Somaliland need as much ports as it can build , Ethiopia is next door Somaliland should capitalize on that huge market in Ethiopia a port in Lughaya a port in berbera a port in mait and a port in laasqoray. Problem is the Somaliland opposition parties are mostly reactive they dont bring forward ideas to move SL forward , every one wants change and cut down on corruption and better development and a better prospect of the future. But i doubt the SL opposition can surpass the leading Elites of Somaliland Kulmiye. They havent brought forward what their policies are what they will do with the economy how they will create jobs for the youth how will they reconstruct the country this is all missing. Somalilanders were right on the money when they elected Kulmiye and ousted udub , because udub only held elections not a single road or a hospital was build during their reign. If Kulmiye starts the road construction and even finishes half of the road by the time of the elections they have a big chance of winning again.

Ciidansultan Aideed would have never approved to be protected by low ranking Ugandan Generals he was above that. Somaliland controls its land with force H town is guarded by its sons

<cite> @CidanSultan said:</cite> We are moving East... Beautiful do you know the song from 5:25 sadaashu wa kheyr Long live Somaliland and its people

There is no Puntland factor in Somaliland Puntland is just claiming SL lands based on some clanish association with Some of Somaliland clans. But the Somalia government claims SL land based on their will to unite with Sl. thats the difference puntland is part of Mogadishu we dont distinguish pl from the rest of Somalia. Actually Somaliland is more united than the south in the Koonfurians are divided more than ever the SFG galmudug puntland shabaab jubba land lower shabelle.. Somaliland there is one land lord the SL goverment controls all the land in Somalia every one controls his or her turf there is a huge difference. Aideed in the same video u posted claims with out SNM Afweyne could not be ousted talk about shooting your self in the leg. Any way caydiid was a man who was ahead of his tribesmen , His tribes men did not knew what to do with the victory they won so they restored in killing each other destroying the capital and their resources end result protected by African union troops. Caydiid rejected the idea of being protected by the US forces and other groups but his successors Bakhti bey cuneenn really..

Somaliland: Berbera Port Attracts International Operators Wednesday, 19 March 2014 19:08 Submit to Delicious Submit to Digg Submit to Facebook Submit to Google Bookmarks Submit to Stumbleupon Submit to Technorati Submit to Twitter Submit to LinkedIn By: Yusuf M Hasan Somalilandsun - "The Government of Somaliland has a memorandum of understanding with Bollore up until 31 March this year to see if the two sides can reach an agreement within that timeframe on mutually acceptable terms" This is per a report by the Somaliland National TV, from an interview with Somaliland's Commerce and Investment Minister Dr Mohamed Omar, on the status of the government's negotiations with the French Port Operator, Bollore. Dr M A Omar Dr M A Omar Adding that his government wants to secure a substantial investment for the port of Berbera the country's main one, in order to take a greater role in the regional Economy Dr Omar also revealed that "if there is no deal before the end of this month (31st March), the government will consider for an open international tender and will widen up the process", thus bring onboard various other, of similar (Bollore) repute international port operators who have shown interest. Independent sources close to the government indicate that other investors interested in Somaliland Ports Development include International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) a Philippines-based port operator. ICTSI has just taken over Port Sudan and recently partnered Australia-based Anglo Ports to pursue a bid for the $1.2 billion port project, to be located at the Webb Dock East, Australia. ICTSI possess a market capital of more than $5 billion and manages and operates a portfolio of 27 marine terminals in 19 countries. Our sources also claim that there are other European and Middle East port builders and operators which are interested to bid for Berbera. Bollore African Logistics has had the favour of the Hargeisa government to the extent of having its contract attended by the head of state President Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo himself during a recent visit to France resulting in what was thought to be a concrete arrangements for works initiation. This development was followed by visits to various countries mostly in Africa where Bollore operates ports for onsite investigations by Somaliland government officials in the form of the minister of foreign Affairs Mohamed Bihi his commerce and investment colleague Dr Mohamed Omar and Berbera port General Manager Ali Horhor. With revelations that the government might consider talking to other operators if Bollore is not forthcoming by the end of March 2014 and mostly likely a negative report by Messrs Behi, Omar and Horhor is an indication that things are not as thought thence door opened for discussions elsewhere. Meanwhile to ordinary Somalilanders and most likely the government as well the point of import is the Country's ports development and not which company does it. About ICTSI International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is in the business of acquiring, developing, managing and operating container ports and terminals worldwide. Established in December 1987 in the Philippines, ICTSI has become a leading operator, innovator and pioneer in its field. After consolidating and strengthening our base and flagship operations at the Manila International Container Terminal in the Philippines, we realized the potential for an independent international terminal operator like ourselves, and launched an aggressive international and domestic expansion program in 1994. We have a track record that confirms our ability to rapidly adapt to different operating environments, and to add substantial value to our operated terminals by enhancing their efficiency at every level. We also have the proven ability to perform beyond the expectations of central and regional governments of a privatization process, spanning both developed and emerging economies. We take pride in being a partner in the true sense of the word in the development and management of port operations with governments divesting themselves of maritime port assets by privatization or sale vehicles. For more on ICTSI visit http://www.ictsi.com

if Somalia stops claiming Somaliland on paper than there is no need to distance our selves heck we could even do so much together the same way the European union cooperated but hey the southerners are not the brightest. Do you see Djibouti distancing themsevles from Somalai there is no need because Somalia doesn't claim it.once Somalia and Somaliland restore relations as two sovereign equal nations than the sky is not the limit we will go beyond the type cooperation could flourish the entire Somali peninsula the borders between Somalia and Somaliland will become mere political borders but not practical borders. And step by step a genuine union based on common interest could have been established, for the sake of both Somalia and Somaliland. But as long as people in the south want Unity where they dictate and try to under mine Somaliland and come with notions such as nalka hargeisa xamara laga daara nooh and unity based on hatred jealousy and corruption. No unity can be ever accepted or be achieved the ball is always in the court of the koonfurians. The Longer koonfurians claim SL on paper the harder the voice for separation becomes stronger and stronger, and if it goes that way for another decade or 2 i doubt we will ever even unite in the model of the Europeans.

Detoore you are missing the point entirely Puntland diaspora have invested in cities such as garowe and Bosaaso but Puntlanders or their business elites preferred in the early 90s to invest in Kenya Nairobi epscially many people from bosaaso having allot of trucking companies and other grocery stores. because it was much more profitable at that time. I still think Bosaaso and garowe have improved allot the past 14 years and its not only the government who did that but the diaspora. Mogadishu residents are investing for them its perfect the market is their they have the population and its only the past 3 years and they have a head start since its the capital city despite the fighting and all of that. But Jubaland is still not secure its still risky no one wants to invest capital there for now. In Mogadishu u can hire private security to protect your investment despite the insecurity there it has allot of potential.

<cite> @SomaliaRising said:</cite> Xaaji Xun aka SNM HabaarMaster,No one asked you to solve South Problems kkkkkk Focus on Abdi Weli's ambition to annihiliate the snm traitors Your uncle Cabdi cawar is not a problem , never was he even said there is no dispute between SL and garowe the other on voa nin cawaran isha laga ma rido:D Listen and read here http://www.allsanaag.com/index.php/43-war-soomaali-ah/3514-arrinta-sool-iyo-sanaag-waa-mid-bani-aadaninimo Cabdi cawar is not a bad man he is actually very soft, never listen to the campaign speeches always look at the actions.

What golden rules did Xaaji Xunjuf break come and tell maybe u havent read the golden rules adeer?

Somalilanders must build this road and support the government initiative once the SL people move forward and build this road they can move to the next phase Long live Somaliland and its people

Why would Somalilanders hate the development of xamar, the pirate boys are really funny Mogadishu is a nice city and the SL people wish it all the best luck it can get to come back it its former Glory. Its the pirates such as Somalia rising who are opposed who cry day and night remove the capital to garowe. Somalilanders sing anagu xamar dooni meyno xumaana u geeysan mayno xuduud ba naga dhexeysa thats all.

Guys khatumo is not a real issue u have to understand 2 of the former khatumu presidents are now with puntland and indhasheel wiill either come to Somaliland and ask for forgiveness or move back to Europe. Khatumo is the least of SL worries. And the damuljadid welcome any cat in Mogadishu but it means little. Cali khalif galaydh would have stayed in Xamar if there was anything for his clan there, He is now in Saint paul

Doctor i wonder how the world works u called Somaliland the alcoholic man of the Somalis, now how is that so when Somaliland is the best functioning part of the former defunct Somali republic a country that held several elections and is moving forward with good governance a thriving private sector peace stability justice system a parliament that works an elected parliament, i mean if Somaliland is the drunkard i wonder what Somalia is a crackhead who is being drugged by black gangsters (AU troops)

Why are we talking about Somaliland this is about Somalia, lets stick to the topic if any one wants to discuss Somaliland,,,i am willing to start a topic and i will school you about Somaliland but lets stick with somalia shall we Having said that people prefer the status quo Fighting shabaab with african union forces fair enough but if thats the case the Homicide attacks continue , which is a terrible situation 2 years of peace and cease fire and u could easily undermine shabaab political ideologically if you build with what you have. Give the people peace,, Doctor kenney shabaab is not more extreme than Taliban and the US is willing to start dialogue with Taliban qatar was to mediate. Shabaab is not any different than the Taliban. at the end of the day shabaab are fighting in Somalia, how messed up they are.

Who talked about HAG , HAG cant even guard their own villa Somalia let alone support any entity let be honest, u act as if HAG is a real government. But they can try to support it why not they should do so. They will just alienate their pirate cousins since the HAG were supporting cabdi cawar:D

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Galbeedi well said adeer

Where are the pirates who were telling us that cabdi cawar would support Khatumo during cabdi cawar weeks of festival , Khatumo is forced to forge an alliance with the Mogadishu and the sufis in the middle regions. I heard indhosheel is in Xamar to support the Taleex conference though i believe it will fall in deaf ears, as Professor Galaydh told us.

The conflict in Somalia between the islamists and the western backed government of Somalia the stalemate between the 2 ,where neither sides have the ability to subdue the other with force. The western backed Somali government heavily relies on support from the west. And Alshabaab relies on how to terrorize the SFG the most, with heavy casualties most of the time. Now if XX was asked to be the Caaqil and bring the 2 closer to each other in order to break the never ending dispute. First i would issue a cease fire for 2 years _ No homicide attacks no road side bombs, and Force Shabaab to accept the cease fire The Somali government agrees to support the withdrawal of 40%of the AU troops of Somalia. Alshabaab will be allowed to govern the regions they govern in peace , the AU troops and the SFG troops will not trespass in their areas. And Shabaab will not trespass in their areas, xaafaad waxay xafaad ugu gudubta wa xasarad This gives the people of Somalia 2 years of real peace the Government should capitalize on this moment to boost its security apparatus , more shabaab supporters would defect to the government. Since shabaab is an ideology with the right propaganda and the promotions of peace and the righteous path of islam, extremism will be gone. And by 2016 Somalia would have a stronger force And shabaab remains only in name and their remnants will join the government and Somalia will be peaceful. And the next phase would be the complete withdrawal of all AU troops, since Somalia has a strong capable defense forces to protect its boundaries. But that would be only done if Caaqil Xaaji Xunjuf mediates between the Somali government and the shabaaab militants.

Siilaanyo never hided his face he came with an entire delegation to laasqoray how can u miss it i am sure u saw the videos. Cabdi cawar will be shamed like all the other previous garowe presidents. The 2 Axmeds, Mujahid Axmed siilaanyo , and the amiir Ahmed godane got pirates huffing and puffing:D

Culusow maanta la maagaya ka beri imaada na sidaas uun ba loo maagi , Somalis are never satisfied go mr Hassan culusow make us proud.

<cite> @Cadale said:</cite> too many hotels in the city runtii.. iT Generates allot of money when it comes to private investment a hotel can bring allot of revenues in an urban city such as Mogadishu. Thats why many Somalis invest in it., Cadale have u been to Mogadishu recently are there many road side service Businesses in Mogadishu, i believe since the roads are being reconstructed its the best sector to invest in. Surely the city needs more Health clinics and small scale Computer assembly companies which will be good for the country in the long term , but because people want to earn more Money they dont see those fields.

It was never their property the sign was theirs but the building was rented the Somaliland citizen just trashed their sign since they are not coming back to SL