Mabruk, Juxa. Hope you have pretty good time with family & friends. How's the weather looking like now ?

They have been accused of allowing Ethios soldiers to operate from border towns. But has denied these claims!

Sow tii la dhex galay,,, maad ilowday durba...

Wasalam, Juxa. I cannot express to you how dull I find it lately. How have you been otherwise? ,,

Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh. File| Africa Review The tiny Red Sea state of Djibouti, with a population of 850,000, has succeeded – for now - to thwart anti-government protestors demanding the resignation of President Ismail Omar Guelleh. Djibouti, which is a member of the Arab League, could be the first ‘black’ African state to feel the wind of the Arab revolution. But the international media has been slow to ctach on. On February 18, an estimated 30,000 Djiboutians staged a protest in the centre of Djibouti city; clashes with security forces left two protesters dead. For the last three weeks protestors have been piling pressure on the government for reform. But a big ‘Day of Rage’ protest, which was scheduled for February 25, was easily contained by security forces. However, the impact of the protest lingers on in the day to day activities of the government. The government has deployed heavily armed police forces across the country and blocked protestors from gathering in the capital city. Also, more than 450 people alleged to be protest organisers, have been arrested. Most of those arrested, according to opposition politicians, are civil society activists. Source: Africa Review

Fighting between Al-shabab militants and government allied troops in the border town of Beled Hawo went on yesterday until late last night. Bombs have been hitting Burta village, which is thirty KM to Beled Hawo town. The village which is close to the border is home to residents who recently fled the fighting. Beled Hawo now remains a ghost town. It is only Al-shabab insurgents and few people who would wish not to leave that remained in the town. Most of the residents have fled towards Mandera district of the Kenyan border. However, Kenyan security forces are reported to have closed the border between the countries. The Kenyan military has also brought armored vehicles and tanks at the border. Although there are no clear reports on the number of casualties, some reports say a mortar that hit a residential house has killed two people. Eighteen other people who were also injured are receiving treatment at Jamal hospital on the Kenyan side of the border. By Sahra Ahmed

As Somali government started anti-Al Shabaab operations in Mogadishu and some of Somali regions, Al shabaab movement commenced having consultations with former Somali military officials who took part in 1977 war Somalia has with neighboring Ethiopia. In Mogadishu, Al shabaab has lost key military basses after it had came under huge offensive from Somali government troops backed militarily by the African union peacekeepers. Sheikh Mokhtar Robow Ali better known as Abu Mansur, a high ranking Al Shabaab official, has called Somalia's former military officials to join Al shabaab and take part in its battles against Somalia's fragile UN backed government and AU forces in Mogadishu. The call of Al shabaab official comes as they are very hectic in doing more efforts to accumulate more fighters to fight off and rebel government's new attacks. Last week, Somali army supported by AU forces has taken control former defense ministry building in Mogadishu's Warshadaha Street, a crucial military position by the insurgent. Source here

Geesiga Dhulkiisa - Tubeec ft. H Nuura

Dhashii hore dhal quman bay ahaayen, Ilaahayow u danbi dhaaf.

Half Somali lagu daray Somali maxay ka soo bixi laha tolow.

Green tea, Polanyi!

This Libie issue is growing worse. You hope they don't fall into a Civil War but it seems that is what already happened.

By Ben Simon (AFP) – 20 hours ago KAMPALA — Egypt is set to lose its veto power on rights to Nile waters after Burundi signed a deal paving the way for the ratification of a new treaty on the great river, an official said on Tuesday. "After Burundi signed (Monday), now the agreement can come into force," Daniel Meboya, regional spokesman at the Entebbe-based Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) that led the negotiations, told AFP in Kampala. Burundi has now joined Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Kenya in agreeing to the deal, which seeks to strip Egypt of its long-held rights to the Nile. Now that six Nile countries have signed the accord, the country's parliaments can move forward with ratification of the deal, Meboya said. All six parliaments are expected to ratify the Cooperative Framework Agreement, which is then expected to create the Nile Basin Commission, a body that will decide on river projects in the region. Last year, after a decade of talks, four Nile nations inked a deal that allowed upstream countries to implement irrigation and hydropower projects without first seeking Egypt's approval. For decades, Egypt held veto rights over all upstream projects, following powers granted by a 1929 colonial-era treaty with Britain. Egypt's subsequent 1959 deal with Sudan gave the two downstream countries more than 90 percent control of Nile waters. Egypt and Sudan boycotted the ceremony where the new treaty was unveiled, and vowed not to recognise any deal agreed without their consent. At the May 2010 ceremony, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia agreed to scrap both Egypt's veto rights and the 90 percent control provision. The signing ceremony marked the close of negotiations, and the other affected countries, including Kenya, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo were given one year to ink the deal. Kenya signed shortly after the ceremony and Burundi signed on Monday, the last possible day for signature. "Now it is for the six individual legislatures to ratify the treaty," Meboya said. Egypt and Sudan have argued their water supply would be dangerously reduced if upstream countries are able to divert the river flow without multilateral consultation. While the upstream nations refused to reopen negotiations, as Egypt requested, the NBI had scheduled an extraordinary meeting in January to help ease Egypt's concerns about the pact. That meeting, according to Meboya, was cancelled due to the uprising in Egypt, but is slated to take place in Nairobi later this month. Eritrea and south Sudan were allowed to observe the protracted Nile Basin process, but were not recognised as negotiating parties. The 6,700-kilometre Nile River is a confluence of the White Nile, whose source is Lake Victoria in east Africa, and the Blue Nile that springs from the Ethiopian highlands. Egypt's 80 million inhabitants draw about 90 percent of their water needs from the Nile. Cairo maintains that, even by the favourable terms of current agreements, its water needs cannot be met by the Nile alone after 2017. Copyright © 2011 AFP. All rights reserved

On Monday Burundi had become the sixth African nation to sign an agreement known as the Nile Basin Initiative calling for countries to share the Nile River. Tuesday, March 1,2011 00:38 On Monday Burundi had become the sixth African nation to sign an agreement known as the Nile Basin Initiative calling for countries to share the Nile River. The accord was initially signed last year by Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya with promises by the Democratic Republic of Congo to sign the initiative. Before heading into Sudan and then Egypt the Nile River flows through or near all of those countries. Under a 1929 treaty Egypt controls most of the Nile's waters however if the countries ratify the agreement, Egypt would lose its power to veto Nile projects planned by other countries. Although Egypt has not formally rejected the agreement, it is concerned a new arrangement could leave it without enough water to sustain its population of 80 million. Sudan too has expressed concern that the new treaty will leave it with a water shortage.

War yaa garaad A&T indho saaray? Waa caruus ayaan maqlay ,,,

You could start blogging from where ever you're at...beenta bilaa kastumada ah iska dhaaf go'e..

NGONGE;696560 wrote: p.s. Melez talow muxu yedhi? It seems that he is too busy to handle his own problems. He gathered his troops for a briefing on security ahead of the recent African Union conference. This meeting was held two weeks ago, around Melles. Also present were his security advisor Tsegaye Berhe, the army Chief of Staff, General Samora Yunis, the head of the intelligence services, Getachew Assefa and some high-ranking military officials. Its purpose was to evaluate the risk of mass protests in Ethiopia similar to those that occurred recently in Tunisia and since then in Egypt. The conditions for a rapid and decisive response to this type of situation were examined. But another point of importance was also on the agenda: the risk of attacks during the AU conference. This case did not finally occur, but Melles and his entourage are still worried about the possibility of a destabilising operation carried out by Somalians or Ethiopian opponents. Particularly as countries rivalling Ethiopia, like Egypt or Libya, could well manipulate such elements in order to apply pressure on Addis Ababa. He said not long ago : "From now on I am not the regional leader. The usual tons of business that we have been doing with Somali leaders has come to end. Therefore, I think it's more wise for Silanyo and Faroole to look forward to Moqadisho( and Jigjiga) in order to solve their tribal business wars. "

Mad_Mullah;696488 wrote: Maybe because Kenya is for everyone while Somaliland is just for (mainly) one tribe? Mad mullah adi iyo reer waqooyiga maxaa idin kala haysta.

MMa can you find the background of the docs that are planning to open the coming up hospital, the Alliance medical center? I heard they are Somali nahi who studied in southeast Asia. They are all from one university. But could be wrong!

News flash. It was just 4 years and 9 months back. The criminal war, Melle is still suffering from night terrors.

Xaaji Xunjuf;689215 wrote: First of all Ethiopia said that Somaliland independence is up to the People of Somaliland and somalia and they will welcome the outcome on what the Somalilanders and the koonfurians agree on. Second Ethiopia does not act in a hostile way towards Somaliland and Galmudug supports Somaliland as an independent state so i have no problem with them , now lets not compare Ethiopia a regional power in the horn to a clan state oke For now lets sing this song: What clan state are you on to, xajiow? It seems you have accepted the reality that a clan state can't be a country. Besides if you know the theme of your song, it is anti Melle regime. It's talking about how long Ethiopia had suffered by the hands of Christian leaders. He is feeling sorry for his mother, i.e Abyssinaia. It's a revolutionary song that was made for all anti Tigres, and most of them would prolly know by heart. It was made during 2005 election. Tedy was arrested for producing it, and he was kicked out from his country later on. If Siilanyo starts singing it for Melle, it would mean end of the fake dramas from both sides. Not a bad choice, for this thread.

Charice featuring Iyaz - Pyramid

Tunisia-Style Revolt feared inside Ethiopia: State Minister (JT) Ethiopian Minister of State for Trade Ahmed Tusa said he is concerned about Tunisia-style revolt happening in Ethiopia that would overthrow the one-party rule of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Last week, the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Trade (MoT) set price ceilings for major food and non-food items in Ethiopia’s market. The state minister said the price of food items "was blowing up beyond the capacity of Ethiopia’s lower and middle classes’ purchasing power." Similar economic problems, corruption and joblessness led to widespread street protests in the small north African country of Tunisia and forced President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali to leave the country. "What happened in Tunisia should not happen in Ethiopia" declared Mr. Tusa, according to the weekly newspaper Reporter." Meles Zenawi said he "fears the worst" if the business community keeps on hoarding and keeps on playing with price fixing. Like the family of the Tunisian leader President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Ethiopian PM Zenawi's wife has allegedly accumulated wealth through corruption and manages the largest business conglomerate monopoly known as the Endowment Fund For Rehabilitation of Tigray (EFFORT). A recent national election in Ethiopia has also been condemned by international observers, as the largest opposition party "Medrek" claimed it was cheated out of a victory. Meles Zenawi said his ruling party won over 99 percent of the seats in parliament. Despite the economic and political crisis in Ethiopia, opposition leaders have failed to mobilize the public toward change. One of Ethiopia's opposition parties, Ethiopian Democratic Party (EDP), said the recent Meles Zenawi's government action will have a dangerous long-term impact on the business community's trust of free market in Ethiopia. Analysts say Tunisia-style revolts could happen in other African and Arab countries like Egypt, where economic and political freedoms are restricted. Over a hundred people have died and over a thousand people wounded in Tunisia during the month-long uprising in the country. Source click here...