Somaliland: Her Majesty’s Government Commits £120m Assistance by 2015 Wednesday, 06 November 2013 22:18 Submit to Delicious Submit to Digg Submit to Facebook Submit to Google Bookmarks Submit to Stumbleupon Submit to Technorati Submit to Twitter Submit to LinkedIn UK Envoy Chris AllanUK Envoy Chris Allan By: Yusuf M Hasan HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – "Though Her Majesty Government-HMG has strengthened her relationship with Mogadishu the UK remains a key strategic partner of Somaliland" This was informed by the British Deputy ambassador to Ethiopia Mr. Chris Allan during an interview with reporter Mahmud Walaleye in Hargeisa where the envoy is visiting on official duties also revealed that HMG has maintain a full diplomatic presence in the country since 2012 when a consular office was established in Hargeisa. As he revealed that UK will spend up to £95m in Somaliland up until 2015 in development assistance, and is putting £25m into the Somaliland Development Fund, which will help in areas like health education, and governance the British envoy also denied that the international community is snubbing Somaliland for refusal to participate in conferences where issues Somalia were the only agenda. Stressing on this fact Mr. Allan reminded of the continued interactions between senior levels of the London and Hargeisa examples being the meeting between president Silanyo and prime minister Cameroon, just concluded meeting between foreign minister Behi Yonis and the UK minister for Africa and regular meetings held by country's Ministers with UK representatives both in the UK, and in the region, to discuss a wide variety of issues. Said he "The UK believed (and continues to believe) that it was in Somaliland's long term interests to attend a major international conference covering issues that directly affect its interests. However, it was always a matter for Somaliland's elected leaders to decide whether or not to participate" During his visit to Somaliland Mr. Chris Allan has met and held discussions with various stakeholders in the country chief among them president Silanyo Below are the verbatim excerpts of the Interview Do we deduce, ever since UK started leading Somalia's affairs, on the other hand overturned its close cooperation regarding Somaliland, because of Somaliland's snub of preferred Somalia's conferences to attend your government, what is you argument? The UK is a key strategic partner for Somaliland. That will not change even as we strengthen our relationship with Mogadishu. The British Government will spend up to £95m in Somaliland up until 2015 in development assistance, and is putting £25m into the Somaliland Development Fund, which will help in areas like health education, and governance. The UK believed (and continues to believe) that it was in Somaliland's long term interests to attend a major international conference covering issues that directly affect its interests. However, it was always a matter for Somaliland's elected leaders to decide whether or not to participate. We continue to have close links with the Somaliland Administration. Somaliland Ministers regularly meet with UK representatives both in the UK, and in the region, to discuss a wide variety of issues. The Prime Minister meet President Silanyo in April this year. The Minister for Foreign Affairs recently met our Minister for Africa. The UK formally opened an office in Hargeisa on the 3 September, 2012, in line with the Foreign Secretary's intent to establish a presence in Mogadishu and Hargeisa as soon as local conditions allow. This office enables officials to stay in Hargeisa for short periods to carry out diplomatic work in Somaliland. Because of the security situation this office will have only very limited consular functions. We have locally engaged staff, who work on projects and political work. British diplomats based in the region visit Hargeisa regularly. Since Jan,20 10- UK took new policy to increase its dialogue and development assistance with Somaliland, up to now, what measures were taken, both political and financial? And what amount does UK earmarked Somaliland's development assistance cooperation till today? HMG will spend up to £95m in Somaliland up until 2015 in development assistance, and is putting £25m into the Somaliland Development Fund, which will help in areas like health education, and governance. Earlier, UK reiterated, facilitating further needs of dialogue between Somaliland and Somalia, hence, there is controversial matter that might fuel reaching last accord, where ICAO unilaterally delegated management of Somalia's airspace to TFG, although, Somaliland and Somalia agreed shared management in Turkey, what can you furnish UK stand regarding the matter? The UK welcomed the initiative by Turkey to facilitate a meeting between the two parties in April, and in July 2013. The Ankara Communiqué endorses and builds on last year's 'Chevening House Declaration' by agreeing to work together on areas of mutual cooperation, specifically identifying the security sector in the fight against terrorism and other serious crime. We stand ready to support this process further if requested by the parties. The management of Somali airspace is a matter for Government authorities in of Somaliland and the federal Government to agree between them. Somaliland population most depend remittances from their relatives abroad, particularly where largest Diaspora resides UK, and because of Barclays decision to close all accounts of Dahabshiil, largest remittance company depended families of Somaliland started losing confidence of UK government hesitant to come out solution, what assurances would you have towards them? The Government is taking this issue seriously and has held discussions with the banks and the Somali Money Service Associations (SOMSA). Senior diplomats have twice met the CEO of Dahabshiil to discuss his concerns. Any solution will need all of the stakeholders to come tReporter walaleyeReporter walaleyeogether collectively. The Government will now form an Action Group on Cross-Border Remittances, which will help clarify guidance for banks on dealing with remittance companies. The National Crime Agency will help banks and money transfer companies to help identify the risks better. DFID is developing a pilot project to help develop secure remittance channels to Somalia. Regulators have also committed to making it as easy as possible for remittance companies to carry on trading, within the scope of the relevant legislation, and will help money transmitters improve their compliance. In the meantime, it is still possible to remit money back to Somalia from the UK.

Somaliland: Kenya-Somaliland Relations Boosted Visiting Kenyan lawmakers By Goth Mohamed Goth A high level delegation from the government of Kenya consisting of several parliamentarians arrived in the country today on an official three day visit. The Kenyan parliamentarians who are in the country for a three day official visit were received by their Somaliland counterparts after they arrived at Egal International Airport earlier today. The Kenyan delegation is expected to meet with his Excellency President Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud (Silanyo) and top government officials to discuss ways to enhance both diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries. The visiting lawmakers will visit the various regions of the country and also expected to meet with people from those regions. Somaliland is committed to work with its neighbors in the horn region towards sustaining the stability and security of the Horn of Africa. It is one way of helping the people of both countries and those of the region at large. SomalilandPress.Com

You are right he is an asset to the Somaliland nation, lets now hope the Kenyan airways can start flights from Nairobi to Hargeisa

These 2 guys are hilarious looool:D

Tallaabo;984569 wrote: It is better to make movies or documentaries about the many social problems we face today instead of glorifying violence and gang culture which are alien to Somaliland. Waryaa 70% of the people of Somaliland is 35 years or younger , you cant bore them with documentaries they need some action and amusement.

I love action Films i also love Cow boy movies Alpha if the movie has no action no shooting no blood than its pretty boring. Slaamo barooranayo iyo hebel ba hebel jecladay ma jecli , unless its a good comedy.

Somalis have been in conflict with each other for god knows how long they have committed crimes against each other the victim at some period of time becomes the aggressor and than it becomes an endless cycle. Somalis have used external forces to settle ancient old rivalries but every new conflict will eventually get a new chapter. And than there is the blame game, Somalis blame every one but themselves ofcourse others have a hand to it. but the most significant part was always caused by Somali entities Presidents so called leaders Warlords. Consequently there are know real solutions because every one interpreters his or her solution to the overall interest of his region tribe personal interest so there are no plausible scenario's Somalis can discuss. So my question is Turxaan Bixin for the Somali political conflict reachable with the resources and the current leaders we have. The international community repeatedly tells the Somalis should solve their matters and internal problems, but they themselves are not honest and are not willing to concede to the Somalis that they should take the lead of the Somali peace process and they hire sub contractors such as Ethiopia to play the mediating factor. So my question is it possible for Somalis to go to the countryside and start discussing their differences under a tree, with out Ethiopian guarantors and other sub contractors, can there be true Turxaan Bixin, where Somalis are dead honest with each other for the first time. Instead of fake smiles and fake gatherings?

Somaliland: Kenyan Delegation on Fact Finding Mission Wednesday, 06 November 2013 22:57 "We are here to learn of your desires and achievements and report back to our leadership" Kenyan MP Anna Nyokabi Kenyan delegation joins Somaliland traditional dancers upon arrival at Egal AirportKenyan delegation joins Somaliland traditional dancers upon arrival at Egal Airport By: Yusuf M Hasan HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) - "Kenya which is home to thousands of citizens and expatriates with roots in Somaliland hopes to extend its relations with the government in Hargeisa and its citizens." This was said by Hon Ann Nyokabi a Kenyan Member of parliament of is leading a nine member delegation composed of legislators, Government officials and personal advisor to the Kenyan vice president that is visiting Somaliland on official invitation. MP Nyokabi leads Kenya teamMP Nyokabi leads Kenya teamWhile stressing on the historical ties that bound the two countries Hon Nyokabi who represents Kiambu Constituency in parliament where she sits on the foreign Relations and defence committee said that her high powered delegation is in the country to share and exchange views on various issues especially those that Somaliland excels in like Democracy and Livestock export.MP Ayanle is official guide to kenyan teamMP Ayanle is official guide to kenyan team "Am proud to say that though my delegation is not the first of its kind to visit your country it involves legislators representing Naivasha and Isiolo where the biggest Somaliland communities in Kenya live" Said Hon Nyokabi As she informed that Kenya has immensely gained from her Somaliland community she also said that Somaliland has too gained from the .large cadre of Kenyans working in the private, public and Development sectors of Somaliland. "Though we are here on behalf of our colleagues in the Kenyan parliament and government to whom we shall report back we are also here to learn from achievements garnered by your country especial in democratic transition, peace building and Governance" she said Welcome to Somaliland Lady and GentlemenWelcome to Somaliland Lady and Gentlemen According to Somaliland Member of Parliament Ahmed Yasin Sh. Ali Ayanle the high powered delegation shall meet with various leadership that include president Silanyo, two houses of parliament, Academia, politicians and Kenyans in Somaliland as well as visit other towns like Berbera and diverse historical sites during the three days of visit. Listen to the Joint Kenyan – Somaliland press briefing at the Egal International Airport

Nimanka hogaga Ugandha ku jira , hanjabaad weyna horta:D

Sacad cali shire is doing a fine job he is a very hard working man and a real asset to the Kulmiye government. The foreign minister is away he is in Djibouti currently but will be arriving soon to.

More PICS http://togaherer.com/wafti-culus-oo-dawlada-kenya-ah-oo-maanta-hargeysa-booqasho-rasmi-ah-ku-yimid/ On their arrival at Egal international airport in hargeisa.

Kenyan airways officials plus Kenyans mps will stay 3 days in Somaliland a huge delegation from Kenya they will meet with Somaliland parliamentarians and other Somaliland government officials. Welcome to Somaliland

It was about time that a Somali takes the Minneapolis seat with a huge Somali population there , well done Abdi Warsame.

Wefti Kenya airways ah oo booqasho ku yimi somaliland. posted by Maxamuud Jama | November 6, 2013 | In Waaheen News Kenya-Airways Wefti ka socda Kenya airways ayaa goor dhaweyd Ka soo degay madaatka Hargeysa halkaas oo ay ku soo dhaweeyeen wasiiro, xildhibaano, iyo saraakiil kale oo ka tirsan xukuumadda. Saraakiisha kenya airways ayaa sheegay in ay dalka u yimaadeen Sidii ay diyaaradoodu duulimaadyo uga bilaabi lahayd somaliland, waxaanay Xuseen hore in ay dhabada cusub ee madaarka ugu qanceen. Wasiirka wasaaradda duulista hawada, Wasiirka qorshaynta, Wasiir kuxigeenka Arrimaha dibeda ayaa weftiga uga mahadnaqay booqashadooda, waxaanay u sheegeen Duulimaadyada shirkadda Kenya airways ayaa noqon doona duulimaadyadii labaad ee ay diyaaradaha dalalka gobolku si toosa ugu yimaadaan somaliland, iyadoo diyaarada itoobiya airline si joogto ah maalin kasta ugu timaado somaliland. Si doo kale, duulimaadka Kenya airways waxa uu ka qayb qaadan doonaa talaabooyinka somaliland u soo jiidaya in ay hesho xidhiidh caalami ah, waxaanay talaabadani ku soo beegmaysaa xilli ay dawladda somaliya doonayso in caqabad hor dhigto duulimaadyada waaweyn ee la macaamila somaliland.

100% agreed they need to translate right away , right now only the SL tv gives coverage in English. But the Somaliland presidential office needs a translator for foreign delegates.

Somaliland: Britain and Somaliland to Enhance Bilateral and Security Relations President Silanyo shakes Hands with Mr. Chris Allan Uk Envoy By Goth Mohmaed Goth HE President Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud (Silanyo) today received at the Presidency, Mr. Chris Allan the Deputy British Ambassador to Ethiopia. Dr. Mohamed Abdillahi Omar Somaliland minister of Commerce and International Cooperation speaking during a press conference said, “The people of Somaliland are committed to further improving our bilateral relations with the both the people and government of the UK government and we are eager to enhance relations with the government of UK and toady we had the opportunity to hold lengthy discussions in which they explored ways to enhance future bilateral relation between the Somaliland and the UK Government, Speaking during a joint press conference held at the Presidential palace the British diplomat started y wishing Somalilanders a Happy Islamic New Year “We just had a rewarding meeting with President Silanyo and his team of ministers in which we reaffirmed the UK commitment to a strong and historic friendship with Somaliland and the strength of this feeling with Somaliland should not be underestimated”,. Deputy British Envoy1 The British Ambassador went on to say, “We (British Government) are committed to a number of issues in the horn of Africa region such as human development, security and stability but we are also committed to enhance the historic friendship between our people and we discussed the political and development cooperation as well as stimulating future investment and I am also very pleased to announce that we shall soon be launch Somaliland Development Fund (SDF)which is a new form of bilateral assistance of which the UK has helped drive here in Somaliland and which for the first time align the donor community”,. “The Somaliland Development Fund will help donors fund efforts behind Somaliland own National Development plan in their aim to enhance the governmental structures and the rule of law; improve the livelihoods of people; and make them resilient and we hope to launch that in few weeks’ time, on security too we find ourselves to be Somaliland closest supports in order to assist your security forces and police to maintain stability which is extremely important to both Somaliland and the UK and on politics we remain as I said Somaliland closest friend in the international community who are committed to secure stability and progress in the region and those were some of the brief words we exchanged with His Excellency President Ahmed Silanyo”,stated the UK Diplomat.

Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Kulan La yeeshay Safiir Ku xigeenka Ingiriiska u fadhiya Itoobiya November 5th, 2013 “Waxa beryahan dambe soo baxayay hadallo aan xaqiiq ahayn oo sheegayay in xidhiidhka Somaliland iyo Inigiriisku uu sidii hore ka khafiifsan yahay. Arrintaas oo ah mid aan jirin”IMG_0002 Hargeysa (Somaliland.Org)- Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyada Somaliland Mudane Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) ayaa maanta xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay Safiir ku xigeenka Ingiriiska ee Dalka Ethiopia gaar ahaan Addis ababa u fadhiya Mr Chris Allan. Kulankan ka dib waxa qasriga madaxtooyada Shir Jaraa’id si wada jir ah ugu qabtay Wasiirka Ganacsiga iyo maalgashiga caalamiga ah iyo Safiir ku xigeenka Ingiriiska u fadhiya magaaladda Addis-ababa. IMG_0005 Wasiirka Ganacsiga iyo Maal-gashiga Somaliland Dr. Maxamed Cabdilaahi Cumar ayaa sheegay in socdaalka Safiir Ku xigeenku la xidhiidho sidii loo sii xoojin lahaa wax wada qabsiga Somaliland iyo Ingiriiska waxaanu yidhi “Waxa maanta socdaal ku yimid dalka Safiir Ku xigeenka Ingiriiska u fadhiya Addis-ababa, Chris Allan oo horena dalka u yimid. Socdaalkan oo muujinaysa xidhiidhka wanaagsan ee ka dhaxeeya Britain iyo Somaliland ee dhinacyada nabad-gelyada iyo dhaqaalaba leh.” “Britain waa dalka mucaawimada ugu badan siiya Somaliland, waxaanan la leenahay dawlad ahaan iyo shacbi ahaanba xidhiidh soo jireen ah oo ah wax wada qabsi si isku dheeli-tiran ay labada dal u shaqeeyaan,”ayuu yidhi Wasiirka Ganacsigu. Dr. Maxamed Cabdilaahi oo hadalkiisa sii watay waxa uu intaas ku daray “imikana booqashadiisa iyo kulanka uu la yeeshay madaxweynuhu waxay la xidhiidhaa sii kobcinta xidhiidhka labada dal.” IMG_0023 “Britain waa saaxiibadda ugu dhow dhow ee ay Somaliland ku leedahay adduunka reer galbeedka, waxaanan rajaynaynaa inuu xidhiidhkaasi sii kardho,”ayuu yidhi Wasiirka Ganacsiga iyo maalgashigu. Waxaanu intaas ku ladhay “Waxa beryahan dambe soo baxayay murrano iyo hadallo aan xaqiiq ahayn oo sheegayay in xidhiidhka Somaliland iyo Inigiriisku uu sidii hore ka khafiifsan yahay. Arrintaas oo ah mid aan jirin oo ka fog xaqiiqda.” “Waa dalka ugu badan ee amniga iyo dhaqaalaha kala shaqeeya Somaliland, imikana waxay nagala shaqaynayaan dhinacyo cusub,”ayuu intaas raaciyay. Sidoo kale safiir Ku xigeenka Ingiriiska u fadhiya Itoobiya Mr. Chris Allan ayaa sheegay inuu ku faraxsan yahay socdaalkiisa Somaliland oo ah dal uu ka dhaxeeyo wax-wada qabsi soo jireen ah oo ku wajahan dhinacyada dhaqaalaha iyo amniga. Waxaanu tilmaamay in iskaashigaasi uu yahay mid mar kasta la sii xoogeynayo oo aan hoos u dhici Karin. Danjiruhu waxa uu intaas ku daray inay madaxweynaha isla faaqideen qodobo la xidhiidha mashaariic horumarineed oo ay ka fulinayaan dalka.

Funny song:D:D very creative i have to say.

^^ Somalilanders can pronounce the letter P , koonfurians cant thats why Somaliland has the letter P.

Aslong as they believe in Allah and say Nabi Muhammad is the last prophet Believe in the Quran the last day and the angels, i will consider them Muslim The Shia i know some of them have deep seated hatred for some of the most beloved Sahabas such as Umar Abu Bakr Uthman Aisha bint Abubakr. And the twelvers give some of Allah attributes to their Imams, there is nothing wrong if they said after the Prophets command the leaders of the Muslims should be the Imams who lead in the salaat. But to say that the imams have the same powers sometimes as Allah. The Zaidi are close to the Suni caqeeeda so there are allot of divisions with in the shia its the task of the Muslims to get them on the right track. I dont believe the shia are the biggest enemy of Islam. Islams biggest enemy is divisions with in the Muslims even with in the main suni branch.

^^ They are still Muslims u act if Shiates are Christians, shiasm is not a religion its branch of Islam