Somaliland ethnicity afro hashimite origin and their country is called ardSomaal, or the republic of Somaliland. Nationality Somalilandish Ethnicity Somalilandish/Afro Hashmitian Language Somalilandish.

50 year anniversary African unity long live. African unite.

African Union celebrates 50th year Associated PressBy KIRUBEL TADESSE | Associated Press – ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters. Now leaders want to map out the next 50 years of political and economic integration. Konjit Sinegiorgis was a young diplomat tasked with distributing documents to the assembled heads of state when the founding congress of the Organization of African Unity was held in May 1963. Sinegiorgis said the OAU "brilliantly" accomplished its primary task. "Its primary mandate was to liberate Africa from the shackles of colonialism and apartheid. I think in that regard it has done brilliantly," said Konjit, now Ethiopia's ambassador to the African Union, the successor to the OAU. The weeklong 50-year celebrations culminate Saturday in the Ethiopian capital where African leaders will be joined by foreign dignitaries including United States Secretary of State John Kerry. African leaders will also consider Agenda 2063, a blueprint they say will bring socio-economic and political transformation to the continent. Kerry, who recently expressed concerns over China's growing influence in Africa, is expected to be joined by Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative, Vice Premier Wang Yang, at the celebrations in the AU headquarters, a building whose $200 million constriction costs were paid by Beijing. The 53-member African Union, which began in 2002, has been trying to emerge as a force for stability on a continent regularly troubled by violence, conflicts and coups. One key achievement of the OAU and AU "has been to set standards and norms that we are now using at the continental level," said Erastus Mwencha, deputy chair of the AU. "We are now talking of having norms such as a protocol on governance, on elections and so forth." As the AU strives to make peaceful transfers of power across Africa the norm, it often sanctions coup leaders and suspends membership of states. But it also often fails to mobilize resource to enforce its decisions. The AU is also a long way from its founders' dream of a united Africa. The continent sees a huge disparity in the economic and political conditions of its nations. South Africa is an economic power, while citizens in countries like Somalia, Sudan, Congo and Chad suffer from warfare and poverty. A coalition of over 120 civil society groups from across Africa and the Middle East on Wednesday issued a warning about conflicts in Sudan. The groups called on the AU to support a bolder approach to peace there. But the continent also boasts nine of the world's 15 fastest growing economies, Rwanda President Paul Kagame wrote last weekend in The Wall Street Journal, and the AU head says the continent's future is brighter than its past. "If you look at the last 10 years, Africa has been growing economically," said AU chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. "There has been quite a lot of development even in terms of infrastructure, not enough yet, but countries have been working hard." The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa says Africa's medium-term growth prospects remain strong, at 4.8 percent in 2013 and a projected 5.1 percent in 2014. "Yet this impressive growth story has not translated into economic diversification, commensurate jobs or faster social development," said the U.N. in its latest report. "Most African economies still depend heavily on commodity production and exports, with too little value addition and few forward and backward linkages to other sectors of the economy." Improvements are being seen in education, child and maternal mortality rates, and gender equality. As Africans leaders meet later this week, the 50-year strategic plan is expected to be high on the agenda. Dlamini-Zuma said the decades-long quest for Africa's political and economic integration are to be answered by the blueprint. Energizing and galvanizing the people of the continent toward an African Renaissance is the aim of the week's celebrations, Dlamini-Zuma said over the weekend. As Africa looks to write plans for the future, activists are calling for more efforts to respect its citizens' rights. The Committee to Protect Journalists wrote to Kerry to urge him to include the issue of press freedom in his discussions at the AU Summit.

Well done HON mp amiir adan Somaliland is indeed a success story in Africa

^^ Somalis have never compromised General Siyad bare versus USC and SNM General caydiid versus Cali mahdi zerosum game General Moorgen versus Colonel Barre hiiraale Cabdilahi Yusuf versus the islamic courts union Sheikh sharif versus Amiir Godane Colonel barre hiiraale versus Sheikh Axmed madoobe Hassan sheikh versus Amiir Godane Somalis have never compromised what makes people think they will now Ma Somali cusub ba dhalatay tallow.

What history if Somalia and Somaliland cannot agree on their future relations and need a mediating team they have to be from Europe.The Europeans are indifferent or the Americans to i don't mind either. Aslong as they are not Arabs or Africans i am very happy.

Sayid*Somal;953506 wrote: They will be much better than the Europeans you love and trust so much. The Europeans are indifferent and have no motives yes i trust them to be neutral.

NGONGE;953500 wrote: ^^ For someone to medaite between the two, the talks need to fail. The talks have not failed yet dee (though we all expect them to sooner or later). When they do, there will be no shortage of mediators. But it's a tad rude for anyone to get involved just yet. Aslong as you believe mediation is needed we can agree whether its now or in a years time mediation is needed. It was actually better to start with mediators because lots of time could have been spared.

Sayid qardho why are you shaking your head , did you want Qardhaawis to mediate lol.

NGONGE;953480 wrote: You can only mediate in a dispute, Xaaji. There can't be a dispute if the two sides are talking . Wax fahan. They so far are not talking about their future relations the fundamental issue, we know there is a dispute Somalia wants Somaliland to be part of Somalia. And Somaliland does not want to be part of Somalia. Where do you go from here you can talk about sharing fishery expertise and what not but some where down the line the 2 need mediation. Unless you believe Somaliland will drop its independence statehood or Somalia will recognize Somalilands independence.

Dr osman cant puntlanders revive Somali culture on their own why do they need interpeace?

Ofcourse he does but his tone has changed if you have followed him the past few years ,wixi la isku odhan jiray jamhuuriyadi Somalia. The former republic was created by Somalia and Somaliland union something many pseudo nationalists deny. By the way this was hadhwanaagnews interview few weeks ago. Not his recent statement.

Who said this is about politics , i was just wondering what his sudden interests was in Somaliland. By the way Somalis do not all share the same culture we have to define what is culture first. As for the reer miye culture , reer miye people are very welcoming but there is a catch, when there is a new reer passing by and traveling they will welcome them have talks pray together and share the food. But when they say they are leaving they will always say war inaga hubsada ila iyo tuulo hebel gaadsiya ambay soo duulaan.

Madaxweynaha Xaafadaha Muqdisho Ka Taliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud Oo Xubno Baarlamaanka Soomaaliya Ka Tirsan Caawa Madaxtooyada Villa Soomaaliya Ugu Sheegay Inuu Doonayo Inuu Ka Baxo Heshiiskii Somaliland posted by admin | May 21, 2013 | In Waaheen News Muqdisho (Waaheen)–21/05/2013– Sida xubno xildhibaano ka tirsan baarlamaanka Soomaaliya ay caawa u xaqiijiyeen shabakadda Halbeegnews madaxweynaha ka taliya xaafadaha Muqdisho qaarkeed Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud oo caawa kulan kula lahaa xarunta madaxtooyada ee Villa Soomaaliya qaar ka tirsan baarlamaankiisa ayaa u sheegay inuu damacsanyahay in dawladiisu ka baxdo heshiiskii ay bishii April kula galleen magaalada Ankara ee xarunta dalka Turkiga.xasan sheekh maxamuud Sida xildhibaan ka tirsan baarlamaanka Soomaaliya oo isagu kulankaasi ka qayb gallay uu khadka telefoonka caawa ugu xaqiijiyey Halbeegnews ayaa sheegay in Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ku sababeeyey isagoo aan awood u lahayn inuu isku maareeyo xaaladda jubbooyinka iyo wada hadaladda Somaliland isla markaana uu u arko in heshiiskii Somaliland uu la gallay ay dawladiisa wiiqayso. Xildhibaanka oo magaciisa ka gaabsaday inaanu sheegno sababo dhinaca ammaankiisa ah awgeed ayaa u sheegay Halbeegnews in Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud uu waraaq tallo ku saabsan wada hadalka Somaliland ay u ballansanaayeen dhawaan uu diray safaaradda turkigu ku leeyahay agagaarka madaarka Muqdisho taasi oo uu ku sheegayo inaanay dawladiisu wakhtigu u saamaxayn in ay wada hadaladda Somaliland ay kula jiraan sii ambaqaadaan. Xildhibaanka oo Halbeegnews weydiisay in ay isku xidhanyahiin kelmadaha ka soo baxaaya dawladda Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud iyo arrintani wuxuu ku jawaabay “maalmahanba waxaa jiray marmarsiiyo ka dhex socday magaalada Muqdisho oo Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ku doonayo inuu wada hadalka kaga baxo, kelmadaha uu warbaahinta marinaayeyna waa qaar uu uga dan lahaa inuu ku buriyo heshiiskaasi” ayuu u sheegay Halbeegnews xildhibaankani.

Haatu;953429 wrote: XX is a shame to his people and tribe. Instead of welcoming travelers he pushes them away. Uf dheh! Not pushing any one away just asking questions haatu

No but you failed to answer my questions and i also dont know your interest in Somaliland why do you want to come there it sure is not for nomadic life because you can find nomadic life culture in Somalia and Ethiopia to. You are a very strange fella

^^ I have been telling him that but he doesn't seem to get it

^^ So u think their voice and opinion does not matter and people should fully line behind Ahmed madoobe is that what you are saying?

Salax leave the President alone he is our ally do not take his words to serious regarding i want unity with Somaliland. Thats just talk

Mad_Mullah;952415 wrote: Why should we leave the Arab League though? Lack of ambition. If Somalia can regain it's power and nurture that power and become stronger WE can become a big player. Especially as we might be able to control the Red Sea (from the Gulf of Aden). It's either Yemen or Somalia that should play an influential role due to our countries being the gateway to Europe. (From Gulf Aden > Red Sea > Suez Canal > Medditerean) Arabic is the language of the Sahabas thus i believe it should be learned by every Somali, second its good for our communication skills with Arabs in the middle east it will be good for the Somali people and influence as you described in the future.its also considered an official language in Djibouti. in Somaliland its also considered an official language and in Somalia 2. Its in the best interests for Somalis to be multilingual Somali Arabic and even English.

lol@Ahmed Chalabis school of stooge-ism. Yeah he is a Somali from the same clan as Ahmed Madoobe. Oodweyne a political clanish war is being fought and the Kenyans are in the middle of it , i so hope they know what they doing. The Ethiopians were well versed on Somali tribal politics i hope the Kenyans dont miscalculate in here.

Our forces should not entrust security of Kismayu to Somali government yet Posted Tuesday, May 21 2013 at 19:00 ARALE: KDF should not entrust security of Kismayu to Somali government yet At the height of the Iraqi war and before the US government sent more troops there, Jack Kelly, a national security writer for the Post-Gazette of Ohio, wrote: “It finally appears that President Bush is ready to light a fire under Premier Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.” He argued that if Bush gave al-Maliki veto power over military operations in Iraq, the birth of an Islamic fundamentalist state would be guaranteed. I do not claim to be an expert on matters relating to national security; however, I wish to point out how the events currently unfolding in Kismayu, the port city in Somalia that was liberated by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in December 2012, might bear some resemblance to how Mr Kelly viewed the events of the Iraq war at the time. The recent opposition by the Somali Government to partial reimbursement by the UN to Kenya to defray the cost of its warships at the Somali coast was troubling. What is even more troubling is its recent opposition to KDF and Igad peace efforts in Kismayu. But first, let’s briefly revisit the liberation of Kismayu itself. The operation was launched in September 2012. Dubbed Operation Sledge Hammer, it was executed with lightning speed and precision. The battle for Kismayu involved an amphibious landing and simultaneous air, land, and sea bombardments. Al-Shabaab forces in Kismayu quickly collapsed. Several factors made this success a possibility. First, the KDF facilitated the formation of a temporary administration council for the city, which comprised Somali force commanders and representatives of the liberated population. Secondly, KDF efforts were supported by the Ras Kamboni Brigade, which fought alongside the KDF. This force, led by Sheikh Ahmed Madobe, the current head of the temporary administration in Kismayu, consisted of well-disciplined and battle-hardened Somalis, who were waging a guerrilla war against al-Shabaab years before KDF came into the picture. Far more important was the fact that all of the Somali forces accompanying the KDF, including the Ras Kamboni Brigade, hailed from Kismayu. But unlike the Iraqi situation, where the US forces were bogged down in street-to-street sectarian fighting, KDF commanders were able to outmanoeuvre the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab. Getting back to my assertion that if Kenya were to yield Kismayu’s security to the government in Mogadishu, it could lose the war, let us examine the position towards Kismayu and KDF adopted by the newly-elected President, Hassan Sheikh Mahmud. Somalia has not hidden its opposition to KDF presence in southern Somali from the beginning. What is new are the bold moves it is making to undermine the peace efforts under way in Kismayu, particularly by Igad, to facilitate the establishment of a regional government in the Juba region as permitted by the new Somali Constitution. To make matters worse, President Mohamud’s protégés in Mogadishu went around painting the KDF as an occupation force. In a recent communiqué issued by the head of the notorious HAG Council in Mogadishu, Jihad was declared on KDF troops. In the most recent development and the most dangerous, the Somali President dispatched to Kismayu hundreds of well-armed Somali troops led by former warlords Barre Hirale and Col Abbas.

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