November 15, 2012 | Morning Headlines.
AMISOM Police donates food, clothes to disabled IDPs in Mogadishu
14 Nov – Source: Bar-kulan – 98 words
The African Union Mission in Somalia’s Police component yesterday donated food items, clothes and cleaning materials to 110 families living in IDP camps in Mogadishu, officials said. In a press statement, AMISOM said the donation, which also included children’s clothing, was specifically extended to families with individuals living with disabilities and complemented AMISOM’s efforts to assist the neediest members of society.
Key Headlines
- Iran to open embassy in Somalia (Shabelle)
- Puntland president announces his political party (RBC/Garowe Online/Bar-kulan)
- One injured in suspected grenade blast (Daily Nation/AFP)
- Turkey welcomes new Somali cabinet as important step (Todays Zaman)
- Alabama man added to FBI’s ‘most wanted terrorists’ list (CNN)
SOMALI MEDIA
Turkish, Iranian Foreign Ministers visit Mogadishu
14 Nov – Source: Bar-kulan/Shabelle/Raxanreeb/
Foreign Ministers from Turkey and Iran Wednesday visited Mogadishu where they separately held talks with Somali government officials including president Mohamud. Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salihi separately led delegation from their respective countries to Mogadishu in order to assess the situation on the ground and the recent political changes in the country.
Iran to open embassy in Somalia
14 Nov- Source: Shabelle/Far News Agency- 129 words
Iran said it would set up an embassy in Mogadishu and Turkey promised to rebuild Somalia’s parliament building, as the two neighbors, at odds over Syria, vied for influence in the Horn of Africa country. Tehran’s move to open an embassy follows Turkey’s decision to set up its embassy in Mogadishu last year.
Puntland president announces his political party
14 Nov – Source: Raxanreeb/Bar-kulan/Garowe Online/Jowhar Online – 109 words
The president of Somalia’s semi-autonomous region, Abdirahman Mohamed farole on Wednesday announced his political party following a closed-door meeting with his cabinets and members of parliament in Garowe. In the meeting, they discussed a range of issues, including the multi-party-system that is expected to be established in all Puntland regions in order to take part in the upcoming presidential election, Puntland constitution and the recent development in the region.
AMISOM Police donates food, clothes to disabled IDPs in Mogadishu
14 Nov – Source: Bar-kulan – 98 words
The African Union Mission in Somalia’s Police component yesterday donated food items, clothes and cleaning materials to 110 families living in IDP camps in Mogadishu, officials said. In a press statement, AMISOM said the donation, which also included children’s clothing, was specifically extended to families with individuals living with disabilities and complemented AMISOM’s efforts to assist the neediest members of society.
REGIONAL MEDIA
Kenya: One injured in suspected grenade blast
14 Nov- Source: Daily Nation/AFP- 238 words
An explosion in Nairobi’s Eastleigh estate injured at least one person on Wednesday evening, police sources said. “One person was injured when an explosive device went off in a supermarket in Eastleigh area,” Nairobi police chief Moses Nyakwama said.
Police said they suspected the explosion was caused by a grenade, adding that they had arrested the injured man and were holding him for questioning.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
Alabama man added to FBI’s ‘most wanted terrorists’ list
14 Nov – Source: CNN – 131 words
An American from Alabama wanted for aiding Somalia-based terrorists was added to the FBI’s “most wanted terrorists” list Wednesday. Omar Shafik Hammami, 28, was indicted in Alabama five years ago for traveling to Somalia to assist al-Shabaab, which the U.S. has designated a foreign terrorist organization. Hammani, a U.S. citizen, is believed to be in Somalia now and should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI said.
Turkey welcomes new Somali cabinet as important step
14 Nov – Source: Todays Zaman – 109 words
Turkey says it welcomes a move by Somalia’s new prime minister to unveil a new cabinet last Sunday, who kept a delicate balance among rival clans as it tries to shake off years of conflict that still plagues the country despite a recent push against al-Qaeda-linked militants. The formation of the government is the culmination of a regionally brokered, UN-backed effort to restore central control and end close to two decades of fighting that has killed tens of thousands of people. A statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Somalia tackled an important stage in its transition period and wished luck to the Somali prime minister and Cabinet.
Meeting the mayor of Mogadishu: Somalia’s Tarzan
15 Nov- Source: BBC- 1087 words
In a cluttered office in the centre of Mogadishu, a dozen men in suits squeeze round a table to haggle politely over the price of business licenses. An elderly air conditioner wheezes quietly in the background. In a ruined city famous for its warlords and anarchy, this modest, humdrum meeting of Mogadishu’s new Chamber of Commerce feels like a milestone – proof that Somalia’s capital is slowly returning to a loose approximation of normality after two decades of spectacular self-destruction.
SOCIAL MEDIA
CULTURE / OPINION / EDITORIAL / ANALYSIS / BLOGS/ DISCUSSION BOARDS
“Better management and understanding of this issue are essential. If left uncontrolled, it will affect every nation. Trade in goods — both manufactured and raw materials — and maritime access are at risk. Lacking international agreement to address the problem could, in the worst cases, lead to conflict.”
Piracy: A Threat to Maritime Security and the Global Economy
14 Nov – Source: National Defense Magazine – 866 Words
One of the least understood global security threats is the ongoing struggle to contain piracy off Somalia, in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. These are not the only venues where piracy is practiced, but they are the most visible and, lately, problematic. It is not understood well because it doesn’t directly affect the daily lives of most people. Piracy is a major concern for shippers, insurance agencies, underwriters, crews and cargo owners. It does ultimately affect all consumers because it can drive up the price of goods, including oil, other commodities and manufactured products.