That's not part of the script some have been writing lately...

Mogadishu Sabti 11 August 2012 SMC Thanks to a new constitution and improved security in and around the Somali capital, the nation of 10 million is getting a fresh start. International efforts to stabilize Somalia have picked up and outside investment is pouring into the country in record numbers. The man maneuvering Somalia’s ‘Roadmap’ plan and the path to peace is not entirely the result of foreign security and intervention–the bulk of the credit goes to Somalia’s own leaders, and in particular its prime minister Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali. Dr. Ali was brought fresh from his job as a professor at New York’s Niagara University in June 2011. During his short time in office, the premier has navigated his way out of the feuds that once engulfed the Somali leadership, and focused his attention instead on how to get the war-torn country out of twenty years of civil war. With Ali at the helm, Somalia’s draft constitution was approved just a week ago. The prime minister’s Roadmap for the End of Transition will soon usher in the end of Somalia’s decade-long struggle for legitimacy. The prime minister’s constitution gives power back to the Somali women and allows Somalia’s fledgling state-administrations to exercise powers even over their own foreign policies. What makes Ali’s rise to power unbelievable is that he has done most of his work under the worst famine in the region in over half a century. The premier’s security policy has also pushed Al-Shabaab militants into a small corridor of power, and much of this came at a time when President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed was unwilling to work with regional powers against the armed insurgent group. By the end of the next president’s term, Al-Shabaab will be a distant memory, and this will come entirely as a result of Dr. Ali’s brilliant security plan. Ali’s leadership has garnered attention far beyond Africa. In the last year, Turkish premier Racep Tayyep Erdogan, Saudi prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal, British Foreign Secretary William Hague, and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon have all visited the notoriously dangerous Somali capital. The prime minister has proven, most importantly, that Somalia can count on a moderate, pragmatic, and logical leader to push it forward. No more do Somalis have to listen to militant pseudo-Sheikhs and illiterate clan elders for guidance. Despite his lack of experience and relative youthfulness, the prime minister has proven his ability to connect with all levels of society. And that he is not just limited to dealing with professionals of his own caliber. With Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali as president, Somalia can not fail.

Mohamed Farah wins again... One reported describes it as the greatest British sporting triumph in his life time..... Well done sir...

Nothing less than transformative....

He is an easy target to attack. Specially with his plan to cut Medicare benefits for seniors...

Che I am not shocked that you oppose him...

Yusuf was never that bright. Driven by clan like the fake Jihad of Xasan Dahir.

A highly educated Somali woman supports the right candidate...

Maadey coming to the defense of his kin. Yusuf was always a big supporter of the fake wadaads and his clan thugs...

Sharif never graduate from any University in Sudan or Libya and certainly not Harvard...

Mahiga: Soomaaliya waxay u baahan tahay hoggaan wanaagsan Posted by kbh2 on August 10th, 2012 Ergayga gaarka ah ee xoghayaha guud ee Qaramada Midoobay u qaabilsan arrimaha Soomaaliya Augustine Mahiga ayaa*maanta sheegay*in ay Soomaaliya u baahan tahay hoggaan wanaagsan oo leh aqoon, karti**iyo aragti horseedi karta in dhibka laga saaro**shacabka Soomaaliyeed. Augustine Mahiga ayaa sheegay in lagu jiro xilli xasaasi ah oo la doonayo in laga baxo ku meel gaarnimada loona gudbo dowlad rasmi ah, taas oo uu tilmaamay inay muujinayso sida uu dalku ugu baahan yahay aqoonyahanno aragti dheer oo dalka u horseeda*horumar iyo nabad lagu waaro. Mahiga ayaa sheegay in la soo maray caqabado badan oo dhinacyada siyaasadda marar badan keenay niyad-jab, balse wadashaqeyn iyo dedaallo dheeraad ah oo la sameeyay looga soo gudbay, isagoo xusay in uu xafiiskiisa waqti badan u huray sidii khilaafaadka dhasha xal loogu heli lahaa. Danjiraha ayaa sheegay in tobon maalmood oo keliya ay ka dhiman tahay, markii ay miro dhali lahayeen dedaalladii muddada dheer la soo waday, wuxuuna dhincayada siyaasadda, odayaasha dhaqanka, aqoonyahannada iyo ururrada bulshada ku boorriyay in ka qeyb qaadaan sidii ay Soomaliya mar kale u hanan lahayn dowrkii ay ku lahayd siyaasadda caalamka.

Redistricting should take place across all of Somalia once a proper admin is installed.

Mudug is not two province & Hiiraan is the same size as the District of Hobyo. You can not compare the two....

This man is whats wrong with out nation..

It's all about the clan. Oba supports Dugsi teacher turn coat Sharif all by accident. Then I got a PHD last year Baadiyow by accident and hates on Prof Abdiweli....

Farmaajo did well, but Abdiweli did much better and served much longer...

Sharif Ahmed is getting desperate, Farmaajo's little ploy has worked against their very interest.

They dont want to listen, since Abdiweli is from a certain clan...

Abdiweli's achievements are as clear as the sun. To think that some here are getting upset for no other reason than his clan lineage. Somalia would be lucky to have Abdiweli as President. He undertsand the outside world and the internal workings of the Somali State very well.

Abdiweli has brought a new level of professionalism to Somali politics. He is highly educated, western technocrat who achieved in a very little time the completion of the road map. He has run a more efficient administration using the little at his disposal. Though he disagreed on every ing with Sharif we never heard an issue or complaint from him. He did his job regardless and kept an eye on the ball. He has visited Puntland, Beledweyne, Balcad, Jowhar, Baidoa and all. He has worked with every clan and region well. With Galmudug even spending a night in Baraxlay, he has worked with reer Hiiraan well and with Mogadishu above all. Abdiweli has set out a clear vision of what Somalia should be. He is a sober realist and not a fake populist. Again which politician matches the man's understanding of the issues and complexities that are faced by the Somali people? Again those who hate are doing so because of clan, because of Puntland and nothing else.

Abwaan;855870 wrote: Duke, horta cidda aniga iyo adigu ma isla naqaannaa? Are we playing around now. It's election time lad, so let's get serious...

gooni;855854 wrote: Sawirada iyo cilmigiisa inta iska daysid noo sheeg wax qabadkiisii intuu xilka hayay guushiisi ugu fiicnayd ma dastuur ku meel gaara ayuu dawlad rasmi ah ku dhisayaa? His vision watcht the Video's posted. His competence, look at the results on the ground. The landmark consitution, the greater security of the Capital, bringing the regions together wiht the center. The way he has represented Somalia with skill around the world and at international conferences. Again stop hating the man and read the articels and watch the video's.

Abwaan;855842 wrote: Duke, for over 20 years Soomaaliya degmooyin looma samayn, specially Koofurta. Altough I question the timing and think that some areas in lagu degdegayo oo laga faa'iideysanayo isbeddelka. But to say all degmooyinka la magacaabay are rubbish is caddaalad darro kale. I agree with you, many new districts need to be developed and old ones need updating. However thats for a perminent adminstration. Sharif Ahmed is wasting time and trying to save his seat, which is worth nothing...

Abwaan;855849 wrote: Horta anigu ma dadkaan ka liitaa? Siyaasiyiinta ciddayda inaan buunbuuniyo maxaa ii diidey? You have already spoken about A/Qaybdeed and there is nothing interesting about Cadow....

2009-2010 Summer Research Grant by the Research Council of Niagara University on “Inequality and Economic Growth.” Awards 2007-2008 Summer Research Grant by the Research Council of Niagara University on “Corruption, Economic Growth, and Environmental Quality: An Empirical Analysis.” 2006-2007 Summer Research Grant by the Research Council of Niagara University on “Foreign Aid, Poverty and Growth.” 2005-2006 Summer Research Grant by the Research Council of Niagara University on “How Robust is the Effect of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth.” 2004-2005 Summer Research Grant by the Research Council of Niagara University on “An Empirical Analysis of the Determinants of Foreign Aid: A Panel Approach.” The 2005-2006 Excellence in Research Award, College of Business Administration, Niagara University, May 2006. The 2003-2004 Excellence in Research Award, College of Business Administration, Niagara University, May 2004. The 2001 Best Article Award, Atlantic Economic Journal, October 2002. The Best Paper Award, European Applied Business Research Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 2004.