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  9. Posted

     

    The List of MPs is almost complete. Here is a tentative list of Members of Parliament.

     

    255 and counting.....this also backs up today's roll call (3 votes short) that made Mohammed Osman Aden

    speaker.

     

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    .5 Group

     

    1. Bashiir Maxamed Jaamac

    2. Biibi Khaliif Maxamed

    3. Burci Maxamed Xamza

    4. C/llahi Colaad Rooble

    5. C/raxmaan Cabdi Cusmaan

    6. C/weli Ibrahin Sheekh Muudey

    7. Caadil Sheegow Sagaar

    8. Cabdinaasir M. Cali

    9. Dr Aadan Xaaji Ibraahim Dauud

    10. Faarax Sheekh C/qaadir maxamed

    11. Fahmo Axmed Nuur

    12. Ibraahiim Saalax Dayfullah

    13. Jeylaani Nur Ikar Sh. Suufi

    14. Khadiija Maxamed Diiriye

    15. Maryan Aweys Jama

    16. Maxamed Axmed Keynan

    17. Maxamed Cumar Caymow

    18. Maxamed Cumar Dhalxa

    19. Maxamed Cumar Maxamud

    20. Maxamed Maxamuud Xeyd

    21. Maxamuud Maxamed Jimcaale

    22. Mohamed Warsame Mohamed

    23. Mustafa Maxamed Cabdullahi

    24. Saaqa Aden Mohamed

    25. Shariif Maxamed Siidi

    26. Shariif Maxamed Xasan

    27. Tahliil Abdi Mohamed

    28. Xasan Ibraahim maxamed

    29. Xuseen Maxamed Muuse

    30. Yuusuf Maxamed Ismaaciil

    31. Yuusuf Xeyle Jimcaale

     

    List is complete

     

     

     

    D&MGroup

     

    1. Aadan Ibrahim Dhaayow

    2. Aadan Sheekh Maxamed

    3. Abukar Cabdi Cusman

    4. Aweys C/lahi Ibrahiim

    5. Axmed Mayow Cabdulle

    6. C/laahi Cabdi Garuun

    7. C/llahi Xaaji Xasan

    8. Cabdi Macalin Aden

    9. CabdiKaafi Macalin Xasan

    10. Cali Aadan Xuseen

    11. Cali Sheekh Maxamed Nuur

    12. Cusman Libax Ibrahim

    13. Cusman Mukhtar Maxamed

    14. Dr. Ibrahiim Xuseen Cali Saalax

    15. Dr. Muumino Sh. Cumar

    16. Dr.Khaalid Cumar Cali

    17. Eng Maxamud Maxamed Bonow

    18. Fadumo Nuur Maxamed

    19. Fowziya Maxamed Sheekh

    20. Ibrahim Cali Cumar

    21. Ibrahim Isaakh Yarow

    22. ***** Maxamed Cali(Riino)

    23. ***** Maxamed Maxamuud

    24. Isgow Derow ****

    25. Khaliif Sh. C/laahi

    26. Luul Cabdi Aadan

    27. Macalin Cali Aadan

    28. Maryan Macalin *****

    29. Maxamed Cabdi Cali

    30. Maxamed Cali Xuseen

    31. Maxamed Cusman Jawaari

    32. Maxamed ***** Cusmaan (Fanax)

    33. Maxamed Kheyrow Maxamed Yusuuf

    34. Maxamed Mursal Borow

    35. Maxamed Rashiid Maxamed

    36. Maxamed Sheekh Xasan

    37. Maxamud Macalin Yaxye

    38. Maxamuud Cabdi Xuseen

    39. Mayow Mustaf Xasan

    40. Mohamed Nuuraani Bakar

    41. Muna Ibrahim Abiikar

    42. Mustaf Mukhtar Gudow

    43. Nuur Cali Aadan

    44. Saalim Aliyow Ibrow

    45. Samaan Maxamed Sheekh

    46. Sayid Cali Cabdulkadir Macalin

    47. Sh.Shaacir Sh.Maxamed

    48. Sharif Maxamed Cabdalle

    49. Sharif Xasan Sh Aden

    50. Xabiibo Maxamed Kheyr

    51. Xasan Cusman Xuseen

    52. Xasan Macalin Xuseen

    53. Xuseen Cismaan Xuseen

    54. Xuseen Maxamud Sh Xuseen

    55. Yacquub Cali Maxamed

     

    Lix xildhibaan ayaa ka maqan D&M Group

     

     

    D Group (S&G Sub-Clans)

     

    1. Aamino Cumar Jaamac

    2. Abdulaahi Hussein Ali

    3. Abdulaahi Cisman Ducaale

    4. Abdulahi abyan nuur

    5. Abdulahi Cumar Abshir Cumar

    6. Ahmed Dhimbil Roble

    7. Axmed Aadan Axmed

    8. Axmed Aadan C/raxman

    9. Axmed Xuseen Xasan

    10. Busharo Cabdi Diriye

    11. C/lle Xaaji Cali Axmed

    12. C/naasir Gaarane mohamed

    13. C/qaadir Sh. Cali Ibrahim

    14. C/qafaar Mohamed Oomar

    15. C/raxman Maxamud Caateye

    16. C/risaaq Daahir Maxamud

    17. C/xakiim Cige Guuled

    18. Caashakoos Maxamuud Cumar

    19. Cabdalle Boss Axmed

    20. Cabdi Xaashi C/llahi

    21. Cabdirahman Ahmed Suge

    22. Cabdullahi Qayad Barre

    23. Cadar Abdi warsame *****

    24. Caddo Maax Faarax

    25. Cali Xasan Guyow

    26. Cisman Cilmi Boqare

    27. Dr Siciid Mohamed Ali

    28. Dr. Ibrahim Suleyman Xaaji Nuur

    29. Duniya Maxamed Cali

    30. Faaduma Xasan Cali

    31. Faduma Odowa Rageh

    32. Faysal Cumar Guuleed

    33. Gen Siciid Xasan Geedi

    34. Ismaciil Xassan Jaamac

    35. Jaamac Axmed Maxamed Muse

    36. Jaamac Axmed Maxamud

    37. Jamaal Xasan Ismaaciil

    38. Khadar Biixi Caalin

    39. Khadra Ahmed Ibrahim

    40. Mahad Cabdalle Cawad

    41. Mahad Mohamed Ducaale

    42. Maxamed Axmed Gurxan

    43. Maxamed C/laahi Kaamil

    44. Maxamed Cabdi Xayir

    45. Maxamed Cali Xagaa

    46. Maxamed Ismaciil Barkhadle

    47. Maxamed Xasan Aadan

    48. Prof Ahmed Ismail Samatar

    49. Ridwan Hirsi Mohamed

    50. Sahro C/qadir C/raxman

    51. Saynab Maxamed Caamir

    52. Xiis Hassan Aadan

    53. Xiis Muuse Cawl Cali

    54. Xuseen Arab Esse Xayd

    55. Xuseen Cabdisalaan

    56. Yusuf Dirir Abdi

    57. Zakariye Xuseen Aare

     

    Afar Xildhibaan ayaa ka maqan D Group

     

     

     

     

    D Group (M&M Sub-Clan)

     

    1. A/weli Maxamed Cali Gaas

    2. Aadan Sidiiq Maxamed

    3. Abdi Barre Yusuf Jibril

    4. Abdi Mohamed Ali

    5. Abdirashid Mohamed Hidig

    6. Abdirisak Osman Hassan

    7. Abdiwahab Ugas Husen Ugas Khalif

    8. Abdulahi Bile Nor

    9. Abdulahi Haji Dayib

    10. Abdulaziz Abdulahi Mohamed

    11. Ahmed Ismail Mohamed

    12. Ali Ahmed Mohamed

    13. Asad Maxamed Yuusuf

    14. Axmed Aabi Aadan

    15. Axmed Cusman Ibrahim

    16. Bare Ugas Geedi

    17. C/fataax Nuur Mataan Cabdi

    18. C/laahi Maxamed Ciise

    19. C/llahi Maxamed Xirsi

    20. C/llahi Xasan Rooble

    21. C/llahi Yusuf Xasan

    22. C/llahi Yuusuf Cali

    23. C/nasir Maxamed Cabdulle

    24. C/qadir Aden Nuur

    25. C/rashiid Xaaji Deerow

    26. C/raxman Xoosh Jibriil

    27. C/waxid Cabdullahi Jama

    28. Cabdi Cabdulaahi Maxamed

    29. Dahir Haji Gelle Farah

    30. Da’ud Abdikarim Sh. Omar

    31. Dr. Abdulkadir Abdi Hashi

    32. Dr. Cabdi Cali Xasan

    33. Dr. Cali Khaliif Galayr

    34. Hamza Sh. Husen

    35. Hassan Abshir Farah

    36. Isse Mohamed Ahmed

    37. Mahdi Ali Osman

    38. Maxamed Axmed Maxamud

    39. Maxamed C/lahi Xasan

    40. Maxamed Iidle Geedi

    41. Maxamud Cali Magan

    42. Mohamed Abdi Yusuf

    43. Mohamed Ahmed Kulan

    44. Mohamed Ismail Shuriye

    45. Mohamed Sh. Aden Hirale

    46. Mohamud Hayir Ibrahim

    47. Muse Ahmed Ismail

    48. Muse Hassan Abdulle

    49. Muse Sheekh Cumar Jiis

    50. Nuur Faarax Jaamac

    51. Prof. Mohamed Abdi Mohamed

    52. Saado Cali Warsame

    53. Saalax Axmed Xuseen

    54. Sacdiya Careys Ciise

    55. Saciid Abdulahi Mohamed

    56. Sadiiq Abdikariim Maxamed

    57. Sahra Jama Ali

    58. Siyaad Maxauud Shire

    59. Xuseen Khalif Jama

     

    Laba xildhibaan ayaa ka dhiman D Group

     

     

    H-Group

     

    1. A/qadir Cosoble Ali

    2. A/raxman Ibrahim Ali

    3. Abdirahman Kulmiye Hirsi

    4. Abdisamad Maxamud Xasan

    5. Abdulkadir Mohamed Aden

    6. Abdullahi Jama Hussein

    7. Amina Mohamed Abdi

    8. Axmed Geedi Jimcaale

    9. Bashiir Addow Alassow

    10. C/laahi Goodax Barre

    11. C/laahi Maxamed Adan

    12. C/llahi Ali Axmed

    13. C/qadir Cali Cumar

    14. C/qadir Macalin Nuur Maxamed

    15. C/qadir Sheekh Xanafi

    16. Caasha Xaaji Cilmi

    17. Cabdi Axmed Dhuxulow

    18. Cabdisataar Sh. C/salaam Sh Xasan Barsame

    19. Cali Nuur Xuseen Cali

    20. Cali Yuusuf Cusman

    21. Ciise Wehelie Maalin

    22. Cismaan Maxamed Cabdi

    23. Cumar Cali Nuur Cumar

    24. Cumar Islow Maxamed Abukar

    25. Cusman Xaaji Cali

    26. Daahir Aamin Jeesow

    27. Daahir Xasan Cabdi

    28. Dr Khaliif Maxamed Xaaji Xasan

    29. Hassan Macalin Maxamud

    30. Jawahir Axmed Cilmi

    31. Mahad Maxamed Salaad

    32. Maryan Cariif Qaasim

    33. Maxamed Abukar Islow

    34. Maxamed C/laahi Xasan

    35. Maxamed Cabdalle Faarax

    36. Maxamed Hasan Ibrahim

    37. Maxamed Maxamud Guure

    38. Maxamed Maxamud Ibrahim

    39. Mohamed Ahmed Nur

    40. Mustafa Sh. Cali Dhuxulow

    41. Naciimo Maxamed Gacal

    42. Nadifo Maxamed Osman

    43. Nuur Iidow Beyle

    44. Nuur Maxamed Xuseen

    45. Qaali Axmed Diiriye

    46. Sacdiyo Cumar Sheegow

    47. Samira Xasan Cabdulle

    48. Shuriye Mumin Afrax

    49. Ubax Tahliil Warsame

    50. Xalimo Xasan Cumar

    51. Xasan Macalin Maxamed

    52. Xasan Shiikh Maxamud Calasow

    53. Yuusuf Geele Ugaas

     

    Sideed xildhibaan ayaa ka maqan H Group

     

     

    So far we know 250+MPS were present for the role call. We know atleast 252 casted their vote for the speaker

    of parliament. At this time, no one can verify the accuracy of this list and its subject to change.

  11. Posted

    Professore xaal qaado. If every Macalin dugsi is a professor, my beloved Sharif Sheikh Ahmed deserves

    the same title.

     

    I'm tired of reading Somali blogs falsifying the bio's of these men. For example, Mohammed Osman Aden

    aka the new speaker of parliament was a Macalin dugsi in Norway and a community organizer, so when and

    who falsified his records after the 1980s is news to me. There is nothing to be ashamed off.

    He was a Somali educated and he should be proud.

     

    Since his Siad Barre days, the man has been out of commission. Qurbo joognimo will do that to you. But

    he does have experience, however rusty it maybe and he has a leg up from his predecessor

    who couldn't read, lol. Either way, today is a win for Somalia. We have a parliament that is Sharif Sakiin free.

     

    Mida kale, the new speaker has a Canadian connection. His former family(bahda koowaad) are Ontario

    residents.

     

    Not every Somali Blog has the good sense to do a fact check, which is why this is now recycled and posted on

    this good site.

  13. Posted

    Libaax-Sankataabte;861774 wrote:
    Congrats to Prof. Jawaari. This is a great opportunity for the country. It is amazing elections held inside Somalia are going so smoothly.

    But the coverage was less than amazing. We had to rely on audio to get the news. Universal TV should be booed

    off the air, they are terrible.

  18. Posted

    lol@Raamsade, thats very funny.

     

    Poster, I just posted open blog(Politics section) entitled: Saadi Ali and Co: The Politics of the Quota System and I wrote

    the following:

     

     

     

     

     

    There are many blog posts about the 2012- Somali Presidential Elections. There are open blog posts dedicated to profiling appointed members of the Federal Parliament. And not so others talking about the demise of the most recent President

    of the Transitional Federal Government accused of widespread corruption. But almost all of these threads have one thing

    in common, which is that most if not all have a comment or two related to the quota system thats imbedded in the recently drafted constitution of the Somali Republic. Most if not all of these commentaries complaint about the 30% quota afforded

    to women in the newly drafted constitution.

     

     

    Out of 825 delegates (better known as the NCA(national Constituent Assembly) tasked with reviewing and voting on a draft Provisional Constitution, a document that serves as Somalia's legal frame, the quota required to have 256 women.

    We now know the outcome of such proposal.

     

     

    The Islamists dismissed the proposal. The clan elders ignored the subject altogether, and the moderates cried

    foul. Some went as far as saying that the outside world was forcing the quota system on Somalis, which is why without

    understanding the goal of the quota system that they said they do not believe quota system because it was culturally

    incompatible.

     

    And others refused to support the 30% representation afforded to their sisters and mothers, sighting the discriminatory

    nature of the quota system.

     

     

    After Somalia's epic failure to meet its 30% quota in the selection of the National Constituent Assembly, the draft

    constitution passed with some success. Nevertheless, it was welcomed news, even by some women.

     

    Onto the process of including the council of elders who were tasked with nominating fellow clansmen to the

    federal parliament. Again, the subject of the quota system was front and center. Some clan elders refused to

    acknowledge that women were part and parcel of the clan system. They refused to acknowledge that women

    were the fabric of our society. Instead, they voted for their interest, which is to say, they voted for men more than women.

     

    In most Somali districts, there are more women than men but we only asked to have 30% of 225

    representatives of the lower house to be appointed to the federal parliament. Women asked to have 30% of 16

    appointed senators to the senate in the upper house of the federal parliament.

     

    Thats 68 women in lower house, 16 in the upper house, and lets not forget, a mere 256 to aid with the task of reviewing and voting on a legal document that will be binding. Why is it that women are half the world's population, majority in major

    Somali district but in some instances, they do not have political franchise?

     

     

    Mida kale, hadaa tahay the Men of SOL, lets not forget, women are your mothers. They gave birth to you.

    They fed and gave you shelter. And when some of the men were engaged in warfare (or in some instances, died or lost contact), women were there for you.

     

    Your Ayeeyo, Hooyo, Eedo, and Habaryar were the ones who took the responsibility of the household.

    They put on their motherly hat, and sometimes fatherly hat and buckled up for the long journey to settle in far

    away land. In most Somali households, there are more female households today than there was 20 years ago.

     

    They kept you safe and they raised you to be the men you are today.

     

    But your men folks, your Awoowe, Aabo, Adeer and Abti repaid them with calaacal and threats. When they are not

    treating their women folks as minors with no rights, they are citing religious edicts (written by men) to support their

    unwavering position.

     

     

    This is why the story should not be about whether or not Sheikh Sharif will survive and hold on to his post.

    Or why Sharif Hassan (Sharif Sakiin) is appointed to the lower house of the federal government when he does

    not meet the membership criteria for the federal parliament. (intimidation and threats wins the day.

    He threatened to buy a high school diploma from Bakaraha Market)

     

    Instead, we should be talking about the opportunity the quota system presents. We should debate the place

    women should have in the political process and perhaps compare and contrast with Barre's 1970s family law

    with the 30% quota system of 2012 . Barre was first to promote gender equality.

     

     

    Also, the 30% should not be looked as a quota system but a means to transform our society. The mechanism behind the quota system affords Somalia a future that is filled hope and optimism. A new future that all Somalis,

    men and women alike will have in a hand in building.

     

     

    And for those of you who think the 4.5 formula is a success and who cheer your fellow clansmen upon reviewing the list of MPs, I ask you, why is that any different from having a quota system designed to better the country.

    Our women are Somalia, and Somalia is our women. By appointing 68 women MPs, 16 Women Senators,

    you are assuring the country's future.

     

     

    Research shows that when women are actively engaged in nation building, poverty is reduced, the health and

    the economy of the country improves. This in turn boast security and brings stability.

     

     

     

     

    Contrary to popular believe, the goal of having a quota system is not to meet it. Its to deliver high

    turnout and a large number of elected women and enhance women's political participation thereby leading to

    more opportunity for women in the future. 30% is a benchmark. This is why there is no recourse today to meet

    the 30% quota. NCA failed to meet the quota, and it was business as usual. The Council of Elders failed to meet the 30% quota and again, business as usual. As Ngonge would say, wax fahma.

     

    Again, the goal is not to meet the 30%, the goal is to encourage women's political participation. This is

    why women are not up in arms about the clan big wigs refusal to meet the quota, in the most recent elections

    and the previous session of the National Constituent Assembly.

     

     

    For those who think Somalia is a lone wolf in advocating quota system,

    bal dib iskugu noqda oo halkan aqriya.

     

     

    Between 2000 and 2002, elections were held in 23 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with increases in

    women parliamentarians in 14 of them. Most of the countries that have achieved significant increases in

    women's participation have done so through the use of quotas - a form of affirmative action in favour of

    women. Worldwide, about 30 of the world's more than 190 countries apply some form of female quotas

    in politics.

     

    Quotas, the report reveals, have had a positive effect on increasing women’s involvement in politics.

    Out of the 59 countries that held elections last year, 17 of them had legislated quotas. In those countries,

    women gained 27 per cent of parliamentary seats compared to 16 per cent in countries without quotas.

     

    But research shows that the percentage of women parliamentarians

    stands at 19.5 per cent – only a 0.5 per cent increase from last year – which means that less than one in five

    parliamentarians across the world are women.

     

    Also, little known fact about Rwanda, Africa's most successful child. The republic reinforces Unity,

    Work and love of thy country. In turn, it brought its people together. Instead of playing the politics of division

    thats mostly attributed to its tragic past, they united as one. Men and women alike work side by side in assuring a

    functioning government. And by rebuilding the countries infrastructure and focusing on policies driven to grow the country's economy, they became the envy of all the failed states, Somalia included.

     

     

    in large part, the success of Rwanda is attributed to its women. Because of the quota system embedded in

    Rwanda's constitution, for the first time, women in Rwanda had political franchise and women played a key

    role in rebuilding Rwanda.

     

     

    Rwanda's constitution:-

     

     

    Article 76 The Chamber of deputies shall be composed of 80 members as follows :

    1° fifty three (53) are elected in accordance with the provisions of article 77 of this Constitution;

    2°
    twenty four (24) women
    ; that is : two from each Province and the City of Kigali.

     

    Sub-section 3 : The Senate

    Article 82

    The Senate shall be composed of twenty six (26) members serving for a term of eight years (8) and at least

    thirty per cent
    (30 %) of whom are women
    .

     

    The World Bank now rates Rwanda as one of the world's 10 most-improved economies. "

     

    Also, for those commentators who are critical of the numerical value of 30%, I ask you, do you want

    Somalia to be a leader or a follower? Why do we care if the United States has less than 30% of women in public office?

    Does Somalia want to lead by example or do you want a Somali that models itself after the the United

    States and Britain?

     

     

     

    Read it here:

     

    In South Africa and Mozambique, for example, women hold 30 per cent of the seats in

    parliament - matching the international target. Women's representation in national parliaments across

    sub-Saharan Africa equals the world average of about 15 per cent. Despite being one of the poorest regions

    in the world, the level of women's representation in parliament in sub-Saharan Africa is higher than in many

    wealthier countries, observes UNIFEM in its Progress of the World's Women 2002 report. In the US, France

    and Japan for instance, women hold slightly more than 10 per cent of parliamentary seats.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Best Wishes,

     

    LayZie G.

  19. Posted

    There are many blog posts about the 2012- Somali Presidential Elections. There are open blog posts dedicated
    to profiling appointed members of the Federal Parliament. And not so others talking about the demise of the
    most recent President of the Transitional Federal Government accused of widespread corruption. But almost all of these threads have one thing in common, which is that most if not all have a comment or two related to the
    quota system thats imbedded in the recently drafted constitution of the Somali Republic. Most if not all of these
    commentaries complaint about the 30% quota afforded to women in the newly drafted constitution.


    Out of 825 delegates (better known as the NCA(national Constituent Assembly) tasked with reviewing and voting on a draft Provisional Constitution, a document that serves as Somalia's legal frame, only asked to have 256
    women, out of 825 delegates. We now know the outcome of such proposal.


    The Islamists dismissed the proposal. The clan elders ignored the subject altogether, and the moderates cried
    foul. Some went as far as saying that the outside world was forcing the quota system on Somalis, which is why without understanding the goal of the quota system that they said they do not believe quota system because
    it was culturally incompatible.

    And others refused to support the 30% representation afforded to their sisters and mothers, sighting the discriminatory nature of the quota system.


    After Somalia's epic failure to meet its 30% quota in the selection of the National Constituent Assembly, the draft
    constitution passed with some success. Nevertheless, it was welcomed news, even by some women.

    Onto the process of including the council of elders who were tasked with nominating fellow clansmen to the
    federal parliament. Again, the subject of the quota system was front and center. Some clan elders refused to
    acknowledge that women were part and parcel of the clan system. They refused to acknowledge that women
    were the fabric of our society. Instead, they voted for their interest, which is to say, they voted for more men
    than women.

    In most Somali districts, there are more women than men but we only asked to have 30% of 225
    representatives of the lower house to be appointed to the federal parliament. Women asked to have 30% of 16
    appointed senators to the senate in the upper house of the federal parliament.

    Thats 68 women in lower house, 16 in the upper house, and lets not forget, a mere 256 to aid with the task of reviewing and voting on a legal document that will be binding. Why is it that women are half the world's population, majority in major Somali district but in some instances, they do not have political franchise?


    Mida kale, hadaa tahay the Men of SOL, lets not forget, women are your mothers. They gave birth to you.
    They fed and gave you shelter. And when some of the men were engaged in warfare (or in some instances, died or lost contact), women were there for you.

    Your Ayeeyo, Hooyo, Eedo, and Habaryar were the ones who took the responsibility of the household.
    They put on their motherly hat, and sometimes fatherly hat and buckled up for the long journey to settle in far
    away land. In most Somali households, there are more female households today than there was 20 years ago.

    They kept you safe and they raised you to be the men you are today.

    But your men folks, your Awoowe, Aabo, Adeer and Abti repaid them with calaacal and threats. They
    treat them as minors who do not deserve to be recognized as a person that has rights. They cite religious edicts (written by men) to support their unwavering position.


    This is why the story should not be about whether or not Sheikh Sharif will survive and hold on to his post.
    Or why Sharif Hassan (Sharif Sakiin) is appointed to the lower house of the federal government when he does
    not meet the membership criteria for the federal parliament. (intimidation and threats wins the day.
    He threatened to buy a high school diploma from Bakaraha Market)

    Instead, we should be talking about the opportunity the quota system presents. We should debate the place
    women should have in the political process and perhaps compare and contrast with Barre's 1970s family law
    with the 30% quota system of 2012 . Barre was first to promote gender equality.


    Also, the 30% should not be looked as a quota system but a means to transform our society. The mechanism behind the quota system affords Somalia a future that is filled hope and optimism. A new future that all Somalis,
    men and women alike will have in a hand in building.


    And for those of you who think the 4.5 formula is a success and who cheer your fellow clansmen upon reviewing the list of MPs, I ask you, why is that any different from having a quota system designed to better the country.
    Our women are Somalia, and Somalia is our women. By appointing 68 women MPs, 16 Women Senators,
    you are assuring the country's future.


    Women were never a threat. Women are willing partners who will dedicate their lives to rebuilding the country.

    Research shows that when women are actively engaged in nation building, poverty is reduced, the health and
    the economy of the country improves. This in turn boast security and brings stability.


    Contrary to popular believe, the goal of having a quota system is not to meet it. Its to deliver high
    turnout and a large number of elected women and enhance women's political participation thereby leading to
    more opportunity for women in the future. 30% is a benchmark. This is why there is no recourse today to meet
    the 30% quota. NCA failed to meet the quota, and it was business as usual. The Council of Elders failed to meet the 30% quota and again, business as usual. As Ngonge would say, wax fahma.

    Again, the goal is not to meet the 30%, the goal is to encourage women's political participation. This is
    why women are not up in arms about the clan big wigs refusal to meet the quota, in the most recent elections
    and the previous session of the National Constituent Assembly.


    For those who think Somalia is a lone wolf in advocating quota system,
    bal dib iskugu noqda oo halkan aqriya.


    Between 2000 and 2002, elections were held in 23 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with increases in

    women parliamentarians in 14 of them. Most of the countries that have achieved significant increases in

    women's participation have done so through the use of quotas - a form of affirmative action in favour of

    women. Worldwide, about 30 of the world's more than 190 countries apply some form of female quotas

    in politics.



    Quotas, the report reveals, have had a positive effect on increasing women’s involvement in politics.

    Out of the 59 countries that held elections last year, 17 of them had legislated quotas. In those countries,

    women gained 27 per cent of parliamentary seats compared to 16 per cent in countries without quotas.



    But research shows that the percentage of women parliamentarians

    stands at 19.5 per cent – only a 0.5 per cent increase from last year – which means that less than one in five

    parliamentarians across the world are women.



    Also, little known fact about Rwanda, Africa's most successful child. The republic reinforces Unity,
    Work and love of thy country. In turn, it brought its people together. Instead of playing the politics of division
    thats mostly attributed to its tragic past, they united as one. Men and women alike work side by side in assuring a functioning government. And by rebuilding the countries infrastructure and focusing on policies driven to
    grow the country's economy, they became the envy of all the failed states, Somalia included.


    in large part, the success of Rwanda is attributed to its women. Because of the quota system embedded in
    Rwanda's constitution, for the first time, women in Rwanda had political franchise and women played a key
    role in rebuilding Rwanda.


    Rwanda's constitution:-


    Article 76 The Chamber of deputies shall be composed of 80 members as follows :

    1° fifty three (53) are elected in accordance with the provisions of article 77 of this Constitution;

    2°
    twenty four (24) women
    ; that is : two from each Province and the City of Kigali.



    Sub-section 3 : The Senate

    Article 82

    The Senate shall be composed of twenty six (26) members serving for a term of eight years (8) and at least

    thirty per cent
    (30 %) of whom are women
    .



    The World Bank now rates Rwanda as one of the world's 10 most-improved economies. "



    Also, for those commentators who are critical of the numerical value of 30%, I ask you, do you want
    Somalia to be a leader or a follower? Why do we care if the United States has less than 30% of women in public office? Does Somalia want to lead by example or do you want a Somali that models itself after the the United
    States and Britain?



    Read it here:

    In South Africa and Mozambique, for example, women hold 30 per cent of the seats in

    parliament - matching the international target. Women's representation in national parliaments across

    sub-Saharan Africa equals the world average of about 15 per cent. Despite being one of the poorest regions

    in the world, the level of women's representation in parliament in sub-Saharan Africa is higher than in many

    wealthier countries, observes UNIFEM in its Progress of the World's Women 2002 report. In the US, France

    and Japan for instance, women hold slightly more than 10 per cent of parliamentary seats.



    FYI, Saado Ali is our Sharif Sakiin. She has not met the membership criteria of the federal parliament, but her
    nomination was approved. For every sakiin, we have a Saado Ali.





    Best Wishes,

    LayZie G.

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    Leader Mahiga's Somber remarks

     

     

     

    Statement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the New Federal Parliament (NFP)

     

     

     

    Mogadishu, 20 August 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, offers his warmest congratulations on the remarkable occasion of the inauguration of the new Somali Federal Parliament. He pays tribute to the hard work and dedication of the Traditional Elders for identifying the candidates, the Technical Selection Committee (TSC) for diligently vetting the candidates and to all the Somali people at this moment of hope, optimism and progress. The SRSG also commends the work of the international observers to the TSC for their determination and diligence in assisting the Committee in carrying out its functions.

    Some 215 of the total number of 275 Members of Parliament were sworn in, comfortably passing the benchmark of 185 which allows for the New Federal Parliament to convene with a functioning majority. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Mogadishu International Airport, was attended by the President, the Prime Minister and the current Speaker of Parliament. Mr. Mussa Hassan Abdulle, a former army general was appointed interim Speaker of the NFP.

    “This historic moment marks the long-awaited end of the transitional period in Somalia. The new MPs, selected after broad-based, grass roots consultations and representing all of Somalia’s clans, have been successfully screened against objective criteria and are now ready to start their important work,” SRSG Mahiga stated.

    Careful selection resulted in high number of university graduates, relevant professional experience and a significant number of women although, the agreed upon quota of 30% was not reached.

    “Today’s events are the culmination of over 12 months of arduous and contentious political negotiations and mark the beginning of the last phase of the transition which will be completed in the coming days with the appointment of a Speaker, Deputy Speaker and a President.”

    The SRSG also takes the opportunity to thank the international partners, including the US, the UK, the EU, Italy and Norway, who visited Mogadishu yesterday to express their solidarity and support at this pivotal moment in the Somali peace process. He recognizes and appreciates the attendance of the Mogadishu-based diplomatic community, mostly from the region, who also participated in the meeting.

    “Somalia has suffered through two decades of brutal civil war. Today’s swearing in of a new, more qualified legislature marks a turning point for the nation. The Somali people have met the key 20 August deadline of the Roadmap on ending the transitional period and showed their courage and determination in moving forward on the road to peace and stability,” SRSG Mahiga said.

     

     

    Source: UNPOS

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    Xaaji Xunjuf;858491 wrote:
    So the list is complete now 275 mps are now ready to operate.

     

    No, the list is not complete. They have just over 200+ but have quorum,. The new parliament is in session.

     

    The list of senators for the upper house has not been released. More work needs to be done. It's official, Somalia has passed its transitional

    face. May Allah protect us from Sharif's machination. His people have temporarily held the registry hostage. They refused to issue the identification card for the newly selected MPs. Outside interest had to play mediators and he finally caved.

     

     

    Sharifs power grip is dangerous. Be aware, Sharif has crossed over to the dark side. He has deligitamized himself in the process.

     

     

     

     

    sharif si xaaraan ayuu Mogadishu u haystaa.

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    Btw, let me be the first( atleast I hope that I'm the first) to say that Ngonge was right all along. Clan is everything. The clan formula is working. The different clans are finallystarting to get it. They are indeed building

    up a caucus like system. We are seeing the big picture. This is a winning formula and Ngonge was first to say

    so in the year 1800, haha

     

     

    We are late to the game....... Ngonge is winning