set of the people and Somalis in general change. In Hargeisa let alone outsiders, even the SNM Habroos, live distinctively different neighborhoods. It is the reality of today's Somalia. In the light of past history, you can't leave yourself at the mercy of any tribal groups masquerading as a government. Peace isn't the absence of war, but a genuine peace of mind based on justice and rule of law. We are all aware Somalis every where refuse to abide by the rules. There are no guaranties that tribal homelands will lead to prosperity and progress, but , at least , you live with ease and live another day. No one in their right mind, will deny that despite the tribal hegemony and dictatorship, the biggest calamity that hastened the demise of the Somali State was, the concentration of power, wealth and resources in the hands of very few tribally connected people and their friends. Somalis, some how had always the fear of poverty and the desire to gain an earned material and wealth ( Bililiqo). Don't go far to find these causes. If you carefully investigate the current President Hassan, you will confuse the difference between Benadir regional government and the federal government. Nepotism is rampant. The consolation is people in JUbba, Puntland, Bay and other regions are working hard to manage their affaires without the power hungry centralized Somali state of yester years. Mogadishu may be the capital of Somalia, but it shouldn't be more than the seat of where Somalis interact with international institutions and the outside world. The days of the small group of thieves accumulating power and privilege in one place are over. Fast forward to the main topic of the sick man of the horn. In 1987, Then President Siyaad Barre had a series head on collision. The accident was so series, he was airlifted to Saudi Arabia for more advanced medical facilities. He stayed their more than four months. In a communist dictatorship, there are no written rules that govern if the head of the state misses his duties months or even years. The acting President supposed to be General Mohamed Ali Samater who was the prime minister. For the first time the close family members of Siyaad Barre have noticed the dilemma and life without the President. Rather than follow the rules and delegate the management of the state to General Samater, they decided to make the issue a family affair. HIs wife Khadiijo, Son Maslah and other immediate family circles and their in-laws became in charge of the Somali State. Siyaad Barre came back and started his usual business, but most people who follow Somali politics will tell you that he was never the same person after that accident. The introduction of close family members to the decision making of the state , hastened the demise of the government system. Open tribalism, looting and abuse of power followed. Few years latter the Somali state collapsed. History repeats it self. 24 years after the collapse of the Somali State another sick man, running an enclave appears in the scene with identical, albeit smaller and insignificant power in one of Somali regions. Siilaanyo who is almost eighty years old had a mild stroke in Sanaag region around July 2010. Since there wasn't any meaningful hospital that can preform any heart related issues, he was airlifted to Nairobi, Kenya. It wasn't series, but due to his old age and the late arrival in Nairobi, it has left him with Dementia. Dementia after stroke is a common. Approximately 29% of patients with cerebrovascular disease meet operationalized criteria for Dementia 3. Even greater number have cognitive impairment. Those diagnosed with these disease have the symptoms of Alzheimer's. That means they will have inability to remember things or even read. Siilaanyo could walk or preform some normal physical activities, but he can't remember things or analyze critical issues. He would visit 20 places and will tell them the same thing he told the first one. He can't conduct question and answer interview. THE KING HAS NO CLOTHES. If you want to know the difference, check Siilaanyo's speeches before and after stroke. You may ask , how many people do know his situation?. well, almost all the main political leaders and business members of the Hargeisa know this. Even vice President Zaylici in one of his skirmishes with Siilaanyo said " Waar Odaygu Dalka Ma maaulee, Xirsi Ayaa Taliya". Even the whole " Beesha", know his conditions, but all agreed to keep under the rags for the moment in order to keep the embarrassing situation private. Just like 28 years ago in Somalia, you have incapacitated leader who had involuntarily delegated the business of government to his immediate family. We have Hooyo Khadiijo, who is more vindictive and power hunger in the Name of Amina, we have Hirsi Gaab acting as the presidents son, and finally we have son in -law by the name of Morgan - I am not making this - arresting members of the media who write unpleasant things about Siilaanyo. A man from Hargeisa community called me the other day and he said " Waar Odaygani Wuu tagayaa, Waxanina way isla Dumayaane, Nimankiinan Reer Awdal maad iska Sugtaan, yaanu Magac Idin Raacine". roughly he says " that this old man and his corrupt minions are going down and the system is going to collapse, so Awdalites, just wait for a moment ". I told him that, he exactly described the situation perfectly, but unlike 1991, this time we won't be waiting the collapse without preparing ( Maanta Nagu kor dumi maysee Waan Ka Diyaargaroobaynaa). Who would have thought after 25 years, a group of Somalis with fanfare and tribal noise couldn't build any meaningful institution based on rule of law, or build 10 km of road after all this years. The Somali state from 1960 to 1980, achieved so many milestones for just 20 years. Free health care and education, security, cultural pride and literacy for all from Kismaayo to Zaylac. . In 2011, as I was traveling from Djibouti to Hargeisa, in one of those old Russian built airplanes. I saw the pilot who happened to be a white Russian, with sandals, holding some kind of a jag putting fuel or some lubricant at one of engines. As soon as you enter, you could feel the smell of urine and notice the water bottles and other garbage on the floor. I said to my self " after 23 years of war and destruction, mayhem, millions of refugees and calamities, is this the legacy that replaced?." Waar Ma Taas Ayaa lagu bedeshay QArankii la dumiyey". If you destroy something , why not replace it with some thing better. Ma Daraato Raad Kaan Dhigaan Dib Ugu Soo Laabaty... They refused the rule of law..............next. satay tuned.

It is not true. A useless vice minister who failed a month ago to convince the people about Suldaan Wabar, brought few ( Dheemaal) money for theses elders to denounce Suldaan Wabar. . usually you buy these kind of statements. The largest members of the "Jabhada Awdal are from Qulijeed area. Denouncing won't deter Suldaan Wabar.

Che, Tribal federalism is the way. Tribal identity is bigger than ethnic identity. In ethnic communities, people embrace and acknowledge their differences and try to find the middle ground. Halkan tuug ayaa kuugu soo dhumanaya magaca reerkiisa oo ku xadaya. In the real world Hirsi, Samaale and Cakuuse will not be a minister in any legitimate government. Traditionally, tribes are independent confederates.

Xaaji, That is a big lie. I know Somaliland is desperate these days, but that is not a consolation. . A friend of mine did talk to the Suldaan in conference call few hours ago inside Awdal Border.

WAllee Puntland laga Baqay. This Puntlanders never call anyone their tribal names or other nicknames, yet from Mogadishu to Hargeisa everyone is blaming every thing on them. That is the art of politics. This the third time in two weeks that Faisal is crying about Puntland.

Mooge, Siilaanyo is going to help us motivate the public. He already arrested Awdal youths who spoke against the so called election. I hope he fills the jails as quickly as possible. I urge the youth to cross the border and join the Suldaan.

I think you guys misunderstood my comment. I was referring to Somali government when I said about heeding the Awdal issue. Xaaji, negotiation with Somaliland is over. There won't be any. We will sit down when you leave Awdal region. Wabar will never talk to Somalilnd until he liberates his land.

Hey Kid, stop hijacking the Awdal struggle. WE are not Mujahidiin or those useless monikers extremists use to slaughter innocent blood. Unlike your kin the Chinese are civilized people. A mere letter to their embassy will do the job. Why these young Somali kids keep talking about killing. We all know this is a culture violence and anarchy, but we will deal our issues in our own way rather headless goons as you desire. If our Friends are like you, we do not need enemies. I fear for your own well b Last week in Calgary Alberta, Canada two Somalis were killed by other young Somalis. Unlike your deluded culture manhood doesn't mean causing mayhem. Hey, take a pill to cool down kid. I do fear for your own well being at this moment. Finally stay away from our case........

He was caught red handed. This company was operating for two years without the knowledge of the people. The first contract was signed by the family in June 2013. They explored the area the previous two years. That original contract was signed by Mirsi Gaab, the Palace minister, this minister in the video and the governor of Awdal, three cousins from Burco. After the environmental impacts and other issues was publicized, the minister has drown a new contract two weeks ago to misleads the people. How can any company could bring heavy equipment worth millions of dollars without explicit contract. These are some of the most incompetent , corrupt groups I have ever seen. Hello, it is 2015, you can't fool people in this day and age.

Che, truly speaking we do not have that much influence in Mogadishu. Some of our MP pushed the envelope a little. The foreign minister might have got some pressure too. No more illegal companies in our region. The Chinese and others got the message. Believe me you , if the so called government keeps closing their ears from Awdal, unlike the SNM community, we will be out of Somalia for real.

This is just the beginning. who knows, in the near future, when he visits London, we may even arrest Siilaanyo himself for his crimes.

Xaaji, you probably didn't see it in the news in 2010, but it was widely reported. A Dahabshiil accounts were preached at the time. Among the big news that were discovered was the $ 630,000 was sent from the central bank of Djibouti to the leader of the Wadani party, Mr. Cirro The money was sent by Jamac Hayd, the late governor of the Djibouti central Bank. AS SOON AS Mr. Abdrirahman Cirro, received the money he bought all the regional chairs of Ucid party, and some members of parliament from UCID. He tried a coup to unseat Faysal Waraabe. He didn't succeed , but latter he formed the Wadani Party. Everybody knows Qaybdiid was financed by Somaliland. The losers will be the people of central state by electing unrepentant warlord.

If these people are anointing in 2015 a warlord as a leader, they are doomed. This shows the central region people are not series about moving forward. Next door Puntland is led by a Harvard educated modern leader. If you look carefully, he is acting exactly like twenty years ago. Rather than look to the future, they regressed back to the old ways. Last time, Somaliland sent him $690,000 through Dahabshill to buy the elders. All these " Fitna" that Siilaanyo sowing in Somalia will bite him sooner or latter.

Barwaaqo, I just want to be a good neighbor minding his own business and deciding his future destiny. The sooner you all realize this the better for everyone. Tillamook and others, is this a death wish ?. wax qarxiya, wax dila and all this talk about killing is not the mission of the Awdal Army. unlike many of the Somali groups, we don't kill people for the sake of killing. This is going to be a moral and ethical liberation army. We will be save guarding and following what we call a just war measures. We value human life for our people and their opponents. As I said before, we wont be boasting, or chest pumping for the sake of hubris. We are in the early stages of training the army. this will not be stone throwing or rioting. It will be a liberation army. Xaajiyow iska yara sug. Waar nimanku deg deg badanaa.

Mooge, it is one of the main reasons we will liberate this land from the mafia, God willing.

Holac, this project was masterminded by Hirsi Gaab, Wasiirka Madaxtooyada, Ducaale, the minister of mineral and energy and the governor of Awdal. Three cousins from Burco have all cashed. No one in Awdal knows the extent of the contract or the arrangements made by this group. in the first stage, they filled the rocks with containers and shipped to China directly. Suddenly things changed quickly and the mining pit was built. The Mayor was given some money and he told the local people about the new development. We all noticed about the project when 300 goats in the area drunk the water that washed up from the project and died of contamination. They are using thousands of gallons of water and chemicals to clean Beryllium and other toxic elements. We warn the Chinese and others to get out of these unregulated projects approved without the knowledge of the people and health experts. The Awdal Liberation front will not accept or allow these kind of projects without their consent.