I do not think you read the whole article Or you do not understand how these countries, untied as block function. You just repeat what they said. There is no point of time they want to leave and want to stay as long as they can. This is not first extension and this is not first time the Somalia had issue with illegals' fishing. The UN declared their is not threat in Somalia waters just few months ago. The Atlanta group has their own agenda. They should go Nageria, Carebian and Camoron waters if they really serious about pirates. They want to be Indian and Red sea, not the high sea but also other countries taretroial waters. EU navies have been policing the Horn of Africa for the past 14 years. The developments come amid increased instability in the region caused by Ethiopia's civil war. They also come amid heightened geopolitical tension, as China and Russia compete with EU interests in Africa Atalanta anti-piracy operations also in the waters of Djibouti, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, the EU internal paper indicated.

Farmaajo played all his cards well and now he position himself the top candidate. In order to win the election he needs to go beyond his usual supporters. I believe the Rooble's Saga will rather help Farmaajo. Moqdisho became more saver than Chicago. It's accomplishment Farmaajo can claim and that did not come easy. The anarchies never gave up but they are exposed with all their different colors.

EU anti-piracy mission risks ejection from Somalia EUOBSERVER.COM The EU's flagship naval operation risks losing permission to pursue pirates in Somalia's waters due to local politics. This is one of many reasons they do not like Farmaajo. One's you let them in, it is hard to remove them. They are there to control the waters, far from their countries. Somalia should add it's demands to remove the Army embargo which they will never remove as the bases of control and leverage.

Matt Bryden has no business talking about Somalia politics rather setting up the political agenda. Those who need Math Brydens support to lead Somalia are failed politicians. For first time Somali has options to take advantage of the new geopolitics without choosing sides.

A Tale of Two Anti-Somalia Conflict Entrepreneurs – Puntland Post PUNTLANDPOST.NET It is the predicament of Africa that some Western expatriates can summon the courage to claim expertise on problems in… Sii akhri Has Western Influence in the Horn waned? Of course if you hire people like these two to report and betray nations with more than 1000 years existence. I wonderful article written by By Mulugeta Adematu

The world has changed fast for last two decades and the pandemic increased the speed of change. The white population( White European) was 25% in 1960 but end of this decade it will be be around 5%. Why this is important?. The skilled white population are dying without transferring their skills to next generation as they did for centuries. For next decades you have minority becoming majority without skills. That will basically end the dominance of western civilizations in the world any way. In addition, the western liberal system was free of corruption for centuries but that is no longer true in political system and media. There are no independent political class anymore, specially in U.S.A. America congress can not pass as ingle domestic bill but a foreign bill passes 99%. Empires collapses inside. For Africa, they never allowed to share technology skills transfers, even simple things like modern farming techniques. The only thing they were interesting was raw materials. Now there are others who are willing to do business with Africa, offering deals. For eastern Africa, the western interest has been security issue because it's strategical location, bordering middle east. With population growing alarming speed and urbanization, East Africa need rapid economic development and that requires political changes. People are asking changes and no one can maintain the status queue. It does not seem western countries are willing to help the African to move the next level, they rather want to maintain the status que. In Somalia the Zenawi group(damaljadiid, Aarjaan and Jeegaan) are fighting for their survival and hoping the West will save them from Farmaajo and his supporters. This election is a historic and will decide which direction Somalia will go. Forward with Farmaajo team or backward with Faroole and Hassan Shiekh. I do not see anything between

Inaadan fahmayn waan ogaa.

Rooble is left the northern candidates and the banaadiri seats. They also have their committee. There is nothing Rooble can do rather steal money located for elections.

He will not do it. For much he like to help Moqdisho candidates, it will be difficult for them to win this time, only if they line up behind Deni and Maddobe. Just Madoobe elected 6 xildhibaan without Fedral government election committee in place. This is how the selection will end. Axmed Madoobe 2 dardaaran u jeediyey Xildhibaanadii lagu doortay Kismaayo (Sawirro) | Allbanaadir.com WWW.ALLBANAADIR.ORG

Tillammok The history will charge Farmaajo and I agree Moqdisho has been the only beneficiary of his time. But you have to also agree the SSDF elites after Abdilaahe Yusuf is happy to receive the leftovers from moqdisho and does not care anything else. In fact they are willing to defend the status que. That is way people are still supporting Farmaajo, see him a better alternative.

Blinken, the American foreign minister failed Ethiopia diplomacy and now he is going fail in Somalia. He is arrogant and can not understand public opinion of other countries. He does not understand east Africa is not middle east. Farmaajo game is crazy. This one is a close call. If he survive this with a win, he will be the somalia leader for years to come.I noticed moqdisho politicians paying great deal of respect to foreign dignitary in the city. They are still hoping they will be appointed the leadership of somalia through UN and foreigners. Fahad Yaassin and Farmaajo changed the formula. That game is over, they have to win elections without foreigners.

If Farmaajo want to challange the moqdisho warlords he should be done long time ago. Too late for now. They are United front to defend what they got. They are wreaking and losing over the time with good goverment. Election must to happen sooner than later.

This may help Farmaajo in the end. Now federal state leaders are free to submit a list of their PM. Rooble is here to become wealthier before he leave and he is not ready to leave soon. The new opposition are Xassan Shiekh and CC Shakuur. They do want war in moqdisho nothing else. Sh Shariif and Khayre left the group. If I was Farmaajo I would listen Abdi Caashi advice and let the upper house elect its leaders. If he want back he can not be the level of Rooble and Hasan Sheikh.

The Tigray forces are weakening. The Amhara fighters are getting better, specially their territory. Their best chance is hide inside their territory, even if they got help. With their small population it will be hard to be around Amhara and Afar region. It is possible that Abiya army will capture MEKELE again in few months.

I listened the debate, it is good debate and sharing idea. The host did good job who ever sponsored. There is hope for Somali people with new leaders.

Heritage reminds me, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally. That is not what they do in reality. Heritage is more likely an organization that affiliated Nairobi based NGO groups, closely working with the crises group. Their main job is information gathering, recruiting future political candidates and creating public opinion with the sponsors platform. I like idea of these types of meeting but organization like Heritage should be independent, sponsored by Somalis.

I was in Ethiopia during Mingeste time and visited many times since than. Abiya is much better alternative for majority of people. Haile Salase used to say Muslims are guest in Ethiopia, a country where at least 40% are Muslim if not more. During that time, you would never see a Oromo, Afar and Somali government worker. Last month Ethiopia was training the first Somalia Air force pilot. Ethiopia could be the next Nigeria. Somalis in general see Kenya more positive compare to Ethiopia. The Kenyan bantu scare me but not Ethiopian anymore. The threat of highlanders is fading but Kenyan's bantu and the white man behind them should scare Somalis. They already marginalized Muslim minority population in cost area and their government refusing locals for land rights. NFD people are more danger than ever.

Afar and Amhara will come out of the winners of ethnic groups. Oromo and the Somalis biggest losers because of their division. A great number of them were believing regime change will happen. Overall the Tigray will lose militarily but win politically with the size of their population. Ethiopia as Christian nation became also false. Muslims are not only east but also north. The world saw the colors of ethiopia.

Although Deni is supporter of the anarchy around the country. The changes he makes putland army is legit and something he can claim credit as he is planning to run Somali president. Changing clan melesia to regular state forces. But the fight against Diyaano Family is more political and will wound him badly. This is moqdisho style business. A fight between Boosaaso road blockers.

Could this be another western propaganda. They are claiming Oromo is moving toward Adis. I very much debt these guys ability and battle readiness.

The Tigray will force to negotiate. They are also losing in Adis Ababa front. Now Amharo farmers marching like Mililik time with the government support, the Tigray has limit choices. Next three weeks they will probably lose much of territory they captured and forced to defend their region.

Amharo marching. Those emotional Somalis and pro TPLF people. The end of the game Amharo empower with battle victory.

TDF destroyed Ethiopian army north division. The east division which is placed Somalia border and Afar, still have many divisions intact. Abiya is using the lesson learned by Afar in Amhara region. The remained heavy armed regular forces with local Amhara forces and Afar forces and the air force, the Tigray is done. They do not have the men power and Oromo did not show up. Again Oromo not willing to sacrifice to gain political influence.

Afar is killing the dream of Tigray come back to power, they may save Abiya. Tigray forces must regroup to adjust the Afar advancement to cut off their supply line. If they do that Amharo will have a new chance to counter attack with a lot of men in different places because the Tigry are over streched . Similar problem that Somali army had in 1978 after initial success although the soviet was game changer. Somalia could not add new forces. Tigray are experiencing similar problem. They do not have enough men to add the front line and that will ultimately lead their lost. They just facing large enemy that can bring more people to front. Blinken is already realizing the new development and asking a new negotiation.