Alshabaab the biggest threat in Southern Somalia yet has had a smooth riding under Failmajo regime.

[RasCanjero-]

Not sure where to start...

The obviously low official revenue figures

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Or how they spelled interior affairs.



Think we should arm the thousands of idle government bureaucrats and have them fight Al Shabaab since they're the only ones getting paid atm.

 

[saywalahi]

if this budget is only for xamar not bad at all.

 

[RasCanjero-]

if this budget is only for xamar not bad at all.

Not sure if Xamar's municipal budget reaches even 4% of that.

 

[saywalahi]

Not sure if Xamar's municipal budget reaches even 4% of that.

are u saying this is the budget for all of somalia

 

[Thegoodshepherd]

@RasCanjero that $274 million is about a fifth of Mogadishu's gdp. Keep in mind that is includes some budget support from the IC.

 

[saywalahi]

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@RasCanjero that $274 million is about a fifth of Mogadishu's gdp. Keep in mind that is includes some budget support from the IC.

then whats going on? are u saying no one is paying taxes?

 

[RasCanjero-]

are u saying this is the budget for all of somalia

It's what being stated. Most of the money they collect probably never gets recorded and they still end up taking half of what they do state.



Maybe they should fix the land and property laws to raise the funds needed for an army.

Tens of billions of dollars worth of land around major tuulos that aren't being touched atm due to the lack of trust in these types of transactions.

 

[RasCanjero-]

@RasCanjero that $274 million is about a fifth of Mogadishu's gdp. Keep in mind that is includes some budget support from the IC.

Doubt the non IC support percentage of the budget comes up to 100 million.

Could believe that no one pays the tax there but I doubt it since you get squeezed dry at the borders and at the port.

I'm sure it's just a dozen warlords at the top that get away with not paying tax.

Most of the rest isn't even recorded.

No transparency in the port's or within those ministries.

Farmaajo is too busy drinking soy milk to let us know how he'll tackle this corruption.

 

[saywalahi]

Doubt the non IC support percentage of the budget comes up to 100 million.

Could believe that no one pays the tax there but I doubt it since you get squeezed dry at the borders and at the port.

I'm sure it's just a dozen warlords at the top that get away with not paying tax.

Most of the rest isn't even recorded.

No transparency in the port's or within those ministries.

Farmaajo is too busy drinking soy milk to let us know how he'll tackle this corruption.

Farmaajo is fucking soft walahi. Lol I remember when he was saying he would destroy al shabaab in 3 months.

 

[MARAQ DIGAAG]

Clearly compiled by some diaspora kid with a degree from London Met .

 

[bluebird]

So 43 percent is going to the band of idiots who can't even properly distribute the other 57? Why do they believe they need 119mil when they haven't accomplished a single thing. 119 mil to sit there and let ugandans run the show.

 

[BenInHer]

Social service should be 20% of the budget... our kids need more programs too keep them on the straight and narrow.. after all they will inherit the kingdom...

 

[RasCanjero-]

Maybe we should use the Switzerland system of the federal government taxing all regions 15% while leaving the rest to the states.

That way we'd have more revenue sources and more people that would keep Xamar accountable.

Those in other states don't care since they don't contribute tax to the federal government.

Those in Xamar care but don't want Al Shabaab visiting them at home so they shut up about it.

 

[Anubis]

Al-Shabaab attacks military base in Lower Shabelle, claims deaths

MOGADISHU (HOL) - The militant group Al-Shabaab attacked a military base Wednesday in the Lower Shabelle region, sources in the town said.

hiiraan.com

"MOGADISHU (HOL) - The militant group Al-Shabaab attacked a military base Wednesday in the Lower Shabelle region, sources in the town said.
Reliable sources said the militants ambushed a military base in Sabid area near Afgooye town.
The group said it killed two soldiers. There was no immediate comment from the military.
Somali National Army recaptured Sabid mid this year in what was billed as a major victory for the forces in the Lower Shabelle region.
More to follow."

 

[Calaf]

Trump Orders All American Troops Out of Somalia (Published 2020)

While the number of forces — about 700 — is small, it is a continuation of President Trump’s efforts to withdraw the United States from what he has described as endless wars.

www.google.com

 

[AbdiGeedi]

Looks like Pentagon found a way to honor Trump's order but really waiting for Biden's leadership.

From the article:

Many of the troops will be “repositioned” to nearby Kenya, a Defense Department official said Friday.

They are probably right on the other side of the border.

 

[Revolutionary]

I have a feeling they'll be back

 

[kickz]

Trump Orders All American Troops Out of Somalia (Published 2020)

While the number of forces — about 700 — is small, it is a continuation of President Trump’s efforts to withdraw the United States from what he has described as endless wars.

www.google.com

I wonder what this means for their bases in Balidoogle and near Kismaayo

 

[beerdilacshe]

 

[beerdilacshe]

Another U.S. official said the U.S. presence in Somalia was a point of contention between Trump and his former defense secretary, Mark Esper, who Trump fired last month. According to the official, Trump pushed for a drawdown citing a wish by Kenya "to police their own neighborhood," but Esper resisted.

why would kenya want the withdrawal of us troops from somalia