December 8, 2014 | Daily Monitoring Report.

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Attorney General issues travel ban against ministers over alleged corruption

08 Dec – Source: Radio RBC – 193

Somalia’s Attorney General Dr Ahmed Ali Dahir and the country’s General Audit have together signed a letter banning the 25 ministers of Somalia from traveling abroad until ongoing investigation on alleged corruption is finished, RBC Radio reports. The letter which was copied to the Offices of the President and the Prime Minister has ordered the immigration authorities, the police and the National Intelligence Unit to monitor the movement by the 25 cabinet members.

“After having received reports of missing public money and other properties as well as misuse of power, we have directed the 25 cabinet members, the deputy ministers and the state ministers not to leave the country as there is an ongoing investigation.” the letter dated on 7th December read. “Any minister willing to travel for inevitable national purpose should get permission of travel from the Office of the President of the Republic.” the letter added. The letter did not mention how large the alleged corruption was affecting the whole of the country’s executive branch. The move came a day after Somalia’s Federal Parliament voted out Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed during a vote of no confidence on Saturday December 6th.

Key Headlines

Weekly Press Conference on the Progress of the Government (Ministry of Information)
MPs: attorney general’s directive unconstitutional (Mustaqbal Radio)
Burhakaba administration chases the murderers of the district commissioner (Radio Goobjoog)
Aid delivery remains difficult with lack of predictable road access (Radio RBC)
Ahlu-sunna doubts 2016 general elections (Radio Mustaqbal)
Somali disables took to the streets of Mogadishu (Radio Goobjoog)
Puntland parliament debates amendments to electoral law (Garowe Online)
Terror alert issued for Moyale after suspects are arrested with thousands of SIM cards and sophisticated equipment (Standard Media)
UN Envoy ‘appalled’ by deadly terrorist attacks in Baidoa calls for political unity (United Nations News Centre)
Somalian women’s rights activist receives Germany’s FES human rights award 2014 (Deutsche Welle)
Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil (BBC Business News)

WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE GOVERNMENT

06 Dec – Source: Ministry of Information Somalia – 1397 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: progress in education, federalism and media sector development; good relations between Somalia and Arab Countries; consultation on FGM; Humanitarian Assistance; the Somali Athletics tournament; and the bringing to justice of a number of notorious criminals in Mogadishu

Progress on Education

The Minister of Information began by speaking on the progress being made in education: “The Federal Government of Somalia has successfully opened a new school in Mogadishu named ‘11 January’. The Minister of Education officially opened the school on December 1st by cutting the ribbon in the presence of the European Envoy to Somalia, Michele Cervone D’Urso. The school consists of 10 classes and the education it offers is free of charge. The European Union sponsored the rehabilitation of the school. The EU Envoy and the Minister of Education Mr Isse Mohamed Ahmed Gurase, both spoke to media and stressed the importance of education in Somalia which they said the improvement of the security in the country made it possible for the development of the country.”

Progress on Federalism

The Minister of Information spoke on the progress made in implementing Federalism in Somalia: “The FGS places high priority on the implementation of federalism in Somalia. The President of Somalia attended the inauguration ceremony of the new President of South West Region on December 3rd, 2014, a key milestone in the progress of the implementation of federalism. Representatives from the FGS, Jubba, Puntland, Galmudug and from the UN, EU, the Arab League, IGAD, Ethiopia, Turkey, Sweden and many other countries were present at the event in Baidoa. H.E. the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stressed the importance of inclusivity in the implementation of the process to form the South West Administration and urged them to unite for the sake of the nation. The President also urged President of South West Region, HE Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden, to prioritise the fight against terrorism in the region. President Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden thanked all participants and promised that he will complete the process of the administration through dialogue and reconciliation. The FGS and the people of Somalia warmly welcomed the formation of South West Region of Somalia, a key milestone to the implementation of Federalism n Somalia.”

Somalia and Arab Countries Renew Bi-Lateral Relations

The Minister of Information spoke on renewed bi-lateral relations between Somalia and Arab Countries: “Somali leaders welcomed a high level delegation from a number of Arab countries led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait, HE Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamid Al-Sabah. This was a historic visit to Somalia by the representatives of various Arab Countries and the aim was to renew bi-lateral relations between Somalia and Arab Countries and discuss Arab League plans to host a national conference on the reconstruction of Somalia in 2015. HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and HE Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamid Al-Sabah held a joint press conference in Mogadishu on December 4th, 2014. The leaders stated that both sides agreed to renew bi-lateral relations and the Arab countries stressed their readiness to assist in the rebuilding of Somalia. HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritania, Ahmad Ould Tegeude and the Secretary General of the Arab League HE, Nabil Al-Carabi were also part of the delegation.“

Somali Media Sector Development

The Minister of Information spoke on the development of the Somali Media Sector: “the Ministry of Information has been conducting activities to develop the Somali media sector for some time. This week the Ministry of Information successfully achieved the expansion of the reach of Radio Mogadishu outside of Mogadishu to seven new towns in Somalia: Beledweyne, Baidoa, Galkaio, Guri’eel, Garowe, Bosaso and Dhusamareb. This was part of the action-plan of the Ministry of Information for this year. The Ministry also plans to extend the Radio Mogadishu footprint to Bulo Burte and Barawa in the near future. On November 30th, 2014, residents in Baidoa warmly welcomed the chance to listen to Radio Mogadishu on FM. Radio Mogadishu is now the most listened radio station in Baidoa and its environs.”

Consultation Process on FGM

The Minister of Information spoke on recent consultation process on FGM: “The Ministry of Women & Human Rights Affairs held a two day consultation event in Mogadishu on 1st and 2nd of December 2014. The aim was to discuss how to stop the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Somalia, as the Ministry prepares legislation on FGM in order to completely halt the foul and unnecessary practice across Somalia. Over 100 participants from all walks of life took part in the consultation and all agreed on the importance of drafting legislation to make FGM illegal. Hon Khadija Mohamed Dirie thanked participants for their honest views and stated that the Ministry will take on board all the suggestions made during the consultation and will soon finalise the draft of the legislation, as it is the only way that FGM can be stopped. The Minister said that at one point 98% of Somali women went through FGM: it is unacceptable to allow our girls to be subject of FGM. Minister Dirie stated that she prioritises this matter and as a result she appoints Dr Mina Hassan Mohamed to be the director of the campaign to stop FGM in Somalia.”

Humanitarian Assistance

The Minister of Information spoke on the subject of humanitarian assistance: “The Federal Government of Somalia welcomes the role of Somalis in the Diaspora in providing humanitarian assistance to people of Somalia who are desperately in need. On December 1st, 2014 Somalis in Norway provided humanitarian assistance to residents on the outskirts of Beledweyne through Rahma Islamic Relief Organisation. Areas that Rahma Islamic Relief provided food aid to were Guryo Cadde, Tawakal, Biyo Quran, amongst others. Residents in these areas were affected by the flooding of Shabelle river. The Federal Government encourages Somalis in the Diaspora to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalis inside Somalia, as we want the country to be self sufficient in the long run.”

Somali Athletics Tournament

The Minister of Information spoke on the conclusion of the Somali Athletics tournament: “The Federal Government of Somalia encourages sports as a means to engage with young people. On 04 December 2014 the 30st Championship of Athletics tournament was concluded in Mogadishu. The Secretary General of Somali Athletics Association, Mohamed Abdullahi Dhaaley, spoke at the event and explained the process of the tournament. The Acting Chairperson of the Somali Athletics Associations, Mrs Khadijo Adan Dahir, thanked all the young people who participated in the tournament, and complimented them on their discipline and good sportsmanship throughout. The Chairman of Somali Olympic Committee and other sporting associations were all present at the closing ceremony of the tournament. Winners of the tournament are expected to take part the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Officials from the Ministry of Sports & Youth officially closed the ceremony and noted the huge development in Somali sports. 8 teams took part in 30th Championship of Somali Athletic. Heegan team came first overall, Iimaan Hospital second and the Olympic Fitness Centre came third. From the women’s side, Iimaan Hospital team came first and Olympic Fitness Centre came second. SNTV and Radio Goobjoog were awarded medals for their live reporting throughout the tournament.”

Notorious Criminals Brought to Justice

The Minister of Information concluded by speaking on public executions in Mogadishu: “On 04 December 2014, the Somali Military Court in Mogadishu convicted three criminals of capital offences and sentenced them to be executed. Ibrahim Abdullahi Ali, a member of Al-Shabaab, deliberately murdered Sakaria Mohamed Mohamud Moallim, a media cameraman, in the Shibis district of the city. He was also found guilty of the murder of Ali Mambuuq, a Somali National Army (SNA) soldier. Abdullahi Artan Mohamud, (22 years old) was convicted of the murder of Ahmed Abdirahman Sharif, also in Shibis district. The third criminal was Abdifatah Ahmed Abdi, (29 years old), a former member of the SNA, who killed Mohamud Hassan Mohamed. The father of Sakaria Mohamed Mohamud Moallim was present during the execution and welcomed justice being served upon the killer of his son and stated, “I feel confident that wronged citizens will get justice, this is very important.” The aim of these executions is to deter killers and to convince the people that justice will prevail.”

SOMALI MEDIA

Attorney General issues travel ban against ministers over alleged corruption

08 Dec – Source: Radio RBC – 193

MPs: attorney general’s directive unconstitutional

08 Dec – Source: Mustaqbal Radio – 111 Words

A member of the federal parliament Mohamed Abdullahi who spoke to Mustaqbal radio after a meeting with a number of lawmakers in Mogadishu where they discussed the recent directive from Attorney General. Abdulahi called the directive unconstitutional. The lawmaker described the attorney general’s decision as violation and the ministers have to inform their departure to the out-going prime minister only. Mr. Abdullahi called all parties to respect the law and that rights of the citizens should not be violated. The Prosecutor General Ahmed Dahir issued a judicial decree barring all members of the cabinet from leaving the country.

Burhakaba administration chases the murderers of the district commissioner

08 Dec – Radio Goobjoog – 122 Words

The administration of Burhakaba in Bay region has launched intensive operations to chase the perpetrators who killed Burhakaba district commissioner. The deputy commissioner of the district Mohamed Ali Maankaalow told the media that the security forces carried out careful operations in and around the area where the commissioner was killed.

Mr. Maankaalow called the ministry of interior and federalism to work hand in hand with the administration so as to bring the perpetrators to justice. He added the security of the district is quite stable and security forces are vigilant in order to foil any planned attacks. The previous day armed men killed Burhakaba district commissioner and other senior officers after they waylaid his convoy outside the district.

Ahlu-sunna doubts 2016 general elections

08 Dec – Radio Mustaqbal – 105 Words

The Ahlu-sunna Wal Jamaa’ in Galgaduud region’s executive committee chairman Sheikh Omar Abduqaadir commenting on the ousting of the prime minister described the move to fire prime minister as “unpleasant’’. The chairman noted the significance of always respecting the law. Responding to a question over the possibility of a comeback by the ousted cabinet members, Mr. Omar stated that their appointment to the cabinet again will not add value to the service delivery. On the other hand, Sheikh Omar Abduqaadir raised his concern and doubts over the scheduled 2016 one man one vote idea general elections because of the rifts between the government’s top leaders.

Disabled Somalis took to the streets of Mogadishu

08 Dec – Radio Goobjoog – 157 Words

Hundreds of disabled Somali took to the streets of Mogadishu earlier today. They were protesting against lack of proper care from the federal government as they gathered at Sayidka junction in the capital. Traffic along Maka Al-Mukarama road stopped as the protesters with their wheelchairs blocked the main roads as Goobjoog reporter as the scene reports. One of the protesters who withheld his name said they were forced to come out in large numbers and express their frustration after federal government failed to give them proper care.

Last week Somalis with disabilities demanded immediate help from the federal government gathered at the front gate of interior ministry in Mogadishu. The federal government has not yet commented on the issue but during the commemoration world disabled day the outgoing Somali Prime minister said the persons with disability have played an active role in the country adding that his government will take full responsibility to give them proper care and support

Aid delivery remains difficult with lack of predictable road access

07 Dec – Source: Radio RBC – 173 Words

Despite challenges and persistent insecurity in parts of Somalia, humanitarian organizations are currently reaching people in need of assistance in all 18 regions of the country. Aid workers using different modalities to reach people in need, including cargo flights as a stop-gap measure to areas inaccessible by road.

In October, eleven violent incidents against humanitarian personnel and assets were recorded across nine regions accounting for the death of two humanitarian workers, attempted rape of one, injury of one, and arrest of two. Road movement in southern and central Somalia remained a challenge to local communities and humanitarian partners due to the hostilities along major access roads, ambushes and unauthorized checkpoints by multiple armed actors were major threats.

In October, two food convoys were ambushed in Galgaduud and Hiraan regions. In north Gaalkacyo a female polio and measles vaccination social mobiliser suffered an attempted rape. The aid worker was carrying out vaccination social mobilization as part of the polio vaccination campaigns in Mudug region targeting over 196,000 children under 5 years of age.

Puntland parliament debates Amendments to Electoral Law

07 Dec – Source: Garowe Online – 287

Lawmakers in Somalia’s Puntland parliament have on Sunday started debating amendments by President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali’s administration to the state’s electoral law, Garowe Online reports. Speaking from the podium in the parliament, lawmakers expressed concern over the amended bill and inclusion of articles that could ignite violence.

Some MPs echoed that parts of Puntland remain in the hands of Somaliland’s separatist administration while others unveiled that they are dissatisfied with the weakening of forthcoming Puntland Electoral commission (PEC) role. “The Electoral (Amendment) law is similar to the bill prepared by former administration of Farole, except for some points,” said Puntland MP Said Abdi Samatar (Sur’ad), adding that the deprivation of PEC member of membership was called into question. “The debate was today hotter ,and MPs removed the role of ministry of constitution in democratization in open vote,” he stated.

According to the document presented with MPs, members of Puntland Electoral Commission can’t lose membership on charges of embezzlement unlike the original law. Puntland Lawmakers have been set to vote on the minor amendments to the electoral law over the coming days. On July 14, 2013 former Puntland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Farole had suspended Puntland’s first-ever democratic elections after what the government at the time described political spoilers incited ordinary residents against the government in Qardo, some 122km north of the capital, Garowe.

Threats emanating from piracy networks and Al Shabaab terror group are believed to have also sabotaged the long awaited democratic polls. Ali, who was elected Puntland president on January 8 shifted balance towards ministry of constitution and Federal Affairs that is charged with overseeing the future work of PEC. Electoral bill was introduced on January 2, 2011 ,and was subsequently approved by cabinet ministers.

REGIONAL MEDIA

Terror alert issued for Moyale after suspects are arrested with thousands of SIM cards and sophisticated equipment

07 Dec – Standard Media – 460 Words

A terror alert has been issued in the twin towns of Moyale that straddles across the Kenya and Ethiopia border. The move follows an arrest of three Kenyans with alleged links to Al-Qaeda affiliate in Somalia, Al-Shabaab on Thursday. A joint Kenya and Ethiopian security forces on Thursday made a major breakthrough in Moyale, Kenya after they arrested three people with more than 100,000 simcards from three different countries and secured sophisticated telecommunication gadgets, all traced to the Al-Shabaab terror cell.

The seized gadgets, worth millions of shillings are desktop computers, laptops, modems, cell phones, radio calls, digital cameras and satellite receivers. Others were hyper media machines, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) machines, studio switch boards, wide-area band network equipment, high voltage dry cell batteries, scanners, antennas and used GSM SIM cards and scratch cards.

Somalis not terrorists, says Kitui county chief

08 Dec – Source: The Star, Kenya – 117 Words

MWINGI residents should not profile Muslims and ethnic Somali communities as terrorists, Kitui county commissioner Moffat Kangi has said. Speaking at a security meeting in Mwingi town on Friday, he said those involved in terrorism are purely criminals.

The meeting came two days after residents destroyed businesses run by Somali traders in the town. Residents pelted buses plying the Nairobi-Garissa road through Mwingi to protest against terror attacks.

Kangi assured all Muslims in Kitui of their safety. Security surveillance has been heightened to screen travellers on the Garissa- Nairobi route, he said. Area Muslim representative Abdalla Ng’ong’a called on security agencies to deal with insecurity. On behalf of traders, Jones Munyithya condemned the attacks on Somali businesses

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

UN Envoy ‘appalled’ by deadly terrorist attacks in Baidoa, calls for political unity

07 Dec – Source: United Nations News Centre – 393 Words

The top United Nations official in Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has condemned Friday’s terrorist attacks in Baidoa that is feared to have killed at least fifteen people with many more wounded, and called for political unity following that country’s parliamentary vote of no confidence in its Prime Minister. According to his office, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) deplored the “appalling” terrorist attacks which resulted in numerous casualties, including several local politicians and journalists.

“The use of such indiscriminate tactics against the Somali people demonstrates a shocking disregard for the most basic principles of humanity. Those responsible need to be brought to justice swiftly,” SRSG Kay said. “The United Nations and AMISOM are supporting the local authorities to evacuate the wounded requiring further medical treatment in Mogadishu. We remain committed to supporting the Somali people as they work to realise their hope for a peaceful and stable future,” he added. SRSG Kay extended his sincere condolences to the families and friends of all those who have suffered as a result of the attacks. “Somalia now needs unity of political purpose between its institutions and leaders and a significant period of stability,” SRSG Kay said.

Somalian Women’s Rights Activist Receives Germany’s FES Human Rights Award 2014

08 Dec – Source: Deutsche Welle – 714 Words

Fartuun Adan has spent decades campaigning for the rights of traumatized women in war-torn Somalia. Germany’s Friedrich Ebert Foundation is awarding her its Human Rights Prize. There is a tremble in the woman’s voice as she explains how her life changed three years ago. It was the day her nine year old daughter was raped. Fartuun Adan sits opposite the woman, listening attentively. The woman is close to tears.

Adan is the executive director of the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center in the Somali capital Mogadishu. It is one of the few places in the failed state where women can talk openly about their suffering. “She took me by the hand and consoled me like a mother. Since then we are like a family,” said the woman. Adan gives her a hug and they both weep. Adan founded a women’s rights group with her husband Elman Ali Ahmed in 1991, the year Somali dictator Siad Barre was toppled. The country was tipped into a brutal civil war, which continues to this day.

Her husband was killed at the height of the civil war in 1996 and she fled to Canada with her daughters. But she returned to Somalia to help fight for the rights of aggrieved Somali women in 2007, even though the conflict was still raging. In Muslim-dominated Somali society, sexual violence against woman is a taboo subject; it is not talked about. “For years, Somali men would just deny that it took place at all,” said Adan. “It is important to give the women more control over their lives,” said Adan. “They realize they can go out and earn money themselves and do not need to be dependent on a husband. This new-found self-confidence transforms their lives,” she explained.

Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil

08 Dec – Source: BBC Business News – 901 Words

The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff recently, but that has not deterred energy giants like Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, BP and Chevron from reactivating plans to drill in Somalia. The Horn of Africa country could be the next focus for the energy industry, as the government claims the nation will be producing oil within six years. London-based Soma Oil and Gas, which is backed by Russian billionaire Alexander Djaparidze, has completed an onshore and offshore seismic survey and it is encouraged by the results.

Details are expected to be published by the end of the year. Security remains a concern for foreign investors, but Somalia says with the help of troops from the African Union, it is making progress against the Islamist insurgents al-Shabab. Nevertheless attacks continue in the region, with ones in the capital, Mogadishu, the south-central town of Baidoa and north-eastern Kenya, near the Somali border, in the last week alone. Soma Oil and Gas chief executive Bob Sheppard, told the BBC the company’s seismic survey covered thousands of kilometres without any security worries. “We’re able to do that with zero security incidents. What we’ve been able to demonstrate is that you can conduct offshore operations safely and securely,” he said.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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

“The charcoal business is driven by the following logic: “free trees, cheap labor, low probability of enforcement, and massive pay-offs in Middle Eastern markets.”

Failing UN charcoal ban in Somalia could take lessons from counter-piracy

06 Dec – Source: Warya Post – 894 Words

Exporting charcoal was a major source of income for al-Shabaab, who taxed the trade at every opportunity: producers, truckers, traders in local markets, and those shipping it abroad. In Somalia’s semi-arid climate, charcoal for export has already taken a massive toll on Acacia groves and forests, and the speed of desertification is accelerating.

As a result, United Nations resolution 2038 imposed a complete ban on the direct or indirect export of charcoal from Somali in February 2012, to reduce “terrorist funding” and to prevent an “environmental crime.” However, expert opinion is united in the assessment that the ban is ineffective.The relative price of charcoal in the Somali market is rising rather than falling, and there is brisk trade in the key harbors. Charcoal profits are shared among a wider group of beneficiaries than previously, but al-Shabaab still profits.

Even though it has been driven out of the towns, the organization still has a stranglehold on much of the countryside and can charge producers locally and trucks at roadblocks. The main export points, Barawe and Kismayo, are now controlled by Kenyan AMISOM troops and local militias, which quickly took over the export side from al-Shabaab for their own financial gain.

“KDF’s invasion rendered key smuggling routes in the Central and Northern sector nearly impassible or very expensive to move goods through”

Revealed: how traders use private militias to smuggle in contraband goods from Somalia

07 Dec – Source: Standard Digital Media – 1, 671 Words

On the evening of January 12, 2012, armed militants invaded Gerille Administration Police camp on the border between Kenya and Somalia in Wajir. The jungle-clad militants killed seven people. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the audacious evening raid in which it abducted two Government officials. It said it had carried out the attack to revenge Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) invasion of southern Somalia on October 16, 2011.

The militants wanted KDF soldiers withdrawn. But now, there is a growing theory that that particular attack and many more others could have been ordered by businessmen who stood to lose the most by KDF’s offensive. “There is strong evidence to suggest that the businessmen have used private militias under the cover of Al Shabaab to carry out a number of attacks in this country,” said Abdi Noor, a former DC, who is now an independent security analyst. “These militias could have affiliations with Al Shabaab but they are basically guns for hire. But because the smugglers cannot come out openly and take credit for these attacks they leave it to Al Shabab to claim victory,” he said.

“Anybody who knows the Somali community knows that it is a Nation of Poets and Storytellers.”

Storytelling Somalia – discovery and adventure

06 Dec – Source: Warya Post – 10:26 Minutes

When you think about Somalia, what words come to mind? “Anybody who knows the Somali community, knows that it is a Nation of Poets and Storytellers,..I believe that young Somalis, who represent 80 percent of the Diaspora, are under the age of 30 years old, if we do not do things to bring that creativity back in the culture, we are going to be losing that generation to more violence, jails, births out of wedlock. The things that are happening in the communities are as a result of young people not having an outlet to express themselves and we need to bring that outlet back. – Fuad Nahdi, Executive Director, Radical Middle Way.

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