December 1, 2014 | Daily Monitoring Report.

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Efforts to end clan clashes in Mudug region kicks off in Harardhere

01 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog- 170 words

Reports from Harardhere district in Mudug region states that the traditional elders have started efforts to end the hostilities and tensions between the warring clans in war-Shubo region. The elders called the militias to cease fire immediately and come to the negotiating table The tribal clashes that claimed more than 15 people in the area is due to argument over grazing and pasture land.

The prime minister of Somalia Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed issued statement about the clan clashes called the warring parties in Mudug region to immediately cease fire and refrain from anything that lead to fresh bloodshed and come back to the negotiating table. He said the administrations in the region are required to participate in conflict management and resolution of the clan clashes.

The Prime Minister has also called on the elders, intellectuals and civil society organizations to stand, stop the conflict and provide a peaceful atmosphere where the warring clans can systematically solve their difference.

Key Headlines

Efforts to end clan clashes in Mudug region kicks off in Harardhere (Radio Goobjoog)
Somali Foreign Minister returns home (Radio Mogadishu)
Somali festival show held in refugee camps in Kenya (Radio Dalsan)
New health centre for Gerijir (Radio Ergo)
Safety of journalists a major concern in Somalia (Voice of America)
Puntland to improve access to credible justice (Radio Garowe)
Himan & Heb administration denies claims that its forces are part of tribal clashes in Mudug region(Radio Goobjoog)
Somalia attends Arab towns’ organization meeting in Manama (Radio Bar-kulan)
Armed men kill two government soldiers in Afgoye (Radio Goobjoog)
KDF urged to stay put in Somalia (Daily Mail)
Grenade thrown at residents (Daily Nation)
$7 Million Kuwait-funded Somaliland orphanage opens (Africa Review)
New Somali bank hopes to attract foreign funds (Fin24)
Remittance firms sue Westpac as banks shun money transfer firms (Reuters)

PRESS STATEMENT

Weekly Press Conference on the Progress of the Government

29 Nov – Source: Ministry of Information – 1725 words

The Minister of Information, Mustafa Duhulow, today addressed the media, providing an update on the progress of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) over the last week. The Minister discussed various issues: the empowerment of women; the reform of transportation system at Mogadishu SeaPort; the removal of Illegal checkpoints; progress in youth empowerment; the rehabilitation of roads in Mogadishu and Jowhar; coordination between AMISOM and humanitarian actors; countering youth radicalization; promoting Somali culture and the progress of the Stabilization Plan.

The empowerment of Women

The Minister of Information began by speaking on the strengthening of participation in the political process by the women of Somalia: “The African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Bineta Diop, arrived in Mogadishu on 25 November for a four-day official visit. Her visit affirms African Union’s solidarity with the women and children of Somalia. During her visit, Ms. Diop interacted with the women of Somalia as she sought to understand their experiences, aspirations and the many challenges they face. She had the opportunity to meet Somali leaders as well as ministers, and civil society organizations, with discussions focused on strengthening women’s participation in decision-making structures at all levels, and at the same time increasing their voices in reconstruction and peace-building efforts. She emphasized, in the wake of recent accusations against AMISOM troops, a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. The FGS Minister of Defense, H.E. Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, and Ms Diop held a joint press conference and both underscored the importance of supporting Somali National Army in terms of capacity and professionalism so that it will be able to bring peace and stability in Somalia.”

The Reform of Transportation System at Mogadishu Seaport

The Minister of Information spoke on the reform of transportation: “H.E. Said Jama Ali (Qorshel), the Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation, has initiated a reform of Mogadishu Seaport’s transportation of goods. On 25 November 2014 he had a meeting with representatives of the transportation union and discussed with them the best ways to implement the necessary reforms to ensure that transportation is in good condition and that a transparent, fair and accountability system is being implemented. The Minister listened to the concerns of the Union officials and assured to them that the planned system aims to reduce and eventually end all complaints from owners of goods in transportation and the union itself. The Minister said the ultimate aim is to have a system that is just and fair for all concerned parties. He concluded by emphasising the importance of transport owners ensuring that their vehicles are looked after and that they meet the requirements of the owners of the goods being transported.”
The Removal of Illegal Checkpoints

The Minister of Information spoke on the removal of illegal checkpoints: “The Federal Government has been removing illegal checkpoints in Lower Shabelle region for some time. The operations have been successful, as these roads are now free of illegal checkpoints. On 25 November 2014 there was meeting in Wanlaweyn district in Lower Shabelle region attended by local authorities, civil society members and members of the public to discuss on progress in the removal of illegal checkpoints between Afgoye and Wanlaweyn districts. Militia wearing Somali National Army uniforms were levying illegal taxes on vehicles using the road. Some of these individuals have been captured and are facing court charges. Residents in the area warmly welcomed the efforts to remove the illegal checkpoints and they expressed huge relief as these thugs were also terrorizing the people of the area. During a meeting with key stakeholders in the area it was agreed that a committee be formed that will work closely with the security forces and the local administration. Engaging with the community is one of the best ways to solve local issues and the Federal Government is committed to working with communities so that people will take a leading role and feel real ownership of issues that matter to them.”

Youth Empowerment in Somalia

The Minister of Information spoke on progress in youth empowerment: “The Ministry of Youth & Sports have been very active in empowering young people so that they can take part the rebuilding of the nation. On 25 November 2014, young people held an important debate and discussion on establishing an umbrella organisation for young people in Banadir and Lower Shabelle regions. The discussions took place in Merka, the capital of Lower Shabelle region. Over 100 young people from Banadir, Merka and Barawa participated. The aim was how to establish a coordinating group amongst the young people in Banadir and Lower Shabelle regions to best represent the interests of young people. The Centre for Community Dialogue (CCD) organized the meeting. Osman Sheikh Ali, Deputy Police Commissioner in Merka, emphasized the importance of young people discussing their future and encouraged them to continue discussing their future on a regular basis. Representatives from Banadir, Merka and Barawe agreed to establish an umbrella organisation covering the two regions so that they can enhance the youth agenda and the unity of young people in the country, so that it will be easier to represent the interests of young people in the future.”

The Rehabilitation of Roads in Jowhar and Mogadishu

The Minister of Information spoke on the rehabilitation of roads: “The Federal Government prioritizes the rehabilitation of the national infrastructure, in particular roads, as being fundamental for the flourishing of business. On 25 November 2014 the rehabilitation of the bridge that connects the main roads in Jowhar commenced. The Governor of Middle Shabelle emphasised the importance of this bridge and expressed his hope that once it is completed then the business in the area will start to make progress which in turn helps the living standards of the people in the area. On the other hand the District Commissioner in Warta Nabadda district in Mogadishu on 27 November 2014 starts rehabilitation of roads in the district. The district Commissioner appealed to communities to voluntarily take part the rebuilding of public roads in the district.”

Guidelines to Govern Civil-military Coordination in Somalia

The Minister of Information spoke on the importance of coordination in civil-military affairs: “The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) together with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on 25 November launched the Somalia Country Specific Guidelines to govern relations on civil-military coordination in Somalia. The launch ceremony was attended by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and AMISOM Head of Mission, Ambassador Maman S. Sidikou and the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to Somalia, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC), Mr. Philippe Lazzarini. The guidelines aim to establish agreed principles and practices for constructive civil-military relations between AMISOM and humanitarian actors, operating within the same environment in Somalia. The SRCC reiterated the commitment of AMISOM to provide a conducive environment for humanitarian assistance to reach the Somali people. Such guidelines are very important in ensuring better-structured relations and in turn more effective aid delivery.”

Countering Youth Radicalization through the Media

The Minister of Information spoke on the progress in countering youth radicalization: “A highly interactive roundtable discussion focused on the role of the Media in countering youth radicalization was held in Mogadishu on 23 November 2014 and attracted more than 40 different participants, drawn from the media professionals, civil society leaders and government representatives. The forum, which was co-organized by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the Somali Independent Media Houses Association (SIMHA) and supported by the Center for Community Awareness (CCA), aimed to gather ideas and enhance the knowledge and awareness of how media and civil society leaders can counter violent ideologies through grassroots efforts and by helping the communities better understand and protect themselves. It also gave an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience on how media leaders and civil society activists can contribute not only to countering radicalization, but also to lay the foundation for reconciliation and durable peace in the country. The Minister of Information, HE Mustafa Duhulow, officially opened the forum and highlighted the importance of such forums. He also urged the organizers to hold such forums in the other regions. The minister further noted that unemployment amongst the youth could be contributing to radicalization by extremist ideologies. The Secretary General of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim, and the Chairman of CCA, Mr Mohamed Ajiib highlighted the need to find a strategy to combat issues related to violent ideologies and to find alternative mechanisms for the promotion of peace and co-existence.”

Promoting Somali Culture

The Minister of Information spoke on the promotion of Somali culture: “On 26 November 2014, I participated a well organized event in Mogadishu to promote the beauty of Somali culture called ‘Somali Culture night’. The Center for Community Awareness (CCA) organized the event and I was very privileged to be asked to attend. The aim of the event was to highlight the beauty of Somali culture and to raise awareness of the richness of our culture amongst our young people. The event presented different elements of the arts from across Somalia, including dancing, singing, poems, and all sorts of arts. CCA and myself would like to emphasise the importance of cultural awareness campaigns like this, as this will provide young people with an alternative to joining extremist or terrorist groups. We encourage our youths to learn about their culture and to take part in cultural awareness programmes, so that they can show to the world the beauty of Somali culture.”

Progress of the Stabilisation Plan

The Minister of Information finally spoke on the progress on the Stabilisation Plan: “The Federal Government is committed to the implementation of the Stabisation Plan as it is the key to peace and development in Somalia. In Mogadishu, security forces captured a number of Al-Shabaab terrorists while they were preparing for an attack on civilians. Somali National Army has also been conducting operations in Bay, Bakol and Gedo regions. As a result they have captured Al-Shabaab thugs who were guilty of terrorising the people in the area. General Ibrahim Yarow, the commander in the area, stated that the stabilization plan is progressing very well and thanked people for their cooperation and for working closely with them to defeat the threat from terrorists and criminals.”

SOMALI MEDIA

Efforts to end clan clashes in Mudug region kicks off in Harardhere

01 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog- 170 words

Puntland to improve access to credible justice

01 Dec – Source: Radio Garowe/PLTV – 152 words

Puntland government in northern Somalia says, it is ready to improve the state’s judicial apparatuses for civilians in a bid to address the challenges surrounding viable justice. Speaking at a meeting on judicial capacity building in the state capital of Garowe on Sunday, Puntland’s Minister for Justice and Religious Affairs Ismael Mohamed Warsame said that judiciary is key to much-needed goals: “Puntland Government is focusing on judicial reform process to ensure that viable and credible justice system is in place”.

Meanwhile, Puntland Vice President AbdihakinAbdullahi Haji Omar Amey on his side noted that Judiciary is improving in Puntland, and stressed the need for working justice at prison facilities. “Nobody is illegally being held as inmate in our prisons,” added Amey. The one-day meeting which was organized by UNDP brought together government ministers, officials from ministry of justice, police and custodian corps as well as civil society organizations.

Somali Foreign Minister returns home

01 Dec – Source: Radio Mogadishu/Radio Dalsan/Al Shahid – 122 words

Foreign affairs minister of Somalia Abdulrahman Duallleh Bayle made statement about his trip to Yemen and Italy, he also explained that he held talks two of the country’s officials.

The foreign affairs minister held a news conference in Mogadishu and said he discussed with the Yemeni government the issue of Somali refugees and urged the international community to support the refugees. He also said the foreign minister of Yemen assured him that Yemen will continue supporting the Somali government.

The minister also cited discussion that he held with Italian officials and members of the Somali diaspora living there. Somalia government is making gains in re-establishing diplomatic ties with the international governments.

New health centre for Gerijir

01 Dec – Source: Radio Ergo – 190 words

A new maternal and child health (MCH) centre has opened in Gerijir village of Hiran region, built by a local NGO, Wardi. The officer in charge of the clinic, Ali Yare, told Radio Ergo’s local reporter the new facility would serve 23 other villages that fall under Gerijir.

“This MCH will serve mothers and children, and also other patients with diseases like malaria, respiratory infections and diarrhoea,” Ali said.

There are five health workers and one doctor in the centre. Their salaries will be paid by Wardi. Dr Hanan Farah Karar said the clinic received 18 children suffering from diarrhoea this week alone. “This is an MCH centre. It only serves outpatients, and we mainly take care of pregnant mothers and infants, though we also provide medical assistance for other patients since the area doesn’t have any other health centres,’ Said Dr Hanan.

She called on Somali health professionals outside the country to return home and use their skills to help the community. The clinic opened at a time when a diarrhoea outbreak is causing great suffering in the area.

Himan & Heb administration denies claims that its forces are part of tribal clashes in Mudug region

01 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 184 words

The administration of Himan and Heb in Central Somalia has denied claims that it is behind the tribal clashes in the region. Deadly tribal clashes that have broken out on Friday afternoon in War-Shubo locality in Mudug region have so far claimed the lives of over 15 people and dozens other wounded were admitted to hospitals for treatment.

The spokesman of Himan and Heb administration Areys Mohamed Haji distanced claims that some forces of the administration took part in the clashes. “ The claims that our troops were part of the clashes are baseless and far from reality” Mr Areys said. “No troops of Himan & Heb that have connections with the tribal clashes” he added.

He underlined that the administration is ready to take an active role of easing the tensions between the clans in the region. The clan clashes in the area are normally attributed to arguments over grazing land and water wells by pastoral communities.

Somalia attends Arab towns’ organization meeting in Manama

01 Dec – Source: Radio Bar-kulan – 113 words

Somalia is attending the 52nd session of the Arab Towns Organization (ATO) Permanent Bureau which has kicked off in the Bahraini capital. The two-day meeting will be attended by officials representing Arab capitals and towns and Mogadishu is represented by the vice chairman of Benadir financial management Ismail Abdi Gure.

A number of awards will also be officially launched on the sidelines of the ATO meetings in Bahrain in a bid to encourage competition between the Arab towns and capitals regarding the environmental, urban and technical aspects. The Arab Towns Organization (ATO) is a network which exists to develop cooperation between Arab cities in order to promote their development, while preserving their Arab identity.

Armed men kill two government soldiers in Afgoye

01 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 103 words

Two government soldiers were gunned down in Afgoye by unknown armed assailants on Sunday night. The number of killings in Afgoye the last few days totals to four. Dozens of suspects were arrested in connection to the murder of the administration workers.

The planned assassinations in the town began after the local government in Afgoye started tax collection activities as our correspondent in the region reports. The administration says they are putting strict measures in place to strengthen the security of the district. The administrators blame Al-shabab of being behind the security lapse in the region.

REGIONAL MEDIA

KDF urged to stay put in Somalia

1 Dec – Source: Daily Mail – 131 words

The Kenyan government has been warned not to withdraw its troops from war-torn Somalia following increased terror cells in the country, a senior Somali politician and 2016 presidential aspirant has said.

The Somali National Unity party chairman Abdurahman Baadow has said withdrawal of troops by the Kenya government would be seen as a sign of defeat and may give the al-Shabaab militia group more strength to terrorise citizens.

Baadow, who was in Mombasa to woo the Somali community living in Kenya to participate in the coming election, said al-Shabaab is deeply rooted to other terror groups like al-Qaeda and Boko Haram. “Kenya Defence Forces are doing a great job in Somalia and withdrawing the troops will be seen as a sign of weakness, especially now that there is terror threats in Kenya,” he said.

Grenade thrown at residents

30 Nov – Source: Daily Nation – 315 words

A man was injured on Sunday when suspected Al-Shabaab militants threw a grenade at a group of residents in Garissa Town. The residents had raised the alarm after two men were spotted behaving suspiciously near a Kenya Power sub-station.

The 8pm incident threw the town into panic as residents scurried for cover after the explosion. Criminal Investigations Department boss Musa Yego said police were pursuing the suspects and appealed to residents to share any information they might have. The injured man was rushed to hospital with serious arm injuries. The attack comes a day after suspected Al-Shabaab gunmen killed a police officer and injured another on Saturday afternoon at Dagahaley in the sprawling Dadaab refugee camp.

$7 million Kuwait-funded Somaliland orphanage opens

30 Nov – Source: Africa Review – 392 words

A $7 million orphanage funded by Kuwait Foundation has been opened in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, 1,500 northeast of Mogadishu. Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud alias Silanyo, presided over the opening ceremony on Saturday.

The project, named Kuwait Educational Charity Academy, will accommodate 600 orphaned boys. The facility comprises dormitories, classrooms, sports and recreational facilities, dining halls and a large mosque.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

Safety of journalists a major concern in Somalia

1 Dec – Source: Voice of America – English – 2: 50

U.N. agencies, the Somali government and the Somali journalists’ union are working to address the problem of censorship and the threat of violence against journalists in Somalia. This year, at least three journalists have been killed in Somalia and three more badly wounded.

Abdirizak Ilmi, a local TV journalist, was the latest victim. Unknown gunmen shot him at close range outside his Mogadishu home. He survived, but suffered severe wounds. Mustafa Duhulow, Somalia’s Minister of Information, said now is the time to address the safety of journalists.

“As you are all aware Somalia is moving forward to become a peaceful nation. Therefore this is the best time to address all the challenges such as impunity, safety of journalists and understanding the need to develop Somali media, as each country’s development depends on how free its media are,” said Duhulow. Journalists in Somalia have been meeting with key partners to discuss their security concerns.

New Somali bank hopes to attract foreign funds

1 Dec – Source: Fin24 – 172 Words

Somalia’s breakaway enclave of Somaliland formally opened its first commercial bank on Sunday, as part of its effort to attract foreign lenders. President Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo officially inaugurated Dahabshil International Commercial Bank in Hargeisa, calling it a “vanguard for national development and progress”.

Somaliland, in the northeast of Somalia, has not been recognised internationally. In 2012 it established a central bank, looking to encourage foreign commercial banks to start operating. It has traditionally had no formal banking sector and its people rely heavily on remittances from Diaspora communities in Europe, North America and the United Arab Emirates, as there are no ATMs or loan facilities.

Abdirashid Mohamed Saed, Dahabshil’s manager, said the bank was officially recognised less than a year ago and had issued $70m in loans, providing benefits to the livestock, agriculture, education, health and real state financing sectors. After the opening on Sunday of its first actual branch, Saed said the bank plans to open offices in all the regions of Somaliland.

Remittance firms sue Westpac as banks shun money transfer firms

29 Nov – Reuters – 581 Words

An Australian court case is set to throw a spotlight on a steady retreat by Western banks out of the $435 billion (276.5 billion pounds) global remittance business, a trend that threatens to erode the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of the world’s poor.

Almost 20 remittance firms sued Australia’s second biggest lender, Westpac Banking Corp, this month to prevent the lender from becoming the last of the country’s major banks to quit the business, arguing that this would cripple them.

They want more time to find an alternative bank before Westpac shuts their accounts. At a hearing on Friday, a court provided a temporary reprieve by asking Westpac to postpose closing the accounts until Dec. 22, when a full hearing of the matter is scheduled. Westpac, however, argued in court that the matter is beyond their control as it cannot guarantee making payments on behalf of remitters as a correspondent bank overseas may refuse to accept the transaction.

Australia’s banking lobby says rising regulatory compliance costs make it difficult for banks to support remittance firms, which help foreign workers from developing countries send money home. That trend risks undermining a plan by the Group of 20 leading economies to cut the cost of remittances to around 5 percent of the value of each transaction, down from the current 8 percent estimated by the World Bank. The remittance firms argue that without access to the global banking system, the costs of transferring money become substantially higher.

SOCIAL MEDIA

CULTURE / OPINION / EDITORIAL / ANALYSIS / BLOGS/ DISCUSSION BOARDS

“Freeing Somalia. Lt Col Paddy Ankunda and his colleagues arrived in Somalia in 2007 to encounter a mode of fighting in which fighters would sometimes offer themselves as weapons. Having done two forays into the country, he was this time back in Mogadishu to guide journalists around,”

Profiling the UPDF’s enemy in Somalia

30 Nov – Source: Daily Monitor – 1763 words

One day as a group of Uganda People’s Defence Forces in Somalia drove south of Mogadishu, the armoured vehicle in which the former contingent commander, Brig Dick Olum, was travelling collided with a vehicle which looked like a commuter taxi. Keen to help the people in the other vehicle, the UPDF troops rushed out of their armoured carrier. Seized with a strange feeling, however, Brig Olum ordered his soldiers back into their vehicle, only for the other vehicle to explode shortly afterwards.

Brig Olum says of another occasion: “A man came and greeted me and he said he wanted to die with me. He blew himself up just in front of my car. I was lucky to survive.” These are just two of the several stories the jolly brigadier, who handed over the command of the Ugandan force in Somalia to Brig Sam Kavuma on November 18, shared during his exit interview at the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) force headquarters in Mogadishu.

“It’s a fantastic tournament which has built up loyalty between all cultures involved,” said Mr Naidoo.”

Wellington Somalia team wins community football competition

30 Nov – Source: Wellington Scoop – 379 Words

Team Somalia from Wellington became the sixth champions of the New Zealand Communities Football Cup today after winning 2 – 0 against Team Ireland from Nelson. “It was great to have had a final between a talented former refugee team from Wellington and a well supported and passionate Irish team from Nelson,” said Inspector Rakesh Naidoo, National Strategic Ethnic Advisor.

The tournament, held in Wellington this weekend, has seen 12 teams representing 16 ethnic communities from all over New Zealand compete for the national title. The national tournament is the culmination of more than 1000 regional games of football with over 250 teams vying to make their way to the finals. “It’s a fantastic tournament which has built up loyalty between all cultures involved,” said Mr Naidoo.

“If NCCK should be allowed to cast stones, let’s start with what it has done to control lesser terrorists among their faithful? What is it doing about pastors conning poor Kenyans? They are well-known and their operation bases are well. They do not sneak in from Somalia and disappear. If NCCK is finding it difficult to effectively deal with these errant pastors, how can it expect the Muslim clerics to reign in al Shabaab and al Qaeda?”

Church group unfair to Muslim clerics

1 Dec – Source: Star- 612 words

When sudden death occurs, even within families, people tend to quarrel and disagree and some parents end up divorcing. Times of bereavement call for great restraint. The tendency is to apportion blame: “If you would have done this, the death would not have occurred.”

We go through that phase as a nation in times of crises, which are becoming a bit too frequent. The typical response, as is happening at the moment, is for some to call for others to resign or be sacked and others to walk out of ongoing talks. So now the National Council of Churches of Kenya has declared it will not continue talks with Muslim clerics over religious-motivated terrorism.

“In the meantime, al Shabaab has turned to hitting soft targets at our border towns including Tana River, Garissa, Moyale and Mandera. Our security personnel ought to take proactive action instead of waiting for Ethiopia to awaken from slumber.”

No excuses for what happened in Mandera

29 Nov – Source: Star Kenya- 891 words

Another depressing week as 28 Kenyans are executed in cold blood on transit from Mandera to Nairobi at Arabiya. Valuable young lives were snubbed out needlessly by merciless terrorists. A disturbing trend of religious profiling of non-Muslims was also evident.

The usual finger-pointing at our intelligence and, or security forces continues. Security all over the world, however, is a covert operation. It operates under the cover of secrecy and becomes overt only when it fails. The government has been at pains to explain they have nipped countless planned terrorist attacks in the bud. This may be so, yet they need to do much more to placate and assuage a restless frightened citizenry.

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