Monday, June 10, 2013

More on Jubaland

During a recent visit to Kenya, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud was interviewed by the Daily Nation.  The interview, which focused on Jubaland, appeared in an article titled "Accord Key To End Jubaland Stalemate, Says Somali Leader." 

In a lengthy analysis, Daahir Sheikh discussed the Jubaland issue in a piece titled "Somalia: Why Jubbaland Deadlock Will Define Future Somalia."  He concluded there is still time for a compromise whereby the Somali Federal Government would have some political influence in Jubaland and a share of Kismayu port revenue in exchange for recognition of Jubaland and the election of Ahmed Madobe.