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Somalia: Federal Govt endorses central state after tripartite deal
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Jul 30, 2014 - 9:24:21 AM

MOGADISHU, Somalia July 30, 2014 (Garowe Online)-Federal Government of Somalia has endorsed central Somalia state after lengthy discussion in Mogadishu on Wednesday as loose federalization process continues to gain momentum, Garowe Online reports.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed witnessed the ceremony that led to the formation of semi-autonomous state of central Somalia at Villa Somalia Presidential compound with UN, EU, AU, IGAD and AMISOM envoys present.

According to a press statement from the Prime Minister's office, Somalia government hosted Gal Mudug authorities, local administration of Himan and Heeb and the paramilitary group of Ahlu Sunah Wal Jamea in Mogadishu in July in an effort to create an environment conducive for understanding and mutual cooperation.

"Having considered the need for clear political agenda towards the establishment of inclusive and permanent governance system in line with the will of the local communities and Provisional Federal Constitution [PFC]," the statement noted. "The parties agreed to administration consisting of Galgaduud and Mudug regions".

The Federal government emphasized that terrorism and other internal threats could be tackled through key means with the communal stance of the stakeholders at the forefront.

Information Minister Mustafe Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow, Higher education Minister Du'alle Adan Mohamed, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahad Mohamed Salad and Deputy Minister of Posts and telecommunications Ahmed Ali Gaas who hail from central regions gave green light to the deal.

President Mohamud's administration is facing tough conundrum in the fight against Al Shabaab and federalization process.

GAROWE ONLINE



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