I am Abdirashid aka SomaliaJunkie -- AMA

[Queen Carawelo]

Welcome Abdirashid to Somalispot.

How do you feel about illegal fishermen stealing fish from our ocean?

 

[McD30]

this is an important question -- @OfficialAMA don't you feel this is an attack by the government on bloggers like yourself?

Not letting it slip.

 

[OfficialAMA]

Welcome Abdirashid to Somalispot.

How do you feel about illegal fishermen stealing fish from our ocean?

This is a high seas crime like piracy. Illegal fishing has made a spurt in piracy activities in Somalia as had been the case. There might be a similar revival in this industry but incapacitated local authorities couldn't handle waves of trawlers in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), hope this helps.

 

[Duchess]

I know that you're based in Ethiopia, but have you worked on any projects in Somalia?

 

[Neo-Nidar]

@OfficialAMA so what type of engineering are you engaged in?

 

[broke but woke]

Not letting it slip.

he dont want to answer it

@OfficialAMA can we ask you political questions? do you think elections will happen this year or be postponed like hassan shaykh wants?

 

[OfficialAMA]

he dont want to answer it

@OfficialAMA can we ask you political questions? do you think elections will happen this year or be postponed like hassan shaykh wants?

Thanks, though i don't have a lot of fun on politics, i think Somalia has no better political days ahead, with the latest being Kismayo disagreement. There're reports of widespread political manipulation and hints at possible term extension. I don't think this works out better for Somalia any longer.

 

[Neo-Nidar]

@OfficialAMA As an Engineer are you connected with Scientific and Technological development?

I hope you answer this at least...

 

[broke but woke]

Thanks, though i don't have a lot of fun on politics, i think Somalia has no better political days ahead, with the latest being Kismayo disagreement. There're reports of widespread political manipulation and hints at possible term extension. I don't think this works out better for Somalia any longer.

do u think 4.5 is the problem?

 

[McD30]

What sort of economic infrastructure do we need right now to encourage economic trade?

 

[OfficialAMA]

do u think 4.5 is the problem?

It should be abandoned at all costs. 4.5 has no place in viable Somalia future, to be honest.

 

[Abdalla]

Hi engineer, wlc to SSpot,

Can you tell us about the status of the construction of the bosaso port? When is it expected to be finished?

I would also like to know about the road that connects Galkacyo and Garowe. Are their concrete plans to renovate that road? Is the financing completed?

 

[OfficialAMA]

What sort of economic infrastructure do we need right now to encourage economic trade?

Revamping of airports and expansion of existing ports, for instance upcoming Bossaso port expansion project may amount to handsome revenues.Road networks are also of utmost priority at the present time in Somalia.

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