في أعقاب الحملات الانتخابية المريرة، انقشع الغبار أخيراً في بونتلاند


والآن بعد أن انتهت انتخابات بونتلاند وتم تسويتها، دعونا نتحرك بشكل موحد لتحسين سبل عيش سكاننا وإعادة تأكيد الدور القيادي لهذه الولاية في عملية المصالحة وإعادة الإعمار في الصومال.  لقد ارتكبت ولاية بونتلاند أخطاء سياسية، ومن الضروري الآن تصحيحها.  وبينما يتعين علينا جميعا أن نهنئ الرئيس ونائب الرئيس المنتخب على فوزهما في الانتخابات، علينا أن نواصل الضغط عليهما للتحرك من أجل حكم أفضل وبناء مؤسسات سليمة وشفافية في إدارة الشؤون العامة في بونتلاند.
إن إرساء الديمقراطية ووحدة الهدف وتحسين الأداء الاقتصادي وتوفير بيئة آمنة للنمو والازدهار هي من بين أولوياتنا كدولة.
بالنسبة للرئيس سعيد عبد الله دني، فقد انتهى منحنى التعلم ولم يعد هناك أي مبرر للتأخير في إدارة برنامج عمل بفعالية وكفاءة لإحداث تغييرات إيجابية في حياة الناس العاديين.
إن سياسة الدولة المتمثلة في إعادة المشاركة وإعادة المساهمة مع بقية الصومال والمجتمع الدولي أمر ضروري.  يجب على ولاية بونتلاند إعادة احتلالها والقيام بدورها التاريخي في شؤون الصومال والمساعدة في إعادة تشكيل مستقبله

بقلم WDM

FOLLOWING BITTER ELECTION CAMPAIGNS THE DUST HAS FINALLY SETTLED IN PUNTLAND

WDM EDITORIAL

Now that Puntland election is over and settled, let us move in unison to improve the livelihoods of our residents and re-assert the leading role of this state in Somalia’s reconciliation and reconstruction process. Puntland State has made policy mistakes, and it is imperative now to rectify them. While we all have to congratulate the President and Vice-president-elect for their election victory, we have to keep the pressure on them to move for better governance, sound institution-building and transparency in running Puntland public affairs.

Democratization, unity in purpose, better economic performance and secure environment for growth and prosperity are among our priorities as a state.

For President Said Abdullahi Deni, the learning curve is done and no further excuses for delays in managing effectively and competently a program of action to bring about positive changes in the lives of ordinary people.

A state policy of re-engagement and re-contribution with the rest of Somalia and international community is imperative. Puntland state must re-occupy and play its historical role in Somalia’s affairs and help re-shape its future.

PUNTLAND DECIDES

DOORASHADA PUNTLAND

https://fb.watch/pqrE2iQalb/?mibextid=Nif5oz

HISTORIC, STRATEGIC AND POLITICAL MISCALCULATIONS OF PUNTLAND OPPOSITION

WDM EDITORIAL

People of Puntland State had spoken loud and clear when they lined up for the election of city councils in their thousands. Puntland opposition elements didn’t get this popular message, instead insisting on indirect selection of Puntland political leadership. Now, it doesn’t matter who selects the members of the House, the incumbent president or a nomadic elder, the result isn’t democratic election either way. Now those who opposed to even holding election of city councils yesterday have no case today to complain about their ugly legacy of misinterpreting popular discontent with the old clan-based system of selection that has outlived its usefulness long time ago. It isn’t still too late to learn from historic mistakes and political/strategic miscalculations of yesteryears. The way forward for Puntland State of Somalia is clear now. IPIV is the only way. Get the message!

ETHIOPIA CAN ACCESS SEA OUTLETS IN SOMALIA

WDM EDITORIAL

Let us be honest with ourselves – Ethiopia could access Somali seaports by either military intervention or by a series of mutually beneficial commercial agreements. For Somalia, the two scenarios aren’t choosing bad from worst. It is choosing a good deal from bad one. Commercial agreements to give Ethiopia access to the sea is in the best interest both countries. It is a win-win situation.

The Indian Ocean Port of Gara’ad provides as well immense opportunities for Ethiopia’s growing economy and rapidly increasing population.

WDM welcomes such commercial links and peaceful economic cooperation with Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a huge market for Somalia.

ALLOW PEACE, UNITY AND COMMON SENSE TO PREVAIL IN PUNTLAND

WDM EDITORIAL

Whether you are unhappy or mad about the institution of this House of Parliament, what counts most is the stability of Puntland State. Remember there will be tomorrow or another day to realize your individual dreams and political ambitions. If there is no peace in Puntland State, you forfeit any of these bright days ahead. Please keep the peace. Let the dust settle after bitter election campaigns. It is time to return to normalities and business of the people of Puntland State of Somalia. There are more pressing issues of nation-building.

Friday Sermon


Today I chose to tell you the story of Caterina Migliorini!
She is the 20-year-old Brazilian beauty who announced her decision to sell her virginity in an international auction!
This beautiful woman may be a prostitute in the eyes of some ignorant people, but in my opinion and in the eyes of many rational people, she is a pure and pure human being who taught many Arabs and the West the meaning of honor!

In 2011 AD, 13 children died as a result of poverty and cold in a very poor state called Sint Catarina in southern Brazil, in addition to hundreds of poor families who began to suffer from the spread of diseases and their transformation into epidemics.

For a whole year, 20-year-old physical education teacher Caterina Migliorini did not invite an international charitable organization that did not appeal to her to save her town and city from the scourge of poverty, but all her attempts failed.

In 2012 AD, this beautiful Brazilian woman announced via the Internet her decision to sell her virginity in a global auction in order to help the poor and build homes to shelter the people of her city from the heat of summer and the cold of winter. This news sparked great controversy in Brazil and a violent attack on her from the newspapers.

After just one week, the number of participants in the global auction reached 890 businessmen from all over the world!

An Arab man from the Gulf paid her $1,500,000 in order to take her virginity, which caused a great shock to Katrina, especially since it coincided with the events in Syria and the increase in Syrians displaced from their country.

The next day, Katrina canceled the auction and sent a message to the Arab businessman: “If you thought about the poor for one hour a day instead of your penis, you would eliminate poverty in your countries.”

Katrina gained wide fame around the world because of her stunning beauty and extreme humanity. She won hundreds of international awards and honors and became a global star on a reality TV show in exchange for a contract for the agency to build all residential homes and help the poor in the state of Saint Katrina.

And we keep repeating,
  Honor is in your minds, gentlemen,
  In your consciences, in your hearts, not in your genitals!!

I wish you could learn from Katrina the meaning of “honor”!

[Courtesy of Meta]

PRESIDENT HASSAN SHEIKH MOHAMUD: A WINNER IN SOMALI FOREIGN POLICY, BUT FAILURE IN DOMESTIC FRONT

WDM EDITORIAL

There is no denying that the current Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has achieved tremendous foreign policy successes despite criticism of his domestic approach. Somalia’s ascent to membership in the East African Community Block and lifting of long running arms embargo on Somalia are significant foreign policy achievements few believed could be done. And with the expected Debt Relief, Somalia is moving forward. But, a sound management of these policy successes, together with the Federal Member States, is key to a successful implemention. Congratulations to the President HSM. Despite its challenging domestic problems, Somalia is back in the world arena because of the President’s tireless and exceptional efforts. In that regard, HSM proved to be a stateman.

However, his domestic policy is nothing but total failure. What is needed now as a policy priority could be summarized as:

1. National Reconciliation to ensure a cohesive society, good governance and promotion of federal structures and institutions-building of his government.

2. Elimination of Al-Shabab menace in the country.

3. Rebuilding of the infrastructure of the Capital City of Mogadishu and clearing the mess being created everytime it rains, which turns the City into water ponds of an inhabitable environment.

Ceaseless overseas travels by the President since he came to power are now paying off, shutting down any criticism against his foreign policy adventures. He is well advised now to address the acute domestic priorities that could bring his regime down, if not tackled with immediately.

4. Somalia is a clan society that require delicate balance amidst acute clan rivalries to seek harmonious coexistence in power and resources sharing.

5. Checks and balance of power between branches of government and their separation are among the areas of serious concern in HSM’s administration.

[This editorial has been edited since posting].

PUNTLAND ELECTORAL IMPASSE


It was said that since time immemorial that those who put you in power rarely keep you in power. That is because you owe gratitude to those supporters, and that automatically translates into power over you as long as you keep these advisers and share power with them. Consequently, you either become hostage to them or try to get rid of them. In the end, some of these advisers, if not all, would turn against you as you try to develop your own independent political thoughts and initiatives. If you do the latter, that is when all hell breaks loose. This is what has been happening in Puntland State. A small lobbyist and political brokers group called “Aaraan Jaan”, in Puntland political jargon, who mostly hail from Nugaal Region of Puntland were critical in President Deni’s ascent to the State’s Presidency. Paradoxically, this tiny lobby group has practically no political influence beyond the Seat of Puntland State, Garowe. The rest of the country loathe them. As expected and by historical experience time and time again, yesterday’s supporters of the President are trying to remove him from power. President Deni is fighting them back with no plan B besides One Person One Vote project for which he has been wasting a lot of time and man-hours in implementing this “fighting back” project. Because Deni is fond of delaying tactics and indecision bordering on direlection of duty, he has already put Puntland governance in multiple political clashes and violent confrontations with his yesterday’s allies to hang on to power. That strategy is increasingly putting Puntland Stability at great risk.

There are also many other factors in play here, mainly two contradictory schools of thought- Traditional Clan Indirect democracy and direct popular suffrage with increasingly youth demand for participation. Youth constitute at least 75% of the population. In addition, there are marginalized various political figures who failed to have any public attraction. They are split between President Deni and Aaran Jaan political brokers, basically directionless and bandwagoning either of them. The general public is caught in the crossfire and deeply illusioned.

Most importantly, there are external players in the mix also that are engaged in Puntland destabilizion, mainly UAE and leaders of Somali Federal Government separately supporting one side or the other.

In a nutshell, there are two factions responsible for Puntland current Electoral Impasse: President Deni and Aaran Jaan – yesterday’s allies.

The famous traditional leadership of Puntland regions is increasingly losing traction with slowly fading moral authority they enjoyed so long.

Puntland State salvation now lies in potential rise of a “Third Party” either in alternative or mediation role, and possibly that is the only way to avoid the imminent civil and armed clashes, and Puntland destabilizion.

[This article has been updated since posting].

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) Accused of Undermining Somalia’s Unity Through Constitutional Conspiracy

Reports have emerged alleging that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) of Somalia is involved in a perilous conspiracy that threatens the unity and stability of the Federal Republic of Somalia. According to a credible and well-informed news source based in London, UK, President HSM and his Damul-Jadid team have been secretly negotiating with the Somaliland Administration to amend the Provisional Federal Constitution. The proposed changes would allegedly favor the Northwest Regions (Somaliland) by creating a new executive position of Vice President, a move that could fundamentally alter the balance of power within the Somali government.

This alleged constitutional amendment is reportedly the driving force behind President HSM’s current campaign to revise the constitution before the Federal Parliament. The involvement of Abdikarim Guleed, HSM’s Special Envoy to Somaliland and former head of the Somali delegation during Somalia-Somaliland negotiations in HSM’s first term, further underscores the long-standing nature of this alleged conspiracy. Sources suggest that this plan has been quietly developing in the shadows, with collaboration between Damul-Jadid and Somaliland’s Muse Bihi administration. Now, it appears that the project is being actively pursued during HSM’s second term.

British Government’s Alleged Involvement Raises Alarm

What makes this situation even more alarming are the new political developments in London, which suggest the involvement of the British government in what some are calling an act of national treason against the Somali people. It is alleged that the British government has been persuaded to support Damul-Jadid’s unconstitutional agenda, which seeks to dismantle the national consensus embodied by the Provisional Federal Constitution. This constitution, a symbol of Somalia’s hard-fought unity, is now at risk of being undermined by what critics describe as an illegal and self-serving amendment process.

President HSM’s recent actions have only heightened concerns. During a federal delegation visit dominated by officials from Somaliland, including Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, HSM’s agenda appeared to align suspiciously with the interests of Somaliland. This was further evidenced by the synchronized visit of Abdirahman Cirro, the leader of Somaliland’s Wadani opposition party and a presumptive candidate for Somaliland’s presidency, to London. According to sources, there is now an understanding between the parties to amend key provisions of the Provisional Federal Constitution, including the creation of a Vice President position. Such changes would disregard the constitution’s role as a national charter achieved through broad consensus and would instead serve the narrow interests of a select few.

HSM’s Alleged Abuse of Power

Critics argue that President HSM has repeatedly abused the Provisional Federal Constitution, overstepping his authority by assuming powers traditionally held by the Cabinet and Prime Minister. In doing so, he has effectively transformed himself into an executive president, contrary to both the letter and spirit of the constitution. This concentration of power has occurred with little to no checks and balances, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic governance in Somalia. Those who doubt these claims need only refer to the text of the Provisional Federal Constitution for evidence.

Broader Implications: Marginalization and Division

Beyond the constitutional crisis, there are fears that this conspiracy aims to politically marginalize certain prominent clans and key stakeholders within Somalia’s body politic. Such actions could deepen existing divisions and undermine the fragile unity of the nation. Additionally, critics have accused HSM of pursuing a sinophobic agenda, further complicating Somalia’s international relations and internal cohesion.

A Call to Action

The situation has reached a critical juncture, and the responsibility now lies with the Somali Federal Parliament and the Federal Member States to address this imminent threat. The next scheduled session of Parliament in Mogadishu presents a crucial opportunity to halt this alleged constitutional overreach and safeguard the unity and integrity of Somalia. The Somali people must remain vigilant and demand accountability from their leaders to prevent further erosion of their democratic institutions.

[Feature photo: Courtesy of The EastAfrican]

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR PUNTLAND STATE GENERAL DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS WITH NO SURE SIGN OF HOLDING THEM ANY TIME SOON

WDM EDITORIAL


Media speculations, rampant opposition claims on Puntland Government undeclared plans to seek term extention (call it technical or otherwise) are troubling as they also harm the confidence of supporters of democracy in the current administration. If these speculations were proved right, it would constitute historic miscalculation by the Regime, and would hurt the feelings of many Puntland patriotics, who put so much efforts to the realization of democratic rule in the State of Puntland in Somalia.

What is unacceptable to the rule of law in Puntland State is the ongoing prolonged absence of the State President from the country on what seems to be a private mission with no obvious interests for the state and its residents. The President’s absence at crucial time when he was expected to champion for democracy and leave a lasting legacy for the aspirations of the people for democratic transformation is tantamount to dereliction of duty. 400,000 registered Puntland voters seek justice in realizing their life-long struggles to see a democratic Puntland State.

It looks that undeserving and anti-democratic opposition elements within and without the State could be proved, unfortunately, right in predicting the outcome of this half-measure habit and behavior of the current administration, not seeing any policy undertaking through successfully. Is there any time left to salvage the situation? Many anticipate a disaster if administration could try to buy more time to stay in power. We are afraid that Puntland State is set to sail on troubled waters, again, not taking any cues from recent troubling history of Puntland State democratization process.

CALL FOR RE-EVALUATION OF NGOs OPERATING IN PUNTLAND STATE

WDM EDITORIAL

This imperative need for re-evaluation of Non-State Actors (NSAs) commonly called NGOs should screen these entities for acceptable organizational social behavior, job performance, mission compatability, ethical conduct, neutrality and adherence to apolitical conduct of their boards of directors, management and staff.
It is in the responsibilities of the government of Puntland State to re-assert that NGOs are not private businesses or clan organizations, but public institutions under the laws and jurisdictions of Puntland Government. Board of Directors and Executive Management of these organizations must be made to understand that they can be removed by relevant agency of the State, which can appoint respective temporary new boards of directors and management until their elections are held.
In the case of PDRC, Puntland people may not be aware of the fact that it is a government agency whose Executive Director is appointed by Puntland State President. Over the years, it has been given free hands to behave like an NGO in order to secure operating funds from peace, development and research-oriented international NGos of the Donor Community in Europe and USA. However, these well-wishing international donors must ensure that their tax-payers’ money should not be directed elsewhere under cleaverly and deceptively tailored programs to secure funds.

We are also aware of some international NGOs and UN agencies intentionally funding some non-state actors in Somalia to do more harm in creating societal dependency.

WDM BREAKING NEWS

ONE DAY IS SAID TO BE A LONG TIME IN POLITICS.

and THREE MONTHS MONTHS REMAING IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE OF CURRENT PUNTLAND GOVERNMENT ARE LIFETIME TO HOLD AN ELECTION.

Puntland Administration can feasibly conduct the proposed State Presidential and Parliament Elections on One Person One Vote exercises, given the bulk of legislative bills and electoral laws required are already in place, and over 400,000 voters are registered with the option of registering more voters throughout the regions.

In all probability, districts opposing even holding District Council Elections could boycott the General Elections as well, instigating the rest of state residents to by-pass Nugaal Region again. Thus, Nugaal Region risks forfeiting its allocated Members in Puntland State House of Representatives. If that were to happen, Puntland Capital City of Garowe would have no representation in Puntland Parliament. From there, chain reactions would ensue that could compel relocation of Capital City elsewhere because of potential apperance of clan-based insurgency n the Middle Region of Puntland against the State, followed by attempts to suppress these destabilizing armed rebellion by Puntland forces from Bari and Mudugh Regions with the assistance of forces from SSC, the so-called “Hiil Walaal” army to deter existential security threat to Puntland State.

When the dust of such potential conflict settles, residents of Nugaal Region would be required to renegotiate for a political space and participation again in Puntland governance structures, but probably Garowe would lose its Capital Status as a result.

Let us think now before we leap into the unknown.

(This WDM breaking news has been updated since posting).

WDM BREAKING NEWS

WDM EDITORIAL

To make Puntland democratization user-friendly, let the popular Presidential Election go first before Parliament Election. That way Puntland State beats and meets the infamous January8 deadline.

GOOFKA CULTURE IS ENTRENCHED HERE

Garowe is increasingly becoming a clan fox-hole or Goofka as the term is known in Somalia. The City is far from resembling the Seat of Puntland State, especially whenever there is a political debate or tension. In times of perils, wars, and threats to Puntland peace and security, Garowe residents take sole ownership of the town and mobilize armed rebellion and violence against the government of the day. Such continual or periodical behavior isn’t conducive to an operating environment for stable public institutions, and law and order needed for peaceful Puntland.

Therefore, one may contemplate relocating portions of government offices and international organizations to more peaceful cities. I had warned earlier that Garowe wasn’t ready to host this Parliament Session. People are now realizing this fundamental assessment of Garowe precarious security situation, and generally, obvious fragility here in maintaining a concentration of public institutions.

Unfortunately, Somalis never learn from history. Garowe historically has been an extreme clan fiefdom and a source of clan tension, initially between its own residents and between inhabitants of surrounding regions, but becoming lately politically tribalistic, land grabber and greedy.

We may recall that the city of Qardho was projected to become the Capital City of the future state of Puntland, until that town’s political and traditional establishments too messed up things and lost that historic opportunity. This clearly demonstrates the underdevelopment nature of a primitive clan society like ours.

Fortunately, there are towns in Puntland where such extreme nature of clannish contradictions could be managed and mitigated successfully. Let us think of alternative venues for building-up unhindered public institutions in the State.

REPEAT THE RISE OF UNION OF ISLAMIC COURTS (UIC) IN SOMALIA

Given the dysfunction, disarray of FGS, and infiltration of Alshabab into the rank-and-file of security apparatus and all public institutions of the fledgling government of Somalia, it looks that there will be a take-over of Mogadishu by another phase of UIC. This time, it could be a bit more complicated for them as there are foreign troops in the name of ATMIS and other security industries of Blackwater type. But one thing is certain: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALA has been compromised and can’t be expected to operate and meet the security and governance challenges of the day.

Already, Alshabab is becoming bold enough to cut off movement of people and goods to certain regions, Bay and Bakool as recent example, attacking government and ATMIS military bases anywhere in South-Central Somalia and continue to extort and blackmail defenseless population there by establishing a parallel government with its own kangaroo courts.

One may ask as hindsight where was President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the rise of UIC and Alshabab in Southern Somalia then? An advisor to the leaders of UIC in Mogadishu?
Have your say.

Talo Soo Jeedin

July 12, 2023,

Mudanayaal iyo Marwooyin,  

Waxaan idnku salaamayaa salaanta islaamka – As Salaamu Caleykum Waraxmatullahi Wa barakaatuhu.

Madaxweynaha Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya,          

Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud iyo madaxdii hore ee qaranka iyo siyaanyiinta kale ee madashaan ku sugan.

Ujeeddo:  Talo soo jeedin ku aaddan go’aannada Golaha Wadatahsiga Qaran (GWQ) ay soo jeediyeen in wax laga beddelo hannaanka siyaaasadda dalka.   

Mudane Madaxweyne, waxaan kaaga mahad-celinaynaa soo dhowaynta iyo fursadda aad inoo siisay in aan talo ku biirinno go’aandii ka soo baxay  Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran (GWQ) ee lagu qabtay magaalada Muqdisho bisha May 27keeda, sannadka 2023.  

Waxaa ka muuqday go’aanada in aan la tixgelin muhiimadda dastuurku leeyahay iyo qaab sharciyeedka wax looga beddeli karo qodobada dastuurka oo ah in guddi heer qaran ah soo dhammays-tiro dastuurka qabyo-qoraalka ah lagana dodo wax ka beddelkiisa si looga heshiiyo.  

Waxaan aaminsannahay in GWQ uusan sharci u haysan wax ka bedelidda dastuurka. Waxaanna welwel ka qabnaa in qaab aan dastuuri ahayn` arrimahaas lagu furdaamiyo ayna dib u dhac u keento geeddisocodka dowladnimada Soomaaliyeed.  

Waxaa is xasuusin mudan in dowlad-goboleedka Puntland oo muhiim ka ah geedisocodka dib-u-dhiska dalka aan laga tixgelin arrimahaan masiiriga ah si loo ilaaliyo midnimada iyo wadajirka dalka.  

Marka waxaan hadda mid mid u dul istaagayaa qodobada dastuuriga ah ee la soo jeediyey in isbeddel lagu sameeyo:

Qodobka 1aad:  

Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran wuxuu soo jeediyay in dalku aado dooorasho qof iyo cod ah. Qodobkani waa mid Soomaali oo dhan ay wada sugaysay oo dalka u horseedaya in bulshada Soomaaliyeed ay dib u soo ceshato awooddeeda dastuuriga ah oo ay si xornimo leh ku soo doortaan madaxdooda heer qaran, hoggaankooda heer dowlad-goboleed iyo heer goleyaal deegaanba.

Talo #1. Qodobkaan waa soo dhowaynaynaa mabda’iyan maxaa yeelay qodobkani wuxuu ka mid yahay waxyaabaha ay hiigsadaan ummadda Soomaaliyeed in muddo ahna ku taamayeen. Hase ahaatee waxaa muhiim ah in laga heshiiyo arrimaha hoos ku xusan oo  gogol-xaarka u noqon kara in dalka doorasho qof iyo cod ah si xasilooni ahna ku dhacda, dadkuna ay raalli ka yihiin laga hirgeliyo.  

  1. Sugidda amniga dalka oo dhan iyo goobaha ay doorashadu ka dhacayso si aan cadwga uga faa’ideeysan.  
  2. Sharciga doorashooyinka oo u baahan in la diyaariyo ka hor inta aan doorashada dhicin si looga baaraan-dego khilaafaadka imaan kara xilliga doorashada iyo xallintooda.
  3. In la dhameeystiro sharciga qofka muwaadinka

(citizentship law) lagana heshiiyo qabyotirkiisa.

  1. In la dhammaystiro sharciga axsaabta (xisbiyada badan) si waafaqsan dastuurka dalka.
  2. In laga heshiiyo cidda wax dooran karta oo xaq u leh in ay soo xaadirto maalinta iyo goobta doorashada sida:  
    1. Shacabka Soomaliyeed ee gobollada waqooyi.
    1. Dadka barakacayaasha ku ah dalka gudahiisa iyo \ kuwa qaxootiga ku ah dalka dibaddiisa.
    1. Soomaalida dalka dibaddiisa ku nool.
    1. Soomaalida deggan xuduudaha dalka oo laba dal ka wada tirsan, iwm.

Nidaamka Doorashada

Barnaamijka doorashada laba qodob oo muhiim ah ayaan talo ka soo jeedineenaa:

  1. Guddiga doorashada heer qaran ma iskuma meteli karo doorashada heer qaran iyo midda dowlad-goboleedyada. Marka waa in dowladgoboleed walba yeelataa guddi doorasho oo u gaar ah si loo adkeeyo doorashada Dowlad-goboleedyada.
  2. Siyaadda dalka waxay ku dhisan tahay dheelitir beeleed oo ah 4.5, loomana boodi karo durba nidaam kale oo bulshadu aysan raali ka noqoneyn
    1. Doorashada meteladda isu-dheelitan (Proportianal representation) ee liiska xiran (closed list) iyo hal deeegaan doorasho waa in la waafajiyaa qaabka kuraasta beelaha ay maanta u qeybsadaan oo aan laga gudbin qeybhaas iyadoo aan shacabku ku heshiin ama aan la qaadin tirokoob dadweyne. Waxaan ogsoon nahay in jufooyinka beelaha Soomaaliyeed aysan maanta diyaar u ahayn in ay waayaan xubnaha oo ay hadda ay ku leeyihiin labada aqal ee barlamanka.
    1. Walow in laga gudbo 4.5 ay muhiim tahay, haddana waa in shacabka iyo oday dhaqameedyada Soomaaliyeed laga dhaadhiciyaa meesha loo socdo oo ay iyagoo raali ah la aado. Dhismaha dowladnimo waqti dheer buu qaataa, oo lama dedejin karo iyadoo aan ahayn wadar oggol.  
    1. Doorashada liistada xiran ma xaqiijin karto metelaad beeleed ama mid deegaan.
    1. Metelaadda murashaxiinta golaha shacabka waa in ay ku dsaleeysan yihii dad iyo deegaan.  

Qodobka 2aad:  

Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran wuxuu soo jeediyey in dalka ka guuro nidaamka Baarlamaaniga ah oo uu aado nidaam madaxweyne (Presidential System).

Waxaa xusid mudan in Soomaaliya ay ka soo kabaneeyso dagaalo sokeeye iyo dowlad-xumo baahsan oo lga dhaxlay 30kii sano ee la soo dhaafay. Dowladnimada maanta aan haysanno waxay ku timid dadaal dheeri ah iyo kulamo siyaasadeed oo dalka dibaddiisa lagu qabtay oo keenay in la galo heshiis buslhadeed maadaama bulshadu kala irdhowday muddadii dagaalada sokeeye iyo in ay dadku dib isugu soo laabtaan oo dowlad wada sameeystaan iyagoo aan weli kala shaki bixin. Waxay isla garteen in dowlad federaali ah la dhiso oo ku salaysan nidaamka Barlamaaniga ah iyagoo ka fogaanaya in nidaamkii madaxweynenimo ee dalka burburka u horseeday uusan dib u soo laaban. Waxay isla garteen annagana nala quman in nidaamka Baarlamaaniga uu yahay:

  1. Nidaam dowladeed oo dheellitiran oo leh hay’ado is kabaya.
  2. Wuxuu leeyahay awood qaybsi Soomaalidu heshiis ku tahay.
  3. Wuxuu fudueeyaa isla-xisaabtan xukuumadda iyo Baarlamaanka.
  4. Wuxuu leeyahay waajibaadyo iyo masuuliyado qeexan oo kala baxsan haddii si dhab ah loo raaco dastuurka.  

Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran wuxuu soo jeediyay in dalku qaato nidaam Madaxweyne iyo Madaxweyne ku-Xigeen. Sharciyan qodobkaaas wuxuu si toos ah uga hor imaanayaa Dastuurka dalka ee ku meel gaarka ah la ansixiyay bisha August 1deeda, 2012. Gaar ahaan:  

  1. Qodobada: 58, 59, 60, 69, 71, 74 & 77 ee Cutubka 6aad: Barlamaanka Federaalka JS.
  2. Qodobada; 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 & 96. ee Cutubka 7aad:

Madaxweeynaha JFS,

  • Qodobada; 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 & 104. ee Cutubka 8aad: laanta Fulinta,

Mudanayaal iyo marwwoyin

Talo #2: Ma qabno xaaladda uu dalku maanta ku jiro in nidaamka baarlamaaniga ah ee hadda noo shaqeeya la beddelo laguna beddelo nidaam madaxweyne qodobada hoos ku qoran awgood:

  1. In nidaamka baarlamaaniga ah la bedelo wuxuu u baahan yahay in dib loogu laabto heshiiska beelaha Soomaaliyeed oo ay dowladnimada dalku ku salaysan tahay.
    1. Isbeddel hadda la sameeyo wuxuu horseedayaa hoos u dhac ku yimaada awoodaha kala duwan ee hay’adaha dowliga iyo wada shaqeyntooda, awooduhuna isugu tagaan hal qof.
    1. Khilaafaadka Soomaalida dhexdeeda ka jira oo sii bata iyo in xasilooni darro ka dhalato meelo badan oo dalka ka mid ah.

Mudanayaal iyo Marwwoyin

Waxaan soo jeedinaynaa in aan nidaamka Baarlamaaniga ah ee aan haysano aan si dhab ah oo sharciga waafaqsan ugu dhaqanno oo aan helnaa Madxweyne iyo Ra’iisulwasaare tayo leh oo awoodahooda kala qeybsan yihiin, mid walbana loo daayo mas’uuliyadda dastuuriga ah ee loo igmaday.

Qodobka 3aad

Wax kabeddelka Nidaamka Xisbiyada   

Dastuurku wuxuu qorayaa in dalku yeesho axsaab badan oo ay ka soo dhex baxaan axsaab kooban marka dalku doorashada galo kadib, axsaabtaas  oo leh taageero baahsan oo dalka oo dhan ah oo ay markaa u tartamaan hoggaanka hay’adaha sare ee dalka.

Mudanyaal iyo Marwooyin  

Talo #3: Ma qabno soo jeedintii GWQ ee ahayd in xisbiyada dalka lagu soo koobo laba xisbi oo keli ah oo aan la garanayn qaabka iyaga laftooda lagu soo xulayo iyo in ay yeelan karaan metelaad dhab ah oo shacabka Soomaaliyeed ay raali ka noqon karaan.  Labada xisbi ee GWQ ku baaqeen wuxuu ka hor imaanayaa:  

  1. Qaab dhismeedka siyaasadeed ee Soomaalidu heshiiska ku tahay.
  2. Labada xisbi waxay u muuqan karaan kuwa dhan u janjeera oo shacabku u arkaan in aan labada xisbi Soomaali u dhamayn.
  3. Waxaa hadda ka diiwaan gashan dalka tiro ka badan 100 xisbi oo abaabulan. Waxaa kale oo jira deegaano badan oo dhistay axsaab siyaasadeed oo hadda ka badan 2 oo shacabkuna soo doorteen.

Waxaan ku talinaynaa in loo daayo sida dastuurka qabo nidaamka axsaabta badan laguna asteeyo sharciga doorashooyinka shuruudaha lagu noqon karo xisbi rasmi ah oo doorashada dalka ka qeybgeli kara.

Qodobka 4aad

Doorashooyinka iyo Muddada Xil-haynta Hay’adaha Qaranka

GWQ wuxuu ku baaqay qodobka 8aad, Faqradiisa (a) in doorashada dalka ee heer federaal iyo heer dowlad-goboleed ay noqoto doorasho qof iyo cod ah oo shantii sanaba hal mar ah.  

Muddadan waxay kasoo horjeedaa qodobada 60aad & 91aad ee Dastuurka dalka oo muddada Barlamaanka iyo Madaxweynaha ka dhigaya afar sano, sidoo kale qodobkaas muddo kordhinta wuxuu kasoo horjeedaa Qodobka 52/1 & 72/1 ee Dastuurka 1960kii, oo si cad u qeexaya in wax ka beddel muddo xileedka haddii la sameeyo aysan khuseeyn cidda xilka haysa markaas oo uu isbedelkaas bilaabanaayo mudda xileedka xiga.

Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran waxay ku dodayaan in la is waafajiyo mudada xilhaynta hay’adaha qaranka oo ay isla garteen in muddo sanad ah loo wada kordhiyo hay’adaha qaranka iyo dowlad-goboleedyada taasoo baalmarsan dastuurka dalka. Waxaa muhiim ah in dib loo fiiriyo qodobadaan:

  • Dastuurka dalka wuxuu qeexayaa muddo xileedyo ay hay’aduhu ku shaqeeynayaan oo aan dacwad hore uga imaan, mana muuqato sabab loo bedelo.   
  • Haddii isbeddel lagu sameeynaayo muddo-xilaydka hay’adaha dowladda waxaa muhiim noqon doonta in marka hore la dhameystiro dastuurka qabyada ah.

Talo #4. Ma qabno in muddo kordhin waqtigan lagu sameeyo hogaanka dowladda Federaalka iyo Dowlad-goboleedyada. Hadii laga baaqsan waayo, waa in loo maraa dariiq dastuuri ah marka dastuurka lasoo dhameystiro. kordhin lagu sameeyo muddo xileedka hay’adaha dalka waxay noola muuqataa in ay hirgeli karto oo keliya marka muddo xileedka dowlada soo jeedisay laga gudbo oo dowlad cusub la doorto. Dowlad muddo xileedkeeda ku guda jirta ma sameyn karto muddo kordhin iyada khuseeysa.

Qodobka 5aad  

Wax ka beddelka Dastuurka  

Dastuurka ku meel gaarka ah wuxuu qeexayaa nidaam loo maro in isbeddel lagu sameeyo qodobada dastuurka ku qeexan oo dhan. Sidaa darteed waxaa muhiim ah in hay’adaha dowladdu ay mar walba u hoggaansamaan dastuurka iyaga lagu soo doortay.

Gebo-gabo:

In kastoo golaha wadatahsiga qaran ay leeyihiin mudnaantooda, haddana waxaa nala quman in aan dastuurka la baalmarin oo loo daayo hay’adaha loo asteeyay si ay waajibaadkooda dastuuriga ah u gutaan.

Mahadsaniddiin  

Talosoojeedintan waxaa ku midaysan:  

1. Madaxweyne Shiikh Shariif Sh. Axmed

  • Guddoomiye Shariif Xassan Shiikh Aaden
  • R/W Cumar Cabdirashid Cali 
  • Sharmake 
  • R/W Cabdiweli Cali Gaas
  • R/W Xassan Cali Khayre
  • R/w xigeen Ridwan Hirsi
  • Wasiir Dr Cabdinuur Shiikh Maxamed
  • Xil Abdulqaadir Cosoble Cali
  • Dr.Cabdinasir Maxamed Cabdulle

WDM BREAKING NEWS

CONSTITUTIONAL AND POLITICAL DEADLOCK AT PRESIDENT MOHAMUD’S FACE-SAVING CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE IN MOGADISHU


Based on the readout issued by the Consultative Conference concluded yesterday in Mogadishu by the leaders of FGS and former politicians, major issues raised and discussed there ended up in deadlock, while others have been avoided.

  1. Somaliland aggression against Laas Anood has been ignored or failed to get into the agenda altogether:
  2. One Person One Vote conducted recently in Puntland State of Somalia has been ignored, while the people of Somalia and the rest of the world applauded this milestone achievement;
  3. Most constitutional and political sticking points ended up in stating principles to continue deliberating in potential next sessions – these include elections, the constitutional structure of the Federal Government against the backdrop of recent presidential proposals to reform the Office of Prime Minister by reducing it to a mere ceremonial post attached to the presidency, and government proposal on term extensions;
  4. Attempt at Marginalization of the important political and Constitutional weight of Puntland State couldn’t fly at this face-saving gathering for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as expressed by the unanimous decision to reach out to the leaders of Puntland Government.
  5. By committing to continue similar consultations in the future, the National Consultative Council (NCC) between FGS and FMS is being phased out;
  6. Basically, this conference has failed to make any significant headways on thorny political and constitutional issues the leaders of FGS sought help, or rather a salvation for their own survival.
  7. Postscript. Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Prime Ministers Abdiweli Sheikh and Saacid Shirdoon boycotted this meeting. [This breaking news has been updated after posting.]

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Garowe, July 11, 2023.

COUNTER PROPOSAL TO FORMER POLITICIANS’ TAKE ON PUNTLAND STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS

WHEREAS these politicians didn’t take into account the principle of “Do no more harm” to an already fluid political and security situation;

WHEREAS their released text and overall message send conflicting messages;

WHEREAS their recommendations lack sound judgment on real and potentially contentious issues of the day;

WHEREAS they ignored the fact that SSC Regions are struggling to secure their own liberation from Somaliland repression, and the fate and destiny of the residents are still in limbo. The residents are not yet ready for political campaigning to select Puntland House of Representative members. For them, it is not business as usual anymore.

WHEREAS not amending Puntland Constitution is tantamount to keeping 24 years old status quo,

AND WHEREAS they are proposing a confusing and mixed-up scenario of the old traditional system and multiparty participation, adding…

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Dadweynaha Soomaaliyeed waa lagala taliyey arrimaha ka jira ama ka dhacaya dalka. Hadda iyo hadhowba ma eedayn karaan odayaal iyo aqoonyahannaba. Ma oran karaan saa mamoodeen. Arrimaha ka taagan dalkoo dhan waa lala socodsiyey: Muqdisha, Jubbada, Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudugh, Hirshabelle iyo Koonfur-Galbeedba. Khataraha jira iyo faragelinta shisheeyeba xoog ayaa looga faalooday. Burburka ku socda heshiisyadii […]

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WDM BREAKING NEWS

Garowe, July 11, 2023.

COUNTER PROPOSAL TO FORMER POLITICIANS’ TAKE ON PUNTLAND STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS

WHEREAS these politicians didn’t take into account the principle of “Do no more harm” to an already fluid political and security situation;

WHEREAS their released text and overall message send conflicting messages;

WHEREAS their recommendations lack sound judgment on real and potentially contentious issues of the day;

WHEREAS they ignored the fact that SSC Regions are struggling to secure their own liberation from Somaliland repression, and the fate and destiny of the residents are still in limbo. The residents are not yet ready for political campaigning to select Puntland House of Representative members. For them, it is not business as usual anymore.

WHEREAS not amending Puntland Constitution is tantamount to keeping 25 years old status quo,

AND WHEREAS they are proposing a confusing and mixed-up scenario of the old traditional system and multiparty participation, adding fuel to an already volatile situation;

Warsame Digital Media WDM instead proposes the following:

  1. Agree to holding Council Elections for the remaining three districts of Garowe, Dangorayo and Godob-Jiiraan in Nugaal Region;
  2. Agree to disband Nugaal rebellious units to integrate them into regular Puntland State forces;
  3. Encourage opposition elements to open dialogue with Puntland State officials;
  4. Agree not to interfere in the constitutional mandate of Puntland House of Representatives;
  5. Recognize that Puntland Political Associations and Puntland Government have already reached an understanding on most sticking points in Puntland Democratization Process;
  6. Understand the current situation that people in the entire region are deeply engaged in the self-defense of the residents of SSC and that they do not need sidetracks from their main objective;
  7. Encourage and commend the current Puntland Administration for making big strides in Puntland State’s long-sought elusive transition to democracy.

WDM

DEYN CAFIS QARAN EE SOMALIA

July 10, 2023

DEYN CAFIS QARAN EE SOMALIA

Maamulka iyo Maaraynta Maaliyadda Dawladda Somalia

Somalia waxay qabtaa deyn qaran oo balaarran, qiyaastii shan milyaardi (five billion) doolar. Dulsaar malaayiin ah ayaa ku socda deyntaa qaran. Marka laga tago lafaha deyntaa, waxa haatan laga bixiyaa dulsaarkaa deynta lacaggaha deeqaha Somalia la siiyo.

Walwalka iyo walaacca Puntland wuxuu ku saleysanyahay deyn cafis Somalia loo sameeyaa waxaa ka imaankara halis mar kale Somalia gasho, markay ku dhaqaaqdo deyn qaadasho aan isla xisaabtan la hayn.

Sidaa awgeed, waa in la helaa hanaan la isku ogyahay oo ku salaeysan maamulka iyo maaraynta maaliyadda qaran. Maamul musuqmaasuq balaarran ku jira, laguma aamini karo Deyn Cafiska Somalia.

Xukuumadaha Somalia ka dhisan oo dhani iyo aduunka deynta Somalia ku leh waa in ay wada tashadaan Deyn Cafiska.

July 10, 2023

ON SOMALI NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF

 Administration and Financial Management of the Government of Somalia

Somalia is burdened by a huge national debt, of about five billion dollars.  Millions of dollars go to debt servicing in interest payments. The interest on this loan is now being paid from grants and foreign aid to Somalia.

 Puntland’s concern about the proposed Debt Relief for Somalia is based on the potential risk involved that Somalia may again engage in irresponsible borrowing.

 Therefore, there should be a system of acceptable terms and agreements based on the administration and management of national finances.  A corrupt government in Somalia cannot be trusted with Debt Forgiveness.

 All levels of government in Somalia and the rest of the world who own debts to Somalia should discuss the best way forward on National Debt Relief.

Puntland Government should reach out to Somalia’s International Partners and donor community to send a strong message on its deep concerns regarding Somalia’s proposed debt relief.

Drafted by Ismail H Warsame

Clashes of cultural habits: Smartphone browsing vs Recreative reading

In my past years I could say that I was relatively a good reader, not voracious or bookish. But that habit has dramatically changed lately since the appearance and commercialization of smartphones. Recently, a dear friend of mine brought me “HBR’s 10 MUST READS: On Negotiation”.From the start, as I turn over the cover pages, I felt I was missing something: The thrill of animated entries in smartphone browsing. To resist the urge of this tempetation, I had to irritably try to ignore my feeling like someone suppressing nicotine craving. I am sure it will take me time and efforts to break from the negative habit and impact smartphone had on my cultural life. I can also imagine that many readers will find themselves in similar situation. Let us do something about it.

SOMALI HISTORY

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Heshiiska Gobolka Mudug 1994 Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed iyo Mohamed Farah Caydid

WDM BREAKING NEWS

WDM EDITORIAL

Two days ago few men calling themselves the NCC gathered in a dark room in Mogadishu with the intention of hijacking the entire agenda of Somali Peace and National Reconciliation Process (SPNRP), wiping out shamelessly with the stroke of a pen any modest gains of the people of Somalia for the past three decades. Their targets for elimination were all federal framework, constitutional arrangements, institution-building and any modicum of transitional agreements to put out the fire of the civil war in order to reconstruct Somalia anew.

For this moment in time, Somali people are now suddenly realizing that this portion of NCC men were almost all either active participants in the civil war as militiamen and insurgents themselves, or they were assistants and students of militia and extremist commanders. Suddenly, this realization becomes surreal and unfathomable.

In trying to turn the clock back in Somalia to the old days of mayhem and state failure intentionally or unintentionally, these men have discarded all norms of this fledgling Federal Government and its Federal Member States. Ironically, these men want to bury their dirty deeds and disservice in a rubber-stamp parliament approval with corruption, cronyism and under-hand manipulations. Would it work for them this time once again? Stay tuned.

Postscript: If there is any silver lining in their ugly prouncements, it is the statement that Somalis must go to the election polls, an an impossible task to implement in most of the regions they claim to govern. This is the result of psychological and political impact that recent earth-shattering Puntland State Council Elections might have on them.

Watch “PUNTLAND GEES LO’AAD KULAYL KU GOO” on YouTube

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From Puntland Technical Experts

Ku Soco Doorashooyinka Deegaannada Puntland

BREAKING NEWS

A two-day consultative meeting organized and conducted by officials of Puntland Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Democratization at Rugsan Hall has ended successfully today in Garowe. The meeting was well attended by the members of Puntland Technical Committee for Federal Negotiations, TCFN, Director-Generals of Puntland various ministries, Head of UNDP Area Office as a guest speaker, PUNSAA, individual organizations representing Puntland civil societies, university representatives and other prominent personalities in town.

In the course of the two-day event, major presentations on governance, Somali Federalism, constitution-making, strained working relationships between Puntland and Federal governments, in particular, and between Federal Member States and Federal Government, in general, were conducted. Debates on issues that followed presentations were lively and substantive.

Of particular interest were the critical roles played by members of the TCFN in articulating subject matter issues in the expansive agenda of the meeting, covering all aspects of the federal power-sharing, fiscal federalism, with special emphasis on areas of conflict and tension in federal institutional structures.

Some prominent participants of the meeting, while acknowledging these difficult relations with the current administration of FGS, and noting the historical nature of these working relations between successive Puntland governments and FGS, have recommended and called for talks on establishing clear New Working Protocols between FGS and FMS as the only way to untangle the current political stalemate. Others argued that the disputes are based on constitutional grounds which FGS kept ignoring or violating them, and until FGS returns to work within the framework of the Provisional Federal Constitution, there is little flexibility or interest from Puntland Government  to talk about talks with the Central Government. Many, however, acknowledged that the current gridlocks will sooner or later end up in negotiations. Puntland administration should be prepared to set out its conditions and priorities now.

ANOTHER LOOK AT SOMALI FEDERALISM

Garowe, May 14, 2023

By ISMAIL HAJI WARSAME

ON FEDERALISM

When political opponents say that Puntland State is the mother of federalism, people of Puntland think that they are being praised and recognized for the State’s tremendous sacrifices in men, material and minds in founding the 2nd Somali Republic, the current Federal Republic of Somalia (First Somali Republic existed from 1960-1991). In fact, what protagonists are saying here is that Puntland alone came up with unpractical federal concept that was not applicable nationwide. Sadly also, the history of who had spear-headed in salvaging Somalia from total disintegration and its disappearance from the world map, following the Civil War, had been hidden and buried in the same way that the history of self-government, sultanates and kingdoms that existed in Puntland regions long before European colonial powers came to Somalia, were buried to be never told in Somalia’s political and history narratives. We were made to believe that the history of the struggle of the people of Somalia to be free and own their state and government started from Derwish leader Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan. That was how Siyad Barre was formulating Somali history for twenty-one years in power with iron fist.

Now, let us come back to our today’s theme: Federalism

Is Somalia’s federalism de facto or de jure? Was federalism a part of public debate in Somalia from 1960-1991? Other than the rise of SSDF as opposition movement against military regime and a small elements of intellectuals and former politicians from Digil&Mirifle before independence (inugu federaal fadnee?), was there any public awareness of desire for federalism? Was federalism imposed on Somali people by laws of government? Could someone do something to prevent it from happening at that time? Can anyone do something today to eliminate it from Somalia’s political discourse, body politic and laws of the land? What are the political consequences or the legacy of the Civil War? Isn’t the failure of the Somali State resulting in de facto “federalism” a part of Somali political narrative and outcome of the Civil War? Are the root causes of the Civil War still addressed? What guarantees in Somalia’s political and security situation today do we have to ensure that yesterday’s political blunders wouldn’t be repeated?

It is noteworthy to remind Somali people that

  1. Federalism and its variety of confederalism finds relevance in Somalia’s traditional clan society where most clans are more bonded by federation than by blood lineages. The infamous 4.5 clans are confederate clans. Most clans in Somalia are social constructs for strengthening them numerically for common protection. Nowadays, Somali Clan confederates are lately used for securing political edge in power-sharing rivalry.
  2. Still some shamelessly propagate that Somalia’s Federalism was derived or adopted from ethnic Ethiopian federalism. Knowing historical facts about national efforts of re-instating Somali State after its failure in January 1991, and having participated in most national reconciliation process, I confirm that Ethiopian involvement in the drafting of Somalia’s governance holds no water. Some Somalia’s constituencies were demanding federal system long before independence. It is a fallacy to interpret Somali federalism that way. It is just another anti-federalist tactics to unravel the modest gains of the Federal System and discredit its supporters. Unfortunately, many gullible Somali citizens bought this dangerous falsehood.
  3. Another misinformation is that Puntland State is part of Southern Somalia. That is the same as the notion that SSC is part of Somaliland now, given colonial history. Puntland State is located geographically in Northeast and parts of Northwest regions of Somalia and colonial borders had lost relevance after the Act of Union of 1960 forming the Somali Republic.
  4. Finally, Mogadishu and Hargheisa have same misleading policy on Puntland State: They propagate that Puntland is part of Southern Somalia and SCC is part of Somaliland. This is neither true nor acceptable to us.

The situation on the Somalia’s “Debt Relief” is worse than you think. Interest payments or “Debt Servicing” on Somalia’s Sovereign Debt is paid by the people of Somalia, including those in Puntland State. It is paid from portions of bilateral and international donations. The Central Government divides these donations into two portions, one going to debt Somalia’s servicing, and the other portion is further subdivided, small amounts of which are thrown to FMS in the same way you throw pieces of meat or fish at lunch table to the cats, and the bulk of it is burned in Mogadishu and used for non-stop international travels of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. People of Puntland are among those paying these big-ticket expenditures.

Make no mistake. “Fiscal Federalism” you hear about these days is being negotiated and conducted under these abnormal situation. Don’t expect any fair distribution of resources any time soon, if this course of action is maintained.

Legislations and institution-building are runaway power abuses and corruption. Best examples are recent laws of NISA, Petroleum, and Fishery, just to name a few. Who passes these laws in Federal Parliament, by the way? Yes, by the federal parliament representatives of Puntland State, among others, because if they don’t conform to the political dictations of Southern leaders, they wouldn’t be safe in Mogadishu. 

Now, tell me how Puntland State could work with Mogadishu Regime, which respects no agreements and laws of the land with total disregard to the governance system most Somalis agreed upon? This gives you an idea on what is happening between FGS and Puntland State.

 People say let us complete the Federal Constitution. More questions arise here:

 The question is whose constitution is it? 

  1. Is it a national constitution or a constitution of South Central Somalia? 
  2. Where does Somaliland stand here? 
  3. Are we talking about negotiations between South and North Somalia again, after a constitution for South Central Somalia is passed with potential Puntland State unwise consent?
  4. Where do Puntland’s SSC Regions stand here? 
  5. What about one and half region state in Central Somalia supposed to be an “Interim administration”, but now having the same rights and status as Puntland State? 
  6. What about other mini-states whose headquarters are located in or operating from Mogadishu, challenging Puntland State at Madasha Qaranka, and Mogadishu Regime is using them against Puntland State’s legitimate concerns? 
  7. In conclusion, would Puntland State past MOUs and agreements with the Central Government since 2009 need ratification by Puntland constitutional bodies?

I leave you with these questions to ponder.

 However, I warn you that the struggle between pros and cons of federalism will go on until one side wins the game. Keep fighting.

CONCLUSIONS

To reiterate, federalism is a de facto or force majeure that happened in Somalia following the vicious Civil War in the country. Puntland Vision from 1998 and TFG of Somalia Charter recognized this historical and socio-economic facts on the ground in Somalia.

Is the notion that federalism couldn’t function or isn’t feasible in Somalia holds truth? Could you improve this debate further to argue that this claim wasn’t consistent with historical facts and reality on the ground?

Since TFG of Somalia, the country had four presidential mandates: Sharif Ahmed, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) 1.0, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and HSM 2.0? Tell me one of them, who had spent time making federalism work in Somalia? If you want to build a house, and do not move to realize the dream, would it be built by itself? These past and present Somali federal leaders were either undermining or trying to dismantle it. In other words, they were not converts of federalism. That is why opponents of federalism were quick to denounce federalism as incompatible for Somali culture and it couldn’t function well in Somalia. This is a fallacy. Federalism is a reality on the ground in Somalia. Puntland State is a living example that federalism does work in Somalia.

However, there is a vicious cycle in Federal Member States too. Federalism meant to decentralize authority or power to Elected District councils (remember federal government is three levels: FGS, FMS and District Councils).  This never happened before Puntland State. That is good news for federalism in Somalia.

But federalism has many forms. There are asymmetrical, confederal and other forms of federalism. However, it takes two to a tango (single person doesn’t play dhaanto by himself/herself). Whom to talk to on this issue, if Mogadishu governments aren’t ready or interested. They are also against democratization and will of the people. There is one political position of Somaliland Administration I used to admire in my past political experience: “Whom to talk to in Southern Somalia?” This situation still holds true to Mogadishu political situation. Are there political space and environment in Mogadishu today to talk about fiscal federalism, common security architecture and federal legislations in parliament not sensitive to the concerns of FMS?

NEGATIVE NOISES SURROUNDING PUNTLAND COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND WISHES OF DOOMSDAY FOR THE STATE

WDM EDITORIAL

Unsettling noises about perils coming on the way of Puntland’s continued existence are not only misplaced, but they are also dangerous and unwarranted fear-mongering. From Somalia’s Head of State to a bunch of uninformed politicians on current Puntland internal situation, they are unleashing statements of ill-will for the residents of Puntland State. People and political associations here are in election campaign mood. They were busy registering themselves to participate in the re-envigorated democratization process – they don’t have time and space for sidetracks. They are ready to exercise their democratic rights as they grew tired of the old clan system that has been keeping the State politically stagnant for more than two decades.

Ironically, those former Puntland political leaders, who had abysmally failed to move democratic elections forward in their past stints are now making the biggest noises in opposing the long overdue transition to a better governance. Their negative attitudes toward holding, at least district council elections, are unfortunate, if not an outright disservice to the stability of the State.

In regard to President Mohamud’s recent misleading and ill-informed statement about perceived dangers confronting Puntland, one can only dismiss it as ill-wish, or rather sour grapes, for his administration has still a long way to catch up with the multifaceted progress Puntland State has been making over the years. Instead of commending the residents of Puntland State and their leadership for setting up the role model for the rest of Somalia, he has chosen words of despair and disillusion. Suffice to say that People of Somalia will move on with or without Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, no doubt about that.

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WHY LEADERS WITH POLITICAL CENTRALIST MINDSET WOULDN’T ACCEPT COMPROMISE UNLESS THE LEGITIMACY OF THEIR CITY-STATE IS CHALLENGED – WDM Warsame Digital Media

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EX-PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP ISN’T ALONE

It s hard for someone outside United States to contemplate of a political leader getting away with so many alleged wrong-doings in a country bragging so much about the rule of law and democracy, and calling itself a shining beacon on the hill, yet defending and justifying brazen lies and grotesque abuses of power. Yes, I get that Trump has been a bad guy throughout his adult life, who, with money and white privileges, escaped accountability. But I can’t fathom millions of smart people falling into his whims, regardless of the harm they inflict on their nation by bending their consciousness and moral compass. It is not plausible to dismiss the phenomenon as political polarization alone, for the stakes are too high and extremely dangerous to let it go, and assume America would remain America and run business as usual.

I do recall a story in which a student once asked a history teacher as to why millions of highly intelligent German people blindly followed a corporal called Hitler. The teacher paused a bit to answer the question, then asked the student: “How many Hitlers were there in Germany at the time?” Surprised, the student responded, ” Only one Hitler”. “Wrong”, the teacher told the student. “Hitler had duplicated himself into millions more in German society.” I am afraid history is repeating itself elsewhere before our eyes, and if history is of anything to go by, nations rise and fall when political figures like Donald Trump appear on the scene once in a while, and citizens let their guard down. It is happening now in the USA.

Supporters of Trump’s shenanigans argue that bringing Trump to justice was a disgrace to US reputation. Others see this happening as American justice and public institutions rightly fighting back. In this case, one would say the taste of pudding is in the eating. But, let us wait to read how history would record Donald J Trump.

SOMALIA: A HARD NUT TO CRACK. WHY?

There are obvious reasons for political crises and stalemates in the country. But the main culprit is about not learning from the Somali character by both unsophisticated, unlearned native politicians, and diplomats of our International Partners. The Somali man responds negatively to threats and coercion. Historically, any meaningful collective act was attained through negotiations and consensus-building. No amount of marginalization and deprivation would compel this man to bend to servitude by another human being. To earn his goodwill, one has to recognize him as equal with full dignity. This is a fundamental truth about Somali anthropology. Read the experts on the issue – Sayyid Mohammed Abdulle Hassan, Abdi Sheikh Abdi, Richard Burton, I. M. Lewis, B W. Andrewiezky, Enrico Cerulli, among quite a few more.

Moreover, what complicated Somali political impasse further is the most ignored fact that Somalis went the wrong way to national reconciliation process, following a vicious civil war – a topic still considered a taboo. That means we are still in self-denial and no system or remedy is in place to right a wrong. Think about people’s trust-level in national or shared public institutions.

Enacting or rushing legislative bills through known corrupt parliament without proper consultations and public debates wouldn’t bring Somalis together. States would fight against what they perceive as centralist policies and dictatorial power grab. If you assume that Somalia has had an accepted Central Authorty, you have already missed the point.

Finally, Somalia’s Achilles Heels are Alshabab, ISIS, other extremists, and economic and financial cartels. But, worse than Alshabab is the epidemic of corruption, diseases and ignorance.

In the meantime, our International Partners would continue to urge for dialogue to resolve disputes. But, until the contentious issues are studied and properly addressed, we will go on doing business as usual. Thus, we shall all risk losing Somalia again. It is time to get real and serious about continued and potential survival of this nation.