We already had plan B and C. We were invited for the inauguration of C/laahi Dani with full tickets and accomodations in Garoowe, but we were advised to go to Mogadishu first before going anywhere else. Khaatumo is waiting for us and we have other plans. We must find places to train our forces and we will find. Xaaji I like your idea of our soldiers leaving the Hargeisa project.

Tigray has declared that 250,000 students dropped out of school due to famine. War is raging in Amhara region, Abiy is accused of directing hid squads in Oromia and the whole state structure is shaky, yet we hear these so called invasions. What is going on?. Furthermore, the Somali state isn't moving an inch in terms of national defence. They could arm Awdal militia and people to confront the Ethiopian forces, buy high speed boats to harass the coast and so on. The premier talks straight and doesn't sugar coat, but HSM is waiting this issue to disappear and keep the separatist in power.

Yesterday was Friday and Liido beach was full of people. Men, women, children and people from all walks of life were there. You don't have to be middle class or rich to enjoy the beach. It is public.

Certainly not. HSM isn't doing much on Awdal side. Yes, he did the Turkiye defense pact which is a great move, but he has done nothing so far to challenge the separatists in Hargeisa. With HSM at helm, Biixi can breath easily. He keeps talking about Abiy and his disastrous plans, yet so far he is unwilling to say anything negative. His government is dominated by separatists, heck he even appointed another three or four of them for the last four weeks. Secession talk and boasting of Biixi and company is possible because of the leadership here in Mogadishu. Dalka Muqdisho Ayaa laga Goynayaa. I have to take a dictionary to understand the first paragraph. I agree about the ride to the airport. While I was passing the checkpoints escorted by security Thursday while picking up VIP, I saw the public line up and wait for a long time to reach the airport. Of course I am traveling like an outsider , but that doesn't mean you couldn't feel the the real people. For example, last night I walked about a kilometer and saw small restaurant selling Malawax/ Canjeero and I went in. I wasn't hungry, but wanted to check the price fell comfortable among my people. I ate two Malawax each one was 50 cents which isn't bad. If you could get a full stomach for $1.50 isn't bad for a poor guy. I walked the streets of Addis Ababa and I saw a thousand beggars everywhere . Yes, there are poor people, but Mogadishu had always a tradition of people working hard and I do believe that culture is still there. If peace prevails even a year or two, I have no doubt this city could be better than many places who were peaceful for 35 years including the stinking Addis. Give me a few days, I will be traveling to Bakaraha, Waaberi and Wardhiigley and report back.

As the plane approaches from the south west side of the runway, you will notice the waves of the majestic Indian Ocean, and if you are coming to Mogadishu for the first time after a long time, like me, you would feel goosebumps, especially now considering the Ethiopian plans to take part of the Somali ocean. The weather was beautiful with the usual blue sky and unusually humid day in February. Back in the days, February used to be windy and rainy (Xagaayo), but nowadays it is hot like summer. I thought since Mogadishu is on the northern side of the equator, this time of year would be winter, yey it is humid and everyone is saying that it will be even warmer in March. Back then the Luuq and Gedo area was hot in February. I am recording 35-38C degrees Celsius. As we landed to airport, we were met by members of both houses of parliament, ministers, some members of Awdal community in Mogadishu including officers, women, elders and youth. While in diaspora, there is an impression of fortified security bunker and militarized airport., yet we met the welcoming party just across the runway including the dance troupe of Banaadir. If you are welcomed by the " Shiribkii Muqdishu" it means you are at home and maybe little bit important. We were escorted to the VIP to address the media with the presence of the dignitaries. Among the notables were minister Bidhaan of the ministry of communications, Xildhibaans Ayuu Ismail who is a rising star in our community, Sheikh Mohamed Huseen Hadi, Senators Deqa Hassan, Cabdi Qaybdiid and many others. Entering the VIP and intermingling among the people, we felt at home and at ease. There was a feeling that despite where we originated, this was our national capital and the seat of the government where Somalis are welcome. After the announcement we headed to the parking lot and rode the bulletproof vehicles to our hotel. The biggest surprise and the most shocking thing was how business and residential buildings were erected just a few meters from the gates of the airport. I told our hosts " who made this possible? who authorized to build for profit residential buildings just across the airport?. In fact, a man could throw a grenade from the rooftops of the buildings and hit the parking lot or even the entrance gates. This is pure anarchy and greed that couldn't be possible anywhere in the world. I think the Somali government must plan very quickly another international airport outside these residential areas and relocate to probably Kaaraan and far away from crowds. As you leave the airport, the exit streets become narrower and passing vehicles have to alternate and every open space is occupied. We went through the Affezione route escorted by armed guards. When you reach the Xamar Weyne area the checkpoints are less than a kilometer apart. Regardless of who is riding with you or how many soldiers are escorting you, the young men manning the check points must identify the Xildhibaan and the security men. The street checkpoints are dominated by NISA soldiers who seem to know one another. Certain areas of the city where government buildings are located, only pre inspected cars could pass and public transit vehicles are prohibited.As per the rules, escorting soldiers are not allowed to enter major hotels with guns and must stay out of the area. As you travel through Xamar Weyne, Shibis and Abdelaziz you notice the destroyed buildings that were left vacant and other places owned by people who left long ago and never came back. In fact, a large part of this former downtown Mogadishu is ruined waiting either for the rule of law to reclaim or in disputes among those who inherited. These parts of Shibis and Abdulaziiz are waiting for their real owner or their children who are in diaspora. Many of them have refused the offer to sell. On the other hand Baar Ubax and other areas are either bought or taken by others. In terms of business, the booming part of the city is mostly inhabited by those who originally hail from Galmudug, but that doesn't mean there are no native people of Banadir from Galmudug. From most Somalis, it is easy to get along, do business and live in the Galmudug part of the city. North Mogadishu is either localized or waiting for government stability to rebuild the ruined buildings and thrive again. Despite the checkpointed and ruined buildings, the Mogadishu streets are well paved with wide open boulevards that could accommodate two lane streets on both sides. THere are some makeshift businesses that occupy Jubba hotel sidewalks, but most of the streets are wide and clean. Few days ago I took a Bajaaj and ventured to see the old Mogadishu. You can't just holed up in a big hotel, ride bullet proof cars and later claim you saw Mogadishu. The area I was venturing was mostly safe. Midnight at the beech I went to Cabdiaziiz just before you reached Kaaraan, passed through the old Stadio Konis and went to Liido beach. The Indian Ocean has retreated about 100 meters and you could pass the fishing boats in the middle of the sand.The young boys are playing soccer, the blue flagged tour boat is sitting at shore to take passengers for a ride. A week ago, I went for dinner at one of the beach hotels that entertained the diaspora with Somali Music. The most amazing thing is the presence of regular people at the beach at midnight. The sessionist entity closes down Hargeisa city around 11PM due to fear of many things. In these parts of the town, the population is scarce due to closed roads and tight security protocols, but the resilient people of Mogadishu are enjoying their beach at midnight without fear, and I hope with the blessing of Allah the peaceful atmosphere continues. New security protocols improve safety. The threat of Al-shabaab bombing, shooting or targeted killings didn't disappear totally yet, but has diminished extensively through the city. Security controlled zones of the government agencies and surrounding areas have improved a lot. Months have passed without bombing or major incidents. Locals will tell you that they haven't felt this since 2005 during the Islamic courts. Reorganized NISA had improved security. Our sage resident here in SOL, Mr. MMA, calls the NISA director Mohad Salaad, Mahad Qalaaye, but that is much further from the reality on the ground. While the security, military and foreign policy of Nabad iyo Nolol targeted for the long term and achieved institutional gains, political disruption, weak decision making and other bakagges they were carrying, made it difficult to tackle the security issues in a comprehensive way, especially the last two years of the election pickering.. It is given that every government starting from 2012 has contributed capacity building and enhancing security. When I asked NISA officers about the increased safety, absence of bombings for months, and almost the elimination of the targeted killings in Mogadishu, they attributed four or five major moves NISA and the government made in the last 12 months. Here are the main reasons: 1-The war of Al-shbaab declared by the president and his government. While the Al-shbaab cells within Mogadishu are still present, most of the bombings and other deadly operations are usually organized outside the capital. The big government offensive in Hiiraan, Middle Shabeelle and Lower Shabeele had put enormous pressure on the militants and could no longer allow them to organize missions to the capital. American drones are active in most Al-shabaab regions and hunt their leadership which in turn forces them to hide and feel the pressure. If the Americans sustain these pressures and don't change the course as they usually do, a great success could be achieved in the future. 2- Professional NISA youth with the latest technology. NISA officers were trained and equipped by the Farmaajo government and deployed throughout the city. The current government increased their numbers and prioritized their deployment in a localized and efficient way. For example, major government seats and agencies have been secured with almost zero risks. CCTV cameras are deployed in the most sensitive area and are monitored 24 hours. Previously , Al-shbaab had targeted these cameras to disable them and conceal their movements. We were standing , at night, in one of the major areas of security controls for a few minutes and suddenly a young officer came and asked us what we were doing and ordered us to move. Now these cameras have been deployed even Suuqa Bakaaraha. Movements of the vehicles in these exclusive green zones are monitored with checkpoints every half mile. If one officer misses or misidentifies a vehicle the next stop will stop and verify. If you carry a plastic bag while you walk in these areas, it will be checked. While at the end military forces are needed to eliminate the extremists for good, in big cities, it is all about law enforcement, efficient investigating teams and technology which may determine peaceful Mogadishu and other major centers. These cameras are monitored 24/7 on every intersection of the city. I have met some of the young officers who just finished their shift early in the morning and they were very enthusiastic about their jobs and the public service they were doing. There are special enhanced cameras targeted to record license plates with alarms that will sound if certain cars, motorbikes or Bajaj passes. If a motorbike commits a crime in Ceelasha Biyaha and the plate number is communicated, the alarm of the camera deployed in a dozen areas will go off and the bike will be arrested. Just this week, a four member cell of Al-shbaab had killed a soldier and immediately a group of undercover officers alerted others and captured them outside the city in Garasbaley. 3- Impersonating officers have been eliminated. Major Al-shbaab operations were conducted in big hotels, government ministries, parliaments and other protected areas before with deadly results which combined car bombing and storming of these buildings. Impersonation of NISA officers or members of local military by the militants had made it possible for them to kill many innocent people and target high value government members. There used to be even deadly clashes among different forces within the city. That was totally eliminated. For the last few weeks, I have seen pickup trucks full of soldiers approaching checkpoints and every time they were stopped and verified with almost zero exceptions. Furthermore, most of the VIP escorts are members of the NISA assigned to members of parliament and others and are know one another. Security officers are no longer allowed to carry their guns in public or ride public transit while carrying a gun. A disgruntled or cash hungry soldier used to stop Bajaaj for bribes and if they refused , he used to shoot them . These incidents were regular before. Now the officer must leave his gun and uniform at the checkpoints or place of work after his shift is finished. No soldier is allowed to carry a gun without a duty. 4- Incoming traffic to the capital is manned and monitored. No bomb laden truck or car has entered Mogadishu for the last 12 months thanks to enhanced entry points. These entry points from Lower Shabbelle and middle Shabeelle are exclusive priority for the capital. The first step taken by Mahad Salaad leadership was to replace the police officers with NISA officers and increase their salary. Before soldiers were easily bribed and the consequences were deadly bombings. Now the officers draw their salary both from NISA and benefits from the Banaadir regional government. Enhanced camera and undercover officers on top of the guarding officers monitor these entry points and every vehicle is checked thoroughly. 5--Mahad Salaad is different from Fahad Yaasiin. Everyone will tell you that Fahad Yaasiin was a very able man who has improved NISA and made it one of the most organized security agencies in the region. Also, it was Fahad who reduced targeted killings in the capital by deploying undercover officers. yet his oversized presence within the government didn't allow him to be on top of the security agenda. People in Mogadishu used to call him "Mulkiilaha Dawlad" which means the king behind the Farmaajo's throne. Mahad Salaad has a great advantage compared to Fahad. He never left the capital for all these years and is much familiar with the environment compared to Fahad. I came to realize that someone from the diaspora needs at least 5 years to understand the Mogadishu quagmire and Al-Shbaab security challenges. Also, unlike Fahad, Mr. Salaad isn't involved with internal government politics or foreign policy, he is exclusively concentrated with national security and particularly the security of the capital. He visits the security monitoring cameras in the middle of the night and dispatches teams by himself. That is the information I am getting from the security officers who hail from different parts of the country. Fahad was taking part in running the government, but Mahad Salaad is concentrating the security issue exclusively and the result is peaceful city. Furthermore, the number of officers were increased. 6- Freezing Al-shbaab accounts. By far, this is the most important move the current government had made last year. In these pages we have discussed how millions are laundered through electronic banking and Hawalas. Anyone was able to send thousands of dollars unanimously to every part of the country. Members of Al-shbaab had accounts everywhere including banks. THere was a huge debate to pass these legislations through the parliament and many businesses who have connections with Al-Shabaab had fought tooth and nail to prevent it. After the passing of that law , the government had frozen thousands of these accounts owned by the terrorist group. Big accounts with millions of dollars were frozen just a few months ago and some of them applied great pressure to the government to keep them , but they were finally frozen. To build a car bomb takes tens of thousands of dollars. Soldiers and officers must be bribed with tens of thousands of dollars, a brand new car that no one suspects must be bought with at least $20,000 of dollars and other logistical needs which might reach up to hundred thousand dollars. Al-shabaab was described as the richest terrorist group in the world due to their money collected through extortions and intimidations. Many businesses have refused to pay the extortion money and the government encouraged them to have cameras in their businesses to record those who collect the evil taxes. People will tell you that by far the freezing of the accounts (Qalajinta Hantida) is the biggest move that eliminated car bombs and other deadly actions by the extremists. If these gains are sustained and businesses corporate and refuse to pay extortion money, Al-shbaab threat could be reduced in the long run. Now, how about life in Mogadishu? I mean about the regular Somali? Mogadishu used to be called 50 years ago " Maskiin Koriso"{...... stay for the next article................

That kind of character should not be sitting at the AU position because I don’t trust her. She might appear good on paper at the moment, but if her uncle Cirro takes over from Muuse Mideeye, any thing could happen.

Why is this lunatic is even talking about Lughaya while his backyard is burning. . Maybe the treacherous British asked him to save the fake sessionist project in exchange for relief from world bank and the ongoing investigation about his crimes in the international criminal court.

Large ships, easy docking and unloading could definitely reduce import prices. Commercial propane will improve lives in big cities. This port could provide service from Mudug to Hiiraan, Somali regions from Wardheer to Godey and Qalaafe. Boosaaso might be only a gateway to gulf ports, livestock exports and reduced capacity just like Berbera. Despite these success stories, what you need is a functioning Somali state to open international markets for livestock exports that could earn Somali nomads billions of dollars.

Having bought myself a propane gas for cooking in Addis Ababa, $20 propane tank is cheap. I don't know the exact size, but we paid about $60 for a medium size which lasted only a month.for 4 people. It looks millions have been poured to Garacad. I want to ask you that is there any possibility than a foreign entity like a UAE company isn't involved secretly? The company didn't make a penny yet, but more investment is coming in .This is good for the long run, yet I have a feeling that Dubai is involved somehow. I hope I am wrong.

The poverty among the regular people is growing, beggars everywhere and the Ethiopian Birr is collapsing. Yet, the latest news is that he is amassing troops in Gaashaamo just across Burco. If he enters, he want to invade passing through welcoming Habro Community. From there he will go through Oodweyne and reach Bulaxaar which is one hour from Lughaya. The shocking thing is other than the defence pacts agreed with Turkiye, I don't see any military preparation from the Somali government.

I know the poem, just wanted the first verse. Anyway, Daljire supports Awdal, but they invite troll kids and discuss the issue with insignificant people. They were promoting few months ago a 30 years old unemployed kid who was calling himself Jamaahiir or something. They are fine , but has to be little bit more serious and factual. Personally I don't blame them since being fast with the truth is a natural thing for most Somali media outlets. I will give them some benefit of doubt because the preparation of Djiboti militia is correct, but they are on the Djibouti side of Geesdiir. This small town is where the the Ethiopian, Somali and Djibouti border meet. While you are in Geesdiir you could hit Zaylac easily.

Yeah, Carafaat keeps beating a dead horse. Biixi has made his mind. A military base and land for Ictiraaf is his slogan these days. There is nothing to negotiate. In terms of selling resources for cheap that is debatable. As we speak, foreign nations are stealing our resources without permission including Vietnamese, Thailand and European nations, furthermore, both Puntland, Hargeisa regime and others sign deals which penny to the dollar. Puntland gets few millions a year and reliable people told us both during the regime of C/weli and C/laahi deni, the proceeds go to their banks. If Turkiye extracts the resources that is being stolen by others and takes 30%, that is a good deal to me. Traditionally, Turkiye doesn't interfere the internal politics or who should be the president. C/fataah Sisi is unreliable dictator which can't be trusted despite the danger of the challenges coming from Ethiopia which effects both his Nile water and the entrance of the Suez canal. Awalba Ethiopia biyaha ay cabayaan ayey Koontroolaysay hadana albaabki laga soo galayey Kanaalka, taasi waa direct national threat. Carafaat, your uncle siilaanyo had sold Bebera for 5 million dollars a year. That is the cheapest deal only a hungry clan would do. The hope is after 10 years, the Somali navy will be capable of defending our sea. Now something must be done to stop this crazy pastor from Jimma.

Daljir is usually a fake news outlet run by immature kids. Biixi has deployed 200 militia in Bariisle, between Zaylac and Lowyacado which is closer to the Djibouti border. We know the daily activities of the Zaylac and Lughaya area. So far nothing has changed in terms of movements and trade between Maamulka Hargeisa and Djibouti. Omar Geelle want to depose Biixi, but he wants the SNM project to continue. There is a lot going on that the Gaas Dhagoole from south central Somali/Puntland couldn't understand. Baahida nin baa jira kula deydayaayoo daalna kaa badane.

News flash Xaaju, The Ugaas will never visit Borama until it is liberated from SNM. Rayaale, the useful idiot along the lunatic Ahmed Samater could not dare to convince anyone. This isn't some Habro election disagreements or the usual bribes of Ina Biixi. This is serious and Rayaale will face a huge backlash and even harm. The Ugaas doesn't belong to a sub clan but the Gedab...rsi community. We did talk to him just few days ago. Just last year, these same clowns Biixi and Kaahin refused Ina Rayaale to hold conference inside the VIP after he said few unflattering words about the ruling clique.

This special interest maneuvering of the Hargeisa parties doesn't concern us. Neither Wadani or others could prolong this project. Ha lakala diro. This fake prpject will end soon InsjhAllah.

Mr. Qurac, Who is going to do it? I am not fun of HSM, but at least he has guts to confront these major issues. In fact, these changes, especially the part where the prime minister position is eliminated will be appreciated by the next president. It was unanimous among Somalis to fix this parallel powers of the president and the premier. I would have gone even further and pass the parliament eliminating the title of the president for regional governments. No sane person would allow a local governor who has a budget of less than $200 million to live like a king. I would demand transparency in their expenses and salaries.I know this president has some bad baggages in terms accountability, but he is the only guy tough enough to face things for the last 15 years. HSM is bad, so he can't fix the issue isn't strong argument to stop these reforms. Besides, let these regional chefs do their own reforms in Garoowe or Galmudug. I had a lengthy to talk to one of the Awdal Xildhibaano, and she told me that these amendments and constitutional changes will pass easily.

HSM government is dominated by people with Islamic movement backgrounds including premier Hamza and minister Ahmed Faqi, and I don't think they will be pushing abortion and these other socially liberal issues like the western countries. Somalia is a very conservative country and no parliament will be able to pass these kind of legislations as you provided. The biggest issues within the current constitution isn't about immigration or Sharia law, it is about the dysfunction of the parallels leadership between the premier and the president. In 2022, we were watching at the front seat when Farmaajo and Rooble went almost total war. That incident should never be repeated again in Somalia. President HSM proposed these changes last year months after he took power. In these SOL pages we spent millions of words about finishing the damn constitution and yet, failed politicians are crying foul about this tough changes that must be implemented. Folks, this country needs a unified leadership. Igal did that in Hargeisa, so was Puntland , yet we are accepting leadership dysfunction in Mogadishu. That is unacceptable. Why Farmaajo refused to touch the constitution for five years?, because he didn't have the guts to confront the major issues. Al-Shabaab, constitution, and other major issues should not be left alone for rainy day, they must be confronted by strong leaders. Leadership isn't about doing the easy things, but confronting the major ugly obstacles of the day to move the country forward. I agree with you that HSM will be exhausted if he keeps running both foreign policy and other domestic issues by himself if doesn't appoint a credible foreign minister. Khayre, Ina Cabdishakur and Shariif could bark as much as they want, but the best move is that they must provide and propose the changes they need to happen or which part of the provisional constitution they want to keep.

I know the issue of the " Badda" is paramount today and it should override all other issues. At the same time, haven't we debated for years about a nation without a real constitution? every president comes and talks about the constitution, yet nothing is done. Farmaajo came and didn't left one single finger to move the issue. This president, despite his weaknesses and other shortcomings is facing the major issues head on. Goorma ayaa la geli hawshan? after two years just before the election? Both Farmaajo and HSM in his last term neglected this issues. Dal bilaa dastuur ah miyaa lagu jirayaa until 2026? Also, the issue of competing of the president and the prime minister was disaster in the last term of Farmaajo, especially his battle with Rooble. Any Somali with a brain knows that this issue must be addressed. HSM has found a prime minister who is willing to forsake his position for the future. I know the rebels, especially guys like Illyria see dictatorship and power grab from every corner, and they still talk about Marxuum Siyaad despite the changing of time. We need this issue fixed before it is too late.

I like the way our friend Iliria, frames things, heck sometimes I have to look up to the dictionary to understand some of his words. Having said that, we all have weaknesses in terms our political goals and positions. They say all politics are local, yet maneuvering the enclave based politics and clan based minefields isn't easy. The history of Adal community is filled with events of our people taking the high road of Somalinimo without never ever cooperating with colonials powers and losing badly, whether they are French, British or Abyssinia. This is something new for us, we always fought for Soomaalinino and finished last, always. Some of you might not believe that we were the founders of Djibouti from late nineteen century to 1959. The mayors and the majority of the population were Adal community, yet some political mistakes of fighting the French and opting for Somali freedom changed the landscape with one generation.Today, all we got a population ruled by others. You travel from Awbare across Borama to Jigjiga and you meet a million people and dense settlement, yet we have one member of federal parliament elected with 380,000 votes while the average among Somalis are 80,000. So, I just wanted to change things for my lot. Tribal nationalism by itself is always ugly despite confronting injustice. Where else would I go other than Ethiopia to confront the backward tribal fascists in Hargeisa who couldn't create institutions after 34 years?. Yet, I agree with Iliria that we need a tough warlord or army general with steel . What I could tell you is that Dr. Cali Bahar is not only tough, but he is competent and can't be bought or corrupted in terms of integrity which is something valuable in the long run. We met WAsiir Ahmed Faqi yesterday and he is a Somali patriot and competent minister who is well versed about the issues of the country. I do believe that the Khaatumo recognition would not have happened without him. I think he has a great future ahead of him. In terms of Mogadishu, I will write some articles about our capital soon. Xamar CAdey, as it was called back then, hasn't lost some of her old characters of the eighties. As you walk or visit places no one will ever enquire about your clan or where you come from. Despite people saying this town belongs to certain clan, Somalis from all over the country live and reside in Mogadushu. There are hundreds if not thousands of Awdalites living here. Hundreds of youth from Awdal had come here and found employment in every government ministry including the security agencies. Security is improving a lot. There haven't been any major bombings for months except few small incidents. Check pointed are manned by young professional soldiers which gives you a confidence. Despite its security issues, Mogadishu is an attractive place for Somali youth coming from the North, central Somalia or deep south. anyway, stay tuned about life, liberty and the culture of Mogadishu............

We should not be opposing everything president HSM does regardless of its benefits for Somalia.. MMA, I know our president did make some foreign policy mistakes, but we can't dismiss the merits of this East African Community thing. As Maakhiri1 said there are pros and cons, and I do believe there is more benefit for Somalia than loses. These kind of trade and tariff agreements usually take years to complete focusing every items that touches the daily life of the populous whether they are farmers, rural people, low skill workers or investment. You need experienced bean counters and trade experts before you implement, but the benefits are huge. Here are the pros: * Having EAC passport will hugely benefit the Somali nomads who are consummate travels in east Africa. * Common currency: this could be the most important benefit for the Somali economy. The unstable and volatile Somali shilling had almost disappeared in many regions, yet effects the stability and the livelihood of the common Somali. Stable currency with little or minor fluctuation leads to stable economy, low inflation and predictability. $300 dollars worth of Shillings are carried with big sacks intended for rice or sugar. One dollar is worth 8, 9 or 10,000 shillings. * Investment: Investing will probably be one way. Somali money will go beyond Kenya and invest in east Africa and that will allow Somalis to dominate investment friendly businesses like real estate, import and export and even bankingt. While millions will be diverted to outside the country, Somalis will have economic clout in most countries and the profit will trickle down back to the country. * The old saying by the famed British economist which said, " if the goods do not cross , soldiers will cross" which in turn might reduce conflict and wars with interconnected economies. More business, less wars. There also some cons, among them controlling the flow of Ethiopian masses to the Republic............and some more

Well said.

In another news, Omar Geelle had called Dahabshiil and the west Hargeisa Oligarchs who are based in Djibouti and told them to either put Ina Biixi to exile very quickly or else, and the parliament is preparing for impeachment in Hargeisa. I want Biixi to stay in order to take Awdal by force. The worst thing for us would be for the low energy guy Zaylici to take the helms and divide our ranks while prolonging the agony of the project that must die. No one can revive a dead horse. Habeen wanaagsan.

If the ugly Somali behaved in human, Islamic or Somali ways, we wouldn't be even discussing talking to Ethiopia or anyone else. The tribal fascist who creates nothing but loots resources and rules with nepotism and despotism is the main cause. Since we were innocent and honest Allah has steered us away from Ethiopia and brought us back to our Somali brothers while condemning Biixi and company to the dark annals of history. When the MOU happened in January and we were told to leave the border towns , we were devastated, but in calamities, there are always opportunities. Our chances of liberating Awdal got even bigger with the help of other Somalis. We couldn't ask better than that.

He is a gangster who is well known to lie. Also there are half truths in his interview. When it comes to the project, he will do whatever it takes to salvage. Maakiri1, Awdal hasn't cooked anything. We were interested in ports, but the first priority was to capture Awdal first. For us the port thing was a late comer , the first agenda was get arms and liberate Awdal. Let me address the first point about the Ugaas and Awdal State Movement. When we met Garaad Jamac Garaad Cali, it was all about helping us get arms from Khaatumo and find ways to bring Awdal mountains. He suggested that if you could get anything from Ethiopia use it until you achieve your goals. When Abiy said he was interested to lease a port, we welcomed, but if you read our press release, we added that only the federal government and Awdal people will decide the future project. We never ever mentioned base or land , never. In terms of Awdal members of parliament coming to Addis, I myself talked to the media about their presence and what was discussed and agreed upon. They had even met President HSM the night before they flew to Addis. When they told the president about their trip, he said, " as long as you are for Somali unity I support you". Most of them were allies of HSM except one. They emphasized that any agreement should be shared with Awdal elders, intellectuals, elected members and the diaspora. We knew in Badda, Hawada iyo Dhulka Soomaalidu nala leedahay. You couldn't find one single document that talks even ownership of the port let alone sell. Another lie or half truth this so called fake king talks about is about the 4 ports Farmaajo talked to Abiy. In 2019, a Nairobi based businessman who was among bankrolled Farmaajo and an Awdalite who works the African development Bank approached Ethiopia about the Zaylac port. They wanted to use private money, involve Qatar and Turkey. The Turks would build, the Qataris who were under blockade at the time needed foreign farms from Ethiopia and the port supposed to be managed by Singaporean company. The project went ahead and reached some of the top leaders of the Abiy government including Ridwaan Huseen, the current security adviser who has some Somali ancestry blood. before things concluded the Tigray war broke. Also the African Development Bank was financing a regional integration road that connects Zaylac--Borama--Jigjiga which could create economic opportunity Awdal and the Somali region. Our initial issue and meetings were to get permission to use the towns and villages inhabited by our community in DDS. We never reached any agreement about a port or a road. It was all about getting diplomatic cover and avoid being labeled as Al-Shbaab since we were interested in fighting in Lowyacado which is close to Djibouti border where foreign armies are based. We never ever said about helping us with their army. We told them that we were capable of getting men i both sides of the border. In fact some have suggested to look the other way and told us to do what we needed to do. At the end, since there were almost no strong forces to defend against us, we decided to enter almost many entering points from west of Borama to Zaylac which is long stretch and then move to the entrior mountains. Early January to the middle of the month was the plan. THen suddenly in the new year the MOU happened and the border was sealed and the friendly town mayors and village bosses shut down everything. THe Ugaas never signed or even went to meet officials. He was supposed to give us credibility and status among our community, besides he is based in Jigjiga. I never liked Amhara all in my life. I had a soft spot for the Oromo because I wanted them to defeat the evil highlanders who colonized Ethiopia including Somalis. Having traveled to Addis, Diredawa, Harar, Jigjiga and other places for two months, I see the Oromo now as a threat to the Somali nation. They are breeding in the streets with no regard to culture, dignity or norms.They are flooding wherever Somalis have created life, whether it is Bole Mickeal in Addis, Diredawa, Jigjiga or other cities in Somali republic. They are like a flood that will wipe out Somali nation within a few decades. We are not cosying up to anyone, we were trying to get some arms and a place to organize. We don't have the open plains of Nugaal, Taleex or Hawd. We are squeezed from all sides. Illyria, as some one who rode the Ethiopia tail twice, you shouldn't be accusing us to cosying up Ethiopia. Furthermore, Ethiopia knows who to trust in order to get what they want and we came empty handed.