Mooge why you keep calling the deceases Mp, may Allah bless his soul a minority clan? he is a Puntlander from Boosaaso and traditionally they were part of the ** and H group. you should fight for him as a fellow Puntlander.

These could be a silver lining, this Ato Hailemarium could unite all of us. Maybe build a new Somalia. just wondering

The Ethiopian nation is so powerful in the eyes of Somalis. Is this all about fear? I think so. what else makes these leaders to participate a small cultural event of another country. Lo They will never talk or sit beside each other without the dictation of Ato Hailemarium. The Ethiopian leaders got the massage. Maybe we should relegate all Somali affairs to them. They resolved the Jubba issue without bloodshed, they kept the peace in Galmudug, they guiding Ehlu sunna Waljameeca. Why don't we swallow this false pride and ask them to lead the negotiations between Somalia and Somaliland, who knows they may even impose a settlement.

Kaluun, this tie you nailed on the head. Few years ago I visited Djibouti, there were stories about a director fired fired by a minister after he failed to pass this miniseries budget on time. After the deadline passed any months the minister fired him of incompetence. After being away for two weeks the first lady of Djibouti reinstated him his original position without any input from the minister. Afterwards, the Minister said " the director is sitting across the hall from my office and I cannot do any thing" This and many other scenarios are repeated were Somalis rule. Dawladnimada waxay u haystaan wax iyagu ku shaqaystaan. Tani haday rumawdo waa markii labaad ee qof shaqo laga eryey bilaa hadal lagu soo celiyo.

Mahiigaan kaftanba ha iga ahaatee dadka Yurub jooga anagu hadaanu nahay reer North ameerica waxaan u haysanaa qaxooti. Here we are all imigrants regardless of your origin.In Europe the natives make you fee foreigner. By the Way Xaaj, i A/qaadir Hashi is a D block. Second he is a Puntlander which means got the Support of The main opposition to the Hassan Sheekh government. Traditionally the Galdogob and gedo are alliances. Qosaaye is shooting one stone for two birds.

Waa runtaa, ini aad u xog ogaala ayaa waxuu yidhi, reer awdal waxay nabadoodu ku jirtaa to stay in the body of Somaliland, haddii kale waxa dhacaysa in aanu xaafado iyo jilibyo isu qabsano. waa run wax baan baa dhiman cabasho ayaa jirta laajiin, dadku mararka qaarkood ma arkaan waxa ay qabsadeen. meeshii uga dhiiga yarayd dhulka Soomaalida iyo wanaag badan. ma rabno in 2014 nin caruurtiisii qurbaha dhigtay in uu dad colaad galiyo. colaada waxa ka daran, af xun oon xal keenayn. ma labaatan sanoo nabad ayey qurba joog rabaan in ay dad qaxiyaan lagama yeelayo. waxii naga xun aanu hagaajisano.

Xaaji Gebilay ma soo gaadho laakiin wajaale ilaa xudduda awbare ayaanu gegenahay. Dadkuna waa dad is leh ee waxay u baahan yihiin Real development, wadooyin, iyo is dhexmar ganacsi oo balaadhan. I wish we had real leaders who will minimize the sectarian politics. by the way I was one of those soo taabtay koonfurta.

aniga iyo adigu dhawr kiilometer baan isu jiraa. waxaan u malayn xagaa iyo wajaale ayaad ka ag dhawdahay sow ma ahan.

Waar xaajiyow in badan baad akhri njirtay fikradahayga, xagaa iyo Awdal in aan u jiibiyo bahshana waad ogatahye ma kaftan bay kaa thay?

Xaaji sidaasa la sheegaya. another unknown small tome qurba joog. Kaluun sanadkaa maanta hawshu waa sidaase, waadigan Siilaanyo la dabagalay oo noo sheegay in uu Ethiopian yahaye halkaa ka wad. Waxa laga yaabaa in wasiir lagu siiyo si laguu aamusiiyo. Adeerkaa Siilaanyo ma ogola qof maalahaa kakarafoon ka daba qaata.

Xaaji sida wararka rasmiga ahi sheegayaan, ninkan Ina aw nuur Wakhtigii labada sano wuu ka dhamaaday, Nov/2013 ayey kaga eekayd. kooxdiisiina nin kale ayey dooratay. Baryahanba muran baa ka taagna. ka dib isagaa iska kororosaday si uu Soomaaliland waxooga gacan qabad ah uga helo.waxay u eeg tahay in uu meel cidla ah ku soo noqonoyo. dadka walaalaha ahi hadii ay heshiiyaan waa okay. laakiin kani waa tuugii lahaa wax baan xoraynayaa. waa Munaafaq short cut raadinaya. If the issue is very series then you need series people to address. Here we have one meeting between Somaliland governor and a guy who is fired by his organization. Reliable sources told me that he traveled without informing his group. Last time I said he want to be minister, you know what Let him go back to his mail room.

Kaluun ay be this kind of Jabhad is the one you understand better. watch

Kaluun, joking aside Fowsiya could be a good prime minister. Cid horjoogsan kartaa ma jirto. Faysal iyo INa C/qaadirna ha u yeedhato, anaguna waan garab istaagaynaa. who Knows she may even succeed.

Xaaji ninku Wasiir buu rabaa , Waxaanse Maqlay Kooxda reer Burco ee waftiga Soomaaliland hogaaminaysa Waxay yidhaahdeen Agaasimaha Maaliyada ayaan ku siinaynaa. Waar nimankiinan reer Burco Ninka Sidan u Dhaama oo bal Wasiirka dib u dejinta iyo wax u magacaaba.

The Somali nomad never got the help to develop and improve their lot. remember the whole economy of the Somali people is based on the sale and the resale of livestock from the pastoral nomads.Livestock export is the biggest business both in Hargeisa, Boosaaso and Mogadishu. Here in the west the Cattle ranchers and the rural people get largest subsidy from the governments.Also if you do not nurture your traditions like Hardship, poetry, generosity and heroism, you will become a lost tribe like the black Americans in the ghetto. All this these new phenomenon in Somali culture like the Antihero of the recent years came in to fruition by the decline of basic culture. Mogadishu in 1960 was a colonial town dominated by Italian culture and life. those who lived in the city were people of different cultural backgrounds. While they were all Somali Citizens and civilized in today's terms( Reer Magaal), they were in different in terms of norms and culture. The dominant Somali tradition of Pastoral Nomads were absent. Every body who came to Mogadishu in seventies Eighties or even sixties have to change his tone to assimilate the quasi ghetto culture of European and Somali.mix. THat is why a guy from Gaalkacayo and Hargeisa has to say ' No no" after every word. It can be argued that the peace in Somaliland and Puntland can be attributed by the existence of strong nomadic culture.

IN 1996 president Clinton raveled to China. He Chinese leader took him o Shanghai city for sigh seeing. A city, with i's colonial past, resembles some of he American or European cities. Clinton said " this city looks like Houston, Texas, I would like to see the essence of the real Chinese and their country side". Then took him to the Yang is river, where Chinese farmers with big hats cultivating rice. He expressed his joy of seeing the real Chinese. If you want to know how Americans look like or how they live in their land, you do not go New York or Los-Angles, but you go to Midwest in the prairie of Kansas Farmers and the Cowboys of the west. The biggest Symbol of American culture is the Cowboy hat. The Somali nomad or the man leading the Camel and the women building the traditional house is the Symbol of Somali culture. If some foreigner asks you to describe or give a picture Somali people, you do not show him a man sipping a coffee at Caffe Nazionale in Mogadhishu. No, you show the lady from Bay carrying the water in her head.and and the skiny Somali herding the Camel.

I do not know if any one of you guys have it or seen the 1982 edition of National Geographic. The late great Somali composer and author of many Somalia Sugaan curriculum, Muuse Galaal was accompanied by the reporter of an extensive exploration of Somali culture and land. At time there were some skirmished at border between Somalia and Ethiopia. The reporter asked Mr.Galaal, where is the legitimate border of the Somali republic?. he said " can you see that camel ? he said yes. Galaal said well this camel is a scientists. he will travel to east and the Seas will be his borders , he will travel west and when he reaches the fertile soil or ( dhoobayda) he will stop, since the camel can not walk on Dhoobay. That is our land . he beautiful Savannah of he Somali nomad.

Ethiopia is the only empire from nineteen century still standing. After second world war and the independence of many colonized countries it should have dissolved as many other Empires did. Look at former Yugoslavia, they disintegrated to the ethnic nations that was forced by the victors of the first world war in Versailles in 1919.We all know when did the Abyssinian conquered the Somali region, or when the Reserve and Hawd was given to them. I am one of those who believe this Empire will disintegrate sooner or later. There are three scenarios were Ethiopia could exist or disappear !- they could become a plural multicultural society where every one can participate in an open democratic election. In this scenario any one could be elected as leader regarless of his background. 2- Disintegrate like former Yugoslavia where the Oromo, Somalis, Sidaamo, Danaakil, Tigre and Ahmara can all have their own country without the control of Tigre or Ahmara. 3- the third scenario is the status qua where a small minority of Ahmara or Tigre hold the power with a barrel of gun, while everybody else is hostage who must be ruled including Iley. It is a shame to see the Somalis refusing to be closer to their brethren or rejecting the rule of another Somali while carrying the shoes of the Ethiopia. Rayaale, Siilaanyo, Faroole and Culusow did not mind to be humiliated by the Ethiopian regime as long as they recognize them as the overseer of small project. I will ask Xaaji and other Somalilanders? Doesn't it bother you the constant dictation and humiliation the Ethiopian regime accords the Somaliland people and it's leaders on constant basis.don't you think we could be equal to them in terms of power, economy and military.Forget about Iley and the Onlf , I believe Somaliland could change the status of the Somali people very quickly if we think differently. The boys of Muqdisho can not be trusted to revive the Somali state. Why don't we think ones for our life time to make something different.

I did miss this debate last night. I do not use Khat and I will welcome if they ban in the Diaspora especially in the west. on the otherside I have completely different idea on the home front. An English lawyer in the 18 century said " give six words he said and I will convict him" when it comes to make something Haraam without the clear guidance of the Quraan it is difficult. THe prophet Scw, said "moderation is the best of affairs. The Qat issue back home must be handled in a gradual way while the goal is it's elimination. !- Start to classify as a bad substance that undermines the well being and the economy of the people. 2- Control it;s movements and sales by taxing and licensing. Certain people should only be selling and like the Kacaanku did seveties by designating Siinay as the place to sell Qat.From cities to regions every local government must make money on this. THen you will move next stage. like discouraging it's use. 3- Those who chew it will be denied holding certain government offices like : parliament, ministries and management positions. 4- Change the work week and hours of work to make it difficult for people to chew.If government offices start working from 8 to 5pm while you have one hour for lunch and prayer it could minimize the need to chew in the afternoon. Eventually it will become like Alcohol were to who drink excessively could be bared from holding jobs. Here in the west, there are companies who test their employees for not only drug use but alcohol use. Most responsible middle class Canadians do not drink that much.Waxa la gaadhi doonaa Qaatka oo Ay Cunaan Dadka Dibjirka ah, Baabuurlayda, dadka bilaa camalka iyo mushtanaca liita xaga nolosha. Haddadan waxaad arkaysaa in dadka ganacsatada ahi ay cunaan kaliya jimcaha. dadka xawaaladha ka shaqeeyi ma cunaan, culimada badankoodu ma cunto dhalinta soo koraysa iyo kuwa jaamacadaha dhigta ma cunaan. markaa walllaalayaal, dddodan weli la isma gaadhin xagjirka shabaabka ah iyo kuwii keenay iyaga sida Salafiyiinta doodooda lama gaadhin . Diina u daba fadhiisan mayno.

I did miss this debate last night. I do not use Khat and I will welcome if they ban in the Diaspora especially in the west. on the otherside I have completely different idea on the home front. An English lawyer in the 18 century said " give six words he said and I will convict him" when it comes to make something Haraam without the clear guidance of the Quraan it is difficult. THe prophet Scw, said "moderation is the best of affairs. The Qat issue back home must be handled in a gradual way while the goal is it's elimination. !- Start to classify as a bad substance that undermines the well being and the economy of the people. 2- Control it;s movements and sales by taxing and licensing. Certain people should only be selling and like the Kacaanku did seveties by designating Siinay as the place to sell Qat.From cities to regions every local government must make money on this. THen you will move next stage. like discouraging it's use. 3- Those who chew it will be denied holding certain government offices like : parliament, ministries and management positions. 4- Change the work week and hours of work to make it difficult for people to chew.If government offices start working from 8 to 5pm while you have one hour for lunch and prayer it could minimize the need to chew in the afternoon. Eventually it will become like Alcohol were to who drink excessively could be bared from holding jobs. Here in the west, there are companies who test their employees for not only drug use but alcohol use. Most responsible middle class Canadians do not drink that much.Waxa la gaadhi doonaa Qaatka oo Ay Cunaan Dadka Dibjirka ah, Baabuurlayda, dadka bilaa camalka iyo mushtanaca liita xaga nolosha. Haddadan waxaad arkaysaa in dadka ganacsatada ahi ay cunaan kaliya jimcaha. dadka xawaaladha ka shaqeeyi ma cunaan, culimada badankoodu ma cunto dhalinta soo koraysa iyo kuwa jaamacadaha dhigta ma cunaan. markaa walllaalayaal, dddodan weli la isma gaadhin xagjirka shabaabka ah iyo kuwii keenay iyaga sida Salafiyiinta doodooda lama gaadhin . Diina u daba fadhiisan mayno.

waxii Xaaraan Ah Qurqqnka ayaa Hore Loogu Sheegay. Sida Khamrada, khansiirka iyo Khamaarka. Waxii kalo oo dhani waa "bad habit" aan qofka u fiicnayn. Shuruudahaas uu Nuune tirinayo kama dhigayaan Xaaraan. Culima tidhi iyo Waxaasi qiil ma aha. I will even go further, the local governments should introduce higher taxes to claim and keep some of the hard currency enriching our neighbors. Here in Canada more than 60% of the price of cigarette is taxes. Since it is legal product they should tax it. They can also designate certain area that Khat can only be sold. Those who sell must be also licensed.. Banning will create underground dealers just like the drug dealers in the west, which will put law enforcement and the people in dangerous terms. Hadaad maqasho qof wax mamnuucaya, ama waa Gadheere diinta ku cusub ama waa bayd gaab.

now you talking common sense. I agree with you and I should have mentioned that the people and the business community have contributed great deal. In fact they are the foundations of progress.

Kaluun, well said . improve your lot first and enhance infra-relation. Thanks

Direct aid must encouraged, At the same time the result must be seen on the ground. If Somaliland is becoming transparent on it's finances and spending the money on the projects intended I welcome it. Also direct aid from Britain and others was there before . let me give you an example the government of Kuwait paid $10 million last year for Airport development, U.A Emirate gave this year $19 million for road development, The European Union in 2011 gave $ 28 million for water improvement, yet we see money been raised from the diaspora to build the Ceerigaabo-Burco road, the Borama-Dila road which is 18 miles is being built by the people. Not one single Hospital is built by the state in any major City. so where is this money going. During Dahir Rayaale presidency in 2005 almost $17 million was granted to built bridges and roads. Other than few improvements in the Berbera- Hargeisa road the rest gone . let us see if this direct aid is felt by the people of Somaliland for the next few years. Hawdian I am not comparing the two, Somaliland has a done a lot especially in terms of law and order, institution building and democracy, but this are millions that must be felt by the people. Remember we send $200 dollars for family of ten and it feeds them well.

To be fair Mogadishu based government received hundred of Millions. During Sheekh Shariif's reign they from 130 million dollars they got to revive the state, they spent only $50,000 dollars for social services. This was during the famine of 2011. Can you imagine people were starving to death and they spent $13 million dollars for the office of the president alone.Indeed those guys broke the record one it comes looting the public purse. The good thing is at least we are debating misdeeds,For most Somalis government is a tool to enrich and control the public discourse. from Somaliland,to Puntland and Mogadishu one thing is for sure: there is a bag of money sitting right their at palace to be dispensed at will.They do not need to go through Government ministries to legitimize their expenses.We are a long way from being accountable.