Somalia can learn from Nelson Mandela, a symbol of national unity and reconciliation, says Foreign M

[malistar2012]

 

Soon to be the Pm of Somalia Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

 

Her Excellency Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, today paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela, hailing his example of reconciliation, national unity and peace-building as a critical lesson for Somalia. "Today in Paris, accompanied by so many African leaders, we are all in mourning for the loss of Africa’s greatest son. We celebrate him as a freedom fighter and tireless campaigner for justice, a shining example of what the human spirit can achieve against all odds.”

 

"For me as a Somali he is also the greatest symbol of national unity, a lesson in what a country can achieve when it sets aside its divisions and works together for a greater good. What society in Africa was ever more divided than apartheid South Africa? And yet look at it now, the rainbow nation, a country at ease with itself and its neighbours, an economic powerhouse admired across the world. How appropriate that we are here to discuss peace and security in Africa, perhaps the greatest legacy Mandela gave to South Africa and the world.”

The Foreign Minister said Somalis needed to take a hard look at themselves and reflect on what Mandela had achieved for his country.

 

"Surely if we learn one thing from Mandela it is this: that conflict and political fighting lead us nowhere and national unity is the only way forward. We have put the world’s longest running civil war behind us, which is already a major achievement. We must now come together as a nation and make sure we build a Somalia that is completely free from conflict for our children and grandchildren."

 

"I am confident that this summit will enhance relations between France and Africa and strengthen bilateral relations with Somalia and thereby boost security and economic prosperity in our country.”

 

The Foreign Minister was speaking after meeting President François Hollande, who is hosting the two-day Élysée Summit for Peace and Security in Africa. The gathering brings together heads of state and leaders of 53 countries, together with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlaimini Zuma, President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, President Herman van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and senior representatives from the World Bank, IMF and African Development Bank.

 

ENDS

[Jacpher]

Move it to the joke section.

[Abaayo]

Lol look at the prime minister of somalia aka Xamar

[Cadale]

^^ Lool nice nick

[Saalax]

Properly a Koonfurian. Ayaga Abaayo iyo waxas la baxa .

[Ambassador]

LOOL. What is there to learn from a man who sold his country? He spent 27 years in prison only to praise the same people that locked him up when he came out. Anyone who believes in non-violence resistance is really an *****.

[spartacus]

he didn't sell his country, he sold his ambition to the whole world sxb, he spent 27 years because he refused to take orders from white minority they could have gave him everything if he hadn't repelled them. he went prison for his people he did all this sacrifice for his people he didn't give up realising one day he might get out the prison and serve his people. he reconcile the white minority and he outmaneuvered them. ofc he had some flaws before he go the prison some people say he too arrogant and dictatorship later on after 27 years being behind bars he came out the prison and he learnt many things there( the university of struggle).

 

non-violent resistance is the best resistance if you can obtain, if you don't have choice then blood shed will be next alternative. that's why somalia is at this state failed state. they take guns before every ever other alternative.

[Hawdian]

Jacpher;989794 wrote:

Move it to the joke section.

Kkkkkkkklkkk . Hear hear. .

[Tallaabo]

If Somalis could learn from anyone they would have learnt it from prophet Mohamad (scw) who was the best creation of Allah to walk on earth.

[spartacus]

Tallaabo;989890 wrote:

If Somalis could learn from anyone they would have learnt it from prophet Mohamad (scw) who was the best creation of Allah to walk on earth.

+1

[Mahiigaan]

Somalis are destroyers not constructive, we learn NOTHING for we are 'ma gudbayal, biya aja ah cabbey qalbiguna naxaas noqday. That is what we are if not in denial.

[thefuturenow]

Tallaabo;989890 wrote:

If Somalis could learn from anyone they would have learnt it from prophet Mohamad (scw) who was the best creation of Allah to walk on earth.

End of thread.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Well said Fawzia , i believe fawzia can teach Koonfurians allot of reconciliation to if she puts effort to it.

[spartacus]

she can teach how to smile the very least..

[Maqane]

^ indeed!