Xiin: You dont have to be superpower to have schemes for a fragile nation like Somalia. This is understood. Lately you have been defending the kenyans involvment in somalia is it safe to assume you are on the kikuyu caravan?

Very nice pics Daqane. Thanks for sharing.

Daqane;937009 wrote: Your excitement is premature. Indeed. Its regretful that zack iyo xiin wants Kenya to detain somalis because they have different view of Kenyas plans for south somalia. This shows what so called conference was all about to create a injust satellite state inside somalia proper for Kenya to micromanage. Detain those who express their minds. Labelling them spoilers..etc. Really disturbing news.

Strong words indeed but Kalil is de facto Governor of Gedo and has been that while the region was engulfed in flames. The joke is on them who think they can form a adminstration for the three regions without Kalil involvment.

Addis Abeba. Kampala

Xiin. Im just using terms that you use in here. But sadly and to the dissapoint of readers you forgot your own terms. I wasnt talking about you personally.... Kenya has a agenda and the somali gov has one and sometimes agendas collide. I just want a solution to our problems not to wage war on kenya:D

Xiin such cheap tricks dont work on me adeer. Its quite ironic how you wanna portray me as clannish as you your post history here shows how you left the "somali" caravan when you lost the pm position and became promoter of the d-block caravan:D. One can choose to ignore problems however that wont make them dissappear. Kenyans involvment is a real problem thats need a solution.

Not that long ago they had dispute with the Somali gov over our waters and oil blocks. And now they are pushing hard with their puppet state Jubbaland against the will of Somali goverment. Somalia faces many problems but we shall overcome them. No doubt.

Great news. Hopefully this will be the beginning of the end of kenyas involvment in Somalia and others with agendas.

Very nice pics.

Lol ...so its a fact that a bigfoot must become the prez? I didnt exepect such post from you ninyahow. You are going back to your old rubbish days.

Che -Guevara;935109 wrote: I have yet to see anyone make good argument against this man-just insults. There is no good argument. This "yesman" thing serves only to discredit mudane shirdoon. Sadly some seems unable to move forward mentally.

Mario B;934999 wrote: The reconstitution of the Somali Republic is gathering pace, block by block, brick by brick. It's going to take a long time and it's not going to be easy, but InshaAllah we will get there. Well said! Inshallah

Shams Hussain, an academic who recently visited Dubai, said there are also ‘invisible actors’ intervening in Somalia. Dubai: An analyst on Somali affairs has said foreign intervention in Somalia — left without a central government since the 1991 ousting of its then military ruler — is “the root cause of civil strife”. Shams Hussain, an academic who holds dual Somali and British nationality, said: “One would argue that 90 per cent of the problems in Somalia are based on foreign intervention. They include regional and international actors.” Shams, on a recent visit to the UAE, identified the regional actors as mainly the neighbouring countries of Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as the “IGAD counters”. IGAD — the Intergovernmental Authority on Development — is a regional bloc of east African nations including Somalia. One of its stated objectives is to support “the prevention, management and resolution of inter-state and intra-state conflicts through dialogue.” Meanwhile, the international actors, according to Shams, include the US and the European Union. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Shams said: “There are also invisible actors who intervene through others. Piracy and the [Al Qaida-linked] Al Shabab militia were created by outsiders. “But exactly who is behind it all, I don’t know. What I do know is that without outside support and a blind eye, they would not have lasted this long.” Shams pointed out that divisions in Somalia go back to the colonial period that led it to be divided into five parts: British Somaliland, French Somaliland, Italian Somalia, the O****'-Haud and reserved areas (given by the UK to Ethiopia) and the Northern Frontier Districts (ceded to Kenya by the UK). She added that in 1991, the former British Somaliland in the north west dissolved the union and engaged in separate peace processes inside the country, which were “locally funded, implementing and electing a government and a parliament that is also regulated by the House of Elders.” However, Somaliland so far remains unrecognised internationally. “Somaliland emerged as a hot potato to potential interventionists. On the one hand, its stability was not conducive for foreign troops. When they were united Somalis were accused of being ‘expansionists’ and not adhering to the boundaries left by the European colonial powers. When divided, they were accused of being secessionists.” Meanwhile, developments have taken a different turn in the southern regions, Shams added. “The southern region — a former Italian colony — branched out differently. Two decades have passed with internal conflict and despite 13 peacemaking conferences worldwide the likelihood of peace stays delayed,” she said. From 2000 to 2012, a series of internationally recognised ‘transitional’ institutions were formed. Today, a permanent Federal Government of Somalia is in place. “We are pleased that the so-called transitional governments ended,” Shams said, but though “the recognition of the Somali federal government is a positive step, one has to bear in mind that there are foreign troops inside Somalia. This time they are fellow Africans funded by international actors who purport to ‘help stability’. When asked why foreign powers would be interested in Somalia, Shams replied: “The answer is simple: strategy and resources. Somalia is located in one of the most strategic places in the world, connecting Africa, Asia and Europe through shipping lines of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, not to mention the Suez Canal and the oil routes of Arabia.” She added that Somalia is rich in mineral resources, including oil and gas, livestock, agriculture and fishery. “I think both the regional and international actors should revisit the nature of their involvement in Somalia. These actors are talking about their security, but nobody mentions the sovereignty infringement of Somalia, the illegal fishing, toxic waste dumping,” she said. Despite the challenges facing Somalia, Shams remains an optimist, putting her faith in the spirit of her people. “Somalis have suffered a lot, but they exhibited a magnificent strength and resilience.” http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/somalia-foreign-intervention-is-root-cause-of-civil-strife-says-analyst-1.1166568

Mudane Shirdoon deserves great credit for working towards a bright future for the Somali people.

xiinfaniin;935017 wrote: Dabrow, one would definitely think so but with xaaji xunjuf such reasoning and rationale is no wise possible. He is a man of mischief, and deep hatred for certain folks. Political disagreement which is very normal and part of life are ok. But xaaji xunjuf would have long nights praying for your demise if you disagree with him not long ago he accidentally shared with us an eloquent and elaborate prayer against Boosaaso, a peaceful Somali city No doubt that Xaaji Xundjuf once was like that, but Im a man who believe in changes and inorder for Somalis to move into future where we prospers we must let those feeling go and leave the past behind us and unite. There is no otherway and I think he will slowly come to realize this. We shall see in the coming years who is right:D

Jacpher;935014 wrote: Not right doesn't make it wrong. It's not right to go out in the rain but it isn't absolutely wrong to do so. By the way, he was called a yes man before he was sworn into office, way before he flew to Kismaayo and indulge into JL issues, way before he put on a suit as PM and stood before the cameras. I didn't make that up today. What's bugging you sxb. I just stated the fact this trip is paid for and by Somali people. What's wrong this that. Nothing is bugging me, on the other hand is quite obvious thats something is bugging you. The other day it was a name of region and today is the PM who hails from people of that said region. Of course his trips are paid by Somali people, since he represent them. Besides stating this obvious facts, you want to say something else?

xiinfaniin;934998 wrote: Nice pictures of the PM and his delegate. Ethiopia is important , and is undergoing important transformation. Somalis are rising in stature in Ethiopian politics and that is a good thing. Good to see a Somali minister welcoming Somalia's PM. Somali cabinet members were part of the discussion with President Hassan earlier this year when he visited Ethiopia. xaaaji xunjuf and Carafaat, just like headless chickens, are running from one post to another in SOL, with transparent pretense of nationalism and all. Such are the nature of separatists when defeated. They shall compose nice songs for the PM if they indeed approve what he is doing Xiin: You are to harsh on Xaaji. He said in another thread he shall accept whatever outcome of the Somalia-Somaliland talks. Its a step forward.

Jacpher;934993 wrote: lol@sense. You got that wrong sxb. I'm behind the government and I respect the office of the presidency. While I disagree with President Hassan on some issues, I think he is doing good given the circumstances the country is in. I like to think this President can pull it off. I'm not so sure about this Yes Man. Its perfectly fine to have disagreements in life however its not right to call the PM a yesman because he is not inline with your agenda. But for all I care keep repeating that mantra, you might convince yourself that you are right:D

Jacpher;934983 wrote: Paid for and by the Somali people. I know you dont like the gov and its effort of bringing the country back unless its suits your agenda but atleast make some sense.

Xaaji Xunjuf;934980 wrote: Shirdoon is on fire. Indeed he is. He is serious about bringing normalcy back to Somalia again.

Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon on Wednesday began his regional tour by meeting with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh in Djibouti. Shirdon briefed Guelleh on security and humanitarian conditions in Somalia, and thanked him for Djibouti's contributions to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Djiboutian Information Agency reported. The "Strengthening Relationships Tour" is Shirdon's first trip abroad since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed him prime minister in October 2012. He is accompanied by Minister of Defence Abdihakim Haji Mohamud Fiqi, Minister of Interior National Security Abdikarim Hussein Guled, Deputy Commerce Minister Mohamed Ali Hagga and Ambassador to Djibouti Abdurrahman Abdi Hussein. Shirdon will visit Ethiopia, Uganda and Burundi, and possibly Kenya, the prime minister's office said in a statement. "Time has come to thank and congratulate AMISOM and Intergovernmental Authority on Development member states on their efforts to stabilise the county," Shirdon said at a news conference in Djibouti. "Because of their vital peace mission, Somalia is back on track and is ready to play an important role on regional development." "We want to improve our co-operation and discuss with our friends issues including: regional security, trade, improving human rights, greater partnership and development," he said.