My uncle, reer hebel, qabyaalad, your uncle ,,,,,,, Some people are very sick wallee

>>>>>>>>>>>> ,, That big Loxoox is not avoidable, specially for breakfast

Waan iska yareeyay ,,, and still it is not going away. I think I need xaajiyadda and all the kids inay ku joogjoogsadaan subaxdii for 30 min everyday ,,,,, "the hard way" ,,

Once you get in ,,, you will refuse to get out I tell ya I know u so slow on tech ,,, lol

^ ^ the page ended ... Ngonge, Caloosha iska rid adiguna Yeah, lost weight but caloosha refused to take one step back .....

Very much ,,,, easier, healthier and informative ...

Lost 4kgs during Ramadan ,,,, Saraawishii iga yaraaday baan dib ula soo baxay Yes, the Caloosha is a big problem

Same are following me on Twitter .... so no surprise here

SOURCE The city of Hargeisa in Somaliland is not well known to the outside world. Once left in ruins by a long ago civil war, the city gradually underwent a lengthy process of reconstruction, and most of the devastated commercial and residential homes have been rebuilt. Now when the sun rises over Naasa Hablood, (“the Maiden’s Breasts,” as the conical twin hills overlooking Hargeisa are known,) it sheds light on a different kind of city; peaceful and prosperous. In this backdrop, the Hargeisa International Book Fair has been celebrating Somali literature, poetry, film, music and theatre. The fair was established by former mathematics professor Jama Musse Jama in 2008 and was joined by Ayan Mahamoud from Red Sea Online a year later. The annual event is supported by Oxfam. “One of the motivating factors behind the fair is to ensure that Somaliland’s oral tradition endures,” says Jama. Together Jama and Ayah make a veritable creative and hard working team that ensures the seven day event goes smoothly. At the fair In the scorching hot days of summer, the fair took place at the Working Men’s Club in central Hargeisa. This is the fair’s fifth and undoubtedly biggest edition to date. When the fair first started in 2008, it was a two day affair with two panels and about 100 books on display. Today it has grown to span seven days, with numerous panels, far more books, and thousands of attendees. Presentations were given in a colourful, packed conference hall, and if the numbers were too great, a big screen was set up outside, so that people could watch and listen to what was happening inside. Meanwhile, the atmosphere outside was also very busy. Within the temporary stalls, young Somali men and women displayed traditional, locally made textiles and perfumes. There was a myriad of books in Somali and English; old paperbacks and newer books from both local and international writers. Nearby, in a dusty yard, sat a traditional Somali house made with sticks and woven grass mats called an aqal hoori, where visitors were welcome to peruse various Somali artefacts sold by young women wearing hijabs. Just outside the aqal hoori, large watermelons, lemons, mangoes and soft drinks were available for sale under bright red umbrellas that shielded buyers from the sun. Why have a book fair in Hargeisa? Jama started the book fair to promote the culture of reading and writing in Somaliland, which had been somewhat lost. “If 100 people come to the fair and at the end one person buys a book and reads it, then that is a job well done,” Jama said. He also wanted to bring Somali literature to the wider world, and international literature to Somalis. “When I first started out, people would laugh at the fact that there was an ‘international’ in the title of the fair – as no one ‘international’ recognized the book fair. Also in Somaliland, no one that was ‘international’ would attend. I intentionally put it there not only to spell out my intentions, but to show the potential of the fair,” Jama said. There may have been many reasons to start the book fair, but one that resonates is the need to fill a growing cultural void within Somali youth. Jama expressed his frustration that there is no national theatre and no cinema, that there is little for young people to do. 70% of Somaliland’s population is estimated to be under 30, and Jama is eager for the young to engage in cultural activities, partly because it keeps them out of trouble. Because of the Hargeisa book fair, July is now known as the month of literary enlightenment. Some activities include interactive creative writing sessions attended by youth, and led by accomplished writers. In these sessions, the young writers learnt basic writing skills and discussed the future of writing in Somalia. Furthermore, mobile libraries promote readers’ clubs across Somaliland as a way of pressuring regional leaders to build libraries. As a result, two regions have pledged buildings for library use. Ayan Mahamoud, co-manager of the fair since its second year, believes that a nation can’t only be built on an army and the police; the arts are just as crucial. “Through books you change people’s minds,” Ayan said. “You need a culture of peace and tolerance. The book fair provides a space for our youth to engage and discuss with each other.” Writers and artists in attendance The fair has become a major annual event in Hargeisa with the number of visitors reaching new heights every year. Apart from extensively inviting the public to attend the fair and buy books, no effort was spared in organising exciting performances, and a slate of talks and seminars to attract audiences from various parts of the Somali community. This year’s theme was aptly titled ‘Reflections on The Future of Somaliland’ and was introduced by the world-renowned poet, Mahamed Ibarahim Warsame (aka Hadraawi). During a discussion he said that he admired Oxfam greatly because it was, “one of the first organizations that to come to Somalia and become a permanent member of the civil society.” Among those at this year’s event were Georgi Kapchits, a Russian broadcaster to Somalis during the cold war, who was here promoting his new book: “Somalis Do Not Lie in Proverbs”. Others present included Nadifa Mohamed, the young British-Somali author of the prize-winning novel, ‘Black Mamba Boy’, the US-based Somali poet Said Salah, and the respected Somali journalist and thinker, Mahamoud Sheikh Dalmar. Also in attendance was Brazilian-Korean film-maker Iara Lee, who screened her film ‘Cultures of Resistance,’ (complete with Somali subtitles,) Helen Conford from Penguin Books and Mary Harper, author of ‘Getting Somalia Wrong‘ among others. Many of the invited authors presented their books to the audience and held plenary, taking questions and comments from the packed hall. The Book Fair also included an historic event; New Orleans-based clarinettist Evan Christopher, known for his personal brand of “contemporary early jazz” performed two Somali infused jazz sessions with Faysal Mushteeg, a Somali vocalist, lute player and pioneer of Qaraami music. Hebaq Abdulrahman is a unique author at the fair. The first female dentist in Somaliland, she started writing when she was nine years old. At this young age, she knew two things for certain; she was going to be a writer and a dentist. “This is the first time I am attending the fair and also the first time reciting poetry in public. This is a very important forum for young people like myself to share our work,” Hebaq said. What needs to be done Barkhad M. Kaariye, 24, is a journalist, and would like more training, and the festival expanded. “There needs to be a school of journalism to train on basic grammar and sharing of information,” said Barkhad. “HIBF is an incredible festival that should be put on the map to encourage more local and international writers to attend. This way, the other aspects of Somalia can be showcased, not just the bad.” Oxfam’s continued support in the region spans over 40 decades. In addition to funding the Hargeisa International Book Fair, Oxfam supports various programmes in education, livelihoods, governance, accountability, women’s participation, humanitarian assistance and humanitarian protection. This year, there is no doubt that there is an increased appetite for reading and literature in Somaliland and international interest about the Hargeisa International Book Fair. It has contributed to discussions among Somali people, and promotes development in Somaliland. It’s not only an event for entertainment, it provides a venue and platform for many sectors of Somaliland and Somali society. “Initially it was very difficult to get support for the book fair but now that it has been on for four more years, the local community, international artistic and media communities are interested and willing to participate and help the local population to demand their rights for facilities to accommodate their needs” said Ayan. “It is now an annual event that has brought results and it is important that the support continues. This is an essential element in rebuilding Somalia.” “I’m very happy to have attended the book fair. I met one of the authors, Mary Harper who signed a copy of ‘Getting Somalia Wrong’ which I had just bought,” said Bashir Hashi of WASDA, one of Oxfam’s partners. “I am also excited about the sheer volume of Somali writers and readers in one place. The fair is important for improving the culture of reading and showcasing the better side of Somalia.”

Read Full Report from the Crisis Group Here: ETHIOPIA AFTER MELES

OVERVIEW The death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who had not been seen in public for several months, was announced on 20 August 2012 by Ethiopian state television. The passing of the man who has been Ethiopia’s epicentre for 21 years will have profound national and regional consequences. Meles engineered one-party rule in effect for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and his Tigrayan inner circle, with the complicity of other ethnic elites that were co-opted into the ruling alliance, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). The Front promised freedom, democracy and ethnic devolution but is highly centralised, tightly controls the economy and suppresses political, social, ethnic and religious liberties. In recent years, Meles had relied ever more on repression to quell growing dissent. His successor will lead a weaker regime that struggles to manage increasing unrest unless it truly implements ethnic federalism and institutes fundamental governance reform. The international community should seek to influence the transition actively because it has a major interest in the country’s stability. Despite his authoritarianism and poor human rights records, Meles became an important asset to the international community, a staunch Western ally in counter-terrorism efforts in the region and a valued development partner for Western and emerging powers. In consequence, Ethiopia has become the biggest aid recipient in Africa, though Meles’s government was only able to partially stabilise either the country or region. Ethiopia’s political system and society have grown increasingly unstable largely because the TPLF has become increasingly repressive, while failing to implement the policy of ethnic federalism it devised over twenty years ago to accommodate the land’s varied ethnic identities. The result has been greater political centralisation, with concomitant ethnicisation of grievances. The closure of political space has removed any legitimate means for people to channel those grievances. The government has encroached on social expression and curbed journalists, non-gov*ern*men*tal organisations and religious freedoms. The cumulative effect is growing popular discontent, as well as radicalisation along religious and ethnic lines. Meles adroitly navigated a number of internal crises and kept TPLF factions under his tight control. Without him, however, the weaknesses of the regime he built will be more starkly exposed. The transition will likely be an all-TPLF affair, even if masked beneath the constitution, the umbrella of the EPRDF and the prompt elevation of the deputy prime minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, to acting head of government. Given the opacity of the inner workings of the government and army, it is impossible to say exactly what it will look like and who will end up in charge. Nonetheless, any likely outcome suggests a much weaker government, a more influential security apparatus and endangered internal stability. The political opposition, largely forced into exile by Meles, will remain too fragmented and feeble to play a considerable role, unless brought on board in an internationally-brokered process. The weakened Tigrayan elite, confronted with the nation’s ethnic and religious cleavages, will be forced to rely on greater repression if it is to maintain power and control over other ethnic elites. Ethno-religious divisions and social unrest are likely to present genuine threats to the state’s long-term stability and cohesion. The regional implications will be enormous. Increasing internal instability could threaten the viability of Ethiopia’s military interventions in Somalia and Sudan, exacerbate tensions with Eritrea, and, more broadly, put in question its role as the West’s key regional counter-terrorism ally. Should religious or ethnic radicalisation grow, it could well spill across borders and link with other armed radical Islamic groups. The international community, particularly Ethiopia’s core allies, the U.S., UK and European Union (EU), should accordingly seek to play a significant role in preparing for and shaping the transition, by: tying political, military and development assistance to the opening of political space and an end to repressive measures; encouraging the post-Meles leadership to produce a clear roadmap, including transparent mechanisms within the TPLF and the EPRDF for apportioning the party and Front power Meles held and within parliament to lead to an all-inclusive, peaceful transition, resulting in free and fair elections within a fixed time; and helping to revive the political opposition’s ability to represent its constituencies, in both Ethiopia and the diaspora. Nairobi/Brussels, 22 August 2012

Ciid Mubarak ,,,,,, Now that Ramadan Is over, let's continue our trolling sessions

how many time do I have to tell you ,,,, Buubaa is a looser

N.O.R.F;858959 wrote: Where do these new breed of SOLers come from? Waa Jinkii Naasa-hablood oo soo qaxay ,,,,

since most politicians read this webpage i will not disclose his strategy. :D ....

:D ... I knew they will all follow the old man

Bacaaaaaaac

SomCable Rolls Out IP Over DWDM Network Using Optelian's Optical Transport System MARIETTA, GA and OTTAWA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/14/12 -- Optical networking specialist Optelian is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with SomCable to deploy Optelian's LightGAIN system on a terrestrial backbone network to provide faster and more cost-effective communication for Somaliland. "After exploring various network architectures," explains Michael Cothill, Chief Executive Officer of SomCable, "we converged on a next-generation IP over Dense Wave Division Multiplexing optical network to carry voice and data traffic throughout Somaliland and Optelian provides exactly what we are looking for. With our aggressive plans to provision a new terrestrial backbone to transport all wireless and internet traffic, SomCable needs an easy to use, reliable, and scalable solution that will allow us to start small and grow to meet our customers' needs." "SomCable designed a state of the art next generation network, so the advanced functionality along with the easy plug and play engineering of Optelian's optical transport solutions serves them well," states Mike Perry, President at Optelian. "LightGAIN's scalable, modular architecture and support for alien-wavelengths provide them with 'Best of Breed' building blocks for their entire network." Read more at http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/08/14/somcable-rolls-out-ip-over-dwdm-network-using-optelians-optical-transport-system#TVCtlIHxHeLL5q7P.99

I always have my cuppa tea when i'm hot & tired ....... they theory of my Awoowos was always right.