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2022-03-22 Africa Horn

We remain Somalia's biggest donors, US diplomat says

[Garowe] The United States of America now says it remains Somalia's biggest donor to matters security, stability, and humanitarian aid

, adding that it is committed to pushing for the democratization of the Horn of Africa nation.

For decades, Somalia has been in shambles with little progress despite huge investments by various stakeholders, who have consistently helped in rebuilding the country. Most of the institutions in the country are dysfunctional.

US ambassador to Somalia Larry Andre told the Voice of America that Washington is committed to supporting Somalia’s revival as a stable, peaceful, and democratic country. The ambassador was deployed to the country recently.
Wonder what f*ck-up that was punishment for...
"Through the provision of humanitarian, security, and development assistance, we remain Somalia’s biggest donor," he said, just amid ongoing local elections which are sponsored by the US but are yet to be concluded.

US embassy to Somalia also insisted that the US is committed to supporting the democratization of the country while condemning those who have been trying to silence critics due to divergent political views.

"We stand for the protection of political space and democratic gains in Somalia. Freedom of expression is fundamental to democracy. True political discourse must include a diversity of views. The United States condemns any attempts to silence those who advocate those principles," the embassy said.

Outgoing President Mohammed Abdullahi Farmaajo has often been accused of using security forces to silence critics. The Gorgor and Haramacad security forces have previously been linked to political violence in the country.

On press freedom in Somalia, Ambassador André said the United States is committed to supporting freedom of the press globally. Journalists have also been facing difficulties while covering functions in the country.

"Providing training for journalists and advocating for freedom of expression in Somalia are high priorities for us in Mogadishu," added the envoy, whose main task now is to ensure the country holds elections within the next few days.

Posted by trailing wife 2022-03-22 00:36|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 In assessing the Somali expat colonies in California in the early years of this century, we looked at a bit of the Somali government and connections to the state. Somalia is a tribal, multi generational kleptocracy, the tribal faction warlords were and are the only genuine power, despite the paper thin facade used to extort more graft from the US. The government controls about five square blocks around the Presidential Palace in the capital. Everything else is factional. In California, we learned that the families clustered in apartment complexes, at the time in San Diego and Hayward, to consolidate criminal activities under a strict Islamic tribal patriarchy, and a favorite business was taxicabs, a technique for rate theft and scouting for targets for theft opportunities at vacation homes. Tragic display of unending corruption and incompetence in giving these people a dime, but about what you would expect from State!

Posted by NoMoreBS 2022-03-22 11:07|| 2022-03-22 11:07|| Front Page Top

#2 Read it this way.

'Somalia remains one of our biggest leeches.'

Posted by Dron66046 2022-03-22 11:10|| 2022-03-22 11:10|| Front Page Top

#3 ...wonderful sea front property perfect for enriching private enterprises (see - piracy Indian Ocean)

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-03-22 11:14|| 2022-03-22 11:14|| Front Page Top

#4 Somalia on $5.00 a day: A Soldier's Story(2001) by Martin Stanton describes his military service there as part of the 10th Mountain Division. In one observation he asks how local sustainable agriculture can survive when foreigners randomly 'bomb the local economy with free food' -- so the local farmers grow khat instead.

Posted by magpie 2022-03-22 12:04|| 2022-03-22 12:04|| Front Page Top

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