Afternoon all. Hot here as well Juxa. I wonder if I'm in an Islamic country at times. Ninkan Wyre ma arday Madinaa?

Difficult times I remember. The start of project freedom.

Congrats to Chelsea. That will shut up the Arsenal and Spurs fans for a while.

One of many Dubai based Somali millionaires. Well done to him.

Sida carabta wa loo waasteeyey miya?

When the cyber Punties get all excited about a land dispute in Hargaisa throwing in clan you know SL is doing ok

^Genuine 10 stars? Are suggesting Ngonge's 9 stars are not genuine? Afternoon all

No way Martinez. That would be a joke of a signing. If not Rafa then Guardiola or Cappelo.

^Rafa!

Faarax-Brawn;830254 wrote: The gloating from some Nomads(on Somalis killing each other), is just heartbreaking..all because of political differences?. Ya rabbi Labaatan sanadood in qurbo lands oo aanay wixi ku kordin weeye. Ilaahay ha u naxaristo the deceased. Unfortunate incident.

^The problem here is a lack of trust. Who is to say the draft constitution will be discussed and changed later on (four years)? This is Somalia and Somali politics. It has taken this long to get to this stage but hey it can be done again no problem. Time is of the essense and at the moment no one has a clue as to how things will turn out. Each one is looking after his interests. Standard Somali posturing.

Even better if you watch clips of those Japanese prank programmes. They will make you laugh even louder. Enough for the Queen to hear down the road

Somali Political Theatre - every four years.

^take the shares. So what are you qualified to advise on Juxa? Ngonge, you must know your auditors by their first names by now

^I agree with most of that but let's face it, our chance creation needs a pair of proper finishers. nuune;830080 wrote: ^^ Don't say we need Alonso for better season, your comment sounds like that, come back Alonso hehe That would be fantastic but he would probably injure himself in the first game knowing our luck.

Good chance to see everyone.

^Do you still think we only need 1 or 2 players? We need more than that ninyow. I am not looking forward to the new season one bit after witnessing our worst season in over 50 years! Unless we go and get some classy players.

^The 40% is on everything over the threshold (not the whole lot). Meeshaas cashuur uun bay kaa gurayaan (why I'm reluctant to move back). Afternoon all.

Nuune iyo Ngonge, Snooker World went beserk last night

You can get it from Dubay on your way there. It costs about $200 and takes a couple of days and is a fully legit latest edition passport.

Concerns are growing on the draft constitution. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/05/201257141435427587.html I'm surprised at the lack of concern shown on these boards. It seems the 'spoilers' concerns are justified afterall.

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A&T, let me know when you're next going to Somaliland. Just PM me your flight details

Nuune, I wouldn't be comfortable with it either. The whole process has it's roots in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia. What is surprising is the non-critique of the process by the Somali mainstream media. The Samatars have and they've been ignored. I think Puntland is onto something here with their insistence on fedralism. I think its the only way Somalia can work (with the right framework) and, if done correctly, might just temp Somaliland back.

^ :D