STORY: Federal Minister of information reviews Somalia

in 2019 and priorities for 2020

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LANGUAGE: SOMALI/ NATURAL SOUND
DATELINE: 17/DECEMBER/2019, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST

1. Wide shot, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Federal Republic of

Somalia, Mohamed Abdi Hayir
2. Med shot, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Federal Republic of
Somalia, Mohamed Abdi Hayir
3. Wide shot, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mohamed Abdi
Hayir working in his office
4. Close up shot, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mohamed Abdi
Hayir working in his office
5. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) MOHAMED ABDI HAYIR, MINISTER OF
INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM
"I would say that the world and in particular those African countries that dispatched
their soldiers to Somalia helped the growth of governance in Somalia. They took part
in the security, economic, social, political revival of our country and also took part in
the salvation of our people, institutionalization and putting governance structure in
place in our country and protecting them.”

6. Med shot, delegates casting votes

7. Med shot, journalists covering the event
8. Close up shot, ballot papers
9. Close up shot, ballot papers being stamped
10. Wide shot, delegate casting her vote
11. Wide shot, streets of Mogadishu
12. Wide shot, traffic Police controlling traffic in the streets of Mogadishu
13. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) MOHAMED ABDI HAYIR, MINISTER OF
INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM
“We achieved a lot in 2019 however we will rip the benefits of governance in 2020.
2020 is the year of victory. All our current efforts will bear fruits for the Somali people
and it will be really visible and felt by the public in 2020.”

14. Med shot, establishing shot of a bank

15. Wide shot, banking hall
16. Med shot, banking hall
17. Close up shot, currency counting machine counting money
18. Close up shot, man counting money
19. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) MOHAMED ABDI HAYIR, MINISTER OF
INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM
"I wish to tell the world that Somalia’s recovery, especially the restoration of peace
and security in Somalia and the Horn of Africa whose effects might have spilled over
to the region is now really very close to be achieved.”

20. Close up shot, Somali flag blowing in the wind

21. Wide shot, youths matching
22. Wide shot, choir singing
23. Med shot, Somali government officials releasing doves
24. Med shot, young boys seated outside
25. Wide shot, young men playing football
26. Med shot, group of young ladies cheering
27. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) MOHAMED ABDI HAYIR, MINISTER OF
INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM
“We hope by the end of February Somalia will get a debt relief so that we attract a lot
of foreign investment in order for the country to develop so that Somalia regains its
beauty and our people’s lifestyle change, our youth get jobs and the security will
improve and be better.”

28. Med shot, ladies shoes for sale

29. Wide shot, market
30. Med shot, clothes for sale
31. Wide shot, fruit and vegetable market
32. Close up shot, billboard
33. Med shot, billboards and signage
34. Wide shot, clothes shop
35. Med shot, shop owner packing a cloth in a polythene bag for a customer
36. Wide shot, machine mixing cement
37. Wide shot, machine for constructing building blocks
38. Close shot, machine for constructing building blocks
39. Close up shot, finished blocks
40. Med shot, a worker at a construction site
41. Med shot, a worker at a construction site
42. Wide shot, building under construction
43. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) MOHAMED ABDI HAYIR, MINISTER OF
INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM
"I tell the Somalis today your government has reached a point where they can take
responsibility for your security, where it can provide you with services.”

44. Wide shot, Somali National Army (SNA) matching

45. Med shot, SNA on parade
46. Wide shot, residents walking on the street
47. Med shot, residents being screened before going for prayers
48. Wide shot, Somali Police Force (SPF) displaying their combat skills
 49. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) MOHAMED ABDI HAYIR, MINISTER OF
INFORMATION, CULTURE AND TOURISM
“In 2020, this government will show you progress and development that will come to
your doorstep.”

50. Med shot, Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo inspecting a guard
of honour
51. Med shot, military band playing
52. Med shot, Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo inspecting a guard
of honour
53. Wide shot, liido beach full of people
54. Med shot, residents enjoying a swim at Lido beach
55. Med shot, Mogadishu Mall
56. Wide shot, interior of shopping mall with several shops
57. Med shot, clothing shops in the mall
58. Med shot, families at the mall

Federal Minister of information reviews Somalia in 2019 and priorities for 2020
Mogadishu, 19 December 2019 – This year Somalia has made key gains that have
laid sufficient groundwork that is critical to drive the country forward in the coming
year, 2020.

The Federal Minister of information, Culture and Tourism, Mohamed Abdi Hayir in
his message to mark the end of the year 2019, noted the significant progress on the
economic, security, political and on social fronts.

He lauded international partners such as the African Union Mission in Somalia

(AMISOM), the United Nations (UN) and other international allies for supporting
Somalia’s stabilisation and recovery efforts in 2019.

"I would say that the world, and in particular the African countries that dispatched
their soldiers to Somalia, helped the growth of governance in Somalia. They have
taken part in the security, economic, social, political revival of our country and
supported the salvation of our people, institutionalisation and putting governance
structures in place in our country and protecting them," Minister Hayir said.
The Minister paid tribute to AMISOM troop and police contributing countries for the
sacrifice to restore peace in Somalia. He reiterated that without AMISOM, the
Federal Government of Somalia would have struggled to survive the formative years.

According to the Minister, Somalia's economy in 2019 grew by 3.8 percent. He said
the government is spending the biggest chunk of its budget on improving the welfare
of the security forces and investing in education and health.

“We achieved a lot in 2019 however we will reap the benefits of governance in 2020
which will be the year of victory. All our current efforts will bear fruits for the Somali
people and it will be visible and felt by the public in 2020," the Minister said urging
the public to continue supporting their government.

The minister also noted that during 2019, the Somali security forces proved their
ability to capture and hold territory, citing the capture from Al-Shabaab, of the key
areas of Bariire, Sabiid, El-Saliini and Awdheegle, all in Lower Shabelle region.

He noted that increasingly, the Somali security forces are growing in confidence and
demonstrated ability to take over the security responsibilities from AMISOM.

"I wish to tell the world that Somalia’s recovery, especially the restoration of peace
and security in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region is close to being achieved,"
Minister Hayir added.

The Minister Hayir also said the Federal Government of Somalia adheres to the
conditions set by the International Monetary Fund, on sound financial regulations
and management, and are prerequisite to qualifying for debt relief, which is critical
to unlocking the country’s economic potential.
“We hope by the end of February, Somalia will qualify for debt relief and attract
foreign direct investment to spur development and Somalia regains its beauty,
improve the lives of our people, create jobs for youth and improve security," Hayir
reaffirmed.
In his New Year salutations, Minister Hayir said, "I tell the Somalis today your
government has reached a point where they can take responsibility for your security
and deliver public services. In 2020, this government will show you progress and
development that will come to your doorstep," the Minister said from his office in
Villa Somalia. ENDS