Day: April 27, 2021

WDM OP-ED

There are only two options available to Farmajo tonight:

  1. To resign immediately
  2. To accept political defeat and put everything on the table for Somali stakeholders to decide his fate.

But, the damage is done to his political fortune. He has nobody to blame for this turn of events – it is self-inflicted and fatal to his political future. So much for a tin-pot dictator-to-be.

Now, the hard work of stabilizing Somali political theatre is just beginning. There is an urgent need to hold credible elections, do some damage control in restoring trust and faith of the international community in Somali state and institution-building, and finish the work of completing the incomplete Federal Constitution.

Restoring and rebuilding trust between Federal Institutions and Federal Member States constitute the cornerstone of the federal system. Establishing non-clan based national army and security services is essential to have faith in the Federal Government of Somalia. Respect for the rule of law and constitution should be treated as a vetting tool for any officer or official of the federal public institutions. There must be lessons learned from the governance mistakes and abuses of power and breach of public trust. The re-appearance of a “New Farmajo” in Somalia’s political scene must be prevented by law and regulations. Officials aspiring to hold a position of public trust must be vetted thoroughly.

Let the vital work of re- building Somalia begin.

PRIME MINISTER ROBLE’S LETTER OF APPEAL TODAY

WDM BREAKING NEWS. WARMURTIYEED. DEG DEG

Federal Member States of Galmudugh and Hirshabelle denounce Farmajo’s recent mandate extension (April 12, 2021) – called for return to talks on the basis of 17 September 2020 Agreement. This is a significant shift of position. Things are happening in fast pace in Mogadishu. Stay tuned.

STATEMENT ON OUTBREAK OF VIOLENCE IN MOGADISHU

For immediate release
 
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT
 
STATEMENT ON OUTBREAK OF VIOLENCE IN MOGADISHU
 
Mogadishu, 27 April 2021 – International partners* strongly condemn the outbreak of violence in Mogadishu on 25 April.
 
We have repeatedly warned that the extension of mandates would lead to a political crisis and undermine peace, stability and security in Somalia. In the wake of the violence on 25 April, we urge all sides to exercise maximum restraint, resume dialogue, and avoid unilateral actions that may lead to a further escalation.
 
We are alarmed especially by the emerging fragmentation of the Somali National Army (SNA) along clan lines, which detracts from its primary task of combating Al Shabab and protecting the Somali population. Use of security forces for pursuit of political objectives is unacceptable.
 
We reiterate that the 17 September agreement remains the only agreed model for elections and we urge the signatories of this agreement to return immediately to talks on that basis.
 
We welcome the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council to appoint a Special Envoy and urge that this high-level representative arrives in Mogadishu and to begin work as soon as possible. We stand ready as partners to extend our support to this Envoy, and meanwhile we continue efforts to bring the parties together. 
 
We reaffirm our respect for Somali sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence.
 
 

  • African Union,
    Belgium,
    Canada,
    Denmark, 
    Djibouti,
    Egypt, 
    European Union (EU), Finland,
    France,
    Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD),
    Ireland,
    Italy,
    Japan,
    Netherlands,
    Norway,
    Spain,
    Sudan,
    Sweden,
    Switzerland,
    United Kingdom,
    United States,
    United Nations.

HOW DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS WARNING BY FARMAJO’S SECURITY MINISTER?

Some people said, it was a declaration of war. Have your say.

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WDM EDITORIAL: FOCUS CONDEMNATIONS ON FARMAJO ENABLERS TOO

These include former Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament, Mursal, whose mandate had expired in December 2020, and his deputies, Mahad and Mudey. These are co-conspirators and enablers of Farmajo’s coup of the Federal Government in April 12, 2021. They are complicit in high crimes against the state, peace and stability of Somalia.

The former House Speaker and his deputies should be marked and barred from holding any future public office. Moreover, a list should be drawn up to include all facilitators and enablers among high profile national figures, who had committed crimes against Somali State and people of Somalia.

The culture of impunity for crimes committed against the people, their interests, peace and wellbeing must stop immediately.

It is disappointing that opposition leaders aren’t deliberating on issues of national interest and abuses in public offices. One may wonder whether they are merely interested in replacing Farmajo and would embark upon committing same abuses of power.

ON SAVAGERY OR CIVILIZATION

US CONDEMNS FARMAJO’S MANDATE EXTENSION

Take a listen.

https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-condemns-mandate-extension-gambit-in-somalia/5867536.html

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