One thing is noticeable in this Mogadishu Summit. Whatever the outcome, it has started with calm and businesslike. To some like Omar Finish and Guudlaawe, it looks boring though, judging from their body language. It is possible that they are irritated by the animated conversations between PM Mohamed Hussein Roble and those seated near him. Perhaps, that particular theme under discussion at that moment wasn’t their favorite, and therefore, doesn’t attract their attention. There could be other possibilities for their dull looking faces.
But one thing is sure, though – when the stumbling obstacle (Farmajo) to peaceful talks and political bargaining, was removed, things started to look normal. There is sense of relief that he is no longer in the equation in a meaningful way. So be it.
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This blog is associated with the former Chief of Staff in Puntland State Presidency, 1998-2004. He also worked with the UN and World Bank Joint Secretariat for Somalia’s Re-construction and Development Program (RDP), 2005-2006, as a Zonal Technical Coordinator for Puntland and later as National Aid Technical Coordinator with the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and European Union. He is now an independent political analyst and commentator on current issues and occasionally gives historical perspective on modern Somalia’s politics. He lives and works in Toronto, Canada. He can be reached at: ismailwarsame@gmail.com
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