It looks great Mooge. I've always wondered what it takes to run such a ranch.

It must be amazing to take a selfie with Erdogan.

This is way beyond filthy. These men have given up on life. I came across some intense racist rants online triggered by this story. lol 13 Filthy Somalian Pedophiles Attacked White Kids In Uk

Why does the country have to go through all this political turmoil to save his close friend's desired position? Key Headlines This crisis has dented international confidence in you and your Government. You need to deliver on your commitments and should set out what you will do over the next six months to start rebuilding confidence. Current Parliamentary impasse should allow space for cross-parliamentary dialogue between the different political forces and leadership and seek inclusive solutions to the crisis. Time for reaching out and inclusive politics. One of the resolutions to this crisis remainsreconciliation with the current Prime Minister, as you have previously pledged to try for. Progress requires a broadly supported Prime Minister of political substance, with a means and mandate to deliver is vital. We urge you to handle any potential disruption in Parliament carefully – sending in security forces to deal with turbulence is likely to create further tension. HLPF in Copenhagen will provide a platform for you to show your Government is serious about delivery of Vision 2016. You and your Government need toengage with HLPF in a constructive spirit, as well as recognise publicly the set-backs this political crisis has caused. International partners remain committed to helping build a sovereign, secure, democratic, united and federal Somalia. The meeting in Copenhagen is an opportunity not to be missed. Government is paralysed and Parliament polarised.Business continuity, the urgent passing of long pending agreed legalisation and progress in the state formation process (e.g. South West) and AMISOM/SNA offensive is key to showing you are serious about delivery. The measures you take over the new few days will affect how the international community engages on your priorities, such as greater use of country systems and rebuilding the central role of the FGS. The regions could start to increase in importance to the international community if the FGS struggles to achieve unity, stability and good delivery. Future Unity As things stand there are inherent tensions in the constitution between the offices of Prime Minister and the Presidency. 10 Prime Ministers over the last 10 years suggests this turbulence will not disappear with a change of personalities. The roles and responsibilities of the respective offices should be re-examined during the constitutional review process. In the interim, a political agreement between President and Prime Minister is important for unity and to show your commitment to a stable Government. For the credibility and future unity of the Government, no single political or ideological group should have or be perceived to have monopoly or veto power through 2016. TheGovernment needs to be representative, have broad parliamentary backing, and be perceived as such by the various sections of the Somali community. Inclusivity in the Cabinet is important for unity and credibility. The current parliamentary opposition to the motion against the Prime Minister should be also consulted on the appointment of top government posts. Now is the time to make a push to improve relationships with existing federal states and interim regional administrations. The FGS leadership must demonstrate with concrete action its strong public commitment to Vision 2016 and a federal Somalia. Stability The Prime Minister and Cabinet must have time to deliver. There should be a period of at least 6 months where there are no reshuffles. Parliament needs to focus on passing legislation, not politicking. Further motions will make for political unrest and damage Parliament’s credibility. You should show leadership in this. Important that all Principals work together and avoid disagreements that may take the FGS back into crisis mode. Welcome consultation on key decisions and negotiation to resolve tensions, rather than public statements and posturing by those around the Principals. Better working practices are needed, including regular and frequent formal meetings between President and PM. Delivery Early, strong action by a new Prime Minister and Cabinet, with leadership shown by the President is vital to re-build international confidence in the FGS – it has been badly damaged by the political crisis. Progress should be reviewed monthly with the President, PM and international community representatives meeting. You will need to think carefully about the people around you and whether they are best placed to make delivery happen. Internationals would welcome firm, public commitment to delivery against specific areas and then fast delivery on them; many of which have already been agreed between the Speaker and Prime Minister. These are: Political If the PM is removed, swift selection of a competent and credible PM and Cabinet should follow within a maximum of 15 days. A clear agreement between the President, Prime Minister and Cabinet on modalities for consultation and decision making, that is put before Parliament and which will hold until the 2016 elections. Commitment on both sides to improve relations and co-operation between OPM and Presidency. Public commitment from President, PM and Speaker to the legislative timetable. Delivery against the legislative agenda already agreed, including passing critical legislation within this Session, including: Counter-Terrorism legislation National Independent Electoral Commission Boundaries and Federation Commission Continued progress on State formation Security Affirmation that commitments made at the London Security Event will be implemented, including as priorities: Immediate recommencement of the militia reintegration process, with a political, not military lead Agreement on the SNA Development Partnership agreement (mutual accountability benchmarks) by end of January 2015 Agreement (with Office of the Prime Minister) on command, control and accountability of the National Security Architecture to remove current confusion and duplication. Formation of a National Security Commission. Improved consistent compliance with the requirements of the partial suspension of the arms embargo and constructive engagement with SEMG. Development and Public Financial Management Setting up and implementation of a Public Financial Management Plan Establishment of and public commitment to an anti-corruption regime Solid progress against Somalia New Deal Compact commitments including: Finalising the work on the roadmaps towards use of government systems. (14)

Beyond the battle in parliament, it is most likely that political capital have shifted against Damjdadiid in the run up to tomorrow’s vote. Damjadiid is no longer seen as formidable. Unlike before, MPs in the parliament are on a new platform projecting their voices without fear or repercussion. Even so, the speaker of the parliament is recognizing a future without Damjadiid by pulling stunts to undermine the group. On top of that, the West is siding with the Prime Minister. It is hard to predict the outcome, but Damjadiid will become a politically spent entity in 2015 and beyond.

We will see what the finished product looks like. The rendering looks great though.

Construction is going really fast. I think this airport will be open for business by January 1st.

New visitors must be screened for Ebola. Good work Somaliland.

If we can just get rid of the greedy politicians fighting over power, Somalia may actually recover. Nobody is looking out for the interest of the nation and its people.

It is such a shame when foreigners preach our legislators to not take bribe money. Our dirty laundry is out in the open with all to see.

UN Envoy to Somalia expresses deep concern over political tensions, urges unity and continuity Mogadishu, 2 November 2014 – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has expressed deep concern over the political tensions between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, which puts at risk the country’s efforts to achieve critical political targets set out in Vision 2016. “The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia remains committed to fulfilling its mandate to assist Somalia to achieve federalism, a new constitution and elections by September 2016, as set out in the Provisional Federal Constitution and Vision 2016,” SRSG Kay said. “I call on all parties to seek a mutually satisfactory compromise that will allow Somalia’s political and security progress to continue without interruption.” “I recognise the dedication and hard work of Members of Parliament, but I am concerned about allegations of some MPs being asked to exchange votes for cash in the context of a potential ‘No Confidence’ motion, which is a disservice to Somalia's progress towards accountability and transparency,” he added. "Somalia and Somalis deserve better.” Mr. Kay repeated recent calls by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for political unity and continuity at the highest level of the Federal Government of Somalia, and noted that any action by any party that creates political turmoil would be reported to the UN Security Council, who will be notified that such action risks spoiling the prospect of implementing Vision 2016. “I continue to offer the use of my good offices to seek a compromise; we are working very closely with the African Union Mission in Somalia, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the European Union, Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, the United States and many others in search of a solution,” he added.

I love this video. Don't believe the doom and gloom hype. Please share this with others. Life is getting better everyday for everyday people.

He is being helped by Somalis

I don't get the message.

Malnourished, sick and displaced child.

<cite> @Safferz said:</cite> I find it varies... some older Somalis are pleased when a diaspora youth can even speak a few words, while others mock youngins who are quite competent in the language (despite never living in or even visited Somalia in most cases) while they themselves have lived 20+ years in Canada without learning proper English.

<cite> @Safferz said:</cite> I don't know why they agreed to a Somali language interview. Pre-recorded ads for Somali TV/radio where they could have read from a script and practiced would have been more wise. Safferz, that would have been the wise decision. Broken Somali is not very popular among the older generation who tend to vote in larger numbers.

Somaliland's progress throughout the last two decades deserves praise and should be celebrated by all Somalis, but it is illegal for Somalis of the North to unilaterally declare independence without the consent of the rest of the country, or its leadership. Scotland and Catalonia both required the Federal government to approve any independence vote.