Cadale, only city that has the backing of local population, culumo and elites can replace Xamar. For Xamar to be the Capital, the President should hold reconciliation for local tribes and get firm support from them. He would need the support of culumo and traditional leaders (not Xaad and Diiriye types) for credibility sake, And the biggest asset or obstacle would be the business community, some of whom are very shady.

Cadale. I think it's now fair to assume there are other players that do not want peace in Mogadishu, players with deep pockets. It is also clear that general public cannot be rallied to support the Government. Unlike other regions including Somaliland and Puntland, the public in Xamar seems powerless. And there are no traditional leaders that can be trusted to rally the public. Somalistart. Baydhabo is neutral? hehe, I guess neutral means anywhere certain tribes don't inhibit

These demos are useless, instead the Somali electorate in Minneapolis should pressure their representatives in DC to seek answer from the Somali President. Saado was American citizen after all. Bombard Senators Franklin and Klobuchar with calls and emails. Have them reach out to the State Department.

http://somali.raxanreeb.com/2014/07/prof-togane-oo-si-weyn-u-dhaliilay-madaxweynaha-puntland-cabdiwali-gaas-dhageyso/

http://boramanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9696&catid=34&Itemid=53

“Dadku wax bay qorshaystaan oo ragganimo ayaa la isku dayaa si la isku taago, laakiin waxa Somaliland adhaxda ka jabiyey ictiraafka dunnida laga sugayo oo ah horta ha lagu aqoonsado, waxa ummadda awoodoodii baabi’iyey waa ha lagu aqoonsado (oo awoodoodii wax kulama soo baxayaan), aqoonsiguna wuxuu yimaad marka aad adigu marka hore wax la timaad, laakiin marka uu yidhaah waan iska fadhiyayaa ee ha la i aqoonsado (waa dhibaato weyn),” ayuu yidhi Abwaan Hadraawi I think shacabka Soomaalilayn and dowladooda should listen to Abwaan Hadraawi.

I think she's talking about the police Contingent, ironically enough including Nigerians. The 22,000 'peacekeepers' will stay or if anything they might be increased

I don't know that but on the plus side, the elections are not far away.

This is a lot of hearsay. And I am not sure how does Siilaanyo benefit from instigating tribal conflict. It is not his interest and certainly not the people's interest.

<cite> @HawdMan said:</cite> Aslong as you stay in this kfra path may you and your children be punished continouesly . Hehe, habaar? This is first on SOL hehe.

Coofle, Tribalism is everywhere and it is not any less stinky than tribalism in Mogadishu. One will be fooling himself if he thinks people in Mogadishu are more tribalistic than those in other parts of Somalia. Due to its unique role in Somalia, Mogadishu's problems are far more complex than say those of Hargeisa, Garowe, Baydhabo, etc. This multi-layered complexity is what magnifies tribalism in Mogadishu.

Xabad, It does not matter what he means, I just don't buy his benevolence.

Mooge, Galbeedi can brag but don't tell me the university is doing anybody a favor.

They do go to schools in Garowe, Beled Weyne and even in Mogadishu as rockets are raining on them, even under the Ethiopian occupation. And they go to Sudan, India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey, some on scholarships. You can brag but they don't tell us you are doing Somalis any favor. They pay their way to Camud as just like they do elsewhere. Don't say you are not bragging while. P.s. Northerners roam around the South freely.

<cite> @galbeedi said:</cite> 110 students from south and central Somalia atre graduating this year from Amoud. The big deference is we don't brag about it like Dr.Osman. "> Then why do you feel the need to post this and say you are not bragging? These kids are paying for their schooling, Camuud is not doing them any favor.

Galbeedi, are you convincing us or convincing yourself?

Hehe@Galbeedi, nagadaa ninyahow, by simple geography, Awdal does not have much of choice.

I guess their hands were forced, more complications ahead.

PRESS RELEASE The President of the Federal Government of Somalia His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the Prime Minister His Excellency Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed and the Speaker of Parliament His Excellency Mohamed Osman Jawari tonight hosted an Iftar ceremony in which the nomination of an 18-member Technical Committee on Formation of Interim South West Administration was announced and endorsed. Cabinet members, elders from various constituencies in South West Somalia and other key stakeholders, attended the ceremony. The formation of the technical committee is an important first step towards the implementation of the agreement reached by the opposing sides in South West Somalia on June 23rd, 2014, under the guidance of H.E. Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed to form an interim South West State Administration. The committee, whose members were selected based on the principle of inclusive politics and with careful consideration of the individual capacities of the members, will be supported by a team of Cabinet members under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The three leaders and the elders who attended the ceremony expressed their satisfaction with the progress of the efforts to form an inclusive interim administration in South West Somalia and reaffirmed their support for the implementation of the South West Agreement. Speaking at the ceremony, H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said: “This is another important milestone achieved in our efforts towards a democratic and federal Somalia, where we aim to bring the government closer to the people and promote unity. This process was difficult, but it finally paid off through collaborative efforts and we are all happy with the outcome. We have come together tonight to celebrate all the hard work that went into the agreement and the formation of the technical committee that will facilitate the formation of an Interim South West State Administration.” Affirming the thoughts of the President, H.E. Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed said: “I would like to congratulate the committee members and wish them well in the important work ahead. I pledge my full support for this process and would like to assure the committee of the commitment of the federal government to the success of this endeavor. This process is critical to the advancement of federalism in our country and the formation of Federal Somali States in the country. My Cabinet and I look forward to working with the committee towards this noble goal.” On his part, Speaker Jawari commended the government’s commitment to federalism and said: “Congratulations to the government on this political achievement. This represents the foundation of the formation of the interim state administration, and we hope that the technical committee will successfully steer the process of forming an inclusive interim administration.” —END—

Ahmed Samatar: James Wallace Professor of International Studies at Macalester College President Barack Obama has officially welcomed Somalia's new ambassador to the United States - the first since 1991. Omar Abdirashin Ali Sharmarke served as Somalia's Prime Minister in 2009 and 2010. His arrival in Washington comes as the State Department prepares to announce a new U.S. ambassador to Somalia. Macalester College Professor of International Studies Ahmed Samatar, a candidate in Somalia's 2012 presidential elections, joins The Daily Circuit to explain what difference this diplomatic fresh start could make. http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/07/15/daily-circuit-somali-ambassador

I guess they picked the scorched earth policy from Ethiopian neighbors. Alla ha qaboojiyo.

Mooge, would this picture change your mind?

Something wrong with Germans waving flags and their hands pointing to the sky.

I always thought Cidan escaped a mental hospital, who knew burahadeer was his room-mate.