July 11, 2014 | Morning Headlines.
Somali cabinet approves anti terror bill
10 Jul – Source: Somali Current – 7 words
Somali cabinet has today approved the anti terror law that is meant to strengthen fight against terrorism in the country. The law which was previously passed by the cabinet was rejected by the national assembly which requested be reviewed before the final approval for it be enacted as a law. Speaking to the journalists after the meeting Government spokesman Ridwan Hajji has said the government will take tangible measures to improve security in the capital Mogadishu. “We hope the recent reshuffle of the security docket will play critical role in improving security in the country,” He said.
Key Headlines
- Somali cabinet approves anti terror bill (Somali Current)
- US and France agrees to train Somali National army (RBC)
- Crime in Somalia- Pirates v economists (The Economist)
- Meeting on piracy related problems held in Galkayo (Bar-kulan)
- Arusha terror ‘is beyond tourism politics’ (The Citizen TZ)
- Over 10 people died in deadly inter-clan clash in Hiiraan region (Radio Goobjoog)
SOMALI MEDIA
Somali cabinet approves anti terror bill
10 Jul – Source: Somali Current – 7 words
Somali cabinet has today approved the anti terror law that is meant to strengthen fight against terrorism in the country. The law which was previously passed by the cabinet was rejected by the national assembly which requested be reviewed before the final approval for it be enacted as a law. Speaking to the journalists after the meeting Government spokesman Ridwan Hajji has said the government will take tangible measures to improve security in the capital Mogadishu. “We hope the recent reshuffle of the security docket will play critical role in improving security in the country,” He said.
US and France agrees to train Somali National army
10 Jul – Source: RBC – 112 words
France and Washington government will open up trainings for Somali National army in a bid to respond to the terror threats Somali Islamist rebels are imposing in the region, US and France say. United States president Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande have decided to open up training for the National Army of Somali after telephone communication discussed the arising dangerous terrorist networks in Africa especially the al Qaeda-affiliatedal Shabab militants in Somalia who already caused tragedies in East African Nations. “We want to help all African Nations especially Somalia where there are terrorist groups who are threat to the national security of the country,” US president Obama said.
Meeting on piracy related problems held in Galkayo
10 Jul – Source: Bar-kulan – 97 words
A meeting to discuss piracy related problems has been held in Galkayo, the provincial capital of Mudug region. Galmudug Deputy President, Abdisamad Nur Guled who attended the meeting highlighted the need to create awareness programs and job opportunities for the youth to prevent them joining pirate activities. Meanwhile, Galmudug Police Commissioner, Col. Abdi Jama Abdulle Habeb accused Somali pirates in Galkayo of being behind insecurity activities in the region. The youth have been advised to stay away from piracy and equip themselves with skills and knowledge that will enable them to become productive members of the society.
Over 10 people died in deadly inter-clan clash in Hiiraan region
10 Jul – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 92 words
Over 10 people died and scores wounded after clan clashes embarked in Defow locality in the outskirts of Beledweyne, the headquarters of Hiiraan region.This recent clan clash is attributed to farmland dispute. The wounded people mostly from the warring sides were immediately rushed to Beledweyne general hospital where they are currently treated. The traditional elders and intellectuals in the region are making efforts to end the tensions and hostilities between the clans in Defow locality. The administration of Hiran region has not yet commented about the inter-clan clashes in the region.
REGIONAL MEDIA
Arusha terror ‘is beyond tourism, politics’
10 Jul – Source: The Citizen TZ – 107 words
Home Affairs Minister Mathias Chikawe said yesterday that recurrent bomb attacks in Arusha were acts of terrorism as new details suggested that the perpetrators had a wider agenda than just targeting the tourism sector. Speaking to The Citizen by telephone, Mr Chikawe was categorical that the attacks were not linked to politics. “This is terrorism…the aim of these terrorists is to disrupt peace, to kill, to maim and cause terror in society…nothing else,” he said. Meanwhile, a security analyst in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attacks in Arusha were “religiously motivated and are carried out by extremists”.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
Crime in Somalia- Pirates v economists
10 Jul – Source: The Economist – 202 words
SHIPS navigating the lawless seas of the Gulf of Aden must keep a constant lookout for Somali pirates. The roots of Somalia’s maritime banditry lie in its desperately poor coastal villages, where the choice between fishing and piracy is an easy one for many. But whereas plenty of attention has been given to pirates’ own economic motives, less has been paid to the question of why influential local clans put up with the marauders in their midst. New research by economists at the University of Oxford and King’s College London sheds some light on that issue—and suggests a way in which the pirates could be run aground for good. The study’s authors think their findings offer a new way to scuttle Somalia’s pirates. A more lasting solution would be to build new roads and ports, which would allow remote areas to start trading. With alternative sources of income, fewer communities would be willing to harbour pirates. A former president of Puntland repeatedly requested a road be built to Eyl, a rough-and-ready coastal town, as a quid pro quo for giving up piracy. His request was turned down, and piracy continued. Time for donors to rethink where they spend their pieces of eight.
SOCIAL MEDIA
CULTURE / OPINION / EDITORIAL / ANALYSIS / BLOGS/ DISCUSSION BOARDS
“Stable nations get globalisation whereas “failed” or “fragile” ones get “junglification” – a bloody game of survival of the fittest. While the former is a widely recognised and studied phenomenon, the latter isn’t.”
Globalisation has not reached Somalia, but ‘junglification’ has
10 Jul – Source: Al Jazeera English – 946 words
Considering the violent political unrest in various parts of the world, many accept the claim that the 21st century will go down in history as a period of global reorder, perpetual insecurity and bloodshed. If the grim headlines of the first decade could be taken as forecasts of the storms ahead, many nation states are likely to morph into something radically different than they currently are. While most are fixated on the domestic factors influencing the unfolding political madness in some parts of the world, few recognise that it is too naive to ignore the foreign ones. Especially, since the latter, with their interests, resources, and strategic plans, present more threats. One would be hard-pressed to find a single troubled country in Africa or the Middle East in which foreign elements don’t play overt or covert roles to tip the balance of power in favour of one outcome or another. On July 8, al Shabaab carried out a deadly attack inside Villa Somalia, the presidential compound which is the seat of the government, and where its top officials live.