According to SOL's weather forecast station, this huge storm which has been brewing in the last few days and which can now be seen from the International Space Station (by those who use twitter) is rather localised in a tea cup somewhere in a Boston suburb :-D

Since when did Siilanyo had sons? If this thread is about the president of somaliland and not another Siilaanyo then he has got only daughters.

<cite> @Holac said:</cite> I honestly believe Siilaanyo is too old to lead Somaliland. How he got an extension to prolong his time in office baffles me. It shows the shear stupidity and lack of foresight of our political class.

Horta can't the bloody Koonfuria administration ever stay neutral in the affairs of other nations? Something is fundamentally wrong with the Somalis. Whether it is our youth and so called wadaado shedding their tears and blood in far away conflicts when our house is on fire; or whether it is Somali entrepreneurs investing their wealth in other xenophobic societies when our own people are jobless and in need of investment; there seems to be no end to our lack of prioritisation.

What a sad situation. May Almighty Allah help our Yemeni brethren.

<cite> @Holac said:</cite> The fact that Ethiopians are picking up the game is little worrying. Are these Amharic/Tigre speaking? I don't think I have ever seen media or others talking about Ethiopians being competitive in business anywhere in Africa. Hopefully the reference above is to Somalis carrying Ethiopian passport. Don't underestimate our Ethiopian cousins. Over the centuries we have been fierce competitors. While the vast majority of black Africa was asleep the Somalis and the Ethiopians(the Christian part) were on each others throats trying to destroy and conquer one another. Whilst most sub-Saharan Africa were animalist in their spiritual outlook, the Ethiopians had Christianity and we had Islam. When Africa could not read or write we read the Bible and the Quran and were fluent in the languages of the nations we traded with. When Africa was using bow and arrow for war the Ethiopians and Somalis were blowing up each other with canons and rifles.

So there you are. No wonder that cadaan guy was after you :-D

Here is one question about this subject Safferz: What will prevent us from starting a journal with only Somali editors devoted to the study of North America with the title 'Canadian journal of North American studies'?

<cite> @Safferz said:</cite> Hi guys -- so I'm revealing myself here Well you revealed yourself the moment you posted that hash tag jihad on the cadaan guys :-D

<cite> @nuune said:</cite> .......hopefully the so called experts of Somali people will cease to exist. You just committed a verbal genocide.

<cite> @OdaySomali said:</cite> It goes without saying that whatever is published by and in this journal will be associated with Somaliland. No that is not true. This journal is not owned by Somaliland or its people so whatever it does is not our responsibility.

<cite> @Odey said:</cite> It's the mark of a detached dictator. they tend to be closed off from the world and only get access to the narrow information his immediate group are feeding him. This information is usually distorted to fit this group's own interest not necessarily that of their boss. Very classic signs being displayed here. The Man is senile and now needs to be put in care home. He doesn't seem to realise that a dignified retirement would safe him from a lot of embarrassing moments.

<cite> @Miyir said:</cite> Saffers Jaamacada Hargeeysa oo magacoocoda lagu shaqeeysnayo maxaay ka dhaheen arintaan? mise cadaan jecel dartiis su'aal ba maleh? Talaabo Wax isku fal, timaha ciida ka cesho, maxaay kuu sheegayaan oo aadan aqoon? Apparently you guys have no idea about how academic publications work. Publishing an academic journal is not like the horse trading of Somali politics where formulas and quotas are used for representation or like those countless NGOs where the Somali people's misery is unashamedly exploited for all sorts of corrupt purposes. In a good quality academic journal research papers or opinion articles about a relevant topic are published based solely on the quality and accuracy of the material submitted. It is not like Hiiraan Online where balanced and fair opinions are not desired and Somaliland bashing is the motto. Moreover, academic journals are not funded by the UN or donor governments. The best ones are owned by multinational corporations such as the Elsevier Group of Great Britain or McGraw Hill of the US. Indeed most peer reviewed journals are cash cows for these companies as they are sold at high prices to the detriment of scholars worldwide. I don't know why this particular journal is named after Somaliland given that the founders could give it an exotic sounding name like 'The Great Rift Valley' or 'the Horn of Africa'. Nevertheless, naming an academic journal after a specific geographical location does not necessarily give the institutions in such a location the right to have their papers published in the journal or the locals the right to sit in the editorial board. For instance, the reputed New England journal of medicine mostly publishes papers by academics associated with the Ivies and other top rated institutions across the globe but hardly any material originating from their local scholars. So guys there is no need to create a drama out this harmless mashruuc.

It seems shameless opportunism is the family tradition of this wounded chap.

<cite> @Che -Guevara said:</cite> Tallaabo. I have not condemned the deceased!! I assume you are Muslim? Islam is very clear when it comes LGTB issues. The views of "corrupted" extremists are not that from the mainstream Muslims. We often find extremists and others with ulterior motives justifying their action using religion on things which the Quran is very clear about. The story of Lot can only be interpreted one way. Of course, Muslim jurists differ on punishment. Yes it is interpreted only one way by you and those who share your views. The point is your personal view (which you are entitled to) contradicts Islam. So, the question becomes, why would you deride those who chose to view transgenderism through Islamic lenses. After-all, they are following their religion! My point of view contradicts Islam again according to you and those who share your views but not to many other Muslims. For your information I do not deride those who follow their religion but only those who justify their prejudice using God's scripture. DocterK...I think your mistake is personalizing your comments. No one knows what the deceased did or didn't do unless you are witness to any act. What you can say for certain is what Islam says about transgenders or LGBT people in general. Apparently what Dr Ken thought was Islam turned out to be a mere deep rooted prejudice held by those he listens to :-D

I admire your passion about this niche academic subject of yours Saffrez but I don't understand why the physical presence of Somali personnel in the form of editors is needed for this infant journal to have legitimacy? Also as the title of the journal implies the topics published in it and the target of its study are the Africans as a whole group and so does not necessarily have to include Somalis in every one of its issues. As I am sure you know too well there aren't many Somali scholars of African studies in academia the founders of this journal must have struggled to find ethnic Somali contributers. I think you should give them a chance and publish your reseach in its future editions.

<cite> @Odey said:</cite> What that senile old man doesn't realize along with the entire population there in woqooyi galbeed is that this territory is Somalia, and they can call themselves anything they want, but it will remain Somalia and no government in Mogadishu will ever say anything but that. The sooner they move on from their dillusion and start working towards getting their fair share within the system the better it will be for them. Problem is, they are so far gone in this dillusion that you now need mass therapy! Actually it is you and your Bantu protectorate who need therapy. Tell me when did the people of Somaliland ever cared about what Walawayn thinks or says about our country? You guys can entertain whatever ludicrous notion you fancy but the blessed Republic to the north of the Bantu colony moved on ages ago.

<cite> @gooni said:</cite> Tallaabo fatwada laguma dedego xataa culamada aqoonta leh. Hadday qaraabada ka mid ahayd samir allaha kaa siiyo dadku waa wada dhimanayaa Tan labaad arintu waa labo Midda kowaad haddii qof ku dhasho qasnaan ama lab iyo dhadig isku dhex jira dhakhaatiirtu waxay siiyaan nisba ama percentage qaybtuu u badan yahay ama u bato yaa loo daweeyaa halkaas waxaa kasoo baxay ama lab ama dhadig idanka alle taasi waa mid, mushkiladna ma leh waa qadar ilaahay adoomadiisa u garto. Tan labaad waa nin jeclaaday inuu dhadig isu bedelo oo qalabkii dumarka samaystayoo xataa codkoodii. Ama sidoo kale gabar nin isu bedeshay ama ayagu goostay inay wax ka bedalaan sidii ilaahay u abuuray, kuwaan waxaa qabaa inaan dadka meel lagula xabaalin oo xataa mayd islaameed aysan daris la noqon fatwa maahan waa aragtidayda. Waxaan kuu raacaniyaa haddii uu towbadkeeno waa in dhakhtarkii bedelay lagu celiyaa oo sidiisii hore lagusoo celiyaa si uu ragga ula tukado sholder to sholder, haddii qarash la waayo wuxuu kusii tukanayaa meel u dhaxaysa dumarka iyo ragga,taas waxaan ka maqlay culumadda allahu aclam. Mr Gooni marxuumadda Alla ha u naxariistee qaraabo maanu ahayn manaan aqoon laakiin raigayga ayuunbaan ka sheegayaa halkan. Saaxiib meeshan fatwa kama bixinayo maxaa yeelay cilmi aan ku bixiyo malihi. Laakiin fatwadan aad meesha latimina kaama yeelayo.

<cite> @Che -Guevara said:</cite> Tallaabo, can you then present a verse, a hadith or decision by mainstream Muslim jurists that endorses transgenderism? Che you are the one who is condemning the transgender and gay people for who they are, so give us the scriptural foundation of your strong condemnation and then we will take it from there.

<cite> @DoctorKenney said:<blockquotecite> What I don't understand is why Safferz and Tallaabo insist on shoving this disgusting behavior down our throats? What disgusting behaviour are we shoving down your throat? If a man wants to inject estrogen into his body and pretend to be a woman, why should we be forced to play along with this and refer to him as a woman? Actually no one is forcing you to "play along" and address the trangender people the way they should be addressed. Why should we refrain from criticizing this odd and strange behavior? And why is Safferz so insistent on pandering to this "Sumaya" character and his obvious mental illness? You have no right to criticise anyone based on your personal views and believes. Sumaya was obviously mentally sick. He believed himself to be a woman even though he was not so. This is an old argument which was put to rest ages ago.

<cite> @DoctorKenney said:</cite> 3. Iran is a Shia country where some of the so-called scholars consider it permissible to drink alcohol or do other immoral things. Provide evidence to back up your accusations please.

Apparently Boko Haram barbarians have the "truth" on their side when they are killing or kidnapping school children. Alshabaab too have prepared their list of miss-quoted and out of context Quranic verses and hadiths to justify their appalling, indiscriminate violence against the public. The ISIS Neanderthals don't even bother to justify their endless evil. Sadly the LGBT community have long been victims of this clear assault on the sacred Islamic scriptures.

<cite> @gooni said:</cite> Tallaabo,,, towbaddu way furan tahay sida naloo sheegay haddii ilaahay mid transex soo hadeeyo xagee masjidka kaga tukanayaa qaybta ragga? mise tan dumarka? mise meel u dhaxaysa labadooda? If you could not find an answer please don’t come up Iranian fatwa I prefer Italian or Russia. Haa towbaddu way furan tahay but I failed to see how a transsexual Muslim could be more sinful than you? A male to famale trans would naturally choose to pray with her fellow female worshippers and a female to male trans would do the opposite and stand shoulder to shoulder with his fellow brothers in faith.

<cite> @Che -Guevara said:</cite> But I think DK can make a good argument (that's he drops the rumor talk) from religious perspective. We might not like what he says but religion would side with him. Yes the currupted, manipulated, miss-quoted version of "religion" preached by unreliable characters and peddled by the narrow minded masses would side with him.

<cite> @gooni said:</cite> Educate me sir, do not laugh my ignorance, waxaan maqlay reer galbeedka iyo wiyisha afrika tarankoodii hoos buu u dhacay waana garan la ahay sababta kaliftay. Thanks for reply Arinkaa Illaahay waydii taa isaga ayaa amarkeeda haya.