Ground troops from the US-backed AMISOM forces enter the town of Wanlaweyn in Somalia. The country has 17,000 troops occupying the Horn of Africa state on behalf of the Pentagon and NATO., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr.
Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
Somalia: Ethiopia,Kenya Promise to Enhance Somalia Security
22 November 2012
Nairobi — Kenya and Ethiopia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to work closely in tackling terrorism, piracy, human trafficking and other organized crimes that continue to pose a challenge to security and peace in the region.
In a communique issued after holding bilateral talks with visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn in Nairobi, President Mwai Kibaki said the two governments are also working together to eradicate any form of threats to stability of the region and the horn of Africa.
The Ethiopian PM arrived in Nairobi for a 2-day visit in Kenya.
The leaders reviewed the progress made by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and noted with satisfaction that this successful operation had provided a unique opportunity to put an end to years of conflict and instability in the region.
"The destiny of Somalia rests first and foremost, in the hands of the Somali people themselves. We reiterate our commitment to continue working closely in supporting the government and people of Somalia in their quest for lasting peace and stability," they said.
In this regard they hailed the recent political developments in Somalia culminating in the formation of a new government and commended the Somalia President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamoud and his government for the progress made so far in restoring stability to Somalia."
The Horn of African nation has been undergoing a peace and national reconciliation process after decades of factional fighting and lawlessness, with a series of landmark steps in recent months that have helped to bring an end to the country's political transition period.
Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
Somalia: Somali Gov't Vows Further Push Against Al Shabab
22 November 2012
Mogadishu — An Official in The Federal Republic Government of Somalia says they will double attacks against any rebel position in the country to crush the militants.
Abdikadir Mohamed Nur, the governor of Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, told Shabelle Media Network on Wednesday that government is planning to recapture all Al-shabab strongholds in the region, to restore peace and order in the conflict ravaged horn of Africa country.
"Our troops and AU troops will go to every where in the province to gain control of all militant-controlled towns and locations that is a part of our plan," he said, calling upon the locals to work closely and support Somali and AMISOM troops.
This move followed as Somali soldiers backing by AMISOM and troops are gaining more strategic ground beyond the capital, namely Afgoye and Marko towns from Al-shabab.
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