Samatalis Haille, MA LPCC

Deedimayno Geerida, mana ogolin Gumaysi. We do not refuse death, and we do not accept colonialism. War songs as members of the army leave Mogadishu to frontlines.

0854 The Null Hypothesis of Everyday Thinking – frames his method within the language of empirical inquiry. Liban observed an intriguing shift in his cognitive efficiency whenever he disengaged from all forms of media—emails, websites, applications, or video platforms. In the absence of such stimuli, he found that moments typically consumed by passive attention, such as driving or performing routine tasks, became opportunities for active thought. During these intervals, he often engaged in structured planning—considering his day’s objectives, evaluating methods for completing tasks more quickly and efficiently, and organizing his sequence of actions. Central to this reflective state was what Liban identified as his most effective cognitive tool: the process of falsification or negation. In this approach, each emerging idea or plan was subjected to an initial rejection—an assumption that it would not work, could not be achieved, or lacked efficacy. Yet this negation was never superficial; it required justification. Liban supported each dismissal with evidence or logical reasoning, thereby grounding his thinking in an empirical framework reminiscent of the null hypothesis in statistical analysis. Nothing was presumed valid unless proven otherwise—no effect, no relationship, no difference, no impact—unless the evidence demanded acceptance. Through this disciplined skepticism, Liban found clarity. The process resembled a methodological purification of thought, akin to philosophical elimination: by systematically removing what could be discarded, what remained held a stronger claim to truth. This exercise not only refined his judgment but also fostered a distinctive sense of intellectual vigor and positive mood, allowing him to think freely and precisely without the distractions of mediated engagement.

Behavioral Disruption and Self-Regulation: Liban’s Reinstatement of Morning Habit Routines In recent weeks, Liban’s previously well-established morning routines—waking up early and engaging in physical exercise—have ceased almost entirely. These core habits, which once served as foundational practices enabling productivity and engagement throughout the day, have been disrupted for approximately a week. The onset of Ramadan appears to have been the point of interruption, after which Liban struggled to reestablish consistency. Instead of adhering to his morning schedule, Liban frequently cites late sleep or poor physical condition as justifications for noncompliance. Concurrently, an increase in his contracted colds reflects signs of mounting stress and limited capacity for effective self-regulation, likely influencing his physical health and susceptibility to recurrent colds. In recognition of these behavioral lapses, Liban resolved to exert full effort to ensure timely awakening and morning exercise beginning the next day. Should he fail to meet this standard, he intends to undertake a form of public acknowledgment as a self-imposed corrective measure—serving as a mild aversive consequence designed to reduce the recurrence of unproductive behavior. This decision aligns with behavioral principles emphasizing accountability, positive punishment, and self-regulation in goal maintenance.

Land of the brave, Mogadishu 🇸🇴

@HornChronicles @somalisoul @DekBinanle @foritssake ninka leh lacagtii Waa laxaday ayaddoo lacagtii willi lasoo dirin siddee warkiisa ku aamini karnaa

This document has several red flags that suggest it is likely **not** a legitimate court notification. ## Visible red flags - The email addresses listed for the Attorney General’s office appear malformed (for example, “info@ago.gov.so, sg@sg.gov.so, contact@ag.gov.som”), which do not match standard Somali government domains and include obvious typographical issues.[1] - The format and layout look more like a generic word-processed template than an official, tightly formatted judicial form (spacing dots, inconsistent alignment, and typography).[1] - The signature line shows only “ACTING REGISTRAR” with no printed name, which is unusual for a formal notification in a regional court.[1] - The seal/logo quality appears low-resolution and inconsistent with typical high‑quality emblems used in official East African Community and Court of Justice documents.[1] ## What to do next - Do **not** rely on this as authentic without independent verification. - Contact the East African Court of Justice registry directly using contact details from the official EAC or EACJ website (not from this document) and ask them to confirm whether Reference No. 6 of 2026 exists and whether you (or the named party) are on record. - If you are potentially affected, consult a qualified lawyer in Somalia or within the EAC region and share the image for a formal opinion.

1857 Liban participated in social media.

0658 Liban has learned, yet repeatedly forgotten, the importance of intentionally designing environments that support his desired behaviors by limiting access to distractions such as social media. He now understands his motivation through the **PINCH** framework, especially the roles of passion and interest in sustaining focus for a neurodivergent, interest‑based nervous system. In practice, he structures his work around activities that align with his passion and genuine interest. By doing so, Liban seeks to rely less on sheer willpower and more on an environment and task design that naturally elicit deep, sustained attention.

“Kuwa Hambalyayn waayey Waqooyi Bari oo Dowladda Somalia dhistay intaa Somali howga quusati nimankaas.” Wasiir Fiqi

@galkacyoonline 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Madaxweyne #HSM oo horay u ula wareegay kaalintii #Siyaasiyiinta Koonfur #galbeed ka dib markii uu xoog ku qabsaday maamulka #Koonfur galbeed ayaa maanta sidoo kale la wareegay kaalinta #Odayaasha dhaqanka ee #Koonfur galbeed.

Drawing implicitly on scholarship in the fields of resource governance and the “resource curse,” Liban framed transparency, fair revenue‑sharing, and clear regulatory oversight as essential conditions for ensuring that Turkish–Somali cooperation is equitable for Somalia while still offering reasonable returns to Turkey. On this basis, he presented the emerging offshore drilling campaign not only as a technical undertaking but as a pivotal test of Somalia’s capacity to manage high‑stakes external partnerships in a manner that advances long‑term national development.[ecofinagenc

1658 Liban analyzed Turkey’s deployment of a South Korean–built deep-sea drillship to Somalia, situating it within broader Turkish–Somali strategic, economic, and energy relations. His discussion highlighted both the technical characteristics of the vessel and the political economy of prospective offshore hydrocarbons in Somali waters.[reuters +3] The drillship and its role Liban examined the Çağrı Bey drillship, a seventh-generation ultra-deepwater vessel manufactured in South Korea and acquired by Turkey at an estimated cost of roughly 250 million dollars, consistent with reported market values for comparable newbuild high-spec drillships delivered to the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO). He emphasized that the primary function of this ship is offshore drilling, and that its dispatch to Somalia is aimed at testing different offshore prospects to determine whether commercially viable oil or gas deposits exist.[ecofinagency +7] In Liban’s account, the initial exploration well (such as Curad‑1, roughly 370 km off Mogadishu) would be followed, in the event of success, by an appraisal phase involving multiple additional wells to delineate the reservoir’s size, quality, and production potential. This sequencing mirrors standard industry practice in frontier basins, where appraisal drilling is required before any final investment decision is taken on large-scale production infrastructure.[offshore-technology +2]

From discovery to FPSO and exports Liban further described a possible development pathway in which a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit would be deployed if significant discoveries are confirmed. In his analysis, the FPSO would undertake initial separation and treatment of produced fluids, including basic stabilization of crude oil and separation of gas and liquids, before storing oil for offloading to shuttle tankers bound for international markets.[ecofinagency +1] He suggested a timeline in which, even under optimistic assumptions, movement from first successful exploration well through appraisal, engineering, and installation of an FPSO could take a minimum of two years and more plausibly around five, implying that any substantial Somali offshore oil exports might not materialize until close to 2030. This framing is consistent with comparative experience in other deepwater frontier plays, where the interval between discovery and first oil often spans 7–10 years, even in better-resourced regulatory environments.[energycapitalpower +2] Energy transition and stranded asset risk In a more structural reflection, Liban drew attention to the global shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, as well as the potential expansion of nuclear generation in some regions. He argued that, if Somalia’s offshore hydrocarbons are not brought to market relatively quickly, there is a risk that any eventual oil or gas production could occur in a context of declining long-term demand, lower prices, and heightened carbon constraints, raising the prospect of stranded assets.[turkishminute +1] This concern echoes scholarly debates on the political economy of late‑comer producers, which suggest that frontier states entering oil and gas markets in the 2030s may struggle to capture substantial rents as major consumers decarbonize and as international finance tightens around high‑emission projects. Liban therefore underscored the temporal tension between Somalia’s desire to monetize its resource endowment and the accelerating global energy transition.[turkishminute +1] Turkish–Somali strategic alignment Liban also situated offshore drilling within a broader pattern of deepening strategic alignment between Turkey and Somalia. He noted that Turkey has become a pivotal partner for Somalia since the early 2010s, combining humanitarian assistance, infrastructure investment, security cooperation, and training of Somali forces, including through the establishment of Camp TURKSOM and subsequent defense and economic cooperation agreements.[hiiraan +2] His narrative referenced ongoing and proposed Turkish projects in Somalia spanning hydrocarbons exploration, naval cooperation for maritime security, and advanced initiatives such as a prospective spaceport and missile testing and launch facilities on Somali territory, which have been discussed in Turkish and regional media since 2024–2025. In Liban’s reading, this dense web of military, technological, and energy collaborations reflects a mutually reinforcing alliance in which Somalia offers strategic geography and resource potential, while Turkey provides capital, technology, and security assistance.[turkishminute +3] Governance, transparency, and public accountability Finally, Liban stressed the normative and political importance of Somali citizens holding their government accountable throughout this process. He argued that key contracts and intergovernmental agreements between Somalia and Turkey—especially those related to offshore hydrocarbons, security cooperation, and strategic infrastructure such as space or missile facilities—should be made publicly accessible to enable scrutiny by parliament, civil society, and affected coastal communities.[hiiraan +2] y]

Part II From negation to grounded affirmation For Liban, the convergence between scientific and Islamic modes of reasoning suggested a deeper pattern: meaningful affirmation often becomes possible only after a disciplined phase of negation. In empirical inquiry, this takes the form of testing against a null; in theology, it appears as the refusal to liken the divine to creation before cautiously affirming attributes in a manner befitting transcendence.[soas-repository.worktribe +4] Thus, what may initially appear as a stance of withholding—refusing to “believe too quickly,” whether in data, doctrines, or social-media-amplified narratives—emerges as a constructive intellectual practice. By embracing negation as a methodological starting point, Liban framed his own inner work as an attempt to move from unexamined immediacy toward carefully grounded affirmation in both his scientific and Islamic-philosophical engagements.[creative-wisdom +5]

1458 Blocked from social media and immersed in time with friends and family, **Liban** became attentive to the structure of his own thinking and the way hypotheses form in everyday life. He observed that as long as he deliberately maintained the null hypothesis—treating his preferred belief as if it were not yet supported—the alternative hypothesis seemed to “force itself” upon him with greater clarity. This experiential insight echoed a central theme in the philosophy of science: inquiry often advances not by direct affirmation, but by methodical negation and the controlled attempt to falsify a claim.[1][2][3][4][5][6] ## Liban’s observation about hypotheses From Liban’s perspective, ordinary human life tends to proceed by pursuing what is immediately pleasurable, giving intuitive, “fun” conjectures priority over disciplined doubt. By contrast, he noticed that scientific practice formally begins from a stance of denial, in which the null hypothesis encodes “no effect” or “no difference,” and is retained unless sufficient evidence compels its rejection. In other words, the scientific method institutionalizes a posture of epistemic humility: hypotheses are not conclusively verified, but exposed to possible refutation.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][1] This structure resonated with Liban’s own struggle to clarify his beliefs when cut off from social media stimuli, which often promote immediate affirmation and rapid opinion-formation. The discipline of holding the null in place—resisting premature assent—created a cognitive space in which a more robust alternative hypothesis could emerge on the strength of cumulative evidence and reflective experience.[3][4][5][6][9][2] ## Negation in philosophy of science Liban’s reflections find support in the Popperian account of scientific reasoning, which emphasizes falsifiability as the hallmark of scientific hypotheses. On this view, observation can never definitively confirm a universal hypothesis, but it can disconfirm it, so rational inquiry privileges attempts to negate a proposition rather than to accumulate confirmations. Hypothesis testing operationalizes this by making the null hypothesis the default; researchers then seek data that would justify its rejection in favor of a precisely specified alternative.[5][8][1][2][3] The broader methodological point is that negation is not mere destruction but a generative constraint: it rules out incoherent or empirically inadequate possibilities, thereby sharpening the space within which affirmation becomes meaningful. For Liban, this meant that insisting on “living with” the null hypothesis in his own thinking allowed genuine conviction to be distinguished from distraction, wish-fulfillment, or socially reinforced bias.[6][7][9][2][5] ## Negation and Islamic theological method Liban also recognized an analogous structure in Islamic intellectual history, especially in kalām and classical discussions of divine transcendence (tanzīh). In these traditions, theological reasoning frequently begins with negation: God is described by systematically denying likeness, limitation, or composition—asserting that there is “nothing like unto Him” and rejecting anthropomorphic assimilation (tashbīh). This negative method does not leave the believer with a mere void; rather, it clears conceptual space for a more disciplined and non-idolatrous affirmation of divine attributes.[10][11][12][13] Scholars of kalām note that the interplay of tanzīh (transcendence) and ithbāt (affirmation) structures much of classical theological debate, with accusations of taʿṭīl (excessive negation) on one side and tajsīm (crass embodiment) on the other. Within this dialectic, negation functions analogously to the null hypothesis: it guards against unwarranted attributions while forcing more rigorous formulations of what can be rightly affirmed about God’s essence and attributes.[11][12][10]

1228 Liban's focus during this period was limited, resting and relaxing. Blocked access to social media, allowing him to rest and focus. Learning that drilling of Somali coast is starting, some people are unhappy about it for reasons that are not clear. Somalia producing oil will firs and foremost help its people access to energy.

1033 Liban noted that various programs were still underway across Somalia, many of them connected to the ongoing war against al-Shabaab. He observed that ballots and officials had been deployed to cities across Southwest and Galmudug states, supporting initiatives related to the emerging one-person, one-vote electoral system. Meanwhile, in Mogadishu, the new local council had been sworn in despite the fact that elections for the city’s 97 parliamentary seats had yet to be completed, and both the mayor and deputy mayor remained unelected. Reflecting on the ongoing transition, Liban remarked on the sense of unrest that hovered over the city—few had slept well. Personally, he admitted that he hadn’t exercised that morning. Nevertheless, he managed a brief three-minute session of speech practice and physical movement, intending to gradually extend both routines over time. As he continued to track national developments, he also turned inward, evaluating his own focus and productivity. On this particular morning, he rated himself a “C” for attention and task completion but recognized that awareness of these lapses was itself a step toward improvement. His academic reflections intertwined with his lived experience, revealing how national transformations and personal striving often mirrored one another in rhythm and uncertainty.

Mudane Caydiid Maxaa ku dhacay.

Warkaan waa been. Canshuurta Gobalka waxaa qoondeeya Barlamaanka Federaalka

@Ramadan70530344 @Abdulka97752059 @OCHASom Ma qorin xigasho waaye aan la hayn source

@Abdulka97752059 Wax walba fake miyaa imaam Hayada Qaramada midoobay @OCHASom qortay

Galmudug is a unified federal state in Somalia formed by the integration of territories inhabited by various clans, making it one of the largest states in the country.