Galbeedi, Awdal must have influence in the SFG for them to take such audacious step. The only person that comes to mind is the Foreign Minister but I didn't see him as someone that can move people.

Well, Mogadishu threw a curve ball, that's for sure. Even Khaatumo never got this much attention. Siilaanyo mishandled the situation. He should have listened to the elders that respectfully came to him. Let's the Feds say about oil companies in Puntland.

Response from Somaliland http://rajonews.net/2015/01/dhageyso-maamulka-soomaaliland-oo-jawaab-kulul-ka-bixisay-hadalkii-wasaarada-macdanta-iyo-batroolka-dowlada-soomaaliya/

This came after the meeting Jabouti? Salaax, you might be on something. Somali Government warns illegal companies operating in Somalia http://hiiraan.com/news4/2015/Jan/97660/somali_government_warns_illegal_companies_operating_in_somalia.aspx

Hopefully, common sense prevails and locals should be allowed to run their affairs.

On the funny side,

<cite> @thefuturenow said:</cite> How can Geedo join Puntland when it is not even geographically connected? You need a lesson in tribal geography.

^ And I don't think he's getting a refund hehe.

I think Beer-Gaal works for NGO and now has to pay income tax :-)

Whatever come of Holhol situation?

I would like to see Bari fog one day. Whatever investment, I hope those communities benefit from it.

Considering how they massacre the villagers without care, why would anyone want to come under Qaybdid's admin

This is common problem across the land. The SFG and other entities has entered many contracts that are shady to say the least.

http://www.voasomali.com/audio/2573835.html

It's unlikely anyone but a small circle will benefit from this.

http://horseedmedia.net/2014/12/25/cabdiweli-shiikh-axmed-adigu-xasanoow-saad-yeeli-doontid-ma-aqaaniye-anigu-waa-ku-cafiyey/

^I am not sure what they are mining for but it's safe to assume chemicals will be used to extract the minerals. How would the chemicals and toxins be disposed?

What's more worrisome is the environment impact.

Wow Malistar, you want people to share a country with you?

This might be what Galbeedi was talking about?

Leave DK alone, he is an optomist.

<cite> @Tallaabo said:</cite> I don't understand why the Mogadishu administration calls itself the "Somali" government when it clearly does not represent four out of the five Somaliwayn territories. Because they are Somali.

I always find it silly not having members of Somali Government from North in the negotiations considering they are the Somali Government.