'The best thing that could happen to the country is if no oil is found'

['The best thing that could happen to the country is if no oil is found']

oil can be a blessing if you have highly qualified and experienced negotiators working for you. And you need an equitable system for managing the income that will be generated. this requires a mature and far-sighted political class.

[Somali Athletes aim for gold in Beijing.]

good luck to faarax and xaliimo. they will cheer me up when i see the somali flag in the opening ceremony.

[Nur Cade' government blamed for security vacume.]

maybe cabdullahi yusuf should become the prime minister as well. that will instantly end the security vacuum

[Somaliland´s economy remains steady and progressive]

somaliland's economy would grow even faster if somalia becomes a stable country.