Dubai Port World (DP World) has won a 30 years concession with 10 years [automatic] extension to develop and manage the Berbera Port of the Republic of Somaliland. In September 2016, DP World entered the agreement with the government of Somaliland and at a stake of 65% for the $442 million US dollars they pledged to invest in the port. Initially, Somaliland was to retain 35% of the deal where DP World agreed to upgrade Berbera Port into an international standard. “The investment will include a first phase of a 400 metre quay and 250,000 square metre yard extension, and gantry cranes and reach stackers to handle containers and cargo.” Reported DP World via a press statement published online. Berbera Port is located at a very strategic location at the Swiss Canal. It is a class A port that has been in operation for centuries but was only utilized in the early 1970s. There were many interests from many international port developers who pursued concessional agreement similar to the one entered with DP World. The government of Somaliland picked DP World to partner with in developing and managing Berbera Port. DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Suleiman said in a statement published on the company’s website, “Our vision for Berbera is to make it a regional maritime hub in the Horn of Africa and its development will encourage growth for the region’s economy. It’s also a boost for local prosperity – jobs for the people of Somaliland and future generations. We look forward to bringing our global experience here and to help develop the Berbera Corridor, which is key to encouraging regional economic activity.” Berbera Port is a gateway to the millions of other East Africans who inhabit in landlocked Ethiopia, South Sudan and even further beyond. DP World, being an international ports pioneering company, foreseen the opportunity to invest in Berbera Port to reach millions of clienteles far beyond. It is this opportunity that they pursued a partnership with Ethiopia to close in a successful deal. On March 1st this year, Ethiopia attained 19% of the 30 years concession of Berbera Port and agreed to develop the Berbera Corridor; a motorway connecting Berbera to Ethiopia. Bin Suleiman, indorsing Ethiopia’s partnership in this deal, said, “I am so excited about the prospects of working with Ethiopia government; having the government of Ethiopia as a partner will enable DP World to support the government [Somaliland] in achieving its impressive development plans”. The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Saad Ali Shire, echoed Bin Suleiman’s statement and confirmed that this deal “will address some of the problems facing Somaliland concerning the employment and investment”. The Republic of Somaliland was an independent state for 28 years now. Although it hasn’t gained an international recognition, it nevertheless functions as a de facto state complete with its passport, currency, armies, and democratically elected president within international borders drawn prior to the decolonization era. The news of Ethiopia as a major shareholder in Berbera Port for the 30 years concession angered Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) headed by Mohamed Farmajo, who came to power in 2016. The FGS, who controls very few parts of Somalia due to the country’s mired security issue where different groups such as the notorious Al Shabab and the AU forces supporting the FGS army combat for control, has recently released a press statement read out by its Prime Minister, Mr. Khayre. Mr. Khayre stated that his government opposes the tripartite agreement between Somaliland, DP World and Ethiopia claiming the territory is within the FGS’s jurisdiction and therefore the deal is illegal since DP World deals wasn’t endorsed by the FGS. Later, Somalia’s parliament issued a decree banning DB World from operating in what they claim “only the Federal Government of Somalia can engage in international deals.” And that the Somalia parliament “banned this company [DP World] from operating in Somalia” as they accuse of it “internationally violated the sovereignty of Somalia.” Both Somaliland and the DP World were quick to respond to such hasty statement by the FGS and its parliament, which ironically has no legitimacy or influence over the Republic of Somaliland or anywhere other than parts of Mogadishu. Somaliland’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s Minister, Dr. Saad Ali Shire, reaffirmed that “the deal was bilateral one and initially between DP world and Somaliland. Both have the right to sell their shares if the other side agrees and Ethiopia was allowed to join under that those basis.” On 8th March, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Muse Behi Abdi, while talking at an event celebrating the International Women’s Day, strongly condemned Somalia’s FGS’s invasion to Somaliland’s independence, where he stated that Somalia “declared war and we acknowledged it.” On the other hand, DP World also countered Somalia’s claims and empty threats; Bin Suleiman, while talking to UAE’s Dubai’s TV channel, said “we are not concerned with what the FGS is saying. Somaliland is a government that has been independent for 28 years now. It is a peaceful country that is democratic. Our project has been approved by Somaliland’s parliament. And the FGS cannot change anything about this.” Such strong exchanges over the Berbera Port deal led to create much more animosity between Somalia and Somaliland, where relations were sour before. Somaliland confirmed to have postponed the scheduled ‘Talks’ between Somaliland and Somalia that were meant to take place in Djibouti next month. Tensions rose even higher after Doha, who has shown signs of dissension over the tripartite agreement of DP World, Somaliland and Ethiopia, is claimed to have summoned the FGS President, Mr. Mohamed Farmajo, for an inadvertent meeting in Doha. Details of the meeting its agenda is yet to be disclosed by either partie. President Muse Behi Abdi concluded few weeks long heated exchanges between Somaliland and Somalia regarding the tripartite agreement between Somaliland, DP World and Ethiopia by telling the media in a press release this week in Dubai that Somalia’s decree to ‘ban DP World’ from operating in both Somalia and Somaliland a ‘joke’. President Behi expressed his delight in partnering with DP World and the United Arab Emirates for many areas including ‘security, trade, and cultural’. Emphasizing the two countries’; Somaliland and Emirates ‘long and historical relations’, President Behi confirmed ‘both our countries [Somaliland and Emirates] are ready’ for further collaborations.

The Somaliland government needs to encourage private banks, insurance companies and others to lend money to grow the economy, which is over-dependent on taxation. At present the Central Bank collects taxes from Berbera, ports and airports, fines from law infringements, driving licences, passports and the like. Some of that money “leaks” but this gap could be plugged if the government invested in sound financial infrastructure and developed a cadre of people to run it. We need to follow other countries and give individuals a tax number, which would at the same time encourage people to register and have an identity card. At present our taxation system is embryonic and our systems of recording data are weak. Upgrading this infrastructure should be a priority of the Minister of Finance to streamline tax revenue for the many projects the government intends to carry out. It would also strengthen the hand of the Central Bank, which would know in advance from the tax number system how much it will collect. But a singular weakness of our economy, as opposed to others that we would like to compete with, is the shortage of private capital in our financial systems. There are limited loans and savings facilities in the market and there is a shortage of the main instruments of the Islamic banking system, Murabaha and Mudaraba. Dahabshiil is the main supplier of formal financial services, offering remittances, checking and savings, debit cards and overdraft services and Islamic banking principles. But for our economy to prosper, we need more individuals to deposit funds and save so that these funds can be lent to the private sector, state sector and individuals who want to borrow money to start or maintain or expand an enterprise. All of these would underpin economic growth. But to even think about that we need to address the communications gap between the public and the financial sector. Banks need to communicate what they can offer and people need to understand how banking works and what their commitments are. This would create a competitive financial marketplace, something that we do not have at present. This means investing in the training of staff and customer relations employees and our Central Bank needs to be involved because this is a long-term project and the communications gap needs bridging for it to succeed. The public needs educating too on Understanding its own financial status, cash flow, savings and likely expenditure Buying insurance to protect against risk – such as drought Calculating and filing tax returns so that both the individual and the state can plan Savings and investments – making money grow for the individual and others Retirement planning – reaching a golden age with golden possibilities through savings This would mark a major shift in the way the country functions economically, but it is the way of the future and Somaliland lags far behind most of its neighbours. Somaliland Bankers Association

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)-Warar soo baxaaya ayaa sheegaya in weerar ka dhacay nawaaxiga magaalada Jilib lagu bartilmaameedsaday Sarkaal sare oo ka tirsan ururka Al Shabab. Bartilmaamedkan oo ka duwanaa kuwii hore ayaa waxaa si wada jira u fuliyay ciidamada dowlada iyo kuwa Mareykanka. Sida laga soo xigtay Ilo wareedyo dhinaca amaanka ah sarkaalka la bartilmaameedsaday ayaa lagu magacaabaa Bashiir Maxamed Qoorgaba oo Al-Shabaab u qaabilsanaa ‘’Madaxa Kooxda Madaafiicda’’ kana mid ah Saraakiisha ugu miisaanka culus Xagjiriinta Somalia. Warar kani ka duwan ayaa sheegaya in Bashiir Maxamed Qoorgaba uu ka badbaaday weerarka balse uu soo gaaray keliya dhaawac aan sidaa usii buurneen, halka qaarna ay tibaaxayaan in la qaarijiyay. Hay’adaha amaanka dowlada Federaalka oo u waramay VOA ayaa rumeysan in Bashiir Maxamed Qoorgaba uu ku dhintay weerarka, wallow saraakiil ku sugan nawaaxiga magaalada Jilib la faray inay turxan bixiyaan xaqiiqda khasaaraha weerarka. Sidoo kale, Ciidamadan ayaa la aaminsan yahay inay howlgalka ka qaadeen Magaalada Kismaayo ee Caasimadda KMG ah Maamulka Jubbaland, halkaasi oo Saldhig ay ku leeyihiin ciidamada Mareykanka iyo kuwa Soomaalida ah ee sida gaarka ah u tababaran. Docda kale, Hawlgalkan qorsheysan ee Talaadadii ciidamada ay ku qaadeen nawaaxiga magaalada Jillib ayaa qayb ka ah hawlgalo sida la sheegay dhawaan gobolka ka bilaaban doona. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)-Waxaa gelinkii dambe ee maanta garoonka diyaaradaha Aadan Cadde ee magaalada Muqdisho kasoo dagay diyaarad siday dhalinyaro farabadan oo dib looga soo celshay dalka Mareykanka. Mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dawladda Soomaaliya ayaa xaqiijiyey in dad ka badan 83 qof oo laga soo masaafuriyey dalka Maraykanka ay kusoo dhaweeyen garoonka diyaaradaha eee Aadan Cadde. Waxa ay mas’uuliyiintani sheegen in dowlada Somalia ay si rasmi ah ula wareegtay xaalada dhalinyarada laga soo musaafuriyay Mareykanka maadaama qaarkood aysan deegaan ku aheyn magaalada Muqdisho inta ay dib ula midoobayan reerkooda. Dhalinyaradan laga soo celiyay dalka Mareykanka oo garoonka ay ku soo dhaweeyeen mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dowladda federaalka ayaa waxaa Dumar ka ahaa 4, halka 79-ka kalena ay yihiin Rag. Soo tarxiilida dhalinyaradan ayaa waxa ay qeyb ka aheyd heshiis ay horay u gashay Safaaradda Soomaaliya ee Washington markii uu safiirka ahaa Danjire Axmed Ciise Cawad oo hada ah Wasiirka Arimaha Dibadda ee Soomaaliya. Shacabka Soomaaliyeed ee ku dhaqan dalka Mareykanka ayaa Dowladaha Mareykanka iyo Soomaaliya ku eedeeyay in ay iska indha tirayaan in dalka dib loogu soo celiyo Dhalinyaro xaalad amni daro darteed u baqaya. Waa markii afraad ee tan iyo intii uu xilka qabtay madaxweynaha Maraykanka dad loo tarxiilo Soomaaliya. Bishii December ee aynu soo dhaafnay ayey ahayd markii dawladda Maraykanku ay ku guuldarraysatay inay Somalia ay ku celiso in ka badan 90 qof oo Soomaali ahaa kuwaasi oo laga soo celiyey dalka Senegal. Dadka saarnaa diyaaradaasi ayaa ku dacwooday in la xirxiray oo si xun loola dhaqmay.

Muqdisho (PP) ─ Jabhadda ka dagaalanta dalka Itoobiya ee ONLF, ayaa dhaliishay go’aanka ay Dowladda Itoobiya shidaalka uga soo saartay Deegaanka Soomaalida ee dalka Itoobiya. Afhayeenka ONLF, Caddaani Hir-mooge oo la hadlayay BBC-da ayaa wuxuu yiri. “Iyadoo aan la xallinin is af-garan-waaga muddada dheer soo taagnaa iyo arrinta siyaasiga ee dhextaalla Soomaalida Ogaadeeniya ku dhaqan iyo Itoobiya in hantidoodii loo gacan dhaafo oo lagu quudiyo dad kale oo Itoobiyaan ah waa gacan dhaaf waana diidannahay.” Xukuumadda Itoobiya ayaa markii ugu horraysay shidaal tijaabo ah kasoo saartay deegaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya, kaasoo intiisa badan loo isticaamli doono gudaha Itoobiya. Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Itoobiya, Abiy Axmed oo Arrintaas ka hadlayana ayaa ka qaaday daboolka in maalin kasta lasoo saari doono 450 foosto oo shidaal cayriin ah, sannadka u horreeyana la filayo in ay ka faa’iidaan hal bilyan oo doollar. “Marka ay shaqadu dhamaato ee aan ka dhoofino Dekeddda Jabuuti Waxaan qiyaasaynaa inaan sannadkii ka heli doono siddeed bilyan oo Doollar,” ayuu yiri Abiy Ahmed. Sidoo kale, Hir-mooge ayaa la waydiiyay su’aal ahad; haddii Gobolku uu ka mid yahay Itoobiya qarashka lagu soo saarayna ay bixisay oo shirkad Qandaraas ku siisay hantida Itoobiya oo dhan baa leh, marka soo kama haboona in aad dadka u ogolaataan nolol iyo hormarkooda? Ayaa wuxuu kaga jawaabay. “Annagu Itoobi kama mid nihin, dhaqaalaheeda lama lihin, waxbana kuma lihin siyaasadda Itoobiya, dad la haysto ayaan nahay, dhulkeennana qori baa lagu qabsaday, walina waan diidanayn oo iska caabin baan wadnay waana sii wadi doonnaa, hantida shacbi Soomaaliyeed baa iska leh Itoobiyana ma laha,” ayuu yiri caddaani. Ra’iisul Wasaare Abiy Ahmed ayaa labadii bilood ee uu xilka hayay sameeyay is-bedello waa-wayn isagoo cafiyay maxaabiistii siyaasadda, jacayl iyo wada jirna ugu baaqay dadka Itoobiya. Wadamada dariska ah ayuu durba u safray oo heshiisyo la galay, wuxuuna si aan la filaynin gogol nabadeed ugu fidiyay Eritrea isaga oo ballanqaaday in uu ku wareejin doono dhulka ay ku muransan yihiin. Afhayeenka ONLF ayaa sidoo kale la weydiiyay sida diidmada jabhadda iyo Isbadalladaas Itoobiya ay isu waafajin karaan. Wuxuuna uga jawaabay; “Dadaal nabadeed mab’da ayuu naga yahay waana soo dhawaynaynaa, arrinta Ogaadeenyana in si nabad ah lagu xalliyo barnaamij siyaasi ah bay naga tahay.” Hoos ka dhageyso wareysiga BBC-da PUNTLAND POST The post ONLF oo dhaliishay qorshaha Itoobiya ay shidaalka uga soo saarayso deegaanka Soomaalida appeared first on Puntland Post.

Muqdisho (PP) ─ Wafdi ka socday Sheekh Mukhtaar Roobow Cali [Abuu-Mansuur] oo ka mid ahaa asaasayaashii Al-shabaab, balse dhawaan kasoo goostay oo ku sugnaa maalmihii lasoo dhaafay dalka Jabuuti ayaa dib ugu soo laabtay Muqdisho. Warar hoose oo la hadlayo ayaa sheegaya in wafdigan oo ka koobnaa Afar xubnood ay la kulmeen saraakiil Mareykan ah oo ka tirsan taliska Africom ee Mareykanka oo fadhigooda ahaa Jabuuti. Sidoo kale, Wararka ayaa sheegaya in wafdigaan oo Wakiil ka ahaa Sheekh Mukhtaar Roobow ay kala hadleen saraakiisha Mareykanka sidii ay isaga kaashan lahaayeen hawl-gallada ka dhanka ah Kooxda Al-Shabaab iyo sidii loo taageeri lahaa abaabulka dagaal uu wado Abu-Mansuur. Hoggaamiyahan kasoo goostay Al-shabaab ayaa wada abaabul dagaal iyo mid ciidan oo ka dhan ah ururka Al-Shabaab, waxaana muddooyinkii dambe uu safarro ku marayay magaalooyinka dalka si uu taageero dagaal ugu helo maamul-goboleedyada. Dhanka kale, wararka ayaa intaas ku daraya in dowladda Somalia ay waddo qorshe ay Abu-Mansuur ugu diyaarinayso inuu madaxeyne ka noqdo maamul-gobleedka Koofur-galbeed oo doorashadiisa ay dhici doonto bisha November ee sannadkan, waxaana jiray tallooyin loogu jeediyay inuu isi soo sharraxo. Sheekh Abuu-Mansuur ayaa sannadkii hore sheegay inuu isaga baxay ururka Al-shabaab, iyadoo malleeshiyo taageersan oo ku sugan Gobolka Bakool ay dhawr jeer dagaallo la galeen xooggag taabacsan Al-shabaab. Ugu dambeyn, Bishii lasoo dhaafay ayuu wadaadkan u aaday wadanka Saudi Arabia inuu soo cimraysto, safarkaasoo ahaa kii ugu horreeyay oo dalka uga baxo tan iyo markii laga saaray liiska argagixisada oo lagu daray markii uu ka mid ahaa hoggaanka sare ee Al-shabaab. PUNTLAND POST The post Sheekh Abu-Mansur iyo Mareykanka oo isla gartay sidii ay isaga kaashan lahaayeen… appeared first on Puntland Post.

Muqdisho (PP) ─ Shirka Madasha shanaad ee ay ku mideysan yihiin Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dastuurka ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Dowlad Goboleedyada iyo Maamulka Gobolka Banaadir oo looga doodi doono qodobo badan ayaa maanta ka furmay magaalada Muqdisho. Shirka oo socon doona muddo labo maalin ah ayaa Wasaaradaha iyo Gobolka Banaadir ku soo bandhigi doonaan horumarka seddexdii bilood ee la soo dhaafay laga sameeyay arrimaha dib-u-eegista Dastuurka iyo howlaha hortabinta leh bilooyinka soo socoda ee la qaban doono. Wasiir Ku-Xigeenka Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dastuurka ee DFS Mudane Dr Xuseen Cabdi Cilmi oo furay shirka ayaa ka hadlay ujeeddada shirka. “Waxaan marka hore Dowlad Goboleedyada iyo Maamulka Gobolka Banaadir uga mahadcelinayaa sida wanaagsan ee ay Shirka Madasha uga soo qaybgaleen, shirkan shanaad ee madashan aan ku mideysannahay waxuu inoo leeyahay muhiimad gaar ah maadaama aan xog ku kala qaadaneyno si wadajir ahna aan uga heshiineyno waxa aan qaban doonno inaga oo si mideysan ugu soo guuleysanay qabashada Shir-weynihii Qaran ee Dastuurka” ayuu yiri Wasiir Ku-Xigeenka. Ugu dambayn, shirkan ayaa la soo xiri doonaa beri waxaana Madasha ka soo bixi doona war-murtiyeed ay isku raacsan yihiin dhinacyada ka qayb-galaya ee ka socda dowladda dhexe iyo maamul-goboleedyada. PUNTLAND POST The post Shirka Madasha Wasaaradaha Dastuurka DFS, D/Goboleedyada iyo G. Banaadir oo furmay appeared first on Puntland Post.

Kismayo (Caasimada Online)- Maamul goboleedka Jubbaland ayaa joojiyay qorshe tuulooyin loogu badali lahaa degmooyin iyo degmooyin lagu soo daro maamulkaasi. Madaxweyne ku xigeenka dowlad goboleedka Soomaaliyeed ee Jubbaland Maxamuud Sayid Aadan ayaa Warbaahinta u sheegtay in la joojiyay hirgelinta tuulooyin, degmooyin iyo magaalooyin lagu soo daro Jubbaland xiligaan. Maxamuud Sayid Aadan ayaa tilmaamay in Jubbaland ay sharci ka soo saareen arrintan loona baahan yahay in shacabka iyo madaxda kale ay u hogaansamaan. Sidoo kale waxa uu tilmaamay in wasaarada arrimaha gudaha looga baahan yahay in sharciyada ay hirgeliso kana hortagto cid walbo oo dooneyso iney sharciga ka talaabsato. Odayaal, waxgarad iyo siyaasiyiin ka soo jeeda Jubbaland ayaa mudooyinkii dambe waday olole magaalooyin iyo degmooyin cusub loogu soo darayo Jubbaland balse waxaa arrintaas ka soo horjeestay madaxda dowlad goboleedka Soomaaliyeed ee Jubbaland. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Kismaayo Caasimada@live.com

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)- Dabley ku hubeysneyd bastoolado ayaa barqadii maanta isgoyska afarta jardiino ku dilay labo askari oo ka tirsanaa dowladda hoose ee Muqdisho. Askartaan la dilay oo ku howlanaa qaadista canshuurta dowladda hoose ee shacabka laga qaado, waxaana la sheegay in dableyda geysatay dilka ay marka koowaad rasaas la dhaceen askari koowaad, midka kale ee la socdayna uu goobta ka cararay, waxaana isna rasaasta la dhacay kuwo kale oo ka daba cararay. Dableyda dilka geysatay ayaa goobta ka cararay, waxaana halkaasi gaaray ciidamada amaanka oo meydkii askarta goobta ka qaaday. Askarta la dilay ayaa la sheegay inay ku hubeysnaayeen bastoolado, hase ahaatee aysan aheyn kuwo digtoona. Weeraradaan ayaa waxayna ka mid yihiiin kuwo joogto ka noqday caasimada Muqdisho, intooda badana sheegta kooxda argagixisada Al-Shabaab. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com

Somali national accused of beating up a Wajir politician outside a Mosque in Eastleigh will go on trial before travelling out of the country. Jamal Mohammed had asked senior resident magistrate Eunice Kimaiyo to release his passport to enable him to travel to the UK to have a kid with his wife through surrogate. During the hearing on Friday, prosecution counsel Daniel King’ori opposed his application stating that he did not prove that he was a businessman and a frequent visitor to the country. “Your honour if the accused person is allowed to travel, he might not return as he faces a serious offence that if found guilty, he risks a life sentence jail term maximum”, King’ori told the court. The prosecution expressed that Jamal’s application was a delay tactic of the hearing that was so close to being heard. Jamal claims that he wants to have a kid with his wife through a surrogate in the UK. The prosecution added that the suspect is in no way involved in the said procedure as he has not shown any documents to prove in court. Jamal, however, said he was not a flight risk as he had another wife in the country. In his application, he had pleaded with the court to release his passport saying that his wife was in the UK and they have been trying to conceive a baby through natural means for years but in vain. He claimed they had scheduled a procedure medically to be done in the UK and were to meet the surrogate mother on June 21. Jamal who is also an American citizen is charged with assaulting and causing grievous harm to a former Wajir south aspirant Hussein Muhamed. He allegedly committed the offence on September 17 at Eastleigh 7th street in Kamukunji. He was also charged with being in Kenya illegally. Jamal denied all the charges and is out on a Kenyan surety bond of Sh300, 000. Police said the accused after committing the offence disappeared from his hotel room and only surrendered before police after he knew he was wanted and could not travel out of the country. The case will be heard on July 2. Source: Hiiraan Online

When the Supreme Court decided to uphold President Trump’s travel ban on travelers from five Muslim-majority countries, Trump called the ruling, “a tremendous victory for the American people and our Constitution.” Source: Hiiraan Online

When the Supreme Court decided to uphold President Trump’s travel ban on travelers from five Muslim-majority countries, Trump called the ruling, “a tremendous victory for the American people and our Constitution.” Source: Hiiraan Online

Dhacdada ugu weyn kubadda cagta adduunka ee sanadka 2018 oo ka socota dalka Ruusha ayaa xalay lasoo gabagabeeyay waajigii hore group-yada. Waxaana ka soo gubdbay 16 xul qaran oo kamid ah 32-dii xul qaran ee ee tagey Ruushka, kuwaas oo kala ah dalalka Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Spain, Portugal, France, Denmark, Croatia, Argentina, , Switzerland, Sweden, Mexico, Belgium, England, Colombia iyo Japan. Xulalkii ka socday qaarada Afrika oo ahaa 5 xul qaran ayaa dhamaantood ka haray tartankan, waxaana xulkii ugu danbeeyay oo ahaa Senegal uu ku haray sharci ay FIFA dejisay oo ah in lagu kala baxo dhanka ciyaar wanaagga iyadoo la xisaabinayo calaamadaha ay qaateen labada wadan ee isku dhibcaha noqda. Xulka Jaban oo ah xulka kaliya ee ka socda qaarada Aasiya oo u gudbay wareega bug baxda ayaa ku soo baxay sharcigakan, kadib markii ay dhibcaha iyo goolasha ka simeen xulka Senegal, Jaban ayaa la guddoonsiiyay afar kaar oo hurdi/jaallo ah, halka Senegal ay lix jaallo aruursatay, taasoo ka dhigan in Japan ay ciyaar wanaag kusoo gudubtay. Xulkii difaacanay koobkii adduunka ee sanadkii 2014-kii ee Germany ayaa kamid noqday 16-kii xul qaran ee ka haray tartankan. Xulal qaramada u soo baxay wareega bug baxda (16-ka) ayaa qaabkan isugu aaday France iyo Argentina Uruguay iyo Portugal Spain iyo Russia Croatia iyo Denmark Brazil iyo Mexico Sweden iyo Switzerland Belgium iyo Japan Colombia iyo England Kulamada wareega bug baxa (16-ka) ayaa la ciyaari doonaa 30 June ilaa 3 July 2018 Wareega sideed dhammaadka (Quarter Finals) Xulalka France iyo Argentina kii soo baxa wuxuu la ciyaari doonaa midkoood xulalka Uruguay iyo Portugal kii soo baxa. Xulalka Spain iyo Russia kii soo baxa wuxuu la ciyaari doonaa midkood xulalka Croatia iyo Denmark kii soo baxa. Xulalka Brazil iyo Mexico kii soo baxa wuxuu la ciyaari doonaa xulalka Sweden iyo Switzerland kii soo baxa. Xulalka Belgium iyo Japan kii soo baxa waxa uu la ciyaari doonaa xulalka Colombia iyo England kii soo baxa. Kulamada wareega sideed dhammaadka ayaa la ciyaari doonaa 6 July ilaa 7 July 2018. Wareega Afar dhammaadka ( Semifinals) Wadamada France iyo Argentina ama Uruguay iyo Portugal kii soo baxa wuxuu ku dhici doonaa Spain iyo Russia kii soo baxa ama Croatia iyo Denmark Xulalka Brazil iyo Mexico, iyo Sweden iyo Switzerland kii soo baxa wuxuu ku dhici doonaa Belgium iyo Japan ama Colombia iyo England. Kulamada wareega Afar dhammaadka ayaa la ciyaari doonaa 10 July ilaa 11 July 2018. Kama dambeysta (Final) Ciyaarta kama dambeysta (Final) ee koobka adduunka 2018-ka waxaa lagu ciyaari doonaa garoon ku yaal magaalada Moscow oo la yiraahdo Luzhniki, 15 July 2018. PUNTLAND POST The post 16 wadan oo u soo baxay wareega bug baxda koobka adduunka appeared first on Puntland Post.

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Sida ay sheegeen odoyaal la hadlay Idaacado kale duwan, waxaa gacanta Itoobiya laga sii-daayey Cabdikarim Qalbi-dhagax kaas oo 10 bil ka hor ay dowladda federaalka ah ee Soomaaliya u gacan gelisay maamulka Itoobiya. Laakin sida uu afhayeenka Ururka ONLF Cabdiqaadir Xasan Hirmooge u sheegay VOA-da, C/kariin ma heysto xuriyad dhameystiran, waxaana weli jira arrimo u baahan in xal laga gaaro. Hiirmooge ayaa yiri “C/kariin wuxuu ahaa siyaasi u xirnaa dowladda Itoobiya, in odayaal uu magan u ahaado ma ahan, in sii deyn iyo heyn uu u dhaxeeyo arrimahaasi waa wax ka baxsan nidaamka maxaabiista, labaatan maallmood kahor ayaa laga sii daayay xabsiga oo lagu hayay xaafad, C/kariin waa inuu helaa xoriyadiisa siyaasiga ah.” Dhinaca kale, gabar uu adeer u yahay Qalbi-Dhagax, islamarkaana ah mas’uul ka tirsan dowladda federaalka ah, ayaa iyada oo codsatay in magaceeda la qariyo waxa ay qabtaa walaac la midka ah ONLF, iyada oo sheegtay in weli wada hadal uu soo socda sidii xuriyad dhameystiran u heli lahaa. Hoos ka dhageyso wareysiga Hiirmooge ee VOA. https://www.caasimada.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/774880c7-909a-409c-873e-b6582122f367_48k.mp3 Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@llive.com

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax oo ahaa sarkaal ka tirsan ururka ONLF oo ay bishii August ee sannadkii hore dawladda Somalia u gacan gelisay dawladda Ethiopia ayaa shalay laga sii daayey xabsi ku yaalla magaalada Addis Ababa. Deysmada Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax oo noqoneysa hadal heynta ugu badan ayaa waxaa siyaabo kala duwan uga hadlay shaqsiyaad kala duwan oo qaarkood xilal kala duwan horay usoo qabtay. Wasiirkii hore ee Arrimaha Gudaha Somalia C/raxmaan Maxamed Xuseen (Odawaa), ayaa kamid ah shaqsiyaadka ka hadlay deysmada Sarkaalka ONLF Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax, waxa uuna sheegay inuu aad usoo dhaweynaayo go’aanka ay Ethiopia kusii deysay C/kariin Sheekh Muuse Qalbi-Dhagax. Odawaa ayaa sheegay inay aad u kala wanaagsan tahay Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax oo ku xiran Xabsi ku yaala Ethiopia iyo isagoo laga sii daayay Xabsiga oo xoriyadiisa dib u hantay. Nuqul kamid ah qoraal uu Odawaa soo dhigay bogiisa Faceboo ayuu ku yiri “Waxaan si farxad leh u soo dhawaynayaa inuu walaalkeen C/karin Qalbi-dhagax uu xorriyaddisa dib u helay isaga oo aan abaal uga hayn intii gacan ka geysatay dhiibidiisa sanad ka hor” Odawaa waxa uu intaa raaciyay qoraalkiisa “Madaxweyne Farmaajo wali fursad baa u furan oo uu shacabka Soomaliyeed iyo Qalbi-dhax ku waydiisto Cafis”. Odawaa oo kamid ah Mucaaradka dowlada ayaa xiligii dhiibista Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax kamid ahaa Xildhibaanada dowlada Somalia ku cadaadineysay in Qalbi dhagax lasii daayo. Odawaa waxa uu horay fadhigii Baarlamaanka uga sheegay in haddii dhiibidiisa aysan ogeyn Madaxda ay tahay musiibo, haddii ay ogaayeena tahay musiibo ka weyn. Sidoo kale, Odawaa ayaa sheegay in Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax uu kala garankaro cida u wanaagsan iyo cida ku dhibtay nolosha ee u gacan galisay dowlad uu ku tilmaamay cadow oo uu ula jeedo Ethiopia. Haddalka Odawaa ayaa u muuqda mid lagu duraayo dowlada Somalia oo iyadu lagu eedeeyo in si ku tallo gal ah ay Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax ugu gacan galisay Ethiopia. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com

Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) commander Abdikarim Muse Qalbi Dhagah has been freed by the Ethiopian government on Thursday. Voice of America journalist Harun Maruf said traditional leaders confirmed that Abdikarim Muse was released on Thursday morning at 8am local time. Abdikarim Muse’s arrest and subsequent repatriation from Somalia to Ethiopia in August last year sparked an international outcry as it was feared the government would torture and humiliate him, having described ONLFas a terrorist organization and by extension, its members as terrorists. ONLF describes itself as “a national liberation organisation that struggles for the rights of the Somali people in Ogaden and has no involvement whatsoever in Somalia’s multifaceted conflict at all.” Reformist Abiy calls out to ‘opponents’ Ethiopia’s new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, who has championed political and economic reforms since taking office in April, has called on all previously banned political movements to give up rebellion and engage with the current government peacefully. In a recent speech to legislators, Abiy said the country can only benefit from peace but not war, and called on Patriotic Ginbot 7 (PG7), the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) to give up arms. PG7 has since heeded the call and announced its intentions to return to Ethiopia and pursue a peaceful struggle. Ogaden region The Ogaden region a disputed territory between both countries was the subject of a war in February 1977. Ex-Cuban president Fidel Castro okayed the deployment of 1000s of soldiers under the leadership of one General Arnaldo Ochoa to help Ethiopia in a war. The troops went to support the regime under Mengistu Haile Mariam to annex the Ogaden region. Somalia at the time, albeit allies of Ethioipia believed they were winning the war but forcefully surrendered the Ogaden plateau to the 17,000 Cuban soldiers. The government of Ethiopia announced that extraction of oil would take off this week in the Ogaden region. Source: – Africa News

Jabhadda ONLF ayaa dhaliishay go’aanka ay dawladda Itoobiya shidaalka uga soo saartay Deegaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya. “Iyadoo aan la xallinin is afgaranwaaga muddada dheer soo taagnaa iyo arrinta siyaasiga ee dhextaalla Soomaalida Ogaadeenya ku nool iyo Itoobiya in hantidoodii loo gacan dhaafo oo lagu quudiyo dad kale oo Itoobiyaan ah waa gacan dhaaf waana diidannahay” ayuu yiri Afhayeenka Jabhadda ONLF Caddaani Hiirmooge. Dawladda Itoobiya ayaa Markii u horraysay shidaal tijaabo ah ka soo saartay deegaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya. Ra’iisulwasaare Abiy Axmed oo arrintaas ka hadlayana wuxuu sheegay in maalinkaste la soo saari doono 450 foosto oo shidaal cayriin ah, sannadka u horreeyana la filayo in ay ka faa’iidaan hal bilyan oo doolar. “Marka ay shaqadu dhamaato ee aan ka dhoofino dekedda Jabuuti waxaan qiyaasaynaa in aan sannadkii ka heli doono siddeed bilyan oo doolar” ayuu yiri Abiy. Caddaani oo waraysi gaar ah siiyay BBC ayaa la waydiiyay: haddii gobolku uu ka mid yahay Itoobiya kharashka lagu soo saarayna ay bixisay oo shirkad qandaraas ku siisay hantida Itoobiyoo dhan baa leh, marka soo kama haboona in aad dadka u ogolaataan nolol iyo hormarkooda? “Anagu Itoobi kama mid nihin, dhaqaalaheeda lama lihin, siyaasadda Itoobiya waxba kuma lihin, dad la haystaan nahay qoribaana lagu qabsaday walina waan diidanayn oo iska caabin baan wadnay waana sii wadi doonnaa, hantida shacbi Soomaaliyeed baa iska leh Itoobiyana ma laha” ayuu yiri caddaani. Ra’iisulwasaaraha cusub ee Itoobiya ayaa labadii bilood ee uu xilka hayay sameeyay isbadallo waawayn isaga oo cafiyay maxaabiistii siyaasadda, jacayl iyo wada jirna ugu baaqay dadka Itoobiya. Wadamada dariska ah ayuu durba u safray oo heshiisyo la galay, wuxuuna si aan la filaynin gogol nabadeed ugu fidiyay Eritrea isaga oo ballanqaaday in uu ku wareejin doono dhulka ay ku muransan yihiin. Haddaba BBC-da ayaa caddaani waydiisay sida diidmada jabhadda iyo Isbadalladaas Itoobiya ay isu waafajin karaan. “Dadaal nabadeed mab’da ayuu naga yahay waana soo dhawaynaynaa, arrinta Ogaadeenyana in si nabad ah lagu xalliyo barnaamij siyaasi ah bay naga tahay” ayuu yiri caddaani. Xigasho: BBC Somali

In its 32nd regular session today, Ethiopian parliament has passed a proposed amnesty bill into law. The bill, which is now a law, was presented to the parliament for consideration by the Law, Justice and Administrative Affairs Standing Committee. The law establishes board members drawn from five federal ministries and two individuals to be assigned by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The federal ministries included in the board are: Federal Attorney Genera (chair), Ministry of women and Children Affairs, Federal Police Commission, Federal Supreme Court, Federal Prison Administration as well as two individuals to be assigned by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The board will be accountable to the Prime Minister’s office. Addis Standard learned that although Ministry of Defense was initially included in the board it was later on removed as the federal Police Commission was deemed more appropriate. The Amnesty law will pave ways for legal amnesty provisions for individuals facing criminal and/or terrorism charges or are convicted of alleged offenses such as outrage against the constitution and terrorism. It is also expected to provide legal provisions to lift designations of terrorism from organizations such as the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), Patriotic Ginbot 7 (PG7) and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), which are all classified by Ethiopian parliament as terrorist organizations. Although Ethiopia has recently been freeing thousands of prisoners including those charged or convicted of terrorism offenses, the release was based on pardon provisions which makes it susceptible for re-institution under some circumstances. The Amnesty bill will clear ways and make the decision not based on pardon but based on the law, which in tern absolves individuals and organizations who/which are legitimate for amnesty of all charges labeled against them. It will also eliminate re-institutions pardons once an individual or an organization is granted amnesty. AS Source: – Addis Standard

The African Union and Kenya are set to unveil a new camel drug to help increase productivity and improve livelihoods in the Horn of Africa market. Judith Chemuliti, Director of Kenya’s Biotechnology Research Institute (BioRI) said on Thursday that once the study is complete, the drug will replace the current drug, tryquin that has been in existence for the last 20 years. “We are set to look at an integrated control of camel diseases that threaten livelihood and food security in the Horn of Africa,” Chemuliti said during the project launch in Nairobi She blamed tryquin’s ineffectiveness for the spread of surra, a camel trypanosomiasis disease that is a constraint to camel production. Chemuliti, who is also the study’s Principal Investigator, said that the study will help contribute to development of pastoral communities through sustainable intensification of pastoral livelihoods. The scientist noted that the three-year study which will be funded by the African Union will be carried out in Somaliland in northern and northeastern Kenya. She observed that camel production has been a significant livelihood means and an integral part of socio-cultural practices of pastoralist communities in Somalia and ecosystem in the Horn of Africa yet the disease causes high mortality, reduction in milk production and loss in body condition. “Unlike other livestock species, camels are affected most by surra due to abundance of its unique vectors — biting flies that lead to infection rate of 20-70 percent in camel herds with high mortality rates in untreated herds,” she added. According to Chemuliti, despite surra’s socio economic significance in the Horn of Africa, the disease has previously received minimal and intermittent research and control attention by government and development agencies. She said that researchers will study and communicate control methods to ameliorate the complex problem of surra in the Somali ecosystem. “We plan to come up with evidence based integrated technologies and approaches that will optimize efficiency in camel production, minimize production losses and avoid geographical spreading of camel trypanosomiasis,” said the scientist. She said that the researchers will also build capacity of animal health workers in the region to better manage and control surra. Eluid Kireger, the Director General of Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) said the study will help benefit the regional countries by enhancing livestock production. Once the disease is managed in the region, Kireger said, camel products will find market internationally. “The study will help improve livelihoods and food security in the Horn of Africa by increasing trans-border trade in the region,” he added. Source: – Xinhua

Garoowe (Caasimada Online) – Ciidamo xoogan oo ka kala tagaya magaalooyin kala duwan ayaa gaaray deegaanka Tukaraq oo ay ku dagaalamayaan ciidamada maamulada Puntland iyo Somaliland. Ciidamadan oo watay gaadiid tirro badan ayaa waxaa la xaqiijiyay inay ka baxeen magaalada Qardho kuwaa oo saacado un ka hor gaaray deegaanka Tukaraq ee Gobolka Sool. Ciidamada oo gurmad u ahaa kuwa Puntland ayaa iminka ku biiray ciidamadii hore ee ku sugnaa Jiida, waxaana lasoo sheegayaa inay xoojin u yihiin kuwii hore. Gurmadka ciidamadan ayaa daba socda ciidamo muddo afar cisho laga joogo la geeyay deegaanka Tukaraq. Somaliland ayaa iyana ciidamo intaa kabadan saacadihii ugu danbeysay geysay jiida deegaanka Tukaraq kuwaa oo la xaqiijiyay inay caawinayaan kuwii hore. Dagaalada goosgooska ah ee ka dhaca deegaanka ayaa waxaa ka dhasha khasaaro badan oo isugu jira dhimasho iyo dhaawac, waxaa sidoo kale labada ciidan kala qabsadeen gaadiid dagaal. Madaxweynaha Somalia ayaa goor sii horeysay ugu baaqay labada maamul in si deg deg ah u joojiyaan dagaalka, mana muuqato hada dadaalo badan oo lagu joojinayo dagaalka u dhaxeeya Somaliland iyo Puntland.

Two people including a four-year old boy were killed and 15 people were injured in sudden heavy downpours and strong winds that wreaked havoc in Salahley and Aw-Barkhadle, south of Hargeisa. Feysal Ali Sheikh, the director of Somaliland’s disaster preparedness authority, NADFOR, told Radio Ergo the freak weather occurred without warning, leading to much damage. He reported that 51 houses made of iron-sheets, wood and clay were swept away in the storm. Among the destroyed houses, 31 were in Salahley, 80 km south of Hargeisa. The people living there have been moved to a local primary school as the students are on break until August. In Aw-Barkhadle, around 10 families were left homeless and moved to stay with relatives. The local primary school in the area also had its roof battered. Sallahley hospital, an orphanage, and 18 business stalls were damaged. The hospital’s perimeter wall was blown down but the hospital is still working. Around 5,000 families live in the Salahley area, while the Aw-barkhle village is inhabited by 500 families. These families are mostly pastoralists. Amina Mohamed Ise broke her right leg when her house collapsed around here and her three children. “The rain and wind came suddenly at dusk – it went on for 10 minutes. Our house fell down on us while I was inside with the children,” she said. Amina is being treated free of charge at the local hospital. Adan Osman Farah and his family of10 were among those displaced. Their house flooded and two of his children were injured. They are being treated free of charge in Salahley. Dr Omar Ali, director of Salahley hospital, which is run by Somaliland’s ministry of health, said they received 11 injured patients, some with broken limbs due to the collapse of houses. The local administration and NADFOR are planning to start reconstructing people’s homes in Salahley and Aw-Barkhadle from Sunday. The sudden storm comes soon after the tropical cyclone Sagar that caused at least 40 deaths and killed a large number of livestock in Somaliland’s Awdal region. Radio Ergo

By Dr. Hussein Mohamed Nur INTRODUCTION The Horn of Africa region has always been a major cockpit for the world politics and a playground for the world powers and the geopolitical strategy of Somaliland is important for the security of the region. Since Somaliland’s withdrawal from union with Somalia in 1991, it has achieved a relative peace, security, and stability and embarked on the development of successful democratization and pluralism. The remarkable achievements Somaliland has made since then link it to the international agenda, i.e., in the prevention of international terrorism, sea piracy and extremists and the security of the region. Somaliland after having emerged from the ruins, the destruction of the civil conflict and liberation struggle by the SNM and a decade of oppression before that by the Barre regime, Somaliland has eventually produced a functional government complete with all the accoutrements of modern statehood and most of the international community show commitment to strengthen to support democracy, pluralism and good governance. The peace and stability that Somaliland relished reinforce its role of acting as a bulwark against extremist ideologies and terrorist violence in the region. It was exactly because of that that some American scholars even made the argument that it is important to encourage Somaliland through appropriate economic, political and security cooperation to anchor it within America’s orbit as an international society. In the international political arena, Somaliland is considered as an African success story and has become a model for the rest of the conflict-ridden parts of the world particularly Africa including Somalia which has so far not produced tangible results in terms of the peace, stability and not to mention democratization and pluralism. But Somaliland’s success lies within its expertise in peace, reconciliations and nation building and to overlook that is to undermine the international goals of poverty alleviation, achieving peace, stability and good governance in the region. In consensus, Somaliland’s outstanding features are attributes by a grassroots involvement of the people; a positive role of traditional authorities; an asset of a culture of negotiation and conflict resolution, as well as temperance of ethnicity and deployment of constructive purposes. Somaliland merits international recognition The recognition of Somaliland would surely boost prosperity in the Horn region and would be a credit to human rights and democracy in the region in general and in its neighbor, Somalia in particular. The last presidential election (2017) has further consolidated a successful pluralistic democracy in action. I retain that if the West is truly serious about democracy promotion, peace, stability, security, counter-terrorism, curtailment of the spread of religious fundamentalism (a comprehensive package that Somaliland possesses and committed to sustaining), they should officially recognize it. The Europeans pushed the issue of recognition to the African. But the African Union (AU) chose to be silent about the issue. Ironically, the AU’s overall mandate is to safeguard the wish of the African people and that, of course, includes the wish, motivation, and enthusiasm of the people of Somaliland who chose their destiny and self-determination and motivation. Within the social context, self-determination is understood to be a natural phenomenon of human motivation concerned with development and functioning of personality. The definitive goal of Somaliland is to stay out of a botched union to preserve its peoples’ interest who, by a wide majority (97%), voted to their fate in the 2001 constitutional referendum to revoke its union with Somalia and regain its sovereignty and independent status before unity with the south. It is, therefore, the peoples’ consecrated principle that needs to be respected by the African Union and the international community as that is concomitant with legality and a human rights. Comparatively, in Somalia, both earlier transitional governments (the TNG and TFG) failed and provided no beneficial impetus for the Somali society in the realization of peace, security, and stability. Both transitional administrations were classed as pretenders and predators. The present Federal government of Somalia, though a product of well-intentioned efforts of the international community to set up a proper democratic government, is technically and practically still indicates a failed state. It is merely ineffective and toothless and has no capacity or endurance to shed off the malaise of the tribal divisions it vows in theory. The government is dominated by the popular 4.5 clans coded system topped up with an utter lack of security and peace. Despite being an undemocratic entity, the federal government of Somalia has been recognized by the international community. In addition, it is being kept floating above the water by an injection of huge external finances and assistance from the international community. The security of Somalia is in the hands of foreign troops (AMISOM) consisting of six African nations with a huge budget that runs more than US$1.3 million a year (The Economist, 2016). Somaliland merits recognition. The case of Somaliland for international recognition is strong. The argument for recognition of Somaliland is firmly grounded on legality. A robust legal ground clearly puts it forward to achieve it’s independent statehood that it has lost to Somalia in 1960 as some British lawyers (members of the European Parliament in Brussels stress. Somaliland has the essential paraphernalia for recognition as an independent state. It is relatively peaceful and stable and developed visible engagement with the rest of the world with excellent relationships with independent states, governments and excellent relationship with the rest of the world (the international community, UN agencies, the Arab League, the EU, and the AU). The cooperation of Somaliland with the principal nations in the developed world (America, Europeans, and others) is irrefutable. “Somaliland has undoubtedly the most democratic political system in the entire Horn of Africa”. During the 2017 presidential elections, political pundits described Somaliland as the strongest democracy in East Africa ( ). But recognition is more to do with politics and is more dependent upon the prevailing world political game in play. In 2005 the African Union itself admitted that Somaliland’s claim for recognition is not much about legality but that it remains in political limbo despite that it ticks all the statehood boxes. Five years ago, in 2013, the international community set Somaliland and Somalia apart by setting mutually exclusive claims of both authorities in Mogadishu and Hargeisa. Hence, by endorsing a system named ‘the Somali Compact’ (SC). In fact, the SC indirectly settles Somaliland’s political destination. An entire section of the compact ‘Somaliland Special Arrangements (SSA)’ acknowledges Somaliland’s development efforts and circles the institutionalization of its on-going process and initiation with an overarching and equal partnership between the Somaliland government, its people, and the international community. The argument here is that Somaliland clearly moved from a non-existent object to an object of recognition in the international discourse. Arguments against Somaliland international recognition mainly focus on false presumptions – that the recognition of Somaliland will open a ‘Pandora’s Box’ in Africa and that would, therefore, encourage other African entities to follow suit which would lead to claims of secessionists and that would, in turn, lead to instabilities in the continent. This is purely a hypothetical and delusive theory. Somaliland’s case would not lead to redrawing of boundaries. In 1991 the Somaliland Protectorate borders during the colonial times were restored exactly as they were when it was granted independence on 26 June 1960, i.e., its same borders when it was granted independence by Britain and when at the same time it joined with Italian Somalia on its independence day (1 July 1960). For more than thirty years Somaliland and Somalia were in a loose and illegal union. The union process took place in haste with no ratified or agreed Act of Union by the two states uniting. There were two distinctly different versions of Acts of Union which made the union legally impossible and impractical. Nevertheless, that was overshadowed by the extreme public pressure and the highly charged emotion of the people who expected that would lead to Greater Somalia. There was no interest and no time in the consideration of the fine details of the Union Act and any legal flaws or mistakes of technicalities. Therefore, the Act of the union was an unequivocally illegal and invalid tool according to the international law. Thus, there was no legal binding contract that could hold the two together. The illegality of the union was clearly proven by the case of the aborted junior military officers (discussed in an earlier part of this series and in details in author’s forthcoming book ‘The Rebirth of Somaliland’). Somaliland is wrongly described as ‘secessionist’ by those against recognition of Somaliland or the unionists. However, Somaliland is not (and has never been) a region or a territory seceding from a country called ‘Somalia’. Somaliland is neither carving a region out of a country (Somalia) nor dismembering a sovereign state (Somalia). Somaliland is neither a territory incorporated into a sovereign state nor a territory seceding from a country called Somalia. After more than three decades, the union did not work and withdrawal of one (Somaliland) from the union is in full in accord with the international law. Rather Somaliland only restored its own sovereignty and territorial integrity. Somaliland is NOT a secessionist. The case of Somaliland is a case of ‘dissolution’ of a failed union between two distinct separate independent states and there are precedent cases. There are precedents for Somaliland’s dissolution of the union. A number of independent African independent states dissolved their unions before. For example, the union of the United Arab Republic between Egypt and Syria was dissolved in 1961; the union between French Sudan and Senegal (the Malian Federation) was dissolved in 1960; Senegambia (Gambia and Senegal) was dissolved in 1989. In other parts of the world, the chain of the breakdown of federations of the former USSR and Yugoslavia, East Timor among others are relevant examples. The concept of greater Somalia State which was a sacrosanct issue among all Somalis during the pre-independence period is nowadays twisted and equated the union of two Somali-inhabited territories (Somalia and Somaliland) as irreversible disguising the term ‘Somali Unity’. The Somali unity which is staunchly and persistently expressed by Somalia is actually a kind of a daydream though technically, practically and politically a dead and an obsolete term. Claims of Somali unity of two territories, instead of the five Somalis parts, has no bearings in the modern politics. What Somaliland should do compromise, and is fond of, is the Somali identity, the socio-cultural and societal ties, the relationships, cooperation and mutual support between Somaliland and Somalia as two separate independent states. This concept of Greater Somalia had faltered apart a long time ago. It is a surreal ambition and practically proven unachievable expectation. Each one of the five Somali-inhabited territories went on its own way one after the other. For instance, when Kenya achieved its independence from Britain in 1963, the Northeast province (NFD) Somali speaking province officially became part of the independent country of Kenya. In 1977, Djibouti, another Somali-speaking territory with a large section of population Somali which was under French control was declared independent as the Republic of Djibouti. A third Somali inhabited territory (aka the ‘Ogaden’) together with the grazing lands of ‘Haud and Reserved Area’) of Somaliland annexed to Ethiopia in 1954, presently forms part of Ethiopian Democratic Federal State ‘the fifth region’. In 1991 Somaliland (a fourth Somali speaking territory) withdrew from the union with the South (Somalia). That was the end of the Somali unity (Greater Somalia notion or perception or dream. That literally put the nail in the coffin of the unity notion though still being voiced by unionists of Somalia and their cohorts. Those successive historic events rendered the Pan Somalia notion obsolete and utopian. The union of the two does not mean the unity of Somalis. The unity of all Somalis does not mean the union of only two Somali entities (Somaliland and Somalia). The Montevideo Convention Somaliland perfectly complies with the international Montevideo Convention Test. It fulfills all of the Convention’s Rights and Duties of States. The Convention holds the conditions of statehood against specific criteria: a permanent population, a defined territory, a functioning government, and the capacity to enter relations with other states. The requirements of Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention on rights, duties, and requirements of a State are fulfilled. Somaliland has a permanent population (about 3.5 million) with a distinct colonial experience; a defined territory (area of 246,000???m2; a fully functioning government with essential fundamental institutions and structures; and has the capacity to enter into relationships with other states. Somaliland has undoubtedly established the most democratic political system in the entire Horn of Africa. Somaliland withdrew from the union for a number of reasons: a) Somaliland people expectations of the union ended with failure and Somaliland experienced injustices in power-sharing with South Somalia and b) Somaliland people were oppressed, alienated and subjugated followed by systematic destruction by its government and c) the North did not have its share in development. Somaliland’s declared independence as a result of all Somaliland people’s wish and choice and its withdrawal does not contravene the principle of utti possidetis juris which should not be annulled or disregarded. Utti possidetis juris is a principle of customary international law that provides emerging independent states to retain the same borders that their preceding dependent areas had before independence. What makes Somaliland an exception to the rule is the pertinent question that needs to ask. Utti possidetis has been already applied to some South American countries, Africa, Yugoslavia, Soviet Union and others where centralized governments were broken up or where imperial rulers were replaced. The principle of inviolability of boundaries is rightly applicable in Somaliland. Somaliland does not claim any land beyond its legitimate borders boundaries. By reclaiming its territorial integrity and its sovereignty, Somaliland borders or boundaries are coterminous with the borders of British Somaliland protectorate during the colonial period. The Organization of African Union (OAU) Charter mentions the inviolability of colonial borders. This clause should be enforced and respected. In the 1970s the late president of Tanzania, Julius Nyrere strongly made this argument for African countries not to violate the colonial borders they inherited during independence. The same argument was used against the union of all Somali-inhabited territories that the Somali Republic in search for the unity under the popular notion of Greater Somalia. The colonial borders of Somaliland have been confirmed by an AU Fact-Finding mission to Somaliland in 2005 and concluded that Somaliland’s case is unique and self-justified in the African political history and, therefore, that should not be linked to the notion of ‘opening Pandora box’. Somaliland is not breaching the clause. It is not causing disintegration of the colonial borders of Somalia as expressed by the official report of the AU fact-finding mission to Somaliland in 2005 led by the Deputy Chairperson of the AU, Patrick Mazimbaka. Whilst the African Union acknowledges Somaliland’s unique circumstances in principle, yet it chose not to take Somaliland seriously. The mandate of the OAU (AU’s predecessor) is to support respect for the colonial borders. The borders of Somaliland are the colonial borders. The 1963 AU Charter recognizes the independent states of colonial territories and the borders they inherited from colonial regimes. In accordance with an OAU decision in 1964 that became operational in July of that year, article 16(1) of the OAU constitution clearly clarifies the colonial borders. Similarly, the AU Charter has its predecessor’s (OAU Charters II and III) in its original form and not even amended, setting the responsibility of the organization to respect borders left behind by colonial governments and the integrity of the independent states formed therewith after. The borders of Somaliland have been clearly demarcated according to the international law through international agreements made by Britain with France (The Anglo-French Treaty of 1888); Italy (The Anglo-Italian Treaty of 1894) and the Ethiopian Emperor (The Ethiopian Treaty of 1897). Without exception to other African independent states, Somaliland borders are also internationally established and supported by the principles of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) (AU’s parent organization). The borders drawn by the colonial powers are not based on lineage but on land like many other African countries. The division of people of Somali ethnic origin and their spread in different parts of the region was therefore not based ethnicity. Like Somalis, many Africans such as the Fulani (in Nigeria, Niger, Chad etc.) inhabit in lands within different neighboring countries. Somali people live in different territories in East Africa (Kenya, Djibouti, and Ethiopia). In fact, the people of Somaliland have a distinct identity. The North is inhabited by a diverse number of Somali clans or tribes sharing the same culture and tradition who were living together since time immemorial. As a result of that, they have developed a sense of deep political identity. The lack of international recognition of Somaliland is often used as a smokescreen to overshadow Somaliland’s achievements. One of the most common, but rather weak, arguments against the independence of Somaliland is that it cannot secede from Somalia because of the nativity of Somalis and that Somalis speak the same language, share a common culture and have the same religion (Islam) as the people of Somalia. A glimpse on the currently existing more than 50 separate Arab countries that are internationally recognized as independent states with different borders despite them having a common language (Arabic), same religion (Islam) and sharing common culture and traditions. After all, it was the Somaliland people who chose, in the first place, to unite with their brothers in Somalia with no strings attached to. It is equally the Somaliland peoples’ who wished to exercise their right to reclaim their independence back. Since its withdrawal, Somaliland proved to be a shining beacon of hope, peace and a model of democracy in the African continent. This was achieved through a carefully planned comprehensive process of reconciliations between rival clans. Somaliland is internationally ‘recognized’ as an oasis of peace in an otherwise turbulent region. Somaliland has taken full advantage of democratic principles for the formation of a pluralistic society in which four free and fair democratic elections (two presidential elections, a parliamentary and a municipality election) witnessed by international observers and covered by the world media took place. Four presidents, elected through the ballot have changed presidencies. The third presidential and Parliamentary elections are planned in 2017. In Somalia, the 2016 elections took place in a bidding war financially both for candidates amidst corruption and foreigners who have diverse interests. Somaliland has established successful democratic process and pluralism. It has a series of direct successful elections (six of them). The fact that a presidential candidate lost the vote by a mere 80 votes in public polls (2003) and conceded defeat is extraordinarily a miracle in the African politics. That shows how serious Somaliland is about the principles of democracy. Contrarily, Somalia’s feet are still stuck in the mud of the 4.5 clan code system that demeans and marginalizes minority clans. It has not yet stepped on the democracy ladder. 2016 despite the corruptions and sale of votes of its indirect elections, Somalia is as yet undemocratic even though it is being supported by the international community for political reasons. In conclusion, Somaliland asserts independence as a separate independent and holds a strong card, even stronger than the ones Bosnia-Herzegovina had, to qualify for an independent status. Since Somaliland complies with the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States that holds the conditions of statehood. This constitutes a compelling legal basis for international recognition, under the international law. Somaliland has a proven right to abrogate from the union because its people are not satisfied with the union. Somaliland is a model for other conflict-ridden states of Africa by virtue of its peculiar successful peace-building process and democratization. It is indisputably one of the most democratic political systems in the entire Horn of Africa. It is known to be a unique experiment and a miraculous example to the rest of the African continent in achieving a lasting peace and security by virtue of unsupported efforts and hard work. Without foreign aid money, Somaliland did not a debacle for nearly 26 years and did not disintegrate as many advocated and probably wished. The resilience and progress are mainly due to Somaliland’s entrepreneurial streak and bare bones of efficiency. A two-state approach is the only way forward to the solution of the political stalemate between Somaliland and Somalia as two independent Somali states will be working together in collaboration with each other and maintaining cooperation in the economic, socio-cultural and traditional aspects. Somalia’s newly-elected government led by the new president, Farmajo and his Prime Minister (Khayre) stand tough challenges in future negotiations with Somaliland. They have a mammoth task to bring Somalia out of the impasse. The government is not a product of directly conducted democratic elections. It came in the most corruptive manner where votes were marketed and sold openly with huge finances. The government is also a product of the corrupt duopoly system (between two major clans, Mogadishu Clan and Darod) as professor Samatar stresses. The recognition of Somaliland would definitely enhance the progress, development, and stability in Somalia and the region. Recognition of Somaliland would be the most cost-effective means to ensure security in an otherwise troubled and problematic region. In pursuit of international recognition, Somaliland should develop a stratagem for convincing the rest of the world. There is a need for a strategic thinking spearheaded by competent multi-disciplined with professionals including technocrats and politicians. The road to achieving recognition is still long, tortuous and winding. A comprehensive thinking, approach, and development of a strategic plan are imperative.

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online)-Cabdikariim Muuse Qalbi Dhagax oo ahaa sarkaal ka tirsan ururka ONLF oo ay bishii August ee sannadkii hore dawladda Soomaaliya u gacan gelisay dawladda Ethiopia ayaa iminka laga sii daayey xabsi ku yaalla magaalada Addis Ababa. Deysmada Qalbi-dhagax kadib Ururka la magacbaxay xaq u dirirka ONLF ayaa war cad kasoo saaray sii deynta Sarkaalka C/kariin Sheekh Muuse (Qalbi-dhagax). Cabdiqaadir Xasan Hirmooge Caddaani oo ah Afhayeenka Ururka ONLF oo la hadlay Idaacada VOA-da ayaa wuxuu sheegay in C/kariin uu ahaa siyaasi u xirnaa Ethiopia. Afhayeenka waxa uu sheegay in Qalbi dhagax hada uusan u qalmin in kolba meel lagu qariyo, muhiimna ay tahay in xoriyad dhameystiran la siiyo marba haddii la sii daayay. Afhayeenka Ururka ONLF, waxa uu sheegay in xaalada Qalbi dhagax ay tahay mid iska caadi ah isla markaana deysmadiisa 20 maalin ka hor laga sii daayay xabsiga oo lagu hayay xaafad. Waxa uu tilmaamay in mudada uu ku jiray xaafada uu u dhexeeyay maxbuus iyo nin xoriyad heystay, hase yeeshee iminka uu helay xoriyad buuxda. Waxa uu carab ***** in deysmada Qalbi dhagax ay horseedi doonto isku soo dhawaanshi labada dhinac, maadaama Xukuumada hadda jirta ay dhab ka tahay isbedel muuqda. Nuqul kamid ah haddalka afhayeenka ayaa ahaa “C/kariin wuxuu ahaa siyaasi u xirnaa dowladda Itoobiya, in odayaal uu magan u ahaado ma ahan, in sii deyn iyo heyn uu u dhaxeeyo arrimahaasi waa wax ka baxsan nidaamka maxaabiista, labaatan maallmood kahor ayaa laga sii daayay xabsiga oo lagu hayay xaafad, C/kariin waa inuu helaa xoriyadiisa siyaasiga ah.” ‘’Sii deyntiisa aad ayaan usoo dhaweyneynaa waxa ay meesha ka saari kartaa culeusyo badan oo markii hore jiray’’ Afhayeenka waxa uu sheegay inay doonayaan in Qalbi dhagax la geeyo meel uu ammaan ku helayo oo reerkiisa uu waqti kula qaadan karo. Waxa uu intaa raaciyay inaanay markale dooneyn in Qalbi dhagax uu ku laabto Soomaaliya oo uu tilmaamay in markii horeba ay iibsatay dowladda. Sidoo kale, arrinta sii deynta Qalbi dhagax ayaa aad u saameeyay baraha bulshada kadib markii lasoo dhigay sawirada C/kariin oo ku labisnaa dhar cusub oo la taagan dad odayaal ah oo ehelkiisa ah. Dhinaca kale, Qalbi dhagax ayaa shacbiyad weyn ku dhex leh Soomaalida oo kaalin weyn ka qaadatay siideyntiisa. Caasimada Online Xafiiska Muqdisho Caasimada@live.com

On Somaliland, Inner City Press Asks UNSG Guterres Spox About Letter Critiquing Keating, No Real Response By Matthew Russell Lee, Video here UNITED NATIONS, June 28 — While UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is all about conflict prevention, when Inner City Press asked his spokesman Stephane Dujarric on June 28 about a recent letter to Guterres from the President of Somaliland that makes serious charges and requests, the only response from Dujarric is that Guterres fully backs (outgoing) envoy Michael ichaettel Keating. Why? From the UN transcript: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask you also about a letter that was sent by the President of Somaliland to the Secretary-General on 18 June, complaining about SRSG [Special Representative of the Secretary-General] [Michael] Keating, calling him biased and raising a number of issues about the conflicts that have been taking place between Somaliland and its neighbours. Has he resp… has… one, will you confirm getting the letter? And, two, has he responded…? What does he make of this? Spokesman: No, I’m not aware of the letter, but the Secretary-General has full confidence in Mr. Keating and the way he goes about his work.” And by the end of the day, no confirmation of the letter – but a Dujarric note to correspondents distancing the UN from yet another sexual abuse scandal. Back on April 18 when Ambassador Karen Pierce of the UK, the UN Security Council’s “penholder” on Somalia, took questions Inner City Press asked her about the United Arab Emirates suspending support to the Somali military, and the issue of the UAE’s port / base in Somaliland. Video here. Pierce said she wasn’t aware of the specifics but that the UK supports Somalia and that she’d met with the UN’s (British) envoy to Somalia, Michael Keating. Inner City Press, following up on Pierce’s literary back and forth with her Russian counterpart Vassily Nebenzia, noted that Keating has a book coming out. And he does – something that Somalis and even other UN envoys have raised to Inner City Press as questionable, given the amount of work a UN envoy to Somalia should be doing. We’ll have more on all this. The day after Somalia in the UN Security Council complained of Somaliland engagement with the United Arab Emirates, Inner City Press asked UN Spokesman Farhan Haq for the UN’s position. He said it is a bilateral matter between Somalia and… the UAE. From the UN transcript: Inner City Press: Yesterday, in the Council, Somalia made a point of saying that they believe that an agreement between the UAE and Somaliland to build a military base is illegal and I wanted to ask, since the UN has this Envoy, Mr. Michael Keating… What’s his position? It’s a pretty big standoff between a de facto autonomous region agreeing to a military base by another country, the UAE. Some people say this was permitted under an agreement [reached in Turkey, which Inner City Press put online here]. Some say they aren’t. What’s the UN’s position on the UAE building a military base in Somaliland? Deputy Spokesman: Ultimately, these are discussions that need to be resolved bilaterally between the Governments of Somalia and the United Arab Emirates.” Hmm. Note that Inner City Press has also asked the UN about the UAE moving in on Socotra Island of Yemen, here. Back in September 2016 after in Somaliland a petition was announced, with a million signatures, seeking recognition of independence, Inner City Press put the question on September 27 to UN envoy Michael Keating, video here. He said he’s been asked to get more involved – but what does that mean? He told Inner City Press he is unaware of the tariff / recognition issue with Kenya, and that he has not met with the UN’s new Resident Coordinator for Kenya, Ban Ki-moon’s son in law, during the ten days the latter has been in New York. Keating gave a useful explanation of the Somali president being in caretaker mode; it was the foreign minister who spoke in the General Assembly debate and meets Ban Ki-moon on September 28. Keating impk Earlier on September 27 Inner City Press asked UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN of the UK, Peter Wilson, video here. Wilson said Somaliland is “complex,” but that he expected it to be turned to in the Security Council consultations later that morning. From the UN transcript: Inner City Press: This is a Somaliland question – I’ve asked Ambassador Rycroft before – there is this petition of a million people in Somaliland who try to say that they should be recognized. It any or may not be realistic. But what does the UK government think of the place of Somaliland in the greater Somalia in the process that you’re dealing with here? Wilson: Well, I think for the process of the elections what we’re most keen to ensure is that there’s as much participation as possible. The issue of Somaliland is a very complex one, but it’s one that I’m expecting that we will turn to in consultations. The Free UN Coalition for Access seeks to open the UN and these processes – watch this site.