Wow

Norf. The man has legitimate concerns and shared what he disagrees with. The timing might be off but his concerns are valid. Ngonge. Are we talking his last minute declaration regarding the conference ( his approach might be wrong and timing off) or are we talking his concerns which I believe are valid? Lost in all of this are things they did agree on!

Are you saying those disagreements can not be overcome? No fist fights, they could have just skipped the press conference altogether

Seriously folks?

What he wants has always been consistent though his tlming is off. To have him and Hasan at press conference welcoming mutual agreements and airing differences is good start to reaching some sort of resolution. As for Jubba, there's clan angle but more importantlty it's matter of cementing the federalism. To that end, Puntland is steadfast in promoting federalism.

From Horse's mouth. Somalia: President Hassan reaches agreement Puntland President 29 Apr 29, 2013 - 10:01:57 AM GAROWE, Somalia Apr 29 2013 (Garowe Online) – Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole and Somali Federal Government President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a press conference on an agreement reached during President Hassan’s visit to Puntland, Garowe Online reports. During President Hassan’s two day stay in Garowe – administrative capital of Puntland State – he met with President Farole to discuss many issues including federalism, security, economy and cooperation. Both leaders held a joint press conference outside the main entrance of the new Presidential Palace in Garowe where both leaders briefly touched on the issues agreed on in their meeting. President Farole stated that the two agreed on: dialogue for reconciliation throughout Somalia; improving security through building Somali National Forces whose responsibility will be tasked to technical committee; abiding by the previous agreement made by Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon and President Farole. During the press conference President Farole stated that the two leaders had agreed to some issues but reach a deadlock on some issues. “I’m very pleased to welcome Somalia’s President Hassan to Puntland who will be departing today. We had fruitful discussions and reached an agreement on some issues and some issues need further discussions,” said President Farole. Government sources told GO that one issue that leaders could not reach an agreement on was Puntland’s attendance of the London conference next month. Puntland attended the London conference last year but sources say the government has not reached a decision to attend this year’s conference as of yet. President Hassan also touched on some of the issues that were discussed during his meeting with President Farole. One issue that was raised in discussions was the altering of the Provisional Federal Constitution (PFC). President Hassan discussed the issue that was raised during his statement on Monday. “The Puntland government raised concerns about the altering of the [Provisional Federal] Constitution, we were not aware of this issue,” said President Hassan. President Hassan also discussed emerging states which he described as a constitutional right however was concerned about implementation. Local sources tell GO that President Farole and President Hassan didn’t see eye to eye on supporting emerging states with special regards to Jubaland. President Hassan promised to review and finalize the PFC as agreed on by Roadmap signatories last year. President Hassan thanked the Puntland government and people for their warm welcome and stated that the SFG’s presence would be felt in Puntland. “Politics in Somalia needs cooperation and consultation and we will reach our goals only through this manner,” President Hassan said in his final statement on Monday. President Farole and a delegation of Ministers, MPs, authorities and civil society accompanied President Hassan and his delegation to the airport where he flew back to Mogadishu. GAROWE ONLINE

This is actually refreshing! And I must they behave better than many Solers.

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Atleast we know what Faroole is opposed to, the question is can a compromise be reached?

Who will pay their salaries?

Waranle. You are not helpful. It's important for the nation that these men come to an understanding.

Xaaji Xunjuf;944196 wrote: Its all just for the show In the words of secessionists, these meetings bother folks from certain quarters:D Classified excelled in iskudirir.

A good change of pace.

What a waste of time!

Faroole is here to stay and is not terrified of anyone.

^You surely don't believe that.

Farole is sploiler at home but he will toe the line in London.

It's an improvement from 'Africa's Best Secret":D

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Waranle. Do you realize how humilitating this is for all Somalis?

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Soft target? An entire branch of the Government was almost decapitated and this doesn't bode well for Government that made security the highest priority. How many times would you have to be bombed before you take adequate measures to protect yourself. Just last night, the Deputy Chief Prosecutor was killed. You would imagine after the last well coordinated attack, the Government would atleast make an effort in protecting key figures in the Judiciary or the Government in general.

Are you talking the Government that couldn't protect its own Judiciary Branch? Let's be realistic!

^lol

The situation in Kismayo is becoming too sticky for the Government. Any clashes in this city can erode their legitimacy.