September 30, 2014 | Morning Headlines.

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Federal government opens conference on new deal in Mogadishu

29 Sept – Source: Radio Goobjoog/Radio Mogadishu – 175 words

The Deputy Prime Minister and Religious Affairs Minister of federal government of Somalia Ridwan Hersi Mohamed accompanied by other government officials opened conference that will focus on federalism, new deal, the upcoming elections in the country 2016 and promotion of higher education in the country on Monday. This meeting will be implemented by federal government of Somalia in collaboration with EKSO, an Arab league organization. The Minister for Culture and Higher Education of federal government Duale Adan Mohamed speaking during the opening of the seminar said the meeting has special significance to Somali people adding that experts from Arab league will be taking part in the meeting. The Minister also praised the tireless efforts of EKSO that has made possible the opening of this important meeting to Somali community.

Key Headlines

Federal government opens conference on new deal in Mogadishu (Radio Goobjoog/Radio Mogadishu/SNTV)
Puntland Galmudug accept mediation efforts by the Federal Government (Radio RBC)
Over 500 al Shabaab members accept Somali government amnesty offer (Business-Standard /IANS)
Somali Ministry of Education to recruit new teachers (Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu)
I’m not really a Somali yet I’m not Kenyan either. I think I am more of a Dadaabian (Daily Nation)
Somaliland President: We will never re-unite with the rest of Somalia (Radio RBC/SLNTV)

SOMALI MEDIA

Federal government opens conference on new deal in Mogadishu

29 Sept – Source: Radio Goobjoog/Radio Mogadishu/SNTV – 175 words

Puntland, Galmudug accept mediation efforts by the Federal Government

29 Sept – Source: Radio RBC – 175 words

Both Puntland and Galmudug authorities have accepted to take part in a mediation talks initiated by the Federal Government of Somalia in Mogadishu to end the recent tensions in Galkacyo, source told RBC Radio. Leaders of the two semi-autonomous regions will arrive Mogadishu, the country’s capital to take part in the first direct talks between the two sides since the disputes over the Galkacyo airports emerged two weeks ago. “The two leaders will join the talks and hopefully to agree into common things towards the recent disagreement over Gaalkacyo airports.” source close to the office of the Prime Minister said.

Somali Ministry of Education to recruit new teachers

29 Sept – Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu – 145 words

Somalia’s Ministry of Education has started the vetting process of new teachers to be recruited for the Go-To-School Initiative which is designed to give free education to over 1 million Somali children inside the country. The vetting process was held at Maallim Jama School in Hamarweyne district where around 500 teachers sat for examinations prepared by the Ministry of Education. General Director of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Mohamed Elmi Tohow said that the ministry is planning to recruit new teachers for 28 schools that are due to be opened in many parts of the country as part of the government initiative to get over one million Somali children back to school.

Somaliland President: We will never re-unite with the rest of Somalia

29 Sept – Source: Radio RBC/SLNTV – 142 words

The breakaway Somali state of Somaliland president Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silaanyo has assured Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud , that his administration will only work towards gaining independence and International recognition and will never reunite with the rest of Somalia. Silaanyo speaking at a graduation ceremony held for students graduating from Hargaisa University said that Somaliland is independent country and Somalia president Mohamud is in a deep dream as far as Somali unity is concerned. He stated that the people of Somaliland are reaping their independence from the rest of Somalia and they will only work towards getting recognition from the world.

REGIONAL MEDIA

I’m not really a Somali, yet I’m not Kenyan either. I think I am more of a Dadaabian

29 Sept – Source: Daily Nation – 351 words

In the shade of a thorny acacia tree inside the Dadaab Refugee Camp, Shamsa Abdullahi Osman rests on a bench breastfeeding her youngest child, Aden, who was born only six months ago. On the dry red soil next to the bench, her two older daughters, Khadija, nine, and Farhiyo, seven, sit playing with a pair of glass marbles. The rest of her six children are visiting relatives, who live in other areas of the sprawling refugee camp. Shamsa was born in this camp in 1991. Now she has married, given birth to six children, and turned 23 without ever stepping outside it. “I’m a Somali, but this is the place I call home,” she says. “This is where I grew up and this is where my children will grow up.”

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

Over 500 al Shabaab members accept Somali government amnesty offer

29 Sept – Source: Business-Standard /IANS – 421 words

A total of 545 members of the armed Islamist militant group al Shabaab have accepted an amnesty offered by the Somali government after the death of former leader of the militia, Ahmed Abdi Godane. The number was reported Monday by the Barbaar Initiative, an international agency which support the reintegration of former fighters. The increasing number of desertions from the militant ranks shows that the group is gradually being weakened by continuing military offensives and loss of income, the government claims. The Somali ministry of youth and sports has called for support from the international community to promote the reintegration process and the training of terrorists who put down their weapons.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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

“There is no doubt that Kenya has made huge strides against al Shabaab. The recent killing of their commander Ali Godane weakened the outfit. But much more needs to be done to tackle the threat the group poses, especially from within Kenya.”

Do more to address youth radicalisation

29 Sept – Source: Star-Kenya – 229 words

A new report by the International Crisis Group paints a grim picture about the continued radicalisation of Muslim youth, but also recommends solutions that should be considered. Many youth are still joining the ranks of the Somali militia group, looking for purpose and destiny. Recruiters prey on historical injustices of marginalisation to advance their agenda. The Jubilee government should facilitate Muslim-driven madrasas and mosque reforms. This will also entail review and approval of the curriculum taught and vetting of mosque committees. Implementation of the recommendations of the 2008 Presidential Special Action popularly known as the ‘Abdullahi Sharawe Commission report’ is also overdue, to address grievances by the Muslim community Kenya.