Please join us for a exciting evening filled with music, art, poetry, fashion and dance in celebration of the arts and culture of Somaliland. Afrikanation Artists Organization is a newly founded NGO/non-profit organization designed to empower Somaliland artists and the community through: • Fair trade economic development initiatives • Artist workshops • Art classes for at-risk youth • Making supplies more accessible • Raising community awareness on current issues through art Please join Afrikanation Artists, Somaliland Culture and Sports Association (SOCSA) who will present a variety of cultural dances and musical pieces and artists of the greater Somaliland region for a positive celebration of culture. Children are welcome and there is no charge to enter. ••• Wednesday, April 28th 2010 6:00 pm – 10 pm Panorama Conference & Wedding Hall in Hargeisa, S/land ••• ••••••••••••••• For more information, please email Iman at eid@eidart.com or visit thewebsite www.Eidart.com

DStv has been banned in North Eastern Province by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims. Also outlawed are video dens, blamed for eroding moral values among the youth and causing poor academic performance. The Supkem Mandera branch shut down dozens of entertainment spots that air popular video shows and football, “in support of Islamic teachings.” The region is predominantly Muslim and the religious leaders said Islamic teachings had to be followed to the letter. The move was quickly supported by the Supkem head office, which promised to extend the ban to other towns in the province. Statement MultiChoice Kenya, which operates the DStv channels, would not comment immediately. “We are still monitoring development and will release a statement tomorrow (Tuesday),” said public relations manager Stella Ondimu. Information minister Mr Samuel Phogisio criticised the move by the Sheikhs. He said that Kenyans subscribe to the service mainly because of the local and international football games broadcast by the station. The minister pointed out that the Constitution protects Kenyans’ right to assemble. The ban, he said was a violation of such rights. “Kenyans in Mandera also have a right to what they view,” he said. According to him, the Islamic leaders do not have powers to ban the service.

Adigu marna bow bow marna jaw jaw ..........

and u had to search all the time and bring an article that is 4 years old ?? ,,,,

^ ^ and what is wrong with it ?? ,,,, it is not like a car stolen from u know ,,,

Maamulka gobolka Sanaag ayaa xabsiga dhigay 8 oday oo ay ku jiraan caaqilo,kuwaasoo ka soo jeeda labada beelood Hmmmm ,, good move

Maamulka gobolka Sanaag ayaa xabsiga dhigay 8 oday oo ay ku jiraan caaqilo,kuwaasoo ka soo jeeda labada beelood ee dhowaan iska dilay dhowr nin,waxaana istaagay wadahaladii socday kadib markii maamulka soo farageliyey nabadayntii u socotay odayaasha labad dhinac. Odayaashaas la xidhay oo lagu hayo xabsiga magaalada Ceerigaabo ayaa keenay in weli aan xal loo helin arintaas ka abuurtay magaalada Ceerigaabo inay soo galaan malayshiyaad hubaysan oo labad beelood ah,taasoo cirka ku laashay nabadii mudada dheer ka jirtay magaalada. Maamulka gobolka Sanaag ayaa waxa eedeyn u soo jeediyey odayaasha labada dhinac,iyagoo ku eedeeyey inay soo faragashadeen arimo dhaqan,oo ay keeyihii ujeedooyin gaar ah. Colaadan ayaa bilaabatay kadib markii magaalada gudaheeda lagu toogtay laba nin oo ka soo jeeda koonfurta Sanaag(Naaleeye Axmed/***********),iyadoo sida la sheegay ay arintaasi daba socotay dil ka dhacay meesha la yidhaahdo Ceelqoxle,halkaas oo lagu dilay nin ka soo jeeda beesha (Muuse Ismaaciil HabarYoonis),waxaana malayshiyo ka soo jeeda koonfurta Ceerigaabo ay afduubteen dhowr nin oo ka soo jeeda beesha kale,iyadoo markii danbe la sii daayey,si jaanis lo siiyo nabada.

Mimi nilikuwa natania tu . . . . . wala kuchukua mimi umakini

President Girma Woldegiorgis said Ethiopia is desirous to further strengthen existing relations with Somaliland. President Girma made the statement here on Monday while holding talks with Somaliland President Dahir Rayale Kahin. According to a senior government official, Girma said encouraging development is being registered in the country. President Dahir Rayale Kahin on his part briefed President Girma on existing peace and stability in Somaliland.He said encouraging development is being registered in the social and economic sectors in Somaliland. Relations with neighbouring states and Somaliland is getting strengthened from time to time, he said .President Dahir Rayale Kahin also lauded Ethiopia’s contribution in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace in Somalia. Source: ENA

Is that why the ONLF attacks are increasing in the recent days/weeks ?? ,,,,,,,,,,,,, could be ..... I always had the feeling of connecting between the two.

It is obvious that Somaliland with the support of its government and people has to its credit conducted four democratic elections successfully in acceptable standards that do not differ much from the international ones, which impacted positively the views of the International community. It is apparent that the presidential election had passed a number term-extensions due to successive delays in timing of the election; it is also clear that we had missed out holding the local government elections and as well the legislative elections are in the offing. It is indisputable that Somaliland with its nascent democracy is capable to hold the upcoming presidential elections peacefully as that was proven in the prior elections; the remarkable achievement in the past elections was guaranteed by the high moral obligation of Somalilanders to their future. It took much devotion and dedication by its citizens that Somaliland gained the status “Oasis of peace” in conflict-ridden Horn of Africa. Experience in prior elections gives a reflection that we can achieve more in the future in we continue with the current stamina. As we are gearing up for the long-awaited presidential election we call the incumbent government, the national political parties and the general public to observe the following points: 1. Peace and stability should prevail in the polling day as well as respect for the outcome, which should represent the choice of the electorate. 2. Due respect and support should be granted to the National Electoral Commission, particularly issues relating to voter registration and holding of the presidential election, which a test to the democratic culture of Somaliland. 3. The three political parties should present their political platforms to the public in healthy manner. The campaign managers of the contesting parties should exercise self-restraint and avoid any rhetoric that can cultivate hatred or might trigger violence between the Somaliland communities. 4. The electorate should be held accountable for any violation of the voter registration and the polling process. We also remind the supporters of the political parties not to try to score election victory by violence. 5. The National electoral Commission are held responsible to fulfil the following duties: o To ensure that the political parties comply with the code of conduct they have endorsed. o Elections should be held in peaceful environment and should be kept out of all possible irregularities, which could mar the credibility of the outcome. o NEC should uphold justice to all contestants, be transparent and be mindful that they are accountable to the Somaliland electorate. 6. We appreciate the International community and the donors for their indispensible role in the democratization process of Somaliland, we appeal further support for the democratization, in order to initiate long-lasting in the Horn of Africa. Finally, we hope luck for Somaliland nation and its Citizens. We should all embrace peace to achieve democratic elections. On behalf of the civil society: 1. Academic for Peace and Development 2. SONYO Umbarella (Somaliland National Youth Organization), 3. Nagaad Umbarella For Women Organizatoin, 4. FOPAG, 5. COSONGO Umbarella, 6. SORADI, 7. SONSAF,

Why do i have the feeling that Cowke & Xaaji-xunjuf are the same ?? ,,,,

iskaga biira Ethiopia markaa dee cowkoow ,,,,

I think the Shariif is playing a good card here ,,,, Imagine he sends women soldier and alshabab will say it is Haram to fight them and they runaway ,,

Waar don't worry ,, they will go to Villa Somalia next and issue a similar statement ... I think they can see Alshabab from there ,,

theres no way you can liberate that many

^ ^ ,, They are better now ,, last time they were meeting in Dubai ,,, see how they came down all the way from UAE ?

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unaweza lick yangu ...

^ Have u tried ??

^ ^

Never ever ........... coz he gets everything wrong

Someone is obsessed with clans here ,,,,,,, always

Ahhh Someone is mad ................. blame your adeeros sxb ... they the ones committed the crime

Now i can't stop dancing ........