February 27, 2013 | Morning Headlines.
Somalia accredits five European ambassadors
26 Feb – Source: AFP – 234 words
Somalia accredited ambassadors from five European nations Tuesday, a move hailed by the president as sending a signal that the war-ravaged nation was “becoming a normal country.”
Ambassadors of Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Finland presented their credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who said he hoped Somalia would “soon see many international flags flying over Mogadishu”.
All the ambassadors are based in Nairobi, the capital of neighbouring Kenya due to security concerns.
Key Headlines
- PM Shirdon praises Somalia police (Radio Bar-kulan)
- British Ambassador meets with Puntland leader (Garowe Online)
- Kismayo not that much volatile says interior minister (Radio Bar-kulan)
- Somali African Union forces liberate 2 towns from al-Shabaab (Sabahi Online)
SOMALI MEDIA
Five EU Ambassadors present jointly their credentials to the President of Somalia
26 Feb – Source: Hiiraan Online/Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu – 94 words
The EU Ambassadors of Germany, Margit Hellwig-Bötte, France, Etienne De Poncins, Spain, Javier Herrera García-Canturri , Belgium, Bart Ouvry, and Finland, Sofie Emmesberger , have presented jointly their credentials to the President of Somalia to become their countries’ first Ambassadors to the Federal Republic of Somalia for over 21 years. With the accreditation of five EU Member States’ Ambassadors to Somalia, the EU expresses its genuine commitment to the people of Somalia and underlines its confidence in the new political dispensation.
PM Shirdon praises Somali police
26 Feb – Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu – 79 words
Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon on Tuesday praised Somali police for their efforts in enforcing the rule of law and strengthening security in Mogadishu. Speaking at police headquarters in Mogadishu, the PM said police are to be credited for the prevailing security in the city which used to be one of most dangerous city in the world. He urged the force to be extra vigilant and continue serving the nation with dignity, discipline and professionalism of the highest standard.
British Ambassador meets with Puntland leader
26 Feb – Source: Garowe Online/Bar-kulan/Hiiraan Online – 105 words
British Ambassador to Somalia Matt Baugh led a delegation of officials to meet with Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole in Garowe on Tuesday. After landing at Garowe International airport, Ambassador Baugh led a delegation that included the Head of UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) for Somalia Joanna Reid; he met with Puntland President Farole and Vice President Abdisamad Ali Shire, Minister of Security Khalif Isse Mudan, Minister of Education Abdi Farah Juha and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Daud Mohamed Omar.
Kismayo not that much volatile, says interior minister
26 Feb – Source: Radio Bar-kulan – 99 words
Interior and National Security minister Abdikarim Hussein Gulleid Tuesday said he is confident enough that thorny issues that triggered the recent clashes in trouble-hit Kismayo will be addressed soon. The minister who led a governmental delegation who visited the city on Monday following the Saturday clashes between two militia groups loyal to the current interim administration said a lasting solution will soon be achieved.
REGIONAL MEDIA
Somali, African Union forces liberate 2 towns from al Shabaab
26 Feb – Source: Sabahi Online – 110 words
The Somali National Army, backed by AMISOM, pushed al-Shabaab militants out of Dardan and Jirada Kullow in the Bay region in simultaneous dawn operations.After the liberation of these two strategic towns, allied forces have captured six key positions from al-Shabaab in less than 10 days. Allied forces will next target other towns along the Afgoye-Baidoa corridor, as al-Shabaab insurgents have been fleeing without resistance.
Somalia accredits five European ambassadors
26 Feb – Source: Capita News – 102 words
Somalia accredited ambassadors from five European nations on Tuesday, a move hailed by the president as sending a signal that the war-ravaged nation was “becoming a normal country.” Ambassadors of Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Finland presented their credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who said he hoped Somalia would “soon see many international flags flying over Mogadishu”. All the ambassadors are based in Nairobi, the capital of neighbouring Kenya due to security concerns.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
Somalia accredits five European ambassadors
26 Feb – Source: AFP – 234 words
Somalia accredited ambassadors from five European nations Tuesday, a move hailed by the president as sending a signal that the war-ravaged nation was “becoming a normal country.”
Ambassadors of Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Finland presented their credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who said he hoped Somalia would “soon see many international flags flying over Mogadishu”.
All the ambassadors are based in Nairobi, the capital of neighbouring Kenya due to security concerns.
Media discover the limits of freedom in Somalia
26 Feb – Source: Biz Community – 129 words
Media advocates in Somalia worry that a recent case against a journalists who exposed the story of a gang rape involving members of the national security forces will serve as a deterrent to journalists countrywide. Journalist Abdiaziz Abdinur Ibrahim was arrested on 10 January 2013 for publishing the story of a 27-year-old woman who alleged that she was gang-raped by five Somali security forces in August 2012. Ibrahim was detained for one month without charges, but was later charged along with the victim for “insulting state security forces”.
Somalia accredits five European ambassadors
26 Feb – Source: AFP – 234 words
Somalia accredited ambassadors from five European nations Tuesday, a move hailed by the president as sending a signal that the war-ravaged nation was “becoming a normal country.”
Ambassadors of Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Finland presented their credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who said he hoped Somalia would “soon see many international flags flying over Mogadishu”.
All the ambassadors are based in Nairobi, the capital of neighbouring Kenya due to security concerns.
SOCIAL MEDIA
CULTURE / OPINION / EDITORIAL / ANALYSIS / BLOGS/ DISCUSSION BOARDS
A true role model, K’naan sets the standard for artists around the industry, showing that it is still possible to achieve success while staying true to the roots of the genre, and spreading positive that uplift people, instead of promote violence, sexism, excessive money spending. And he also is a role model for children across the world, (especially in Africa) showing that you can make a difference, no matter where you were born, and no matter what circumstances you have been placed into.
K’naan: Influencing A Generation
25 Feb- Source: WeSolve Blog-516 Words
Like wildfire, when it first was introduced to the world, Hip Hop music spread through and deeply penetrated the American culture upon its arrival. It began with positive artists and records aimed at both uplifting people and spreading awareness of the injustices of racial inequality in the U.S. as well as the sub-standard living conditions in the ghettos. The fusion of all types of blues, poetry, jazz and rock mixed with artists that told stories and brought attention to sensitive topics no one dared to talk about at such a public level before. Artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Nas, Tupac, Common and Notorious B.I.G were making it cool to speak up and talk about injustices that surrounded them.
In a generation that seems to have lost touch with the original roots of genre, Somali-born artist K’naan, is a breath of fresh air. Born in Mogadishu, K’naan relocated to Toronto, Canada when he was a young child in an effort to escape the Somali Civil War. He escaped a nearly certain death by leaving and has continued to make certain that he does not waste the talents, and chances he has been given by constantly pushing the envelope.