I heard that Hargeisa has a growing hyena population just like we have a growing fox population in London.

Are you sure those Gorillas are in Somaliland Mr Carafaat? May be the lions are kept in a private zoo somewhere in a minister's mansion.

I hate to bust your bubble but, no it is not tangible. Because: 1.The Somalis are far from united. 2.Who does business in Jigjiga and Garisa, and who goes in and out of those regions is decided by the Tigrey and Kikuyu and not by the Somalis. 3. Our homeland is one of the poorest in the world and we are still dependent on others for our survival so setting up financial centres in other countries is a pipe dream. 4. The economies of Ethiopia and Kenya are growing fast so do not underestimate our neighbours. They had proven to be more capable than the ignorant tribal-minded nomad.

I too joined this forum after spending few months reading the cut and paste news articles which are regularly posted by SOL’s amateur reporters. I did not join soon because I felt like I did not fit in any of the ranks of the dhaqan celis boys, Al Shabaab loyalists, cyber states guul wadayaal, clan warlord fans, neo-afwaynists, marfash politicians, politicised housewives, fake nationalists, cathinone & cathine addicts, Ethiopian insurgents, iyo gaalada mad madaw. But I guess I will eventually find my ground.

Chimera;833152 wrote: This picture just oozes degeneration and anti-productiveness. Khat should be banned from all of the major economic hubs in the Somali peninsula. Could not have said it better. This is the perfect portrait of laziness, caajis, yawning, unemployment, shaxaad, parental neglect, marriage crisis, falling out teeth, green mouth, mental disorder, delusions, and outright uselessness. That awful drug must be banned at least in the West.

A very interesting history indeed. Aadan Jugle was an amazing debater, if only he toned down his language.

I think Somaliland should also initiate separate talks with Puntland, after all they are neighbours and both sides have a lot to gain from developing good relationship.

Outside of my subclan area and in no particular order: Bosaaso Baraawe Merka Hadaaftimo Berbera Saylac Muqdisho

Nice detective work there Somalia !!