Fiqi, thanks for the pics and all the updates.

burahadeer;838721 wrote: can you tell the meaning of BAAR(old somali women's name).Actually seen one old women in her 80s by that name. I challenge you with this one. Baar=Tip, Pointed end of something... Example Isha baarkeeda. Magacyada Somaliga ee Baar la socdo waxaa ka mid ah Baarleex(wiil) Baarliin(gabar); Baar+liin. Liintii fruit aheyd hadde maaha ee waa color (cream ama off white ah). Dadku Baarliin waxay ku khaldaan in tii Magaalada German ahayd tahay. Burahadeer iyo Coofle intaa maxaa ka sax ah?

Waxa kale waa meeshooda, laakiin Baarliin waa magac Soomaali ah. People confused it with the German city. My 2cs.

Markuu yiri Kismaanyo xabad ka dhicin baa oo dad lagu dhaawacin buu tagay baaban uga haray Video. Nimankan Caydiid difaacaya bal la is waydiiye. Kismayo cuntuu gaynayay miyaa? One man's hero is another man's terrorist. Marka History dib loo qorayo cidi ma yeelaysee maan meesha uga harno.

In fact both the Turkish and gulf Arabs want him (Shareef) back, it's the Europeans, Africans, and Americans that want him out. So let's see which way it will go. As for this conference, it's clear it has been mismanaged, but will the Turkish who are still figuring out Somalis complicated politics learn something from this? Time will tell.

Read this press statement from the TFG's own Ministry of Constitution: Press Statement on the Istanbul pre conference Muqdishu, May 28, 2012 - The Ministry of Constitution, Federalism and Reconciliation wishes to express its grave concern on the selection of the civil society groups for the Somali Istanbul Pre-Conference. As already highlighted by many parts of the Somali Society, including key signatories of the Road Map, the selection process lacks transparency, and may inadvertently impact the progress made thus far on the End of Transition processes. A quick glance at the invitee list shows that the civil society members are not inclusive and exclude mainstream civil society groups. Furthermore, politically motivated members of the parliament and politicians were amongst the so called civil society groups that went to Istanbul. The Minister of Constitution, Federalism and Reconciliation H.E. Abdurahman Hosh Jibril said “We register our displeasure that an unrepresentative self-selected group within the pre-conference attendees have hijacked and thus politicized an integral part of the process, a fact which could potentially undermine the integrity and the spirit of all of the agreements and principles agreed to by all stakeholders in the last 9 months, including the recent Addis Ababa Communiqué.”The Minister welcomed an urgent and timely resolve to the concerns of the Somali people by working closely with the Turkish government in ensuring the success of this Pre-Conference and the Istanbul Conference II. The Ministry acknowledges the full commitment of the government and the people of Somalia to the fruitful results of the recent Addis Ababa Meeting and reminds all of our international partners of the importance of unity of purpose on ending the transition. We call for the continued and unreserved support for the Roadmap process, Mogadishu Consultative Conference, Mogadishu Civil Society Meeting, the Garowe 1 and 2 Agreements, the Galkayo Agreement, the on-going Traditional Leaders’ conference and the Addis Ababa Communiqué. The Transitional Federal Government relies on the brotherly and friendly countries of Somalia, inter alia the Turkish Government, to support the implementation of the sustainable state-building process for peace. The Minister further added that “we are looking forward for an urgent review of our concerns in order to put the process on its right track. I must remind all that at this critical juncture, the Somali government and its international partners ought to show a unity of purpose so that we can end the transition as expeditiously as outlined under the Roadmap agreements.” The Transitional Federal Government of Somalia expresses gratitude for the developmental and humanitarian role played by Turkey and for its continued support for the people of Somalia. Equally, the Transitional Federal Government is deeply appreciative of the good intentions of the Turkish government in convening and facilitating the Istanbul Conference to rally the support of the international community for Somalia’s future. Source: OPM Copyright © 2012 WardheerNews.com

Some people are trying so hard to find a divisions within where there is none.

This is by far the best (positive) thing that have ever happened to us. May we benefit from it and not become a curse that puts us back.

The Bad Boy BB here:

Che -Guevara;830476 wrote: LOL..ar kadaa see camaal, you are taking way back:) There was this pop song by an African band that used to come on habeenka caweyska. I can't remember. May MMA knows. If I remember it right they were Congolese/Zairian band, not sure if it Kanda Bongo Man though. Here is one of Kanda Bong Man's famous song:

You're one helluva stubborn kid and proof of that is in this very thread!! But I will leave it to you. So either take my advise or be as you wish.

Haye, laakin mid samee adna, intaa iska daysid Indian site wax lagu soo qoray, bal Aabbe ama qof kaa wayn soo waydii in dal Puntland la dhaho Africa ku yaalo

War yarku madax adakaa. African Country's Puntland state. Just ponder on that. Besides why would they write Puntland is a semi autonomous state in Somali, in the same article?

You have reduced the entire internet usage to news portals. Generally Internet is much broader than that, but I guess you already know it. As for the Somalis not benefiting from it(www), well it all depends how one uses it. It seems you only focused on the negative side of www and quite specifically on the Somali news portals. However, you forgot to look at the bigger benefits it brought to us. For example, the xawaala system, the telecommunication networks, phone credit (zad or sad what ever they call it). And even on Education sector. If you have internet you are simply connected to the rest of the world and it will have its good and bad influence.

Read the article you posted and show us where it says the country of PL?

The Somali's Puntland State and the African Country's PL state have the same meaning.

King, just read this line from the same article you posted above "Puntland is a semi-autonomous state in north-eastern Somalia." and maybe it will help!

It would be better if you and the said Doctor communicate privately, don't you think?

Kudos to the youth for their peaceful resistance.

Caku iyo ilmahan! Waar waxyar nasta oo fowdadan joojiya

Oday, chill man. This is just a comedy, nothing serious to be worked up about it.

Wax khalad ah ma sameeyn madaxwaynaha. This was just a media briefing after all, not a meeting with a head of state.

Masha Allah, aamiin to her duca. Dhib badan aa dadka waaweyn ku haysta qurbaha, nabad iyo ehel la jooga hadday helaan way wada noqonayaan.

Maanta rafashadii kaa dhamaatay. War bal iska naso.

Keep reviving the old threads ..lol