Outside plan will not work. That has been done already. A plan to bring shabaab on board without alqaa'ida elements or ask for more foreign troops to defeat them.

At least it is a chance for Sharif to put the case of Somalia and how (let us hope he has a solid, workable plan) to pacify the country in front of Obama admin directly without intermediaries.

At least it is a chance for Sharif to put the case of Somalia and how (let us hope he has a solid, workable plan) to pacify the country in front of Obama admin directly without intermediaries.

At least it is a chance for Sharif to put the case of Somalia and how (let us hope he has a solid, workable plan) to pacify the country in front of Obama admin directly without intermediaries.

Clinton to hold key Somalia talks Hillary Clinton will meet a host of African leaders on her 11-day tour US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to hold talks with Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. She is expected to confirm America's backing for Somalia's beleaguered transitional government. Much of Somalia is in the hands of opposition forces, including the Islamist insurgent group al-Shabab. More than 250,000 Somalis have fled their homes because of the fighting over the past three months. Mrs Clinton will hold talks with the UN-backed Somali leader on the second day of her African tour. Wreath-laying Before Thursday's meeting, she will honour the victims of the August 1998 attacks on the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, in a wreath-laying ceremony in Nairobi. It [al-Shabab] poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond Hillary Clinton President Ahmed needs all the support he can get, says the BBC's Will Ross in Nairobi. Pro-government forces are only in control of a small section of the capital Mogadishu. There are reports that al-Shabab - which favours strict Islamic law - is gaining support from extremists around the world, our correspondent says. Earlier this week, police in Australia arrested several men, charging them with planning suicide attacks on a base in Sydney and saying they were linked to al-Shabab. Our correspondent points out it is far too dangerous for the American secretary of state to venture into Somalia, as the fighting continues. Speaking on the sidelines of an economic summit on Wednesday, Mrs Clinton said: "We know we're facing a very difficult conflict, and we also know that the presence of al-Shabab and terrorist elements within Somalia poses a threat," reports Reuters news agency. "It poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond. So this is an area where we're going to work even more closely together." Al-Shabab controls swathes of Somalia Somalia's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Abdullahi Omar, told the BBC's Network Africa programme why US involvement in the region was so important. He said: "The golden situation now is that the major global power in the world is today engaged... seriously engaged in helping the government of Somalia to establish stability and peace in the country." The US admits it has supplied pro-government forces in Somalia with over 40 tonnes of weapons and ammunition this year, and another delivery of weapons is predicted, says our correspondent. But there are growing fears that the Horn of Africa country - which has been without an effective central government since 1991 - risks becoming a haven for terrorists. 'Enormous potential' On Wednesday, Mrs Clinton held talks in Nairobi with Kenya's president and prime minister. CLINTON'S AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde America's top diplomat described as disappointing Kenya's failure to investigate a bout of deadly violence after the 2007 election and urged the authorities to end impunity. At least 1,300 people were killed in two months of violence, but the cabinet has resisted calls for a tribunal. Addressing African leaders at Wednesday's economic summit, Mrs Clinton said the continent had "enormous potential for progress". But she stressed that harnessing that potential would require democracy and good governance. During her 11-day trip Mrs Clinton will also visit South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cape Verde

Clinton to hold key Somalia talks Hillary Clinton will meet a host of African leaders on her 11-day tour US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to hold talks with Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. She is expected to confirm America's backing for Somalia's beleaguered transitional government. Much of Somalia is in the hands of opposition forces, including the Islamist insurgent group al-Shabab. More than 250,000 Somalis have fled their homes because of the fighting over the past three months. Mrs Clinton will hold talks with the UN-backed Somali leader on the second day of her African tour. Wreath-laying Before Thursday's meeting, she will honour the victims of the August 1998 attacks on the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, in a wreath-laying ceremony in Nairobi. It [al-Shabab] poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond Hillary Clinton President Ahmed needs all the support he can get, says the BBC's Will Ross in Nairobi. Pro-government forces are only in control of a small section of the capital Mogadishu. There are reports that al-Shabab - which favours strict Islamic law - is gaining support from extremists around the world, our correspondent says. Earlier this week, police in Australia arrested several men, charging them with planning suicide attacks on a base in Sydney and saying they were linked to al-Shabab. Our correspondent points out it is far too dangerous for the American secretary of state to venture into Somalia, as the fighting continues. Speaking on the sidelines of an economic summit on Wednesday, Mrs Clinton said: "We know we're facing a very difficult conflict, and we also know that the presence of al-Shabab and terrorist elements within Somalia poses a threat," reports Reuters news agency. "It poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond. So this is an area where we're going to work even more closely together." Al-Shabab controls swathes of Somalia Somalia's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Abdullahi Omar, told the BBC's Network Africa programme why US involvement in the region was so important. He said: "The golden situation now is that the major global power in the world is today engaged... seriously engaged in helping the government of Somalia to establish stability and peace in the country." The US admits it has supplied pro-government forces in Somalia with over 40 tonnes of weapons and ammunition this year, and another delivery of weapons is predicted, says our correspondent. But there are growing fears that the Horn of Africa country - which has been without an effective central government since 1991 - risks becoming a haven for terrorists. 'Enormous potential' On Wednesday, Mrs Clinton held talks in Nairobi with Kenya's president and prime minister. CLINTON'S AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde America's top diplomat described as disappointing Kenya's failure to investigate a bout of deadly violence after the 2007 election and urged the authorities to end impunity. At least 1,300 people were killed in two months of violence, but the cabinet has resisted calls for a tribunal. Addressing African leaders at Wednesday's economic summit, Mrs Clinton said the continent had "enormous potential for progress". But she stressed that harnessing that potential would require democracy and good governance. During her 11-day trip Mrs Clinton will also visit South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cape Verde

Clinton to hold key Somalia talks Hillary Clinton will meet a host of African leaders on her 11-day tour US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to hold talks with Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. She is expected to confirm America's backing for Somalia's beleaguered transitional government. Much of Somalia is in the hands of opposition forces, including the Islamist insurgent group al-Shabab. More than 250,000 Somalis have fled their homes because of the fighting over the past three months. Mrs Clinton will hold talks with the UN-backed Somali leader on the second day of her African tour. Wreath-laying Before Thursday's meeting, she will honour the victims of the August 1998 attacks on the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, in a wreath-laying ceremony in Nairobi. It [al-Shabab] poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond Hillary Clinton President Ahmed needs all the support he can get, says the BBC's Will Ross in Nairobi. Pro-government forces are only in control of a small section of the capital Mogadishu. There are reports that al-Shabab - which favours strict Islamic law - is gaining support from extremists around the world, our correspondent says. Earlier this week, police in Australia arrested several men, charging them with planning suicide attacks on a base in Sydney and saying they were linked to al-Shabab. Our correspondent points out it is far too dangerous for the American secretary of state to venture into Somalia, as the fighting continues. Speaking on the sidelines of an economic summit on Wednesday, Mrs Clinton said: "We know we're facing a very difficult conflict, and we also know that the presence of al-Shabab and terrorist elements within Somalia poses a threat," reports Reuters news agency. "It poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond. So this is an area where we're going to work even more closely together." Al-Shabab controls swathes of Somalia Somalia's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Abdullahi Omar, told the BBC's Network Africa programme why US involvement in the region was so important. He said: "The golden situation now is that the major global power in the world is today engaged... seriously engaged in helping the government of Somalia to establish stability and peace in the country." The US admits it has supplied pro-government forces in Somalia with over 40 tonnes of weapons and ammunition this year, and another delivery of weapons is predicted, says our correspondent. But there are growing fears that the Horn of Africa country - which has been without an effective central government since 1991 - risks becoming a haven for terrorists. 'Enormous potential' On Wednesday, Mrs Clinton held talks in Nairobi with Kenya's president and prime minister. CLINTON'S AFRICAN TOUR Kenya South Africa Nigeria Angola Liberia Democratic Republic of Congo Cape Verde America's top diplomat described as disappointing Kenya's failure to investigate a bout of deadly violence after the 2007 election and urged the authorities to end impunity. At least 1,300 people were killed in two months of violence, but the cabinet has resisted calls for a tribunal. Addressing African leaders at Wednesday's economic summit, Mrs Clinton said the continent had "enormous potential for progress". But she stressed that harnessing that potential would require democracy and good governance. During her 11-day trip Mrs Clinton will also visit South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cape Verde

Scoring points for what? This is childish. I hope the President does not condone the childish behavior of his subordinates.

Allah u naxariisto, he represented an important and growing segement of the population. Let us hope calm prevails and the killer or killers are brought to justice with qisaas.

He will be out by year end . How?

Ok. If that is the intent.

Duke Goboleed means region or state as the official name in english is Puntland State of Somalia or like the Minnesota State of the US.

I don't understand the significance of the name change. Is Faroole advocating secession? If so he will create trouble for himself with the people of Puntland who consider Somali unity "mugadas".

This is very sad. When will Africans learn you can't jail ideas and peoples will for life. The Somalis in Canada should lobby the Canadian govt for the release of Bashir Nakhtal as political prsioner.

Xaaji waa beentii maxay tari. what can be done? Nothing. it seems that Riyaale is playing high stakes political fait compli to gain another 5 years. This has been long coming, with all the delays this was bound to happen. As long as Kulmiye is unable to confront the ruling elite, they will wait a long time for free and fair elections.

Gabbal you agree with the mocking tone of Gardaro. The story should be told and are being told by Puntland admin & Media.

Actually Burco and all regions below including sool and sanage are inflicted with sever drought. Ilaahay Ramaxaanka ah baa dhulka qaboojinkara. Allow raxmad khayr dhulka ka buuxi, aamiin.

Nice pictures. Thanks Duke & Samuria Warrior.

Now will you stop putting down the President? Good advice for our brother Duke. We have to help the President and the PM in the difficult task of restoring the nation's honor and dignity, at least with our kind words and du'a.

The M Society champion is a ship without captain sailing in a rough sea without compass and afraid to ask other ships for directions.

This shows that the Obama administration is keen on helping stablize an important strategic partner for peace. The world's strongest navies are unable to stop piracy, therefore it is the interest of the United States to help Somali govt achieve the goal of stablizing the country so it does not continue to be threat to peace in the region and to the world.

lol, if it was a meeting with a white guy, you would say god bless him . Racism against Arabs or any form of racism is never cool in today's global village.

Soomaaliya is nation oo Soomaalida ka dhaxeyso, it is not dal lagu gorgortamaayo meel lagu gaaro la rabo for selfish reasons. Soomaaliya cannot be a jaraanjar lagu koraayo meel one wants enrich one's self. No, no, and no. MMA according to you for past 19 years the country was at peace and there was a lot of progress until A/Y became the President. For you to support Sharif (which I do too) at this time who relies on what A/Y has built is quite puzzeling while at the same time condemning A/Y. Somalidu waxay dhehdaa "Oohintu orgiga ka weyn".

Duke wrote I am not dear brother and to me it matters not if he kisses the lady, there are more important issues at hand.. Exactly, I concur.

Nice pictures & progress for the Somali economy. Aw Muse, keep them coming. Thanks.