Environment Furthermore, Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, under his former role as the prime minister of the transitional federal government of Somalia, lobbied successfully for the international ban of charcoal exportation from Somalia. In a letter dated 4 January 2012 which was addressed to the President of the United Nations Security Council, the former prime minister requested the Security Council impose an international prohibition of the charcoal importation from Somalia. The charcoal trade has not only had a devastating effect on Somalia’s environment, it has also served as the main source of income for the terrorist entity named Al-Shabab. This resulted in the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, signing onto the existing executive order passed by the U.N Security Council. By July, charcoal exportation from Somalia was banned internationally, delivering a fatal blow to the Al-Shabab terrorist network. Good governance Finally the last crucial benchmark was the need for good governance. In a country with little or no governance for the past 21 years, it is now more crucial than before in a post transitional Somalia to have an effective and efficient government. To meet this prime minister stated the need for transparency, especially regarding management and distribution of public funds. “We have revived Somalia’s Bureau for Investigation of Corruption and we plan to turn it into a robust anti-corruption institution. My government has also initiated a proposed Joint Financial Management Board that will ensure the channeling of both public financial management and international aid efficiently and effectively towards social and economic dividends to Somali citizens. We cannot allow a handful of selfish individuals to sabotage the future of all of Somalia anymore.” Somalia itself does not lack visionary leaders; it lacks the basic institutions from which these leaders are to reap from. As we are set to have the first presidential election on Somali soil in decades, we can easily identify the achievements of the last transitional government, which unlike its predecessors dealt in compromising and negotiating. While the international community has been busy installing government after government, it has finally realised the need for a bottom-up approach in dealing with the chaos that has engulfed Somalia for the past 21 years, and today may just be the day we enter a new era of stability and growth.

Constitution Concerning the constitution of Somalia, Mohamed Ali mentioned chapter 4 of the Transitional Federal Charter which states that a new federal constitution should be drafted. He says the following; “the Independent Federal Constitution Commission has diligently worked over the past few years to produce a draft constitution; a Committee of Experts is now working on it to finalize and then harmonize some of the large outstanding questions, such as our future system of government and the nature of the federalism we will adopt.” With the success of the Somali National Consultative Constitutional Conferences in December 2011 and February 2012 and the adoption of Garowe Principles, shared optimism between the supportive international community and Somali stakeholders furthered numerous consultative meetings among the signatories allowing reconciliation and negotiation over contentious issues. The constitution which is provisional was finally adopted by a national constituent assembly on the 1st of August 2012. It will act as a temporary constitution until it is put up for a national referendum. Abdiweli Mohamed’s intention to promote reconciliation is further explained by him in what he described as a ‘parallel process.’ “Let me remind you that it is necessary conflict to examine their social and political arrangements and begin dialogue on a renewed and revised social contract. Thus the constitutional making process under way would be a parallel process and tool for conflict resolution and reconciliation as the various stakeholders in our society publicly debate about fundamental and foundational issues-fundamental rights and the state, systems of governance, the relationship between the center and the periphery and the desirability of devolution and decentralization so that governments become responsive to citizens including those who reside in rural communities.”

In a letter to the Diaspora, the former Prime Minister of Somalia Abdiweli Mohamed Ali stated that he wanted to enter into a dialogue with the Somali community. This was an attempt to install public confidence in his government as well as make up for the lack of communications between the Somali people and the then-fledgling Transitional Federal Government. In the letter, Mohamed Ali described his government’s progress in implementing a road map that had caught little optimism in war-torn Somalia. The lack of excitement came as no surprise given that Somalia has had over two dozen reconciliation conferences, each bolder than the other. Not only did skeptics call the road map ambitious and unfeasible some outright asserted that it would create more violence. A year after its implementation the transitional road map yielded some positive results. “Our strategy in consultation with other stakeholders was to streamline the deliverables into manageable and realistic goals and encapsulate them with complimentary policy directions matched by clear timelines through a concisely mapped out Road Map.” The road map which was the brainchild of the former prime minister consisted of several strategic provisions; reconciliation and political outreach; completion of the constitution making process; delivery of good governance structures and security. Security As part of the security benchmark, a National Security & Stabilization Plan was devised allowing the rebuilding of the army, military judicial system as well as putting in to effect policing reforms. “We have developed a 3-year National Stabilization and Security Plan (NSSP) that envisions the rebuilding of our army, our police force and our justice institutions, as well as the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of our youth so that we can turn these youth actual citizens of a peaceful country.” The plan which was signed into law on the 10th of August 2012 by former president Sheikh Shariif was eagerly welcomed given that it provides immediate support to strengthen national troops which are along with AMISOM are gaining territory from the Islamist group Al-Shabaab. Approximately 3000S Somali soldiers are being trained in Uganda under close supervision of military trainers from the European Union. National Reconciliation Another benchmark was the need for reconciliation but more specifically social reconciliation. In a country ravaged by violent conflicts ranging from Islamist insurgency to clan fighting, it is a necessity to get past the atrocities and abuses for the past 21 years, the prime minister stated. A number of ‘peace committees’ dealing with resource based conflicts have been set up in regions such as Galmudug, Ximan and Xeeb, and Puntland. This new policy and strategy was also extended to newly liberated areas which include Hiiraan, Bay and Bakool. “We are also in the middle of setting up peace committees in many regions and districts of the country and the mandate of these committees would be to reduce resource based conflicts before they snowball into civil and clan wars, to mediate conflicts and also to foster a culture of peace through dialogue among communities.” To foster national reconciliation, six signatories of the road map including the TFG, Puntland, Galmudug, ASWJ and civil societies came together to shape key provisions which would allow the country to finish the transition accordingly. As a direct result, the Garowe Principles I and II were agreed upon which themselves paved way for the implementation of a new federal structure.

The new President of the Federal Republic should concentrate his efforts in nominating a competent PM who in turn sets up a cabinet filled with able technocrats. The new government should pave the way for multi party elections and ushering in the era of economic development and prosperity. The main tasks that ahead include; 1. The creation of a national army, navy and intelligence agency that can protect Somali citizens and our borders. A timetable for foreign troops to exit the country should also be made clear. 2. National Census & Redistricting; Somalia needs a national census to better gage population increases and decreases across the country. This will aid with regards to redistricting, creation new districts and phasing out old ones. 3. The completion of the Federal States in the central and Southern part of the country as well as working out the status of the capital. 4. Creation of a permanent civil service. This is the foundation of any successful modern nation state. National Audit Office, Revenue Service, National Statistic & Data agencies and an environmental agency should all be established. 5. Opening up the economy by tapping into the countries national resource and encouraging economic investment from foreign country as well as the Somali Diaspora.

The new Preident should choose a technocrat, highly educated and who can work with him. I think from his background he probably has his own short list. Also we should move away from clans per say and base everything on competency.

Let the President choose who he wishes. I believe the demo's in Puntland is in support of the new President & happiness that the corrupt Sharif's have been kicked out.

Mogadishu - There is an air of excitement as we draw closer to one of the most important dates in the history of Somali politics. Despite the many challenges leading up to the end of the transitional period, there is great pleasure in knowing that the legislative arm of Somalia’s new government sits many of the country’s most highly qualified people. Approximately 60 percent of the Members of Parliament hold university degrees. The Speaker, Professor Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari, is an attorney by trade with numerous educational achievements and is fluent in five languages: Somali, Arabic, English, Italian and Norwegian. Another Member of Parliament, Mr. Ahmed Samatar, was the James Wallace Professor of International Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Samatar has lectured at many leading universities including Cornell, Harvard and the London School of Economics. Member of Parliament, Ms. Asha Haji Elmi, a well-known peace activist, holds a degree in Economics from Somalia National University as well as a Master of Business Administration from the United States International University in Kenya. These are a few examples of the remarkable individuals who comprise the new Somali Parliament and who demonstrate dedication to the service of
their country in this exciting and transformative chapter of Somalia’s history. In this new Parliament, there are many other people of action, integrity and determination; capable of delivering a new Somalia in the next four years. Their collective action will make the needed difference Somali people are expecting from the Parliamentarians. *As International Literacy Day, themed “Literacy and Peace,” was marked, let us reflect on the potential of this new, highly qualified Parliament and its potential to play an invaluable role in the Somali peace process. Just as literacy contributes to peace, bringing people closer to attaining individual freedoms and fostering better understanding of the world, it also plays a key role in the prevention and resolution of conflict. In Somalia, both literacy and democratic processes go hand in hand to create a solid foundation for peace and stability. While obstacles remain, Monday’s Presidential election will mark another milestone in the country’s political process, and so I call on legislators who are voting to ensure they uphold the standards already set while selecting the best candidate as the leader for their nation. Source: UNPOS

The Somali Parliment have today rescued our nation from darkness. They have demonstrated what Somali's can do in their country when they come together. In electing President Hassan Shiekh Mohamoud they have ended the transition and 21 years of helplessness. They have in a single move overcame the many stereotypes others hold of our race, that we are all corrupt, warlords who do not have the interest of our nation. That we are weak, unable to make the right decisions and unable to compromise for the greater good. Today we have all witnessed what intelligent Somali's can do in our capitl. Today I salute the courage ofthese brave individuals and promise to do my part to support them. I salute you and may Allah SWT make this but the first step in restoring justice, dignity and hope to our people.

I have been reading his biography and work. I must say the right man won. Somalia needs a man like him to bring back dignity to governance. I am touched by this man, his work history, his dedication and I am truly thankful to Allah that after all these years I witnessed such an event. This morning I was shocked when the warlords where entered into the Peoples House. I was alarmed and bewildered that all the hard work to end the transition would come to naught. However at the end of the election I was clapping and nearly in tears when our Parliment choose to stand with justice and elected this man. Masha Allah, what a great day to be a Somali...

The new Predident is part of Al Islax & wont choose a secularist like Smatar who gained hardly any votes within the Parliment..

The change has arrived in Somalia. Gone are the warlord & fake wadaads. There is a Parliment that can not be bought and a new educated President. Thus now we have many celebrating but today is a victory for sanity, transparency & the second republic of Somalia.

As expected the admin welcomes the new reality in Mogadishu..

Faahfaahin: Dawlada Puntland oo u hambalyeeyay Madexweynaha cusub ee Jamhuuriyada Federaalka Soomaaliya, Shacabka iyo Xildhibaanadanada la qaybsaday Farxada Isbadelka cusub. Posted by Pi1 on September 10th, 2012 Garowe (Puntlandi.com):- Iyadoo Caawa si rasmi ah magaalada Mudisho cod aqlabiyad ah oo aan horay loo arag mid la mid ah loogu doortay Madexweynaha Jamhuuriyada Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheikh Maxamuud Cismaan ayaa isla daqiiqadihiiba waxaa si weyn oo niyad sami leh u soo dhaweeyay Dawlada Puntland ee Soomaaliyeed. Madexweynaha Dawlada Puntland Mudane C/raxmaan Maxamed Maxamuud Faroole oo shir-saxaafadeed kooban ku qabtay xarunta Madextooyada dawlada Puntland ee Magaalada Garowe ayaa hambalyo diiran oo niyad sami ay ku dheehantahay u diray Madexweynaha Cusub ee Jamhuuriyada Federaalka ee Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheikh Maxamuu. Madexweynuhu wuxuu sidoo kale hambalyadan iyo Farxadan la qaybsaday dhamaan Umada Soomaaliyeed oo uu u sheegay in ay u soo bidhaantay Iftiinkii dawlad rasmi ah oo looga gudbayo kumeelgaarnimada iyo guushii dadaalkii badnaa ee Umada Soomaaliyeed oo kaashanaysa beesha Caalamka ay ku soo bixisay in “Waxaan halkaas ku soo gudbinayaa Dareenkayga anigoo ku hadlaya Magacayga iyo magaca shacbiga reer Puntland, isbadelka weyn ee ka dhacay Mudisho madasha weyn ee lagu dooranayay Madexweynaha dawlada Federaalka Soomaaliya ee 4-ta sano ee soo socota, Waxaan Hambalyo iyo Bogaadin u dirayaa Madexweynaha Cusub Mudane Xasan Sheikh Maxamuud, Waxaan kaloo hambalyo u dirayaa Gaar ah oo Kasha iyo Laabta ka soo go’day Xildhibaanada Soomaaliyeed oo maanta geesinimada helay in ay isbadel cusub sameeyaan oo nin dhalinyaro ah oo aqoonyahan ah ay u doortaan, oo watiga cusub ee Kumeelgaarka laga baxay la kowsanaya aad baan uga masuud ahay, waana soo dhawaynaynaa, Waxaan Jeclahay oo kale in dawlada Cusub ay nooto midi la filaayay Dawladii Soomaaliyeed, Dastuurkii iyo Hawshii la galiyay, in lagaga saaro dhibaatada hada jirta, Maamuladii gobolada ka jiray ee Federaalka Soomaaliya ka mid noon lahaana la dardar galiyo, wadanka uu gacamaha is absado, Nabadna lagu soo dabaalo dalka ayaa soo dhawaynayaa” ayuu yiri Madexweynaha dawlada Puntland Mudane C/raxmaan Maxamed Maxamuud Faroole. Madexweynaha dawlada Puntland wuxuu sidoo kale u mahadceliyay Beesha Calaamka oo uu sheegay in Umada iyo Maamulada Soomaaliyeed ay kala shaaysay hirgalinta iyo dhamaystirka Khariiradii Nabadda ee Soomaaliya oo maanta soo gabagaboobay islamarkaana lagu doortay Madexweynihii Jamhuuriyada Federaalka Soomaaliya, wuxuuna Ilaahay idinkii rajeeyay dadka Soomaaliyeed eek u kala daadsan daafaha Aduunka, Badaha, Maxaabiisyada dadlka ay tahriibta ku tageen, Xeryaha qoxootiga kuwa ku rafaadsan in Ilaahay Nasri cusub in uu u soo furo Ilaahay idinkiis, Madexweynahana nugu damabayntii wuxuu u rajeeyay guul. Hadalka Madexweynaha dawlada Puntland oo uu jeediyay isla daqiiqadihii Guddoonka Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya uu ku dhawaqay Natiijadii Codka Baarlamaanka ee lagu doortay Madexweynaha Cusub Madexweyne Xasan Sheikh Maxamuud, wuxuuna muujinayaa Taageerada muuqata ee Puntland ay u hayso horayna ugu haysay israaca Umada Soomaaliyeed in helitaanka dawlad loo dhan yahay oo ka hana qaada wadanka Soomaaliya. www.puntlandi.com

It's a great day for Somalia.

Abwaan;867430 wrote: Well done Duke for starting this thread. I couldn't agree with you more. Abwan I must give you credit for calling the election..

^^^ No Adeer the Sharif's lost. Abdiweli made the move the got ride of the two most despised Somali's politicians ever..

XX: Somaliland & the secessionist day dream is dead. Mogadishu & the Federal Republic is now here.

It starts today, Faroole has failed domestically, he has failed to protect his civilians, he has destroyed the very fabric of the state. I am not demonizing the man, just believe we can do better. His secessionist tendencies are alarming and he has made many wrongs notably Khatumo & Ras Casayr. Four years of Faroole is enough.

^^^ Most of us supported the eventual change agents. Abdiweli, Farmaajo, Baadiyow & Bashir Looyaan. Most of us were against the old corrupt Sharif's. Most of us except the secessionists who wholeheartedly supported the Sharif's..

It matters not. We should give the new President enough room.

Mooge;867371 wrote: faroole is not coming back from what his son told me. it would be great if he can say enough is enough and gives young generation a chance. he is too old now. I hope he leaves & if he does not we shall kick him out like the other rubbish.

Dear Bashi, first there must be like with the Sharif's a clear demand for change. Puntland has enough capable, honest young men who want to lead. The change in Mogadishu must be a catalyst for change everywhere.

Change should be comprehensive. The Sharif went now for the man in Garowe to go...

He has won...

Apophis;867256 wrote: Today bribery has lost and decency and honesty has stood up; a truly historic day. Viva the second republic & viva President Elect Xasan Shiekh Mohamud...