Somali Police Force (SPF) detectives in Hirshabelle State have completed a five-day intensive training on fingerprint investigation and evidence gathering.

Organised by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police component, the training held at the Jowhar Airfield base aimed to equip the officers with skills and knowledge to investigate and handle complex criminal cases.

The team of detectives were taken through a range of topics including forensic collection of fingerprints at crime scenes, analysing and matching the fingerprints with the database which is critical in identifying and arresting criminal suspects. 

“This training is important for our officers because it will help them to easily investigate crimes committed or in the process of being committed and arrest the suspects. I therefore urge the participants to be more attentive, focused and eventually apply the skills acquired in discharging their duties,” said Lt. Ahmed Abdulle Madoobe, deputy commander of Jowhar airfield police station. 

Lt. Madoobe appreciated ATMIS for organising the training, noting that, “it will enable the Somali Police Force to investigate crimes thoroughly and professionally”. 

The ATMIS Police lead trainer in Jowhar, ASP Earnest Agbo, underscored the training’s role in enhancing the investigative skills of the officers to handle complex criminal cases using modern scientific methods. 

“The specialised knowledge acquired will go a long way in helping the police to identify suspects and solve complex crimes, effectively supporting Somalia’s quest for peace and stability. We are very happy to have imparted our Somali counterparts with the relevant skills that are vital in their investigations and law enforcement responsibilities,” said ASP Agbo at the closing ceremony of the training. 

Abdullahi Mohamed Osman, a participant in the training, thanked ATMIS for organising the training and called for more capacity building initiatives to help Somalia’s Police force conduct professional investigations. 

“I am happy to have attended this training on fingerprint investigation, I have acquired valuable skills from the course. I would like to thank ATMIS in collaboration with the Hirshabelle State Police for coming up with this valuable initiative,” said Abdullahi. 

ATMIS has conducted similar capacity building trainings for the Somali Police Force in other Federal Member States, including Baidoa (South West State), Kismayo (Jubaland State) and the capital, Mogadishu to improve policing standards in Somalia. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

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The Comorian authorities and IMF staff have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms for the second review under the 4-year ECF-supported program. The review, once formally completed by the IMF Executive Board, would release SDR 3.56 million (about US$4.7 million) in financing; Program performance has been generally good against the backdrop of persistent economic and institutional fragilities. With most end-2023 quantitative objectives met and key reforms being implemented, the authorities’ efforts are beginning to bear fruit with signs of macroeconomic stability. In 2023, economic growth rebounded as expected, inflation declined, the fiscal stance improved, and the international reserve position strengthened; Comoros continues to remain vulnerable to climate-related disruptions which could derail macroeconomic gains. Recent heavy rains have been catastrophic and could put a strain on already limited resources. The authorities are encouraged to engage with international partners to mobilize support for climate adaptation investments; Ahead of the government’s new mandate starting on May 26, the authorities reaffirmed their commitment to the reform program under the ECF.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Suchanan Tambunlertchai, held meetings in Moroni from April 24 – May 7, to discuss progress on economic and financial policies and reforms in the context of the second review of the 4-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-supported program. The staff-level agreement is subject to approval by the IMF’s Management and Executive Board. Completing the review will make available SDR 3.56 million (about US$4.7 million) to Comoros, bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to about $14.1 million.

Today, Ms. Tambunlertchai issued the following statement:

“Performance under the ECF-supported program has been generally good. Four out of five quantitative performance criteria at end-December 2023 were met. The ceiling on the accumulation of new external arrears was breached due to delays in debt repayments, highlighting weaknesses in liquidity management capacity. The authorities are working to ensure the clearance of all these external arrears prior to the Executive Board meeting scheduled for June. Progress on fiscal structural reforms has been commendable. Under the ECF program, the authorities met the structural benchmarks on widening the tax base in 2023, publishing the approved 2024 budget law, and improving tax administration efficiency by interconnecting customs and tax authorities’ databases. However, five structural benchmarks were not met on time, including key reforms related to the restructuring of the postal bank and the creation of the Anti-Corruption Chamber (ACC). Despite the delays, which reflect in part capacity constraints and organizational challenges, the authorities have been making progress towards the completion of the missed structural benchmarks. The selection of the ACC members was completed on May 23. 

“Economic activity in 2023 rebounded as envisaged, with real GDP growth estimated at around 3 percent, reflecting ongoing public investment projects and households’ stronger purchasing power amidst declining inflation (an annual average of 8.5 percent compared to 12.4 percent in 2022). In 2024, real GDP growth is projected to rise to 3.5 percent, driven by continuing infrastructure projects including the El Maarouf hospital, the Galawa hotel, and road construction and maintenance. Average inflation in 2024 is expected to decline to 3.3 percent. The current account deficit widened in 2023, in line with the rebound in growth. The external sector remains stable, with continued reserves accumulation at end-2023. On the fiscal front, targeted reforms in revenue administration and public financial management improved revenue collection, thus helping stabilize the domestic primary deficit at around 2 percent of GDP in 2023. Fiscal consolidation efforts are expected to continue this year, with the domestic primary deficit projected at around 1.4 percent of GDP. While financial sector vulnerabilities persist, the level of NPLs has stabilized and the authorities are advancing efforts to strengthen the supervision and regulatory frameworks.

“Climate-related vulnerabilities pose a threat to economic gains. Recent heavy rains have been catastrophic and could put a strain on already limited resources. The authorities are encouraged to engage with international partners to mobilize support for climate adaptation investments. Good performance under the ECF will safeguard macroeconomic stability, create fiscal buffers, and build resilience while catalyzing additional financial support for the country’s large financing needs. To this end, the authorities have reaffirmed their strong commitment to the reforms supported by the ECF program.

“The IMF team thanks the authorities and other counterparts for their excellent cooperation, as well as the candid and constructive discussions.”

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On Thursday, May 23 2024, the European Union Ambassador to Seychelles H.E. Mr Oskar Benedikt participated in the launch of a new EU-funded project at Nature Seychelles’ Centre for Environment and Education at Roche Caiman.

The project, titled “Improving Climate Adaptation and Environmental Governance through Local People and Co-Management in Seychelles,” will be implemented by Nature Seychelles in Seychelles and has received €218,000 in funding support from the EU.

It will boost cooperation between government agencies, the private sector, and NGOs for collaborative wetlands management in Seychelles, and will offer opportunities for cooperation and partnerships among diverse actors.

The launch occurs on the heels of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), which is on May 22 2024, whose theme this year is “Be part of the Plan”.

Dr. Nirmal Shah, CEO of Nature Seychelles, says the 2024 theme is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by supporting the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework, also known as the Biodiversity Plan.

“The upcoming project is exactly that. Nature Seychelles thanks the EU and the Ministry for its recognition that management of the environment is everybody’s business, and in fact everybody’s right,” he said.

“The project responds to the clamour for environmental equity, climate justice and “the right of every person to live in and enjoy a clean, healthy and ecologically balanced environment,” as enshrined in the Seychellois Charter of fundamental human rights and freedoms. The project will publicly recognise champions who are investing time, expertise, and resources into wetlands conservation.”

According to H.E. Mr Oskar Benedikt:  “The launch of this important project happens while we celebrate the EU month in Seychelles. It is the moment when we take stock of and appreciate the long-standing partnership between the EU and Seychelles, a partnership lasting already half a century. The launch of this grant today together with our new bilateral programme covering the period 2021-2027, which I signed with the Foreign Minister earlier, bear testimony to the continuity of this partnership in key areas such as environmental protection.”

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