By Hussein Ali Nur
Sunday, February 03, 2008

HARGEISA, Somalia, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The top U.S. diplomat for Africa met with the leader of the breakaway Somali republic on Sunday to discuss security in the war-wracked Horn of Africa region, the highest ranking U.S. delegation to visit Somaliland.

U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer told reporters Washington would "continue working with Somaliland authorities on stability and peace," shortly after meeting President Dahir Kahin Rayale.

The United States has long seen the lawless Horn region as strategically important and a breeding ground for militant Islamists seeking to launch attacks on U.S. interests.

Somaliland, in the northwestern corner of Somalia, broke away in 1991, when warlords toppled dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, and plunged the country into gun-fuelled anarchy.

It argues it should be given sovereignty since it has held democratic elections and achieved stability that has eluded the rest of a country largely torn between rival warlords.

"We will continue to work with the leaders of the African Union to recognize the decision that they would make on Somaliland's recognition and independence," Frazer told reporters.

Earlier this month, Rayale met with senior U.S. officials in Washington. (Writing by Jack Kimball, Editing by Tim Cocks and Michael Winfrey)

Source: Reuters, Feb 03, 2008

ali mustafa @ 2/7/2008 9:37 AM EST  Thats exactly thats what am talking about !the Somali Mosques!war maxaa cusub?bbcdii maxay maanta sheegtey?war awe kii karaarka gadi jirey?war nacala abohoodkuyaalada ma nin isku miidamiyaa lawaayey?and it ges on&on till its after cisha!

mo'alin mohamud @ 2/7/2008 9:12 AM EST  Ali; I am talking about Mosque, not majlis. I am sure you mistake blasphemy for philosophy. little knowledge is always dangerous.

ali mustafa @ 2/7/2008 8:51 AM EST  Depends on what you do at the mosque!Most people go there,because verybody else goes there.Some go there,for plotting&underminding other humans,while for some its simply to hear the news&gossips&mybe some sheexaadka!At the opera house!one goes there for only one reason,to have agood time¬hing else!

ali mustafa @ 2/7/2008 8:35 AM EST  To.Hamdi!Nargale is the only guy talking sense here&i can understand why he must be a target.As for me!i don`t really care,if you think i have demons,i know am one dirtymouthed&i wear sand paper underwear,but i still believe  in that theory of"We can disagree&still be friends"We can have deferences of opinions&still respect one unother¬ become enemies"Thats whats wrong with Somalia,they lack that!

mo'alin mohamud @ 2/7/2008 8:02 AM EST  Nar-gale( you will get your wish) commenting on comments is as valid as commenting on artciles which are also comments by themselevs. actuaally, by the time i get the chance to read them, all i have to say has been said by people who comment so readily. anaa hadhayna looma hadlo. so, i pick whoever i think i disagree, and try to alert him to the other viewpoint. If you thought i am from Diredabe, i would have loved but i am not and i don't speak Oromiffa. nagayaa, fayaa, though. Araweelo Da'daa daayaan rabaa? it is shame you and me agree on so many things; but differ on the vision you have for a free Somaliya. at night, going out to the opera house or to the mosque? halkaas ayaan ku kala duwan nahay. if you are still young, my apologies- and i would hope you will be sober through times. GEEL LABA JIR SOO WADA MAR. waa caadi. It is your view, informed by west's propanganda against Islam, that annoys me. to tell you I am working with 'those White guys' you seem to hold in high regard, and even they don't have that much fear against Islam. They understand lot of things are due to 'polorizations' caused by the new empire -USA. i recommend you read, Empire by Niall Ferguson. The nameless guy; I talked about pigs in the context of the animal Farm by george Orwell. don't pick on a word and comment. either read the book or ask others. there is no shame in that.