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Garowe 2 June 2015:- A well-known Somali scholar, Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota, a research fellow at the University of Pretoria, and member of African Academy of Sciences., Prof. Abdi Ismail Samatar who has been visiting Puntland addressed Puntland State University (PSU) students on the issue of making quality Research and guidelines of making research papers. His lecture provided an analysis which shows piracy in Somalia and that several pirate types driven by different logics have operated along the Somali coast and all but one of these pirates emerged as a result of Somali state’s disintegration. In contrast, pirates in other Third World regions operate under established states. Prof. Samatar was asked several questions on the history of Somali piracy and comparison of other piracy activities existed in the world, saying that all kinds of piracy have long time been burden to the Somali people and there was also an independent and foreign hands involved piracy activities in the horn Africa Nation. He said that the Piracy in Somalia has been poorly understood and consequently the international strategy designed to curtail it has worked only partially. Because of this mismatch some of the pirates have extended their exploits deep into the Indian Ocean. The lecture offered a more refined assessment of the piracy in the region as well as a critical appraisal of the moral economy of Somali pirates which yields an alternative method of understanding and curbing the problem. The Professor has argued that piracy was not only a matter of robbery in the high seas, but that political economy/political ecology and conflict over resources has been fundamental to the rise of piracy in the region. Meanwhile the deputy vice chancellor for the Puntland State University (PSU) Burhan Adan Omar, who closed the event said Prof. Ismail presented an imperative lecture for the students and requested him to visit his University in regular basis. Mr. Burhan added that PSU has always welcomed Somali scholars to visit the university and make such significance lectures and presentations to the students on the ongoing situation.

Garowe 11 April 2015– The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Omar Abdirashid Ali “Sharmarke” and the Puntland President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali “Gaas” had jointly launched the first Somali Book fair and Cultural Exhibition at Puntland State University(PSU) promoting Somali language and Somali culture. More than 2000 books were displayed at the PSU conference hall with the presence of the Puntland and Federal Government delegations, PSU administration, intellectuals, students, and civil society Groups in Puntland.The book fair and arts exhibition was organized by Scansom Publishers and other publishing houses and educators who came from abroad. Prime Minister Sharmarke and President Gaas along with several ministers from Somalia and Puntland roamed around the PSU conference hall were hundreds of books were displayed. Prime Minister Sharmarke said the book fair would promote Somali culture and Somali language and requested people to take part sponsor their language. The Puntland President Abdiweli Gaas stated that it was great moment for the people in Puntland and particularly in Garowe to host the first advanced book fair and he appreciated all educationalists, and companies involved in brining books and cultural artifact to Puntland. The Vice Chancellor of the Puntland State University (PSU) Mohamud Sh. Hamud has expressed gratitude for Scansom Publishers for organizing such a beautiful event. Mr.Hamud added that the Puntland State University (PSU) had already organized a large cultural and art exhibitions which was inspiring the Somali culture. On behalf of PSU family around Puntland, Mr.Hamud urged that the culture of Somalia could be enhanced through sponsorship and holding such events. The chairman of Scansom Publishers Mohamed Sh. Hassan thanked all participants at launching ceremony. Mr. Hassan said that Scansom was established in 1994 and they held their first book fair and arts exhibition in Somalia in their 20th anniversary. He urged people to take part promoting their culture. He also encouraged making the cultural policy, libraries and archives for Somali culture. The book fair will continue in different institutes in Garowe for the coming week.     

GAROWE, 7 April 2015– The Public Health Students Association, KAALO NGO, and Garowe Local Government had jointly commemorated the World Health Day at the Puntland State University (PSU), with theme of “From farm to plate, make food safe”. The commemoration ceremony focused on the threats posed by unsafe foods and the need for coordinated food supply chain. The Puntland State University students presented a research study on the food health at markets and food stalls in Garowe. The study also highlighted the hazards of unhealthy food and encouraged preserving the food hygiene from the farm to the plate. Students recommended a possible intervention on the places and restaurants selling cooked and uncooked food in the market. The Puntland State University (PSU) vice chancellor Mohamud Sh. Hamud appreciated the Public Health Student Association for their active role to promoting Public Health. He encouraged students to make such studies in the different localities in Garowe as well as large markets in Garoowe. Mr. Hamud promised he would personally help health students from publications, travel expenses and making further research studies in the other regions in Puntland. The Puntland Health Minister Dr. Sadik Enow who spoke at the occasion warmly welcomed the hard work of PSU health students and encouraged them to take part public health promotions within the Puntland citizens. The minister said the only way that can be reduced the health hazards caused by unsafe food was to spread awareness campaign through the community. Sadik Enow requested Nugal and Garowe administrations to closely monitor the overall environmental health and the places where communities congregate.. Meanwhile Halima Abdikadir, Women Affairs and Village coordinator for Garoowe’s local government remarked people should take individual responsibility to raise awareness on food health.