No matter takes over the seat of presidency, nothing will change as long as Mogadishu is the Capital. That is my belief but I could be wrong.

Anigu waxaan la yaabaa dadka yidhaahda Shabab baa na laynaya. War mushkiladdu waa dadka meesha degga, waa inamadooda aroortii guriga ka soo quraacda, waa ka dukaanka xaafadda ku leh, waa ka nabadsugidda lagu sheegayo, and who know if they are in Villa Somalia. War suuqa badhtamihiisaa maalin cad lagugu toogayaa waxaan la odhanayaa: waxaa diley hebel niman aan haybtooda la garanayn. War reer Koonfureed idinku waad is ogtihiin, laakiin anaga naga daaya sheeka baraleyda. Anagu ma rumaysano waxyaabaha qaarkood, waxayse ku fiicantahay inay dhexdiina ku ekaato.

Somalilanders or Reer Waqooyi if you like will alwyas sort out their political differences cool headed. Unlike our brethren in the South who believe that if two parties negotiate through dialogue, one of the parties is defeated. What they don't realise is that these communities have an ancient traditional Xeer. These communities are not strangers to each other, they share blood, territories, culture and dialect. Unlike the South, we can share, have dialogue under the tree and come with something tangible at the end of the day. We are by nature honest when settlong our problems, we never do things ala mafioso, we face to face no matter how bitter/difficult the situation could be. Unlike reer Waqooyi, the Southerners don't know each other and their is no traditional binding between them. Another difference between the reer Waqooyi egalitarian society and the Southern communities is how the art of dialogue is conducted. In our case, there are always traditional Sultans/Garads to whom we resort to when problems come to the surface. These Sultans/Garads are inherited through generations, not gacan-ku-rimis like Ahmed Dirie and his crew. My advice to our brethren in the South is, leave these matters to Waqooyi people, it is sophisticated for you to understand, we know how to manage our business. In my humble opinion, Khatumo will merge with Somaliland ath the end of the day. Reer Waqooyi are very honest when you have a deal with them, they don't have the same mindset of the South/Puntland. They are different in thinking and culture. 'waan trufeeyey noh' does not work in our neck of the wood.

Drr. osman, I was refering to the top photo. I I were the President I would have appointed someone from the previous governments - intaan laysku dhexyaacin - who knows the procedures of interantional government protocols. Does Villa Somalia has such personell?. I think this wouldn't have happened if there was someone.

I used to be a unionist but not any more. I lost all confidence in Koonfur, which with all honesty is not ready for a any government to be established any time soon. Have you guys noticed how Mogadishu residents hush about all the crimes happening in Mogadishu. Alshabab are committing whatever killings they want freely in the capital. Moreover, the government is abslutely passive in securing the city let alone other territories, creating the Federal States and completing the rest of the constitution. I am convinced that there will never ever be a government without changing, at least temporarily, the capital to a safer place. The majority of Somalis hold the same opinion. I don't want to waste my time on growing a tree that never bears fruits. Somalilanders are genuine in taking of their peace but I am not a fan the government. They don't have a vision of how to improve the economy, health care and education. I would like them to build technical Institutes so that the young graduates can be self employed or fill those professions where foreigners are needed. Clinics are another problem in rural areas where mothers have to travel a distance to the closest bigger towns to deliver if complications occur. One of the most factors that hinder any progress in the economy is energy. Wind and solar energy could be utilized to augment traditional electric generation.

In this age, no dictatorial regimes are immune to radical bloody changes. In such systems where the minority subjugates the majority in the modern age, sustainabily of such oppressives regimes is unlikely. The Abbysinian kingdom had seen its hey days for millenia, it is time for its disintegration once and for all. No body will shed any tears for this brutal Tigray gangs in the Horn of Africa.

The president should be trained in official protocols. I saw a photo of him hugging Kerry, and the Secretary seemed kinda surprised looking at him while Hassan was leaning on his chest like a baby with his mom.

Hawdian, The guy is qalbi carruur, he thinks if one hospital or school is donated by Turkey/UAE to Mogadishu, Somalia is developing. He has no clue that Afgaye or Jowhar are dirt poor and have no maternity hospital or school. But it is not him alone, t is southern mentality that Somalia is Mogadishu and the rest is insignificant. They always tell me if Mogadishu is pacified Somalia will be peaceful. One of their other claims is that if Mogadishu becomes peaceful, all Somalilanders and Puntlanders will flock to Mogadishu. They are living in their own parallel Universe!.

Ditorore, bacda kugu xidhan iska fur saxb. War Osmanow maystidhi waxaa kugu dhacay paranoia. Aboowe, belaayo ma jidhee isdeji.lol.

Drr. Osman iyo Cidan, meesha waxaba kuma haysane iska aammusa. Reerkayaga waxaa libaaxa looto iyo haraati bay ku dilaan, 100 nin mid anaga ah 5 ilbidhiqsi kuma qaadato, sabbaaxaday u dhigaan dhulkaa gariira. Anagu umaba baahnin nuclear weopons iyo sheeka baraleyda Maraykanka iyo Ruushka. Wixii agtayada soo mara sida tsunamigaan u jiidhnaa. Ilaahow nimaan wax ogeyn ha cadaabin. Faan bilaashaad meelahaa la taagantihiine isjira waryaa. War anagu Afrikaanka gaajo darteed baylka daacaya lamaba sheekaysano. Ragaan ishaynaa waa nimanka kibrey ee Maraykanka iyo Ruuska.

Mooge, It seems like Khatumo is under the protection of Ethiopia. What is your take on this?.

Horta maxaa loo masaxaa markaan hal 'comment' ku qoro halka. Wallaahi waa yaab!.

Galbeedi, Afkaaga caano lagu qabaye, 2 cisho ka hor baan niman reer Koonfureed ah oo Muqdishu ka yimid waraystay bal waxa meeshan degi waydey ka socda. Waxay ii sheegeen inaan labaatanka sano ee socda waxba iska beddelayn. Waxay igu yidhaahdeen inaanu jirin qof dal iyo dad iyo sidaan wax u hagaajinaa joogin. Qofkii ka hadlana waaba lala yaabaa. Waxaa laga fekeraa maxaad dhacdaa, sidaad lacag ku heshaa, iyo sidee guri ku dhisataa. Waxay igula taliyeen inaaan Xamar iska ilowno. Waxaa isugu tegey maafiyadii oo dhan. Aad bay nimankaasi u niyad jabsanaayeen. Waxaan markiiba soo xusuustay hadalkii Professor Samatar iyo maanta markaan dhegaystey Cali Daacuun. Waxay sheegayeen iyo nimankii waxay ii sheegayeen waa isku mid.

SomaliaRising, "servant and Boss" waxaa laga yaqaan Koonfurta waana sababta Dawlad uga dhalan la'dahay 20+ sano. Annaga cidaana cid ma gumaysato, waayo waxaan leenahay dhaqan naga dhexeeya oo soo jireen ah. Ma aanu dhalan maanta, xata waqtigii Ingiriisku joogey qabaa'ilku iyagaa xukunkooga hoose haystey, halka Koonfurta xukunku Talyaaniga si buuxda gacanta ugu hayaey wax oday dhaqameed ahina u jirin. Bal idinku tiina ka hadla sidii add Afrikaanka isaga saari lahaydeen, kana fekeraa sidaad dadkiina u bari lahaydeen kala danbaynta iyo sharciga. Inta ka horraysa waa faduul waxaad ku dhalliishaan dadkale. Noloshu maaha xabbad iyo qori lala ordo, nabadda sida lagu helikaroba waan la helo waddada loo marikaro. Taas ayaad fahmi kari la'dihiin 1/4 qarni.

War Cadale, ma reer Koonureed baa tahay?. Waxaan ku weydiiyey su'ashu waxa weeye inaadan wax badan ka aqoon reer Waqooyiga. Reerahan waa isku milan yihiin dhinac kastaba meelna ma kala tegayaan, in yaroo siyaasad ah baa lagu murmaa lkn xidhiidhdka ehelnimo iyo dhaqan kuma kala tagaan. Middeeda kale, reer waqooyigu intay maanta dagaallamaan bay berrina heshiiyaan intay geed wada fadhiistaan.

Wallaahi, this caught my eyes unexpectedly. I know the name is Italian and has been around since the Italian coloial era. What sort of beaches can a lake in Africa has , where there are hippos and other dangerous animals?.

Waryaa Mooge, Leave my abti alone, the Pirates spew hot air and one takes them serious anywhere in our Peninsula.Wa

Siciid, don't expect any rationality from hyper active and emotional nomads, you either be a match of the group or stay out of Somali politics section.

The topic should read: Emotional and traumatised. Sorry for the typo.

I have been a frequent reader of SOL for a long time before becoming a member. The reason was the strict policy of the site in those days and beng a regular member was fairly difficult. I have across many Somali forums and all of them share the same trend of discussion: division and tribalism. I personally never experienced the harsh times of wars of the civil war in Somalia. I have been in school in those days and rarely used to meet other Somalis. There was no single black person in my class let alone Somalis. My early years were shaped by the environment I was living in, an evironment without tribalism and freedom. Tribal affiliation is an alien thing to me, what I care most is friendship. I believe I am lucky thanks to my liberal attitude where the problems of clans are out of domain. My best friends are those from my school years who have the same attitude as mine. I have met some individuals in this forum who are fulminated with very serious tribal beliefs. They become so agitated and very abusive towards others without respecting the feeling of their peers. One particular fellow is suffering from psychological problems and believe this forum would have been a better place without him. This guy indeed cracks my nerves. He is uncivil with village or outback mannerisms.

Dagaalka Shabaabku ma dhowa dhaksana uma dhammaanayo, sababtoo ah nimankanu hubkooda iyo gawaadhidooda hawdkay la galaan. Sidaa darteed, intii muddo ah waxay ku dagaallami doonaan ku duffo oo ka dhaqaaq. Ciraaq iyo Afghanistan weli way ka dagaallantaa argagixisadu. Haddii dadku ay soo sheegaan meelaha hawdka ah ay u baxsadaan waa la cidhibtiri karaa, laakiin haddii la qariyo lagama guulaysanayo muddo dheer.

When Oday Faysal was asked "what is wrong with visiting Jigjiga, everybody goes there"?. Faysal's response was something to the effect of " ha, laakiin ciyaarta loo ciyarayey baa ahayd hab qabiil"!. Kkkkkk Waar dee faysal Dhaantaduu ka xanaaqay:-)

By the way, is it true Ali Dhere is gunned down?. That guy frequently appeared in the media before but he vanished from the scene lately. Where are our brothers, the Ugandes and Brundians. Have they gone home :-) ?

Is it true that these planes like Daalo and others carry evrything fromhicken, khat and people at the same time?. I heard they don't respect booking and time. You could check at the airport 2 hrs before tddeparture and you will be notified that the plane has already left, or your ticket can be sold to the person in the line before you. This is cazy if it is true!.

Saffers, It is true flying is more safer than cars or trains but as you said our fear of flying is basically irrational. I have studed this in Quality Control, this could be proved by refering to accidents/year in the world. i overcome my fear after flying many hours. My longest flight was about 22 hrs with 3 hrs. Transit landings of 1 hr each.