GPE approves $439m for quality education for children in 12 low-income countries

Press Release;

- Global Partnership for Education's Board of Directors has approved US$439 million in grants to 12 developing countries, providing critical funding and momentum toward quality education for all children. This new financing strongly reflects the Global Partnership's top priorities: increasing access to basic education in fragile states, improving the quality of education, generating measurable results and championing girls' education.

"For these countries this is crucial funding to make progress on getting all children into school for a quality education," said Alice Albright, Chief Executive Officer at the Global Partnership. "All children should have access to a school, have effective teachers, and be able to learn so she or he can contribute to the development of their community and nation," she said.

Somaliland: EU hands-over Sheikh Technical Veterinary School to IGAD

Press Release

- Today, the European Union has launched the handing over phase of the Sheikh Technical Veterinary School to the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD). The pioneer school specialised in animal health and initiated by the EU in Somaliland 10 years ago, will indeed soon become a regional centre of excellence within the Horn of Africa.

With a third aid envelope of 3 million EUR, the EU will ensure a smooth transition of the school management and boost the school's education services. This by upgrading the academic programmes to university level and by extending training and collaboration with other institutions in the entire Horn of Africa.

Aqoon-isawaydaarsi: ''Tayada Dawada Xoolaha'' - Wariye Cawke & Hereri

- Kulan lagu gorfaynayay tayada dawooyinka xoolaha Soomaalida ee dalka loo soo waarido saamaynta xun ee ay ku yeeshaan xoolaha nool oo shalay lagu qabtay huteelka Xaraf ee magaalada Hargeysa ayaa waxa ka soo qaybgalay shirkadaha iyo xubnaha daawooyinka xoolaha soo dajiya oo ka kala yimid gobollada iyo degmooyinka dalka, ayaa waxa aqoon is waydaarsigan oo socon doona hal maalin soo qabanqaabiyay wasaarada xanaanada xoolaha, waxaan maalgaliyay hay’ada DAI, oo ay daadihinayeen labada wariye ee caanka ah Axmed Xasan Cawke iyo C/salaam Hereri, waxaa kale oo ka soo qaybgalay agaasimaha guud ee xanaanada xoolaha Somaliland Dr Axmed Cagaweyne.

What Motivates Somalilander’s Opponents

- Somalilanders need to understand motivation of their opponents, especially the tribal tooting on and off line effective hate campaign – believe it or not, their motivation is nothing more than a simpl ENVY ! They have long convinced themselves Somalilanders (particularly Idoors) are Qad chewing wild society who is unskilled to govern… They just don’t want to accept what they thought was Qad chewing wild society have not only proven to govern, but in fact succeed building their own thriving nation.

To be envious of success is inherent human and Somali characteristic (.. hadee ma kii xunka ahaa ee reer waqoyi baa wax qabsan kara), regrettably, in Somalia, this prevailing indoctrination now became a clinical disease affecting our civilization.  Somalilanders need to come together with foresight and work harder for the nation building. But, with new and relevant strategies, especially, at the national, intra-Somali and international diplomacy front. We acted by standing up to injustice and by building a successful nation from the ground up.

Jidka Laamiga Ah Ee Shirkadda China Hona Group Ka Wado Dhismihiisa Badhtamaha Caasimadda Oo Aad Loogu Reeyay Xuskii 18-ka May Iyo....

- Jidka Laamiga ah ee 2Km ah ee ay Shirkadda China Hona Group ka hirgalisay ayaa door mihiim ah ka qaatey Xuska Sanad-guurada 22-aad ee Qaranimadda Somaliland ee 18-ka May oo maalintii doraad si qayrul-caadi ah bulshadda Somaliland uga xusseen  Magaaladda Hargeysa iyo guud ahaan goboladda dalka iyo dacalada dunidaba. 

Jidka Laamiga ah ee ay Shirkadda China Hona Group dhismihiisa wali ka wado Waddada halbawlaha ah ee Caasimadda Hargeysa oo ay markii hore ka soo bilaabeen dhismihiisa Wasaaradda Maaliyadda horteeda ayaa waxa uu wakhtigan marayaa xarunta Shirkadda Telesom ee badhtamaha Suuqa hoose, halkaas oo ay si habsami ah uga socota samayn jidkaas oo ah mid meeqaamkiisu la mid yahay jidadka Caalamka, ayaa sidoo kale la filayaa inuu 48-ka Saacadood soo socda inuu gaadho xarunta dawladad hoose ee Hargeysa.

Taariikhdii la Dafiray (The Denied History): Dr. Maxamed-Rashiid Sheek Xassan

- Hadal layaab leh ayaa ka soo yeedhay Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Maalintii la xusayay xornimada Somaliland.? ?. ?18 May Waxay Mudnayd Hambalyo iyo Hawraar San, Balse Bah-dil iyo Hawraar Xun May Gayin? Maalinta xornimada Somaliland ee 18-ka May waxa loo soo maray dhibaatooyin fara badan oo dad aad u tiro badani u god-galeen, taas oo wali ay sii taagan tahay riiqdiisii iyo raadkii uu ka tagay. 

Waxa xusid mudan dhacdadii naxdinta iyo argagaxa xambaarsanayd ee lagu laayay dadkii 40-ka kor u dhaafay ee lagu xasuuqay xeebta Jazeera ee ku taal duleedka Magaalada Muqdisho 17 July, 1989. Waxa kale oo jira xabaalo wadareedyadii daadadku soo faqi jireen oo ka mid ah xasuuqii loo geystay ummaddan u dabaal-dagaysay midhihii halgankii ay dhiiga badan u daadiyeen. 

Somaliland marks 22 years of independence - *Read/Watch

- People in Somaliland are marking 22 years of self-declared independence from Somalia, but they are still waiting for the world to recognise their region as a country. Celebrations were held in the capital, Hargeisa, on Saturday, with people holding rallies, waving flags from their vehicles and staging shows in various stadiums.

Somaliland, which is more tribally homogeneous than the rest of Somalia, has been striving for international recognition since it broke away in 991. Ahmed Mahamoud Silany, the region’s president, told Al Jazeera on Friday that, despite Somalia's calls to be united with the region, Somaliland is determined to retain its independence

Khudbadii M/wayne Axmed Sillanyo Iyo Xuskii 18-MAY *Daawo

BBC: Xuska 18ka May Ee Somaliland - *Dhegta-maal

- Magaalooyinka uu ka kooban yahay dalka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland guud ahaan iyo gaar ahaan caasimada dalka Hargeysa, waxa saaka subaxii ilaa duhurkii maanta ka socday dabaaldegyo iyo damaashaadyadii ugu balaadhnaa ee xuska maalinta 18ka May loo sameeyo!

Munaasibadan maanta oo ku beegan sanad-guuradii 22aad ee ka soo wareegtay markii lagu dhawaaqay la soo noqoshada madaxbanaanida qaran-nimada J. Somaliland oo ahayd 18-kii bishii May ee Sanadkii 1991. Waxa xuskan dartii maanta Khudbad dadka u jeediyay Madaxwaynaha J.Somaliland mudane Axmed M. Maxamad Siilaanyo. BBC-Somali ayaa barnaamij ka diyaarisay maalintan Qiimaha leh.

*Dhegta-maal;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/somali/war/2013/05/130518_somaliland.shtml

Somaliland Hopes For Independancy: Aljazeera-English

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Madaxwayne Axmed Siilaanyo: Fariinta Xuska 18ka MAY

- Xuska 18ka May: Madaxweynaha J. Somaliland Mudane Axmed M. Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) ayaa shacbiga reer Somaliland meel ay joogaanba ugu baaqay inay u midoobaan oo ay nooleeyaan munaasibadda 18ka May ee 22-guurada ka soo wareegtay dib ula soo noqoshadii madax-banaanida qaranka J.Somaliland. Madaxwayne Axmed Siilaanyo oo farriin u diray shacbiga reer Somaliland ayaa waxa uu yidhi sidan;

“Xiligan oo aynu u dabaal degayno xornimada Somaliland, waxaan anigoo ah madaxweynaha Somaliland ugu baaqayaa bulshadda Somaliland ee ku kala sugan daafaha dunida inay u midoobaan xuska 22-guuradda ka soo wareegtay dib ula soo noqoshadii madax-banaanida Somaliland,”ayuu yidhi Madaxweyne Axmed Siilaanyo, siday caawa daabacday mareegta SomalilandGov.

Somaliland hopes for independence - Aljazeera - *Read/Watch

- Citizens and leaders of Somaliland say they are historically and politically a separate country. The Horn of Africa has been ravaged by war and famine for decades, and now one of Somalia's regions, hopes to become an independent state. Somaliland sits on the Gulf of Aden and is officially regarded as an autonomous region of Somalia. The two were, however, separate until 1960. During the civil war in the 1980s, MORE THEN 50,000 people from Somaliland were killed, and nearly half a million fled. The region then declared independence in 1991. Since then, it has held four peaceful elections. Poverty, however, remains high and because Somaliland is not recognised as an independent state, it is not eligible for international development loans. Read/WATCH more: http://www.aljazeera.com/video/africa/2013/05/201351802149541959.html

18-ka May Waan Mahadinay Ee Muunadeeya!‏

- Todobaadadii u dambeeyay ee ina dhaafay dadka reer Somaliland meel ay joogaanba waxa ay u diyaar garoobayeen, qabanqaabada damaashaadka, dabaaldaga, xusida iyo waynaynta maalinta 18ka May ee inoogu suntan; ''la soo noqoshada Qaran-nimada Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland''.

Si ay u noqoto maalintani (18ka May), mid gaar ah oo yuhuunta dadka reer Somaliland bil-sha lagana reebo xasuuso dib u dheehasho leh oo duug yeesha waxa Gu' kasta fooladaynteeda loo huraa oo la galiyaa, tacab aad iyo aad u badan. Waxa loo quudhaa aduun aan cadad iyo xisaab lahayn! Waxa loo maroojiyaa maskaxo badan oo laga tuujinayo murti iyo maaweelo dareenka dadka cariya! Waa loo kalaha oo loo guura galaa!

SSE’s statement on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of Somaliland independence.

SSE: Press Release

Date : 17/05/2013

REF:  SSE/EXT/F033 

Somaliland Society in Europe (SSE), on behalf of its affiliated organisations, wishes the people of Somaliland wherever they are festive celebrations for this national day. SSE commends Somaliland diaspora communities in Europe for their heartless efforts to organise celebration events across major European cities and promote the independence of Somaliland. SSE would like also to thank to government of Somaliland for nominating the 18th May independence committee to make this day bigger and nationwide event style. 

Why we celebrate

Knowledge of TB within the Somali community: UK

- Many new tuberculosis cases are occurring in people born outside the UK. Culturally appropriate services need to be developed for the effective treatment of TB

IN THIS ARTICLE…

• How the research was undertaken
• Insight into knowledge and attitudes about tuberculosis within the Somali community
• The implications for practice arising from the research

Author

Kate Gerrish is professor of nursing research at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust; Andy Naisby is TB specialist nurse at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust; Mubarak Ismail is research assistant at Sheffield Hallam University.

Xukuumadda Oo Jawaab Kulul Ka Bixisay Hadal Ka Soo Yeedhay Ku Xigeenka Xoghayaha Guud Ee Qaramadda Midoobay

- Wasiirka Arrimaha Debadda Somaliland Dr Maxamed C/laahi Cumar ayaa si kulul u naqdiyey War-murtiyeed 9-kii May uu soo saaray Ku xigeenka Xoghayaha Guud ee Jimciyadda Quruumaha ka dhaxaysa Jan Eliasson, kaas oo uu ku sheegay in Somaliland ay si dad-ban uga qaybgashay Shirkii dhawaan Somalia loogu qabtay Magaaladda London.

Dr Maxamed C/laahi waxa uu waxba kama jiraan iyo been-abuur ku tilmaamay hadalkaas ka soo yeedhay masuulka labaad ee Jimciyadda Quruumaha ka dhacaysa Mr Jan Eliasson, kaas oo sheegay inaanay Somaliland qayb ka ahayn wufuudii Somalia ka socotay ee ka qaybgashay shirkaas, isla markaana xusay in la xaqiray dadaalada Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland ay Caalamka kagala shaqayso sidii loo xasilin lahaa Somaliland. 

Pastoralism’s economic contributions are significant but overlooked

- Pastoralism is often regarded as an antiquated practice ill-suited to the modern economy, yet trade between pastoral communities in Africa - much of it informal and illegal - generated an estimated US$1 billion each year, according to a new book published by the Futures Agriculture Consortium,. 

“If we shift our gaze from the capital cities, where the development and policy elite congregate, to the regional centers and their hinterlands where pastoralists live, then a very different perspective emerges. Here we see the growth of a booming livestock export trade, the flourishing of the private sector, the expansion of towns with the inflow of investment, and the emergence of a class of entrepreneurs commanding a profitable market, and generating employment and other business opportunities; and all of this driven without a reliance on external development aid,” said the authors of the study.

Fighting Maternal Mortality in Somaliland: Jenni Morello

''It is difficult to change people's minds and ideals, but Edna is slowly transforming the minds of women and men in a country that has deeply held on to its generational roots''. Janni Marello

- Being a part of Half the Sky Movement has been an incredible, eye-opening experience that has taught me a lot about myself and has also empowered me to be a better woman. I think of all the strong-willed and influential women I've met in the past year and one in particular jumps out at me. In Somaliland, I met one of these incredible women -- her name is Edna. Edna Adan is one of those people that you meet and instantly feel proud and empowered to be a woman. She has done such amazing work in Somaliland in terms of maternal health. She started the first ever maternal health hospital in Hargeisa. Simple access to pre-natal vitamins, and access to a midwife are usually scarce.

18th May Date is Emblem of Dignity in Sovereignty : Somaliland

- Thanks to 18 May 1991, it heralded peaceful co-existence between all the clans of Somaliland after a long period marked by mutual animosity. The clans of the ex-British Somaliland Protectorate shared their territory and enjoyed a close cultural similarity. After independence and union with Italian Somalia in 1960, an ethnic related enmity was introduced between them.

The Siad Barre military regime pitted the Somaliland clans against each other. The Somali National Movement (SNM), which was created in response to his heavy handedness, ousted the occupying army of Siad Barre from Somaliland back to Somalia. On 18 May, 1991 an all inclusive Somalilander clan elders' conference signed a peace accord in Burao town. They re-founded their formerly shared sovereign state of Somaliland.

Healthcare And Nutrition In Developing Africa: Jackie Wolf talks with Edna Adan and Nafisa Bedri.

- On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Jackie Wolf talks with Edna Adan and Nafisa Bedri.

The former Foreign Minister of Somaliland, Edna Adan is the founder and director of the Edna Adan University Hospital. Nafisa Bedri is the current director of international and external relations at Ahfad University and an associate professor of women and community health.

Wolf, Adan and Bedri discuss the faltering healthcare system in Somalia, the importance of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the developing world, and some steps towards bettering healthcare in Somalia and Sudan.

Listen more about this conversation;

http://woub.org/2013/05/13/healthcare-and-nutrition-developing-africa

Somaliland Bans UN Flights in Retaliatory Move

- Somaliland’s minister of Civil Aviation and air transport Mr. Mohamoud Hashi Abdi has announced on Tuesday that Somaliland government has banned UN air-crafts from flying over, or landing in Somaliland and all grounded UN airplane can’t departure, without further notice. 

The announcement came after Somalia’s Federal government in Mogadishu announced on Sunday that they are preparing to take over the control of Somalia airspace by the end of this year. Mr. Mohamoud Hashi, ascertained starting 27th May, Somaliland, will have complete authority controlling its airspace. 

Also, starting June, Somaliland aviation will start collecting all charges fee from airlines using its airspace and all airlines using their airports. Somaliland Aviation minister, also warned SFG, if they pursue their decision of controlling airspace of what was known Somalia that might jeopardize continued dialogue between them.

Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo La Filayo Inuu Maalinta Xuska 18 May Uu 12 Sarkaal Ka Dhigi Doono Jananno

 - Munaasibada 18-ka May xuska maalinta qaranimada Somaliland oo ku began 18-ka bishan May ayaa la sheegay Xuska maalintaas Xukuumadda Somaliland laba iyo toban Sarkaal oo ka tirsan Ciidanka Qaranka ku Toli doonto darajada Janan, taas oo ka dhigi doonta tirada Jananada Ciidanka Qaranka 15 Genaraal. 

Ku tolista darajada laba iyo Tobanka Janan ayaa la sheegay in uu Madaxweyne Siilaanyo ku taxi doono marka uu dhamaado dabaal dega xuska 18-ka May, isagoo Maalintaas ku xusi doona arrimo kale oo lagu weynaynayo Xuskaasi. Warku ma sheegin in la siin doono Ciidamada kale wax darajo ah, hase yeeshee ilo wareedyadu waxay intaa ku darayaan in tirada la siin doonaa noqon doonto oo kali ah laba iyo tobankaas Janan oo laga soo xulay Ciidanka qaranka oo kali ah. 

Baby Zuber (Subeer) Born with Heart Condition. Edna Adan

- I’m so grateful for all the support we have received from our friends, especially on the occasion of Mother’s Day. There is no better way to honor your mother than to help a mother who wants to give her baby all of the love and care that every mother wants to give to her child.

Let me share with you yet one more reason that makes me happy to have built my hospital. This is Baby Zuber. He was born at home approximately six weeks ago. He was born in very poor health and has had trouble breathing since birth. The only reason he has lasted as long as he has is because he has a very devoted and loving mother who has given him around-the-clock attention. But Baby Zuber developed pneumonia and even his mother’s tender loving care was not enough, so she brought him to our hospital. We discovered that Baby Zuber was born with a defect where his heart is located on the wrong side of his chest.

Barnaamij Gaar Ah: Taariikhdii Maxamad X. Ibraahim Cigaal. (Part-2

Meanwhile, in Somalia: The Economist

- At the end of the colonial era, Somalia was arguably the most ethnically homogeneous country in sub-Saharan Africa. The nearest to it was probably Botswana, which is four-fifths Tswana — and which turned out to be peaceful and prosperous, suggesting to some that countries populated and run by a single big tribe have a better chance of stability than those with a hodgepodge of smaller ones. Nonetheless, Somalia became a byword for conflict, poverty and ungovernability.

Its ethnic homogeneity is misleading. Despite also sharing a single language and a single religion, it is divided into more than 500 clans and sub-clans, which are notoriously fractious and competitive. This, as well as their largely nomadic way of life, has made many Somalis fiercely loth to accept the edicts of a central government.