A week or so ago Trump wanted to withdraw from Syria and tonight he did strike few chemical depots. We all know how these decisions are made. Both the British premier and the French guy are in trouble at home and these kind of useless strikes might give them little break. Putin will eventually win and take over Syria, because he got all the cards including the pee tape of Trump in Moscow. In 1991, China was a communist bac water trying to build an economy. 27 years of American adventure in the middle east had weakened America and lifted China to overtake America as the largest economy in 2020. By the way, the Chinese had abstained from voting the security council debate between the west and Russia. One more adventure in the middle east and expect the US to become a banana republic with crazy people with guns coupled with dysfunction. THey could do better than this.

Guys, it is official. There were only limited strikes on chemical sites. The news is that general Mattis had won the day against the crazies of Bolton and Pompeo. The neocons are already crying foul. They wanted more escalation and blood. The liberal democrats are supporting the strike quietly, but large number of the right wing are opposed. Regardless of it's anti immigrant and racist action, the American right is dynamic. I do believe that if there is any changes In American foreign policy in the middle east it might come from the right wing section who are becoming anti war.

Holac, You right. Putin looks like a sitting duck. Bombs coming and doing nothing. Definitely the Russian bombers in Douma, Eastern Guetta and other places are horrible. I used to support the toppling of Assad but, I realized that the west wasn't serious about that, so we must accept Assad and the end of the conflict which could expand and destabilize Turkey and others.

If the attacks are limited to few places, Russia might not do much.

They will not hit Russian bases or even major bases. They will hit few air bases , go home and call it victory for Trump. Since the Wednesday tweet the media was goading Trump if he is just bluffing or not. He put himself a corner so , he have to send few cruises and declare victory. The main issue is why rush while the chemical inspection is supposed to reach Syria Saturday. We might not see soon, but America is going to lose it's leadership by keep bombing people with no apparent strategy or even affecting the war in Syria. This are the moves of desperate nations, especially the French and the British. For over a year, these nations were trying to bring Trump to their camp, but finally Macron be friended him, got close and Bum, the bombs fly.

A lot of chicken hawks are trying to join this useless war which is only intended to destabilize the region. Even the little Frenchman Macron who is becoming un popular at home is is trying to join the Frey. Bombing Syria will not achieve any thing. America and their Wahhabi wild dogs had lost the war. If the Americans want to help the Syrian people they should rebuild the Raqqa city devastated by their air bombardment. How can you help the victims by increasing chaos. The time to oust Assad was long ago and America blew it . No one had investigated yet where the chemical shells came from. Without conclusive evidence , this war will be another one waged by the Americans on false premises just like the Iraq war. We all thought that the devastation of Syria originally was to weaken the country and eliminate the last Arab threat against Israel, but now the west want to confront Russia in order to keep the American stronghold in the middle east. The problem is there is huge difference in bombing the fools of the middle east (The Arabs) and attacking nuclear power Russia, because the later might fight back. We all hope for cooler heads to prevail. By the way, the UN , the primary organization who supposed to mediate and avoid war is no where to be seen. Where is the UN secrtatery general? These are the same people who issue constant security counsel orders in Somalia. The time has come for Somalia to kick out Mikael Keating and his do nothing organization.

Warya Holac, Haddana ma waxaad rabtaa "Drone" ka Maraykanka in aad dul keento dadka reer Awdal ee aan waxba galabsan. please stop spreading these kind of false reports which are very dangerous.

ONLF must be reorganized to challenge Ethiopia more than ever. We must stop the oil and Gas drilling by the occupiers in our land. THey must shed their tribal characters and build a new credible force to take over the land for the future. The Tigray won't go down easily so we must be ready.

When I interviewed the former parliament member, he specifically mentioned about Dubai militia being paid and controlled within the Somali army , but some people dismissed that news. As I said long ago, these town, Mogadishu is awash with money, and a fraction of that goes to the essential services like the army. there are also thousands of bureaucrats who are being paid for doing nothing. In Hargeisa, during Siilaanyo times, there were people drawing salary from three different miniseries. The Somali government does not do any service outside Mogadishu. the so called $250 million budget must easily cover the salaries of the security agencies. Every soldier should be paid a minimum of $300 dollars. Waa Magaalo loo soo wada shaqatagay in wax lagu boobo.

I agree. They are not going back to Ethiopia. These are " Reer Hargeisa" Oromo . They even have the accent. It is true that there was a time that the Oromo could not freely trade or express themselves in Ethiopia which made them leave their home land. These Oromo in the news clip are people who are similar culture with the Somalis. There are approximately 100,000 Oromo in Hargeisa and other places and without them Somaliland will shut down. The local lazy Somalis had stopped doing in menial jobs long ago. If I even open a business back home, the first people I would hire will be the Oromo. By the way, the girl with Hijaab is just like our own Halimo's. These were the ones I was supporting in Ethiopia.

Just like the Americans and others we should make some money from these guys. I would even bring a Houthies delegation to Mogadishu to talk about Yemen reconciliation. Heck, from France to UK and USA, the whole world is cashing billions from these so called fat Amirs with the a monkey ego. Dubai will go down by swallowing more than they could chew.

We should never allow a natural gas or other hydrocarbons in the occupied Somali zone, period. Until the status of the region is determined. The Ethiopian dictatorship must change first.

If he has to come to us instead of us going their is ok. Khayre , be careful. Do not visit him first. Let them come first. Waa digniin.

Mooge, I forgot to add that, what I meant was " For the last 27 years" after the collapse of the state. C/risaaq, Sarmaarke and others are legendary Somalis. I was just referring after the collapse of the state. Ahmed Hussen, Ilhaan and Others are great. Puntlanders must remembers that this are the product of Somalis and supported by Somalis. It seems that the Puntlanders want to own everything about Minnesota. They must share with others. We already have Minneapolis-Boosaaso twin cities already. Let others take the pride and bring peaceful Mogadishu to the world. I agree. in 1998, you set up Puntland and within six years, you guys tried to bring the state back. I respect the Puntlanders because despite the suffering against Siyaad Barre, you do not complain about it. It is like nothing happened in MUdug. You guys are proud people, but your politicians and activists sometimes take things to an ugly level that Somalis would not dare especially in diaspora. Puntlanders should not compare themselves to the separatists would would say and do anything under the sun to get that elusive " Aqoonsi"

Maakhiri1, Afaray wanaagsan baad soo daysay. Ismaaciil mire rag badan baa qaatay oo wax ku daray. Let me try my own Afaray. Alahayow nin ii daran, Maxaan deefta hore seexshey Ma degdegee xaajada, Maxaan uGu dulqaad yeeshe Duulkii Jawaari Waakaas, Rabbi naga dulqaaday Duli iyo Ajaanib muxuu, Jawaari dan mooday Dalka malihid anagaa Ku Nidhi, Duulkii Ugaandhada e Rabow Guusha Soo Dhawee , Oo Daalimiinta naga Qabo. Che, probably is not fluent in the language, but I know Barwaaqo and company could do well than most , but the problem is " meel baas bay u jeedaan".

Ceebay Tacaal. Qurbaha ayaa dad iga jiraa ha iga hadho. They probably never sat down and discussed who must get what or which bis is first or what not. . It is small potato that could have been resolved without the media. Yet, by judging this article the Puntland activists not only look ugly but also seem to be ruthless warlords who want to fight the Somali civil war of 1990. What would they trying to gain to bring down the Somali national capital. Don't they realize that the bombing and the maiming of Somali people in Mogadishu is a tragedy that has affected Somalis every where including the diaspora, and ending that violence is the greatest hope of everyone?. Ninyahow, the Puntland public are among the finest Somalis I have ever met, but their politicians are among the worst. Other that C/laahi Yusuf (AHN), they could not produce any great statesman that can take the political torch.

The game continues. An African dictator in Uganda who fears his army to topple him has found ways to keep them making money in Somalia. It is the best contract an African could make in his life time . $2500 dollars including logistics. If Somalis were offered a quarter of that they will take over Nairobi in a day. Raadkii shalay miyaan dib uGu soo laabtay.

I have to agree with Mooge on this one.

There is an old tradition among Somalis which was SSDF first and then SNM. 50% First Gaas $45% followed by Muuse That has changed now. The new tradition is 75% Muuse Biixi 45% Shariif Hassan 45% Gaas 15% Madoobe. Madoobe guy will deceive few people to look good, and will be the he last to visit.

Seven years ago shariif Hassan kicked out farmaajo with help of Ugandan army and in 2018 jawaari wanted to do the same thing. The parliament must hold its session peacefully and this warlord who weakened the nation must be removed. Can you imagine in 2018 he want to setup his own militias and become a warlord Somalia doesn’t need constant change of government let this team of Khayre and farmaajo finish their term and then leave together dawlad sanad Walba la befelo waan ka daalnay. Arrintan sabtidii hore ayey dhmaan lahayd we farmaajo ayaa daciif ah.

Jawaari will be finished soon. His image went to the ground when he went to Amisom and asked to guard the parliament instead of the Somali police force. He also lied by saying " Baaralamaankii baa la Qabsaday" Enough of this guy. He is a great manipulator that must be removed as soon as possible. I would also kick out of the country the other deceiver and manululator called Michael Keating. He goes to the security council and tells nothing but misery. Rather than address the issues of building and paying the salary of Somali soldiers he is just working overtime to rule Somalia through the UN. I heard that in 2014, Hassan Sheikh almost had thrown him out of the country after he objected his choice for prime minister. You know what, that Hassan Sheikh guy was tough and decisive guy in some cases, but he was destroyed by corruption and carrying the water for Ethiopia.

Duufaan, Thanks for watching and thinking for as on these matters. The Kenyan population was 20 million in 1990 and now approaching 50, yet they worry about poor Somalis trying to survive in the North East.

The inflation is eating the savings of the poor people and things are going from bad to worse.It is the worst trick in the book. Dadka Gaajada iyo sicir bararku hayo waa in lagu sii jeediyaa Cadawga soo jireenka ee Soomaaliland . Yesterday he called the opposition leader and others for false emergency saying , "Soomaaliya ayaa nagu soo duushay", rightfully , Chairman Cirro refused his this false alarm by Biixi and the only people who bought this were, the government spokesperson Faysal Waraabe and Ma Naxe Saleebaan Gaal. The people are not stupid, they know the game, " Wag the dog" Kursi lagu yimid musuq maasuq , qaraaba kiil iyo Tuugo meel khayr leh ma tegayo. The best solution is to call a unity government with the opposition or resign before things get from bad to worse. Muxuu yidhi nikii, " Waar Bahasha Yaa Hrageedi Igaga Celiyo". Ha kaa saarto.

To form economic union , you need to conduct long and extensive negotiations , details about trade, tariffs and other issues. It is probably one of those hastily arranged plans that won't go anywhere. Before the economic trade, you need basic security and co-existence agreements among them. There is state of war between Eritrea and Ethiopia let alone economic .The Ethiopian border is closed from any trade among the border towns. Huge taxes are levied to keep import monopoly for the Tigray elite. It's just like the Arab league, a tribal league that solved nothing for 70 years. The first law of agreement between these nations is , " do not kill".

The biggest operation of the year for RRU was raiding three in the morning the home of singer Nicmaan Hilaac. For what? Fariid waxanu yeelayn muxuu nacas ku faana.