Millions lost on Somali talks
NAIROBI, 14 FEB 2003--Millions of shillings were lost in financial irregularities unearthed in an audit of the ongoing Somali peace talks. The audit, ordered by agencies funding the national reconciliation talks in Kenya, discovered fictitious payments, records of non-existent delegates and double registration of representatives, among other things.
Thursday, February 13, 2003
SOMALIA: Some food security improvements in south
NAIROBI, 13 FEB 2003 (IRIN) - A food security watchdog for Somalia has predicted a good secondary harvest during January-February in southern Somalia, following a satisfactory Deyr, or short rainy season, in the country.
NAIROBI, 13 FEB 2003 (IRIN) - A food security watchdog for Somalia has predicted a good secondary harvest during January-February in southern Somalia, following a satisfactory Deyr, or short rainy season, in the country.
SOMALIA: Measles outbreak in south
NAIROBI, 13 FEB 2003 (IRIN) - Three children have died in an outbreak of measles in the Middle Juba region of southern Somalia, according to an international aid agency operating in the area.
The outbreak reportedly started in and around the town of Sakow, some 540 km southwest of the capital Mogadishu, on Monday, World Vision (WV) Somalia said.
NAIROBI, 13 FEB 2003 (IRIN) - Three children have died in an outbreak of measles in the Middle Juba region of southern Somalia, according to an international aid agency operating in the area.
The outbreak reportedly started in and around the town of Sakow, some 540 km southwest of the capital Mogadishu, on Monday, World Vision (WV) Somalia said.
Glad to be back to prosperous and peaceful home:Abdirahman Tuur
HARGEISA, 13 FEB 2003--Abdirahman Ahmed Ali (Tuur), Somaliland's first President, who recently reurned home said that his return was to spend the rest of his days in his home country. Speaking to the press, Tuur said that he was delighted by the warm welcome accorded him by the goverment, asserting that he would work for the wellbeing of his country, people and the government. He added that Somaliland people should be grateful to the Almighty for the peace and prosperity they had.
HARGEISA, 13 FEB 2003--Abdirahman Ahmed Ali (Tuur), Somaliland's first President, who recently reurned home said that his return was to spend the rest of his days in his home country. Speaking to the press, Tuur said that he was delighted by the warm welcome accorded him by the goverment, asserting that he would work for the wellbeing of his country, people and the government. He added that Somaliland people should be grateful to the Almighty for the peace and prosperity they had.
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Churches group asked to mediate between Somali warlords and civil societies
ADDIS ABABA, 12 FEB 2003--Serious tension has developed between Somali war-lords and members of Somali civil society currently locked in peace talks in Eldoret, about 300 kilometres North-west of Nairobi, AANA/APTA has learnt.
The tension is due to mistrust between the two groups. Accordingly, a meeting of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working for peace and reconciliation for Somalia has proposed that the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) should play a leading facilitator role.
They said AACC has a strategic significance as a continental body, with a wealth of experience in peace-making and reconciliation in Africa.
ADDIS ABABA, 12 FEB 2003--Serious tension has developed between Somali war-lords and members of Somali civil society currently locked in peace talks in Eldoret, about 300 kilometres North-west of Nairobi, AANA/APTA has learnt.
The tension is due to mistrust between the two groups. Accordingly, a meeting of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working for peace and reconciliation for Somalia has proposed that the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) should play a leading facilitator role.
They said AACC has a strategic significance as a continental body, with a wealth of experience in peace-making and reconciliation in Africa.
Frontline States to Form Peace Overseer Committee
ADDIS ABABA, 12 FEB 2003--A committee to oversee the implementation of last year's Declaration on Cessation of Hostilities in Somalia, is to be set up with immediate effect, by foreign ministers of three frontline states on Somalia peace discussions.
The committee, agreed upon by ministers Kalonzo Musyoka of Kenya, Abdi Farah of Djibouti and Hamad Bashir of Ethiopia, will be entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring any violations of the declaration, and taking appropriate action. The decision was reached at in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at a meeting during last week's African Union (AU) Summit (February 3-4).
ADDIS ABABA, 12 FEB 2003--A committee to oversee the implementation of last year's Declaration on Cessation of Hostilities in Somalia, is to be set up with immediate effect, by foreign ministers of three frontline states on Somalia peace discussions.
The committee, agreed upon by ministers Kalonzo Musyoka of Kenya, Abdi Farah of Djibouti and Hamad Bashir of Ethiopia, will be entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring any violations of the declaration, and taking appropriate action. The decision was reached at in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at a meeting during last week's African Union (AU) Summit (February 3-4).
SOMALIA: Fishermen accuse foreigners of depleting coastal waters
NAIROBI, 12 FEB 2003 (IRIN) - Large foreign ships are harassing and intimidating Somali fishermen around the southern coastal towns of Marka and Barawe, according to local fishermen.
NAIROBI, 12 FEB 2003 (IRIN) - Large foreign ships are harassing and intimidating Somali fishermen around the southern coastal towns of Marka and Barawe, according to local fishermen.
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