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  8. Posted

    Horn,

    An old adage comes to mind, "Measure twice, cut once." We are in this for the longterm saaxib, let us make sure we do it right.

     

    Originally posted by HornAfrique:

    Abdulahi Yusuf's administration...

    If I may correct you, its Geedi's administration. And he seems to be a bit more decisive as of late; he has setup these 3 government delegations to deal with the relocation and coordination with foreign donors. He is also the person that has pushed the idea of the government setting up HQ in the capital rather than Baidoa. As Haji Muse might say the shoes fit him rather well... :D

  12. Posted

    Originally posted by sheherazade:

    Feeling left out! I want to adopt a Xamar area. Someone pick an area for me, please. And tell me how to say I'm from there in the local dialect so I come across as legit
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    Good idea. I feel left out too...! :D:D

  14. Posted

    ^^These are a few of the photos taken of Xafun, Bari region after the Tsunami.

     

     

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    A Somali policeman salvages his belongings from his house on the island of Hafun, January 8, 2005 which was damaged by the tsunami which hit the Indian Ocean coastline of Somalia on December 26, 2004. Hafun was the worst hit area, almost all its 4,500 inhabitants were made homeless. Picture take January 8, 2005. REUTERS/Francesco Broli/World Food Program/Pool

     

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    A man walks through debris on Jan.8 2005 on the island of Hafun following the Dec.26 2004 tsunami, which hit the Indian Ocean coastline of Somalia, in this photo released Tuesday Jan.11, 2005 by the UN World Food Program. Hafun was the worst hit area, almost all its 4,500 inhabitant were made homeless. (AP Photo/World Food Program/Francesco Broli; Pool)

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    A Somalian sits in his house on the island of Hafun on January 8, 2005 which was damaged by the tsunami which hit the Indian Ocean coastline of Somalia on December 26, 2004. Hafun was the worst hit area, almost all its 4,500 inhabitants were made homeless. Picture take January 8, 2005. REUTERS/Francesco Broli/World Food Programme/Pool

     

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    Damage is seen January 8, 2005 on the island of Hafun following the tsunami on December 26, 2004, which hit the Indian Ocean coastline of Somalia, where up to 30,000 people were affected. Hafun was the worst hit area, almost all its 4,500 inhabitants were made homeless. Picture take January 8, 2005. REUTERS/Francesco Broli/World Food Programme/Pool

     

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    Damage is seen Jan.8 2005 on the island of Hafun following the Dec.26 2004 tsunami, which hit the Indian Ocean coastline of Somalia, in this photo released Tuesday Jan.11, 2005 by the UN World Food Program. Hafun was the worst hit area, almost all its 4,500 inhabitant were made homeless. (AP Photo/World Food Program/Francesco Broli; Pool)

  15. Posted

    Originally posted by HornAfrique:

    Bari, it has great opportunity to be a political buffer zone to reconcile any problems occuring between their relations to the north and their neighbors to the east.

    Perhaps that is true. It would be all the more reason to give full consideration by both parties involved. Do you know if there is any timeline's being thrown around?

     

    I believe I would be for, because hey what can Cabudwaq, Dhabat, and Balanbale lose but gain more political and trade opportunities?

    My sentiments exactly. But there are several issues the Puntland government/people are currently dealing with, such as:

     

    -Tsunami efforts

    -New government(transition)

    -Western border issue(w/Somaliland)

    -Recovery from drought/floods

    -Financial mismanagement

     

    These problems will be inherited by those in Cabudwaq and surroundings; on their otherside of the coin, these might be viewed as opportunities for them to bring new ideas to the table on how to deal with some of those issues noted above.

     

    Local leaders, elders, business community and people in those areas will have to decide what is in their best interest. Let us see how this plays out in the coming months.

  17. Posted

    Horn,

    The 'buffer' you are speaking of does not really make sense to me, as we will still have a very large border with our S. Mudug neighbours. Although it should be noted that it has been fairly peaceful since 1993 peace agreement. I do believe it would be a good decision as this joining together would improve relations. What say you? For or against?

     

    Degmooyin ka tirsan gobolka galgaduud oo la shaaciyay in ay ku biirayaan maamul goboleedka Puntland[Marka Caddey]

  21. Posted

    Nationalist,

    Somali governments(regional or national) and corruption seem to go hand-in-hand. The best we can hope for is a reduction(somewhat) in the levels.

     

    Duke,

    M. Xaashi will certainly be remembered fondly. I truly respect the manner in which he handled himself after the results were announced. We Somalis need more leaders like him.

     

    His comment afterwards,"...waa walaalkay waana u hambalyaynayaa...."

  24. Posted

    Congrats to Pres. Cadde Muse

     

    What news to awaken to! Must say I was hoping for the incumbent to win, however, the process was fair and open,--so I can't complain too much.

     

    It seemed Xaashi had an excellent support base to start with but was not able to build upon it,--either by winning over those parliamentarians or making side-agreement(s) with other candidates.

     

     

    Wareeggii koowaad

     

    Maxamed Cabdi Xaashi 27 Cod

    Jen. Cadde Muuse 18 Cod

    C/raxmaan Faroole 15

    Eng. Abshir Muuse 05 (Eng. Abshir wareeggan ayuu ku haray)

     

    Wareeggii labaad

     

    Maxamed Cabdi Xaashi 29 Cod

    Jen. Cadde Muuse 21 Cod

    C/raxmaan Faroole 15 Cod (Farole ayaa isna wareeggan ku haray)

     

    Wareeggii seddexaad

     

    Jen. Cadde Muuse 35 Cod

    Maxamed Cabdi Xaashi 30 Cod

  25. Posted

    Originally posted by Duke_Valantino:

    Bari LOL, bro, Smith was getting on my nerves
    :D

    I can imagine...let's see how you feel after being called DUKE for the next while... :D

     

    As for the long-awaited fairy tale recognition, that train has come and gone in my view. Duke and I,( :D ) are here to wave it goodbye and good-speed, while others are left scrambling to get on the caboose. I just hope the Ms. Edna Adan has brought her pair of Nike runners. :D