FEDERAL ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL CONSENSUS BUILDING Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners (listed below) followed the address to the House of the People on 27 June by the Chairperson of the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) in which she presented technical options for holding one-person-one-vote elections as close as possible to the constitutionally mandated timeframe. We thank the Chairperson for her presentation to the House of the People. We emphasise the continued need for Somalis to engage in inclusive dialogue to forge the widest possible agreement on this important topic, and underscore the importance of a complete and comprehensive dialogue among the FMS and FGS leaders. We welcome the announcement by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ‘Farmajo’ that he will convene a meeting with all Federal Member State leaders from 5 to 8 July and we urge that this meeting be the next step in a broad consultation of key stakeholders. We note the Parliament has also been meeting to discuss issues related to the electoral code. We urge that political agreement be fostered ahead of final decisions. We call on all of Somalia’s leaders to work to reach agreement urgently on the path to holding national elections and other pressing national priorities. *African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Belgium, Denmark, Ethiopia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, and United Nations. Federal Elections and Political Consensus Building | UNSOM UNSOM.UNMISSIONS.ORG Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners (listed below) followed the address to the House of the People on 27 June by the Chairperson of the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) in which...

Good you have raised that point. Recently I was told by a close friend who came back from Puntland and Mogadishu that what he found interesting was the exchange rate. He said in Mogadishu the exchange rate was $1 USD = 24,000 - 25000 shillings. In Garowe/Bosaso the Exchange rate was $1 = 40,0000 - 42,000 shillings. That is a huge difference. Which makes sense, the money printing hasn't stopped but there is a point when printing becomes a problem itself. For comparison, in Hargeisa the Exchange rate is $1 = 8500 SL shillings - came down from 11,000 in 2017-2018..

Habar Canada fadhida legdin wax ula fudud.

Like they say empty talk and empty threats will leave you empty handed.

After months of legal hurdles and parliamentary rejections.. finally the two National Electoral Commission members from the opposition are given the Green light by the parliament. This paves the way for elections end of 2020.

HSM says "kolka ay dhamaato xili-mudeedka hayaddaha dastuuriga, lama aqbali karo jiritaan kooda" Since it is only months to go, lets see how this transpires.

Doodda Jimcaha oo ay ka qayb galeen Amb. Cabdilahi Adan Ahmed ( Abdulahi Congo), Prof. Cali Jumcaale Ahmed, Prof. Afyare. Amb. Cabdilahi Congo was part of the first fact finding mission from Somaliland Gov't to Mogadishu before the 1960 Union. He has first hand accounts of what happened and how it all went off rails.

Kuwo ayaa wali naawilaaya midnimo dhimatay. Ama isleh Somaliland qoor-qabad ama handadaad shisheeye ayaa lagu soo xero galinayaa. Caqli aan fayoobayn dheh.

Look after the 'ma yeedhaanka' and the needy, and Allah will look after you.

By the time they are gone, they have dug a very deep hole and signed away agreemnets that will haunt the next generations. Just these statements from the Ambassador and the decisions made at Arab League will haunt them for years.

In a statement affirming Ethiopia's rights over its natural resources, Mr. Camay has paved the way for Ethiopia to do the same to the Shebelle River, what its doing to the Nile River. By filling the dam unilaterally without an agreement with all the parties concerned Ethiopia is unlawfully impacting the downstream countries.

Addis Ababa, June 25, 2020 (FBC) – Ambassador of Republic of Somalia to Ethiopia Abdihakim Abdulahi Omar said his country firmly supports successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In an exclusive Interview with FBC, Amassador Abdihakim Abdulahi Omar said GERD is a peaceful project that brings about hopefulness to not only Ethiopia but the whole of the African continent. GERD is nearing to become a pillar for regional economic and social integration among people of the horn, he stressed. The filling of the dam reservoir which starts from upcoming July, 2020 is timely and acceptable for it doesn’t cause any harm to downstream countries, the Ambassador asserted. “Somalia respects the rights of Ethiopia to utilize its natural resources. That is why it rejected the Egypt – Arab league resolution which is against the national interests Ethiopia and the East African Regional at large.”, he noted. Somaliland’s decision to back Ethiopia’s stance on GERD conforms to the truth that African problems must be resolved by Africans, Ambassador Abdihakim added. Republic of Somalia firmly supports Ethiopia’s position on GERD: Amb Abdihakim WWW.FANABC.COM Addis Ababa, June 25, 2020 (FBC) – Ambassador of Republic of Somalia to Ethiopia Abdihakim Abdulahi Omar said his country firmly supports successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance...

On 26th June 1960, Somaliland's Prime Minister Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal and Somalia's Governor. Does anyone know what the name of Somalia's Governor's name was on 26th of June 1960?

Adigu meel walba xasarad ma la soo galaysaa. kobtan waa kob farxadeed, xasarada la raadso threads kale.

Masha allah Sheekhul Baladka Awdal Sheekh Cabdilahi Sheekh Cali Jawhar. Ilaahay cimri iyo caafimad ha u raajiyo, waa rukun ka mid ah rukumadda Somaliland dhisay.

From the Gudhuu Eealay to Zanzabar's lost tribe in Bari regions, the hottest topic they can't get enough is Somaliland. Rest assured the Somaliland topics will still be here. But sometimes I do provide a bit of variety. I do post breaking International news here, just for the record.

Back when the Global Financial Crisis hit much of the rest of the world, the Australian economy actually grew its largest ever increase by 6% a year from 2009-2011. At 4 - 5% contraction during the Coronavirus, it is pretty darn good. "At a 4.5 per cent contraction, the expected downturn facing Australia would still be the worst since the 1930s. But compare that to 8.4 per cent in Canada, 12.5 per cent in France or 10.2 per cent in the UK and you can see how well Australia is doing."

The Australian economy outperforms the world, but real test to come WWW.THEAGE.COM.AU The IMF expects only one other rich nation to outperform Australia this year. But enormous challenges remain for federal and state governments.

Don't rush to conclusions son. This is just the first dance. A real player, plays his cards right. Unfortuntely Mother Somalia is getting raped by the neighbors. She needs your help.

Inta Af Soomaaliga ku hadasha, waxa ka mid ah: 1. Ciidamdda AMISom caruurtay ka tageen, ama ka tagi doonaan 2. Ciidamada Ethiopia caruurtay ka tageen, ama ka tagi doonaan 3. Ciidamada Kikuuyo caruurtay ka tageen, ama ka tagi doonaan 4. Caruurta Black AMerican ka dhashay Somalida ee Minnesota iyo San Diego ka buuxa 5. Caruurta European ka dhaleen Somalida... 6. Beesha Cismaan Maxamuud ee Qardho. Kolka aad af Soomaali ku hadlaysid, ha moodin inaad Qabiiladdii SOmalida kali ah la hadlaysid. Waa inaad ogaata af Somaliga in nin half-Uganda ama half-Amxaar, half Black American ah, ku dhagaysanaayo.

Ninka wariyaha ah waa reer Borama, ninka la waraysana waa rer Hargeisa (Koonfurta Hargeisa). Labadoodu Borama ayay wada joogeen maalintii SNM gashay Borama. Beenaale markhaatigiisa ayuu fogeeya.