So yesterday, the BBC interviewed the president (https://youtu.be/vl3C6bm-5Kg), and a lot of people weren’t happy about it. The main criticism was that he didn’t really dive into enough details, especially about the conflict in Las'anod last year. Personally, I found his comments on the MOU with Ethiopia pretty concerning too—he hinted it might not happen anytime soon because other countries are getting involved.

On the other side, I think he’s the only candidate really tackling the actual problems and offering some possible solutions (imho). None of the others seem to get as deep as he did. I mean, sure, other candidates are talking about things like “increasing wages for soldiers,” which is definitely a good step, but I feel like there are more critical issues we need to prioritize. My point is they’re staying a bit generic compared to him.

After that interview, I actually think President Muse has a good shot against the other candidates—unless they come out with something really unexpected lol.

These are just my opinions; I'm open-minded and would love to hear your thoughts!

Asc y'all especially the ones in the country rn specifically Hargeisa,now I'm sure y'all know we r in the election era now and everybody nervous or at least me for the country sake ofc but wtf is wrong with the xisbiyada opening up rooms and apartments all over the city and spending money like there's no tomorrow (highly suspect) and with no purpose at that just bunch of dabajir and darbajiif pestering the neighborhood and doing Haram plus loud music (I wish I could report them but alas) like that . money wasted could be invested in something which would benefit ppl and Allah will judge them malintan qiyamaha ,sorry if I rambled a lot but I'm annoyed these days and thinks r getting worse with no doing nothing to stop 'em. Anyways guys waliba qolyihina qurbajoogta in in foreign countries do they also do this in the election eras? Istg I'm gonna turn into a Karen if no one stops this riwayad😭

Hi guys just brainstorming ideas of my plans to build a school back home. What are your thoughts or any tips?

Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65

The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at the age of 65.

Tito Mboweni had suffered a "short illness", the presidency confirmed on Saturday evening, without specifying further.

https://preview.redd.it/stkeew4994ud1.jpg?width=969&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9a627d178cedf935a14e45ad24308fd125f6025

​

your voice your right

View Poll

Although I'm Somali, I have very little knowledge of the language itself. I can't post this on  because my account is too new either. So I was wondering if anyone on this sub could give me tips on the best ways to become a fluent Somali speaker?

Hi All, I (Western European male) had hoped to visit Hargeisa and possibly Berbera for a few days in November 2024.

I have been doing a lot of research but am struggling to access the latest information and I wonder if someone with local knowledge would mind sharing please.

I understand there are border disputes in Puntland/Sanag/Sool and some new tensions with Egypt over Ethiopian access to the Red Sea. Have these issues impacted the relative stability that Hargeisa has had for the past years, or the success Somaliland has had in preventing AS gaining a foothold?

Additionally my visit will be around the time of the general election and I can potentially visit either before the election or after. Interested in people’s opinions about whether one option may be more advisable than the other? I understand there are some growing divisions regarding the current leadership and am unsure whether political unrest is likely.

Any local insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Hello!

So I met this guy (again after a few years) at a conference that was held in Atlanta back in May. I’m not sure if anyone here knows the SLPA (Somaliland Professional Association of American), but that’s where I saw him. He’s a family friend but I didn’t end up recognizing him because it’s been so long since I saw him BUT he recognized me!!

I kinda developed a crush on him the more we talked on instagram and i lowkey want to get to know him better but im an introvert so i literally cannot make the first move lol. He’s such a sweet and friendly guy. Everyone who knows him says a lot of good things about him which is a green flag for me.

I have a friend who is friends with this guy and basically he found out that the guy im crushing on is willing to date with the intent of marriage. I was like PERFECT! But here’s the question, how do I proceed with this? The age gap is 8 years.

Who do u guys thing is gonna win first. 2nd who would u vote for. 3rd why. 4th do u not wish there were options other than a senile old man lost in his ways and a potential sell out.

How can Somaliland find itself to a political system where corruption is held accountable? Somaliland already has a limitation in resources but the limited resources we do have gets looted by politicians. This is a major issue for development; for example the Hargeisa airpot funds were looted to renovate the building into a modern airport. Or the Hargeisa water project. The looters are still politically active today, they aren’t held accountable. Can you guys think of a system in which this can be held to account?

Hi everyone,

I’m interested in hearing about the experiences of white-washed or non-traditional Somalis when it comes to dating and relationships, especially in mainland Europe. I live in a country, which doesn’t have a crazy large Somali community compared to places like the UK or the US. Most of us connect through mutual friends or Facebook.

As i'm getting older, i'm starting to look for suitable partner with whom I can settle down with. However, i'm mostly attracted to somali men and I’ve noticed that many Somali men here are specifically looking for Somali women who wear a hijab, pray regularly, and follow our traditional practices.

It seems to me that most white-washed Somalis end up dating or marrying people outside of our community, mostly cadaans.

Are there other non-traditional Somalis who are also looking for like-minded individuals within the Somali community? How has your dating experience been so far? Has it been difficult to find and connect with somalis who align with your non-traditional values?

Looking forward to your thoughts!

ASC,

We’ve just launched a real estate forum on Guriiibso focused on Somaliland's property market, soon expanding to other Somali regions InshaAllah. Whether you're an investor, looking to buy a home, or just curious about the market, this is a space where we can all share advice, discuss property trends, and ask questions.

I want to make sure the forum covers what people are actually interested in, so I’d really love to hear your input. What kind of stuff would you like to see in there? Some ideas we're playing with:

• Market trends and property/land prices in Somaliland
• Investment tips and opportunities
• Analytics and data around real estate
• Maybe even legal guides for buying property?

What would be most useful for you? Let me know what you think – your feedback will help shape the direction of the forum!

If you're keen, feel free to join the conversation here InshaAllah: https://guriiibso.so/en/topics. Would be nice to have you on board!

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

If someone wrote a book about documenting the best business practices of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in somaliland(those who have successful businesses), would you read it?is it even possible? And how much impact would it make?

So i have a psn network account ( PlayStation Account ) and i also have a debit card 💳 but i have a problem it somehow not allow me to connect my debit card into my account

Asc walaalayaal. I'm Canadian and I like things such as sports, deep conversation and business.

Let's talk!

As Somaliland approaches a crucial presidential election in early November, it is imperative that the focus remains on evaluating the manifestos and policies of the candidates rather than tribal affiliations. It is concerning to witness an increasing emphasis on clan affiliations in campaign strategies. As a Somalilander, I hold a humble opinion that the current President, Mr. Muse Bihi, should be held accountable for various economic decisions, such as budget cuts in education and healthcare. Let us prioritize constructive dialogue on governance and development for the betterment of Somaliland's future. #SomalilandElection #GovernanceOverTribalism

Speaking frankly here and honestly identity politics and straw man arguments aside Somaliland is in a limbo state and our chances of state hood are further then ever.

The war in laascaanood changed the geopolitical sphere in the north in a big way an entire region broke away with no available recourse. Somaliland's navigation during this conflict speaks volumes on our inability to protect & maintain our own assets.

The MOU deal would solve our military vulnerabilities with additional financial insensitive but a deal done in desperation is deal done in vain

Since they can't agree on specifics of the deal it shows Ethiopia's keenness in taking advantage of the situation added the fact that ethiopia is a western pawn backed by Zionists we really gotta reconsider the options on the table here

Recently I delved deep in to Horn cable tv and other SL channels that went out to the public and interviewed people in the streets of hargeisa, burco, and other tuulos after the famous humiliation of goojacade, And in all those videos people mostly females were crying and whining about how they will reach garowe within a week and here we are a year later with NOTHING. And I’m seeing a lot of people trying to cope with their new reality, some accusing of laascanod of doing “sixir” the most famous quote “muse ciidanlka siida” implying that they didn’t go full out, and also saying it was “ALL” drod coming together not just hrte. So my question is how is the SL dealing witb this especially if ur family/you have been directly involved/impacted by that fateful day. And what is the plan forward and does this put the idea of independence to bed or at least do major damage to it.

In case any members of this subreddit are travelling to Somaliland soon. I have written a short blog post about my visit.

Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback!

Thanks!

https://dashedborders.com/index.php/2024/07/26/somaliland-surprises/

Meeshan English kaliya miyaa lagu soo qorayaa mise somali waa okay