Hargeisa - The breakaway enclave of Somaliland will vote in a long-awaited presidential election on June 26 after a string of delays angered the opposition and worried rights groups, its electoral commission said on Thursday. Mohamed Ahmed Hirsi Ghelle, spokesperson for the National Electoral Commission (NEC), said the date just needed the president's approval, which the semi-autonomous region's leader indicated he would give. "I will approve the date fixed by the National Electoral Commission," President Dahir Rayale Kahin told reporters on his return from a three-week foreign visit. The vote in the Horn of Africa region has been delayed three times since April 2008, which clan elders blamed on problems with voter registration. The setting of a date will likely offer some relief to those who feared the extended political strife in Somaliland could be exploited by al-Qaeda-linked al Shabaab rebels who control much of central and southern Somalia. The region has enjoyed relative peace and stability compared with the rest of Somalia but is frustrated by its total lack of international recognition as a sovereign state. The former British colony will also mark 50 years of independence on June 26. - Reuters

Originally posted by Thankful: Jacaylbaro, You can definitely put that on record Thank you ......

Of all the other business in the world ,,, ma bagaashlayaal bay ka doorteen ,,, But still, better than the pirates ,,,

Makhaalka saan aw leeyahay nooh: Ras Kamboni was the largest and the most well-armed of the four Islamist factions that formed the Hizbul Islam coalition in early 2009.

Afrikanation Artists Organization (AAO) and Somaliland Culture and Sports Association (SOCSA) teamed up to present a “Celebration of Art and Culture” in Hargeysa, Somaliland/Somalia on April 28th, 2010. This was a celebration of traditional and recent artistic flavors and for the foundation of Afrikanation, which is a local non-profit, non-governmental organization designed to empower African artists and their communities under the belief that art does have the power to positively change society and the world. When you first walked into the Panorama Hall that night, one could not help but notice the paintings that lined the walls. Thirteen gifted artists based here in Hargeysa, displayed beautiful images reflecting traditional and contemporary Somali society. Paintings of camels walking with grace as they were led across the plains, to those drawing attention the challenges faced by Somali people, such as migration and war were on display. Gazing across this long line of evidence affirming the talent that exists here, your eyes were then led to a table filled with many tiny hands busily working to create our artists of our future. Working with Najma Axmed Xaashi, an artist from Mogadishu, the youth produced some dynamic pieces with art supplies donated by students at California College of the Arts and supporters. Afrikanation partnered with Defne Beyce, a Graduate Design student at California College of the Arts in San Francisco, California, USA and Ismail Ismail, a great supporter also residing in California, to organize and deliver these much-needed art supplies. Art supplies are virtually unobtainable in this region due to high price and proximity, and it is one of Afrikanation’s founding goals to make supplies accessible to artists who need them. Crayons to professional level acrylic paints donated were quickly put to use in the youth art station and weekly. The night officially opened with a Koranic reading and song by Ilyas Mohamed Omar, a dynamic eight year old, then cultural song and dance by Somaliland Culture and Sports Association. SOCSA is a local, non-profit, non-governmental organization that educates the youth on current economic, social and health related challenges and the importance of physical education through sport. The dancers lit up the room dressed in traditional Somali attire as they swirled to the beat and songs of our ancestors. Seeing the faces of the young people that filled the crowd lit with excitement brings hope that these traditions will be passed on for many generations to come. Following the cultural dance were the break-dancing Groovies. The Groovies enlivened the audience with their creative storytelling through dance. This dynamic group of teenage boys and SOCSA together represent the diversity that exists in our youth today. Hani Abdi Ali utilizes fashion as a tool to address traditional styles of dress with a new flair through her new line of dresses that were worn at the event. Mohamed Bulshaawi and Abdirahim Daalalayn shared their gift of song with a crowd of excited listneners anxious to hear more. All in all, this night was a blessed celebration of art, talent and culture that Allah gifted us with right here at home. This event would not have been the same without great support of the community. To Panorama, Lucy University, Defne Beyce, Ismail Ismail, California College of the Arts, art supply donors, friends of the arts and certainly not least the artists, musicians, poets, dancers, designers, supporters and friends shared their gifts and helped during the celebration, thank you. This sets the stage for many positive exchanges in the future celebrating our art and our culture with the community at large. For more information about SOCSA, please contact them at socsacenter@gmail.com or visit their website at www.socsa.org. For more information about Afrikanation Artists Organization, please contact them at info@afrikanationartists.org or join their group page on Facebook under Afrikanation Artists Organization today.

Originally posted by Thankful: If Riyaale campaigns in Laasaanood than I will give him credit, but I highly doubt he will ever venture into that city again because of what happened to him last time! Just for the record ...............

So the whole Raskamboni is Axmed Madoobe ?

As long as you are not a criminal or thinking of committing any ,,,, then no one need your info. No matter how many digital footprints you leave as long as you are clean. Ladies & Gentlemen, enjoy your life while you can.

,,,, A peaceful Nation enjoying their Mirqaan moments ,,, lol

ha caytamin adeer ,,, laf baad toobin ku haysaaye

sidii Somaliland looga buufin lahaa deeganada ssc ....

And u don't want to talk about the Ethiopians in Buuhoodle ?? ,,, .... fuleysanidaa niyow ,,,

ka la jab maxaa ku xiga ?? ,,,, dagaal. Ilaahay masaakiinta ha u gargaaro.

I wish it is true sxb ....... but after all, it is an African politics.

- The Somaliland President officially signed and approved the date for the elections to be on the 26th June this year. - New registration cards are being distributed in all the Somaliland districts and regions. - Electoral Commission accused the government of interfering the process. The government said they only want to keep the security tight. This happened when two polling stations in Hargeisa was closed by the police. The two stations were reopened the next day.

Waar odayga daaya ....

"Annaga & Malayshiyaadka Hargaysa waanu isnaqaanaa car magaalada Buuhoodle hasoo galeen" AND .... Dhanka kale wuxuu canbaareeyey Gudoomiyuhu ciidamo Ethiopian ah oo soogalay qeybo kamid ah gobolka Cayn ....... Ethiopian baa laga hadlayay and "Somaliland car ha soo galeen" kuye ,,,,

GAROWE ONLINE EDITORIAL That is how a son should speak about his father ,,,,,,, thumbs up

The Electoral Commission Announced the elections to be held on the 26th of June 2010 .....

ha kugu taagnaato dheh ,,,,

26 June ,,,,, are u kidding me ?? ,,, Another step forward ,,,,,

Last 15 minutes of the working week ........ dheeraaa ,, Isn't it impressing when a girl calls and asks for some Khat & Sigaar ?? ,,,,,,,,,, Thursdays are crazy walee ,,,

,, show ninka naftaa haysay ,,, loooooooool