Let me introduce you to the possible new leader of the opposition, the Lion of Hargeysa, former Minister of Aviation and Airports, and candidate for the UDUB leadership: Warancade He has lions in his house. Airport in construction

Originally posted by Xudeedi: [QB] Mr.Somalia, You are overpowered by female tendencies Xudeedi, are you saying Mr.Somalia is now Ms.Somalia? Ms.Somalia, Abaayo, see tahay nooh?

Even the first lady(my auntie) is cleaning up the streets. Odaygu macaa islaantii ayuu kaga shaqeesiiyay.

Kuddos to Faroole. http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Wararka_19/Shillin_Somali_faalso_ah_oo_lagu_gubay_Caasim adda_Puntland.shtml

Duke, what do you think of the constitution? What solutions does it contain? Can you give us a summary of what Duke thinks.

Originally posted by Xaji_Xunjuf: Somalia experts such as Ken Menkhaus believe the formation of Somaliland’s government was able to happen because it remained unrecognized by the international community and thus ineligible for foreign assistance. Running a government on a shoestring budget has drawbacks. The government has focused its investment on maintaining security, not economic development. Somalilanders remain poor. However, they are better off than the rest of Somalia. Though development statistics are extremely limited, available data shows modest improvements in health, education and income indicators since 1991. Further, the limited budget might be what has held Somaliland together. In a Center for Global Development working paper, Nicholas Eubank argues that in the absence of foreign aid, Somaliland had to depend on local sources of revenue and thus, it had to consider voices outside the government. Somaliland’s business community has been instrumental in the formation of political institutions; it has lent money to the government, funded the security forces and financed peace conferences. More than that, it’s possible that Somalilanders have greater trust in their government because it is not the beneficiary of large foreign aid flows. Somalis associate state predation with foreign aid, according to Africa analyst Alex de Waal. When Somaliland’s political institutions were established, preventing a powerful centralized government was very important to the population. As a result, Somaliland has a decentralized governance structure that allows individual districts to retain 10 percent of their customs collection. Districts are also allowed to impose their own taxation. But Somalia is much worse. The transitional federal government, which is almost completely funded by international donors, has been trying to assert its authority since early 2007, with no signs of permanence. It hasn’t even managed to ensure basic security in Mogadishu. Whether Al Shabaab is growing more powerful is up for debate, but the group has certainly convinced those outside Somalia that it is. Interesting point these scholars make. Basicly they argue that Somaliland's succes is because it's not recongnized, the goverment receives no foreign financial aid and therefore relies on the support and taxes of the people. Therefore its more legitimate then many other goverments who rely on foreign aid. So, who needs recongnition, if you can succees without it? I say, **** recongntition.

Faroole was very clear on this issue.

Guys, the reason why Jaamac Qaaliib wasnt allowed to enter the country is not because he held positions in the regime of Siad Barre, its because he was one of the founding members of Somaliland and signed the agreement of may 1991. And he later petrayed his people and earlier agreements made and openly opposed Somaliland, partuicipated in the TNG and the TFG. This is the reason why he refused to enter the country, got arrested at Berbera airport and then was deported to Djibouti. I think the General has made an agreement with the goverment. He will plead for forgiveness for the treason against his people and the goverment will therefore allow him back to the country.

Originally posted by Libaahe*: Currently there are several colleges and more than 10 universities in Somaliland (each of the country's six governorates has at least one university). In terms of being able to offer higher education, this is a good starting point for a country with a population of 3.5 million people. The leading universities are Amoud University in the west, Hargeisa University in the capital Hargeisa, and Burao University established in 2004 in Somaliland's second-biggest city. These three universities' student population now exceeds 9,000, with high attendance by female students. The first medical doctors to be trained on Somaliland soil graduated in August 2007 from Amoud University. Many of the universities are affiliated with foreign universities and examination bodies. For example, medical students at Amoud University sit for exams from England, while some of the universities receive visiting professors from foreign universities. Kuddos to Somaliland. And to think of that it wasnt that long ago when there was no single higher education institute in Somaliland. And now there are more then 10 higher education instutute's and Universities. And the three biggest have more then 9.000 students. This is amazing.

TFG President Abdullahi Yusuf with Pope Benedictus in 2007. After years of support to the TFG, the Vatican is shifting its policy towards Somaliland. Pope Benedictus told media "Somalia should take example of Somaliland, atleast in Somaliland freedom of religion is respected and graves of the dead are not destroyed". President Silaanyo told BBC Somali news "Anagu dal muslim baan nahay, wuxu uga jeedo Boobka, arintan Fereedhom off reelijion ma garanino." Laakinse haduu na aqoonsadu Boobka, waanu soo dhaweeninnaa goaankaa." Al-Shabaab spokesmen Jeestoo told Al Jazeera News "Buubka waa cadowga kowaad ee Somalida. Wixi la heshiiyaa Buubka, waa cadoowgeena."

Dossier: Le Somaliland, quel exemple pour la Somalie? http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/fr1/Articolo.asp?c=419786 Il existe dans la corne de l’Afrique, à quelques centaines de kilomètres au nord ouest de Mogadiscio, un havre de paix et de stabilité politique : le Somaliland. Voilà vingt ans que les gouvernements se succèdent au rythme d’élections libres dans cette ancienne colonie anglaise qui a proclamé son indépendance en 1991et échappé au chaos dans lequel est plongée la Somalie voisine depuis quinze ans. L’exemple du Somaliland inspire même des administrations autoproclamées en Somalie, pour tenter de s’opposer aux insurgés islamistes, les shebabs. Les principaux clans du centre du pays se sont ainsi rassemblés pour mettre en place leur propre modèle d'administration locale pour obtenir un plus grand soutien des bailleurs d’aide internationale, mais entre le Somaliland, au nord, et la Somalie au sud, la différence n’est pas seulement géographique. Éclairage de Gérard Prunier, chercheur au CNRS et spécialiste de la Corne de l’Afrique Un dossier réalisé par Charles-François Brejon.

Originally posted by *Ibtisam: I don't see the big deal. This guy when needed did his dues for reer Somaliland. He has more right to live and travel Somaliland then all of your western born ********* internet ku dirir regardless of his views of SL as a political entity. P.s. And no I am not related to him either, just pointing out the obvious. Ibti, Somaliland has laws. And the law says that individuals who have participated in TNG or the TFG are not welcome. Last week, TFG MP's were arrested in Borama. Which I didnt hear you complain about. Its obvious you are some how related to him. That's ok. I like reer Salaxleey too. But we cant make an exception to the law just because you are related or because I like reer Salaxleey.

Villages have village council's, not city council's.

waxaan maqlay half of the population there waa wada basaasiin? maxaa ka jira sheekadaa?

Journalist is stabbed to death in Puntland http://www.jsltimes.com/journalist-is-stabbed-to-death-in-puntland (JSLTimes.com) – Reporters Without Borders today voiced its deep distress at the murder yesterday of Abdullahi Omar Gedi, aged 25, a journalist on Radio Daljir in Galkayo, capital of the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia. Reporters Without Borders said there has been a serious deterioration in working conditions for journalists in Puntland Gedi was set on as he was on his way home from work and stabbed six times in the body and legs and died while he was being taken to hospital. His assailants fled with his mobile phone. “We condemn this attack and the death of this young journalist”, the worldwide press freedom organisation said. “No motive has so far been put forward and no suspects arrested. We urge the authorities in Puntland to do their utmost to shed light on this case”, it added. Reporters Without Borders said there has been a serious deterioration in working conditions for journalists in Puntland. At the end of 2009, Mohammed Yasin Isak, correspondent in the region for Voice of America, was first attacked by police and then wounded in a shooting after he was stopped at a checkpoint. Director of Horseed Radio FM, Abdifatah Jama Mire, was on 14 August sentenced to six years in prison for broadcasting an interview with a rebel chief with links to al-Qaeda. Abdullahi Omar Gedi is the third journalist to be killed in Somalia since the start of 2010. Barkhat Awale, director of Radio Hurma, was killed by a stray bullet while he and a technician were up on the roof of his radio in Mogadishu on 24 August. Sheik Nur Mohamed Abkey, a journalist on Radio Mogadiscio, was killed by armed men on 4 May 2010 as he returned to his home in the capital.

Exiled Former Interior Minister of Siyad Bare regime will return to Somaliland Somalilandpres HARGEISA (SomalilandPress)–A long time politician in Somalia, General Jama Mohamed Qalib is expected to return to Somaliland via Egal International Airport during the Eid festival. It was in 2003 when General Qalib landed in Berbera Airport after his return from Somali reconciliation conference that he was arrested on arrival. Mr. Qalib was held for several days before he was exiled to Djibouti after he told former President Egal that he would not renounce his support for Somali reunification. General Qalib was the longest serving Interior Minister during Siyad Bare era which earned him the nick name “the Iron Minister”. The Minister and his former boss former President Siyad Bare disagreed on the role the General played the development of Somali National Movement (SNM) which at that time was fighting the government. Some believed General Qalib was giving top secrets to SNM because of his tribal lineage, however it was never proven. The General currently works for the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). SomalilandPress reporter Abdiqani Baynah in Hargeisa was able to confirm with Abdirahman Jama Mohamed the son of General Jama Qalib the rumors that his father is expected to arrive Somaliland next week. Mr. Abdirahm Jama Mohamed told SomalilandPress that his father is expected to arrive in Somaliland sometime next week after his father and Somaliland President Ahmed Siilaanyo where able to have a mutual agreement. Currently there is no official news from the government in this matter. Political experts in Hargeisa are saying that General Qalib and Somaliland President Ahmed Siilaanyo have a close relationship that dates back to when Mr. Siilanyo was the chairman of SNM and the general was the Interior Minister. Source: SomalilandPress| Friday September 3, 2010 Reported By: Abdiqani Baynah & Isahaq Ahmed edited by Mohamed Ibrahim

Let me introduce you to The last warlord of Somaliland, now turned Chairmen of the Kulmiye party and Silaanyo's successor as President of Somaliland, Muuse Biixi.

After dividing and ruling the O-people, turning them against eachother. Now he is turning father against son? Who can you trust then?

Originally posted by Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar: Those same 'monkeys' are Soomaalis and to the world, you are just another 'monkey' among Soomaalis and who couldn't settle their political differences for two decades. That is a record for a modern country. They are not differentiating if you hoped. "Political diffrences". You think what is happening in Somalia the past 20 years is about political diffrences? I beg to disgree. Killing, murdering, raping and stealing has nothing to do with having 'political ideas or vieuws'. But as long as certain people choose to ignore this, close their eyes and refer to it as a fact of being 'Somali'. Then nothing will change of that barbaric attitude, for which some are well and worldwide known for. And that my friend is a recorn in modern civilisation.

So what? Are you a Xabashi yourself? why would you care what we think of Xabashi's?

Originally posted by General Duke: ^^^ Yeah it's disgusting that the leader of the junior JVA Barre Hiiraale has been living under Ethiopian armed protection under a tree in Dolow for over two years. Waz up with you JVA and Hiiraale? Puntland uma dhawee, mexee ka heystaan?

The average age of Ambassadors is around 60 yrs old. Compared to the real Ambassadors, he is a child. This guy only graduated in 2008 from College. He has no diplomatic experience whatsover. I guess he is a family member of the even so unexperienced Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Originally posted by Xaji_Xunjuf: saaxib foromkani maha meel diarygaga dadka meeshan jooga uma baahna inay ogadan how you feel iyo inad dakhtarka sheekeyo u bahantahay daahir rayaale iyo axmed yusuf hadad sida u misgereysid email u gudbi horta inanad somalilander ahayn waxan ku gartay waxad so qortay faristay somalilandersku waxay qoran fadhiistay marka bal afka iska so hubi marka danbe Dakhtarka sheekeyo. You mean a Pychiatrist?

Somaliland has names a new Ambassador to Ethiopia. He is a young NGO worker. He graduated in 2008 from the University. He is replacing an experienced former diplomat, who was decades Ambassador of Somalia to countries as Nigeria, South Africa, etc. I knew you had child-soldiers in some African countries, but Somaliland has child-Ambassadors. This is an insult to the Xabashi's. take that Melez. Its a real diplomatic way of saying **** you Melez. http://gabiley.net/pages/tDetails.php?source=news&ID=13511&permission=1&audioFile= http://www.flickr.com/photos/33299935@N05/4946070541/in/photostream/ http://oodweynenews.com/news/9776-hargeysa-munaasabad-casho-sharaf-ah-oo-loo-sameeyay-dhalinyaddii-u u-dhawaan-madaxwayne-siilaanyo-u-magacaabay-xilalka-culculus-oo-uu-ka-mid-ahaa-safiirka-somaliland-e e-dalka-itoobiya.html

Originally posted by Xaji_Xunjuf: Jacaylbaro adigu ciidkasta miyaad iskala muranta kan landsoldier wa kumyuutar bina adan maha Xaaji, JB, maxaa idin soo jeediyay waqtigan. murqaam weyn ayaad ku jirtiin saw maha.