High-level conference calls for dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia
Listen Four senior members of the Somali diaspora in London, associated with Initiatives of Change, joined world leaders at the Istanbul Conference and Consultations on Somalia, which were held from 26 May to 1st June, under the theme: ‘Preparing Somalia’s Future: Goals for 2015′. Osman Jama Ali, former Deputy Prime Minister in the Transitional National Government [...]
COMMUNIQUE: The Istanbul Gathering of the Somali Civil Society
Listen We, the participants of the Istanbul Civil Society gathering, consisting of Somali traditional elders, religious scholars, academics, organized polities, activists, women, youth, business and diaspora representatives, came together to discuss and evaluate the difficult conditions and existential threats facing our nation. The main objective of this gathering is to bridge the divisions within our [...]
COMMUNIQUE: Istanbul II Conference on Somalia
Listen World leaders gathered in the past tow-days at Istanbul II conference, made a declaration to Somali’s future. 1. The Second Istanbul Conference on Somalia, under the theme “Preparing Somalia’s Future: Goals for 2015,” took place on 31st May and 1st June 2012. Maintaining the multi-dimensional and multi-layered approach of the first Istanbul Conference in [...]
Outcome of summit to contribute to peace, sustainability in Somalia
Listen Somalia has always featured very high on the agenda of all Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit and ministerial meetings. The OIC continues to actively contribute through its political initiatives and humanitarian activities to finding a durable solution to the Somali conflict and alleviating the sufferings of the people For more than a decade [...]
United Somalia a must: Davutoğlu
Listen In the international arena, there are some problems that you can solve on your own or with a minimal number of partners. There are some others that you cannot easily find a solution for, because they have already become so stiffened by being there for a long time. More importantly they have become the [...]
Beyond tribalism to united action
Listen What can young people do to tackle tribalism, which is dividing Somalia? This was one of the central themes of discussion at a lively interaction between young members of the Somali diaspora in London with Osman Jama Ali, former Deputy Prime Minister in the Transitional National Government of Somalia, and currently Chair of the [...]
2012 Somali politics and the next internal and external patterns of conflicts
Listen For the past 2 years Somali politics has entered in to a new area, and Somali tribal leaders and politician has not hesitated to proliferate versions of what it will be the end of Somalia ever having a centralized government, the return and 2012 being the heights of traditional rivalries between tribal groups, jihadist [...]
Somalia: Pro-Government Militias Executing Civilians
Listen (Nairobi, March 29, 2012) – Pro-government militias in Somalia have committed summary executions and torture in the towns of Beletweyne and Baidoa since occupying them with Ethiopian forces earlier in 2012, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should take immediate steps to stop the abuses and hold those responsible to account, Human Rights [...]
Long Term Solutions for Drought Prevention in Somalia
Listen Almost every year, there is a drought in one part of Somalia or in another. Consequently, the current famine is caused by a longstanding drought that has been spreading throughout the Eastern Horn of Africa. Deeper consequences, however, have long been experienced in other episodes. Contrary to the view that, for example, the present [...]
Only a popular Accord can restore Somalia’s self-governance, dignity and prosperity
Listen As a follow up to meeting on Somalia held in New York on May 11, members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) travelled to Nairobi, Kenya on May 24-25 for further consultation with leaders of Somalia, African Union (AU) and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). After listening the pathetic speeches of top leaders [...]