Saxib, it is an expected reaction. I look at the faces of the kids in the video and you can see the hope and the despair at the same time. They all want and yearn for a better future, but at the same time, they feel hope is slowly slipping away.

The candidates need to compromise and put the interest of the people ahead of their egos. No violence, please.

This election may turn out to be one people wish they never had it. I hope common sense prevails.

Gooni, Daahir Riyaale won this game before and he is not one of the Trinity.

Congratulations to Honorable Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf on winning his re-election to the International Court of Justice. The re-election of Prof. Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf as Judge of the International Court of Justice is a strong affirmation of his exemplary contribution to the Court and dispensation of international justice. We salute you and wish you well in your next term.

This makes me really happy. It is about time our people came back to the country to rebuild. The country needs its people. If the refugees are going to die of hunger, let them die inside Somalia. Never thought I would say this, but bravo UNHCR!!!!!!

This is what they call firing blanks. It is a ridiculous exercise.

The Somalis have the funniest way of saying the president has a stressful job.

Thanks Galbeedi. Askar waa rageedii.

If the election turns out as predicted by Galbeedi and Saalax, this is going to become the most remarkable failure of a ruling party in Somaliland. Gabiley and East Burco clans may have an open war after the fingerpointing is over.

What? Are you guys saying my candidate Cirro may win? I predicted he may win on this thread.

Bakool and Djibouti have a lot in common when it comes to Somali tradition. Great history and Somali culture.

Execelllent statement from Waraabe. This kind of election can only elevate the Somali name among the civilized world. We started this in the sixties but lost our values since then.

I agree. No matter what anyone says, this kind of participation can only be good for the community.

Saalax, even though Khat chewing is higher in Somaliland, economic activity related to Khat is also high and that can be seen as positive. Money is being circulated and thousands of families make a living off it.

There you go. The game will have a different name. We all knew it.

I know reer Djibouti are Somalis too, so whats up with the name?

Saxib, fuundi is a low-level construction worker who mainly does helping and preparing construction material such as cement, etc. Sorry I wasn't trying to berate.

AK, she did well there. She talked about tribal poetry battles ancient Somalis used to engage. It is a modern-day poetry battle. Have you ever heard of Cali Dhuux? What do you know about Somali poetry?

Jiidali, Sanaag

The author is an Awdalite or from Lasanod.

anoo kale, I am from Earth and my relatives are human. cadnaan1, you are right. Puntland's changing threats over the years is very telling.

^^ AK, don't be mean saxib. Ninkaso dhowee.