Malistar i don't see that happening Hassan is to weak on the Kenyans he needs to speak up against the Kenyans that their role as Amisom peace keeping force should be in line with the vision of his government. As long as he doesn't address that issue the Kenyans will walk all over him. Right now the 5000 Amisom Kenyan forces are protecting and guarding the port the airport of Kismayo side by side with Ahmed madoobes raskambooni troops. What if Ahmed madoobe goes to Mogadishu and the 2 disagree and he returns back to Kismayo and the Kenyans continue to misbehave than what? Hassan needs to call out uhurro Kenyatta and tell him this is Somalia and he is the leader of Somalia.

Xiinfaniin what you are forgetting is that the the SFG does not recognize the process in Kismayo about forming a state. They have repeatedly said that they will not support such a conference nor will they respect the outcome. SFG is in line with IGAD, and it wants Ahmed madoobe to go to Mogadishu and come to a compromise with the SFG. IGAD role in Somalia is vital because IGAD countries are protecting this SFG with the blessings of the bigger powers. The SFG has no problem with IGAD and its willing to invite Ahmed madoobe and the rest of the Jubbaland admin to Mogadishu but it will not recognize a Jubbaland entity. The SFG has a problem with one IGAD member Kenya and her role in this process.

The SFG wants the Kenyans out because its restricting them operating in Kismayo, the Mogadishu govt believes she is responsible for the country and it should be the SFG that should take the lead in forming states in Somalia. Kenya is supporting the Jubbaland admin and is cooperating with the Ahmed madoobe. They might not have directly sided with Ahmed madoobe but they are doing it indirectly. But the thing is the Ugandans have no issue with Jubbaland they stay away from these affairs.But this is zerosum political game that is being played out inside the parliament. But Xiinfaniin keep in mind the Jubbalanders are a minority in the Parliament there is no way they can enforce from a legal point of view. The motion of hassan sheikh will most likely be passed i have said it the first day hassan became the president he wants to create an entity from galkacyo and to the Kenyan border and than later establish federal states.

Xiinfaniin but lets be honest both hassan and Jubbaland put to much weight on the IGAD communique both of you were hoping it would favor your political stance regarding the Jubbaland state formation. Xiinfaniin believe the Somali officials will be released, this will be seen by the SFG as an attempt by the Kenyans that the Kenyans are restricting the works the SFG wants to deliver in Port town of Kismayo

Kaftan aside these were strong words coming from faroole regarding the constitution and where he feels Somalia is heading. His full support for Madoobe is a game changer it means that the SFG and Puntland are not on one line. He believes the constitution was changed and the 2 sides are not talking about the same type of federalism. Lets now see what happens next and how hassan organized the reconciliation conference in Mogadishu he invited so far reer Jubbaland , not a jubbaland entity.

i thought inay wasiiradi wali ku xanibayihin madaarka , mala so daayey

Somaliland iyadu iska ba tagtay eh:D

Tensions are rising between the 2 countries again the agreement signed in addis ababa few months ago is about to be thrown in the bin. Bashiir is feeling that he is losing grip. South Sudan is becoming to strong and they are heavily involved what is going on southern kordofan.

Sudan's Bashir threatens to cut oil flow from S Sudan Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir President Bashir spoke after the army recaptured a town seized by rebels in oil-rich South Kordofan Continue reading the main story Sudan: Coping with divorce Fear stalks South Sudan No reason to party A year in pictures Pictures of a nurse's life Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has threatened to close "forever" an oil pipeline that carries oil from South Sudan to Sudan's Red Sea coast. He said on Monday that Sudan will stop the flow of oil if South Sudan supports rebels operating on Sudanese soil, speaking on state TV. The Sudanese army is fighting a rebel insurgency in at least three regions. Despite the South's independence in 2011, tensions over oil and land disputes have continued. "I now give our brothers in South Sudan a last, last warning that we will shut down the oil pipeline forever if they give any support to the traitors in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile," President Bashir said on state television, referring to rebels operating in these regions. An umbrella rebel group called the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) has launched attacks on several towns, briefly occupying the major city of Um Rawaba in central Sudan in April. The group, which hopes to topple President Bashir's government, withdrew from Um Rawaba, but held onto the town of Abu Kershola, in the neighbouring oil-rich region of South Kordofan. SPLM-North rebels joined the Darfuri rebel groups, Jem and two main factions of the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA), to form the Sudan Revolutionary Front last year. President Bashir delivered his speech live on Sudanese state TV following the army's announcement that it had recaptured Abu Kershola from the rebels. "Thank God, Abu Kershola has been liberated," Defence Minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein said, quoted on state TV. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the rebels told AFP news agency that the fighters withdrew from Abu Kershola to ease a government blockade on its residents. Oil disputes Relations between the two countries have been fraught since 2011, when the South became independent after decades of civil war. Key issues related to oil production, territorial disputes and border demarcation remain unresolved. South Sudan took with it nearly three-quarters of Sudan's oil production when it declared independence. The two sides fell out over how much the South should pay to export its oil through Sudanese pipelines. At the height of the dispute last year, the South shut down its entire oil output, badly hitting both struggling economies. Oil started flowing again last month after both sides struck a deal in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, in March, helping to ease tensions. They also agreed to withdraw troops from their border area. However, the latest violence has put further strain on relations. President Bashir warned on Monday that "failure to abide by any agreement will nullify the nine accords" agreed in March.

That flag means absolutely nothing to Dr Muhammad so he feels absolutely nothing

Fawziya is a good lady alle ha garab galo, shaqaday hayso.

Economic successes, investment climate reform and investment opportunities Somaliland is an internationally competitive exporter of livestock. Livestock exports account for around 60% of Somaliland's national income, chiefly to the Gulf States, but great potential exists for Somaliland to capture further global market shares and stages of the value chain. For example, there is scope to build a tanning and leather industry which will exploit the 6.9 million pieces of hides and skins which Somaliland produces annually. We have a fishery sector whose potential annual sustainable production is estimated at 40,000 tons. Through new technologies, drought-resistant crops, better practices and research, Somaliland's agriculture industry can take off. Somaliland's deposits of oil, gas and coal are attracting the attention of international investors, and agreements have been reached with Genel, DNO, Ophir and others over exploration and production rights. These contracts show investor confidence in our country's stability, and point to a bright future in which oil revenues can help drive economic growth and provide benefits to the people. There is also huge potential for renewable energy. Pilot projects in wind and solar energy are underway, and the legal environment is being reformed to better regulate the sector and protect investors. Somaliland also has large proven deposits of minerals including gypsum, gold, iron, lead, and quartz; and gemstones such as emeralds, rubies, garnets, sapphires, aquamarines and opals. The services sector will be enhanced by the new fibre optic cables which are being laid between Somaliland's major cities and towns, which also provide connectivity with the outside world. This new infrastructure will revolutionise the way in which business is done in our country, and provide new opportunities, including in financial services. In the past few years, information on Somaliland's business environment has grown exponentially. USAID has worked with the Ministry and Chamber of Commerce to publish a business confidence survey and will soon put out an investment guide; the World Bank has produced a report mapping out Somaliland's business regulatory framework; and the Chamber of Commerce has developed a business directory. Soon, Somaliland will host its third annual trade fair bringing together foreign and domestic investors and businesses. Such information is crucial in helping investors discover opportunities, especially in the export-oriented industries. Somaliland is reforming its once cumbersome regulatory framework to better promote investment. An Investment Climate Unit has been established within the Ministry of Commerce to streamline business registration. Important legislation—such as the Foreign Investment Law, Islamic Banking Law, Central Banking Law, Electrical Energy Act, and Commercial Banking Act—have either been passed or are making their way through parliament. And new private sector consultancies are helping to facilitate and manage partnerships between foreign investors and local businesses. Diaspora are returning in large numbers and are setting up businesses, investing in projects and real estate, and sharing their knowledge and experience with the private and public sectors. New diaspora-led initiatives are finding creative ways to compensate for the lack of a formal commercial banking sector by forming partnerships with innovative financing vehicles, and business development services have proliferated to support the growing small and medium-size enterprise sector. Separate business matching grant initiatives have been initiated by USAID, the World Bank and SIDA, and many viable Somaliland businesses have received funding or shown interest. While youth unemployment remains worryingly high, the country's government, civil society and private sector are working together to help encourage job creation. A new generation of skilled youth are graduating from universities, several of which are satellites of established universities in Ethiopia and Kenya. The Ministry of Labour is working with ILO on an upcoming employment conference; while other NGOs and youth organisations are carrying out job fairs, youth entrepreneurship contests, cell phone-based employment matching and vocational training sessions. While these measures are important, only sustained national economic growth will provide decent livelihoods for the majority of Somaliland's youth. Conclusion Somaliland has made many impressive gains in creating a favourable investment climate, but more international donor and investment support is needed. A main priority is infrastructure, including technical schools, hospitals, sports stadiums, energy generators, irrigation dams, mobile courts, police stations, research centres and roads. But the main obstacle to major foreign direct investment has been ignorance of Somaliland's well-established peace and stability as well as its economic potential on the part of international investors. Somaliland is at a much more advanced stage of development and investors and donors must acknowledge this reality. The start of new investment into Somaliland has shown that these attitudes are beginning to change, and my Government welcomes investors to come and see for themselves the unexplored and untapped opportunities that our country has to offer. Dr. Mohamed A Omar Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Republic of Somaliland About the Conference and Exhibition » As Somalia and Somaliland looks to build a secure and prosperous future, the first Somali Reconstruction and Investment Conference and Exhibition (SORIC), will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on 28-29 May 2013 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. This ground breaking event will be the first of its kind to bring together key policy makers from the Government of Somalia and Somaliland, top decision makers from international and regional development organizations, and participants from the public and private sector. It is the only event of its kind fully endorsed by the Federal Government of Somalia and supported by the Ministry of Trade, the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce. A new era has dawned on Somalia and Somaliland and the country is embarking on a dynamic path of political and economic renewal after long-running civil strife and political turmoil. After 22 years of civil war that ravaged the country, peace is finally returning. There are encouraging signs of progress and hope. The Somali government has been recognised by the United States of America, Great Britain, the European Union, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the African Union, World Bank and IMF. The diaspora is returning home. The federal government and government of Somaliland are cooperating and engaging each other, registration of political parties has started in puntland, and normalcy is finally returning. This change in fortunes calls for a paradigm shift in how investors and the international community approach Somalia and Somaliland. Almost all sectors and industries need rebuilding from scratch, presenting limitless opportunities for genuine and meaningful investment that benefits the Somali people. For full details visit http://soric.so

Somaliland: Foreign Minister Addresses National Issues at the SORIC Investment Conference in Kenya Tuesday, 28 May 2013 19:39 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 Somalilandsun- The minister of foreign affairs Dr Mohamed Abdilahi Omar currently in Nairobi Kenya on official duties pertaining to UN protocols discussions took time to participate at the on-going business and investment promotion conference organised by a Somaliland-registered company, Hanvard, and attended by Somaliland, Somalia and Kenya officials and business companies at the at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Below are verbatim excerpts of a speech delivered by Dr Omar at the Soric Investment Conference Excellencies, distinguished guests and ladies & Gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to deliver an opening speech at this regional investment promotion conference on behalf of the government of Somaliland . First of all, I would like to thank Hanvard Africa for organising this conference, and the Kenyan Chamber of Commerce for supporting it. The Somaliland people have witnessed a great deal of progress over the last 20 years of self-governance. Peace has been restored through our own efforts, democratic systems have been established and have continued to evolve after five successful elections at the presidential, parliamentary and local government levels; and professionalised security forces protect the population from terrorism, and organised crime. Now that the foundations have been put in place, it is time to build on these achievements by using foreign direct investment and local capacities to promote economic growth and job creation. The present moment is full of promise for Somaliland's economy. Somaliland has recently welcomed the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, which will inaugurate a new partnership between donors and the government that better responds to the needs of the population. The UK-DANIDA Somaliland Trust Fund, due to become operational within a few months, has provided a unique mechanism for government-led development, combining government management of funding with donor oversight. Various foreign governments have shown interest in contributing to this fund. Somaliland has deepened its economic engagement with foreign governments, both within the region and beyond. With Ethiopia, Somaliland has intensified two-way trade, cooperated over use of the Berbera port, and is engaging in negotiations to finalise their first official bilateral strategic cooperation agreement. Djibouti has invested heavily in Somaliland's economy, including investing roughly $15 million in a Coca Cola factory last year. Somaliland has used diplomacy to help facilitate FDI from Turkey, the UAE, Egypt and China into Somaliland's key sectors such as livestock and fishery. Berbera port is a strategic hub for trade between the Middle East and Africa, and the feasibility studies have already been undertaken for the development of the Berbera port and corridor. • Government economic policy and successes Somaliland Seeks to channel public investment and donor support to building institutions, infrastructure, social services and macroeconomic foundations that are conducive to foreign investment, international competitiveness, job creation and sustainable growth. The private sector accounts for 90% of Somaliland's GDP, and the Government understands that the private sector has a role to play in both partnering with the public sector in performing the functions of the state, and stimulating and propelling economic development. The Somaliland government has fostered an environment where private and donor funds can make a great impact, and in which our government shares in the responsibility of development activities. Thanks to stringent public financial management, increased tax revenue and more safeguards against corruption, Somaliland's 2013 budget is the largest and most balanced in its history. Moreover the government has no debt. Our children receive free primary education; we are expanding medical services and water distribution in urban and rural areas; and our mobile banking and money transfer industries have allowed for commerce to flourish.

nuune;956079 wrote: Xaaji Xeyraan, but the other day you said anyone from Somalia who represent SFG would be arrested in Somaliland, are you backing down If they come to Somaliland with out permission yes , but if they come on agreement no problem , Yacni Nuunow waxba ha i qod qodin eeh xidhiidku marku hagaago labada dawladood wa isu gudbi karan.

malistar2012;956077 wrote: How does feel to behind Somali Flag you traitor He feels absolutely nothing because that flag means nothing to him:D

Nuune cidina ma xidheen eeh , wakhtiga hada ayaa ino samaxayn in shir lugu qabto Somaliland, iyado xidhiidki labada dal wali aanay toosnayn. Marku xidhiidhku hagaago walugu qaban kara.

Nuune it would not be possible Nairobi has lots of Somalis living there it has lots of Somalis living there Somalis invest there. We should not view Nairobi as a far away city. Wa magalaadeeni Kikuyada uun ba inala leh

Thats dr Bidaar , Somalilands foreign minister:D It doesn't matter since both Somalia and Somaliland and Kenya's foreign ministers are all ethnic Somalilandish origin.

nuune;956046 wrote: I would have given it a thumbsup if it was held in Mogadishu, Hargeisa or Garowe, since most delegates are Somali companies, why would you held such event in Nairobi, I see this as milking out existing Somali companies. The second conference which the PM announced will be held on June 17 in Nairobi, why again Nairobi comes the question, real investors need to see real time hands on Somalia and how it looks like, again, Mogadishu would have been the best place. I am going to register on this one on June 17, together with me and AT&T, and will report what will happen there. Nairobi is neutral ground, if it was held in Somalia , Somaliland would not attend it was held in Somaliland, Somalia would not attend Nairobi was the best place. But its about business so nairobi is very close i dont see a problem why it would not be held there.

Jubaland oo gabi ahaan xiriirka u jartey Dowlada Federaalka iyo Taliska Ciidanka Jubaland oo la dhisay Kismaayo–Talaado 28 May,2013—Pi— Dowlada Jubalan ayaa Go’aan kama dambbeys ah ka gaaray Dowlada Federaalka ka dib markii la ogaadey in Ay Dowlada Federaalku ka leexatay wadadiivDowladnimo. Go’aamada ay Jubaland qaateen waxaa ka mid ah. 1- In xiriirka loo jaro Dowlada Federaalka 2-In dhamaan Ciidanka Jooga Jubooyinku yihiin Ciidanka Dowlada Jubaland. 3-Masuuliyiinta ka amarqaata Muqdisho ee jooga Jubooyinka iney si deg deg ah uga baxaan Jubooyinka. 4-In si deg deg ah loo dhiso Talis Guud oo looga arimiyo Ciidanka Jubaland. 5- Gabi ahaan Wasiirada Muqdisho waa ineysan imaan Deegaanada Jubooyinka. Sida ay Howlwadeenada Puntlandi wararka ku heleen Dowlada Jubaland waxay beesha Caalamka ka codsan doonaan in laga caawiyo xoreynta Deegaanada ka tirsan Jubaland ee gacanta cadowga ku jira. Dhinaca kalevKonteenaro yaala Garoonka diyaaradaha Kismaayo waxaa wali seexanaya Sadex Wasiir oo ka tirsan Dowlada Federaalka kuwasoo Dowlada Jubalan ku amartey iney ku laabtaan Muqdisho, Iyadoo Jubaland ay sheegeen iney Wasiiradaan kala laabteen aqoonsigii ay u aqoonsanaayeen Dublamaasiyiin iyo Masuuliin.

I dont believe there are hatred tribes or loved tribes its all in your heads guys. Its about some somali tribes wish to engage with each other and love to discuss with each other because they have conflicting interests. Laakin i dont believe cid ba is neceb nor the so called somali poltiticans ba is neceb

This is pointless there are no resources in the Garowe clan enclave, all the resources and rivers and fertile land are in the deep south. There is nothing in the barren dessert of Puntland. Waa Quud aan jirin qoryo u guro

Horta balamaankan Somalia wax kale manu qaban aan ahayn mooshin baala diyaarinaya mooshin this mooshin that dadkan barlamaanka xita qalad bay ka fahmeen.

Sahal communities believe Kenya is securing their direct interests. HAG communities believe Uganda and Burundi are securing their direct interests. Somalis have officially gone mad Cant they protect their interests together and built a capable Somali defense force instead of being used by external forces.

There is a good chance hassan might unite Somalia.