Simba | Peace and Reconciliation Program

The program advertisement

The program advertisement will be aired twice a day at the peak of listenership hours; that is just before the daily news and the political program (bartilmaameedka) which has a large audience-they are aired at 1:00-pm and 9:30-pm respectively.

The opening: a song calling for peace

• track 1: the announcer talking about the importance of peace

• track 2: a voxpop highlighting the need for reconciliation and peace

• track 3: a song urging the Somali s to come to the negotiating table

• track 4: again, it is the announcer asking who is to work for peace

• track 5: the Somali prime minister detailing his plans for reconciliation

• track 6: the announcer introducing the views of politicians and the traditional elders

• track 7:the voice of Ahmed Hassan Haad ,the leader of Hawiye council of elders talking about his readiness for peace dialogue

• track 8 :the voice of Dahir Mohamud Gelle of alliance for the reliberation of Somalia talking about their choice for the path of dialogue

• track 9:the announcer wrapping up the program with the first opening song

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First program: the role of intellectuals in peace and reconciliation

Opening: a song clip about peace and its benefits.

Part 1: The presenter giving a brief description on the aftermath of the war.

Part 2: An interview with one of the Somali intellectuals talking conflict resolution methods and how the Somali intellectuals can contribute to the ongoing peace efforts.

Part 3: A song clip urging the people of Somalia to take the path of peace.

Part 4: The intellectual describing conflict resolution methods.

Part 5: A song clip called reconciliation.

part 6: The intellectuals final advice for Somali people.

part 7: The presenter finalizing the interview.

part 8: A drama about reconciliation and awareness rising by group of Somali artists and comedians part 9: The closing song which also the opening.

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Second program: Peace and Reconciliation Program contents

The opening song

The presenter introducing the program
The opening song
The presenter talking about the objective of the program
A song depicting the scars left by the war
Adulkadir salad, the head for information of a local organization that works in the areas peace of peace building
The presenter
A patriotic song urging people to stand for peace
Mustafa kamal, a local peace activist from the civil society talking about how peace can be attained
A song calling for peace
The announcer presenting again the benefits of peace
The presenter
A drama denouncing war and promoting peace and reconciliation
The presenter wrapping up the program
The closing song

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Listen to part two call-in-show by Simba about Peace & Reconciliation Program

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Peace and reconciliation program content: Part 3th program

The traditional elders will give in-depth analysis about traditional conflict solving mechanism in Somalia.

• The opening song
• The presenter introducing the program
• Chieftain Mayow in Baidoa giving his points of view on how peace can be attained and what the people of Somalia should do to come together to the negotiating table.
• Mohamed Hasan Haad, the leader of Hawiye unity council of elders stating that if reconciliation is to be successful Ethiopians must leave first.
• Dacar Hirsi Hooshow, a traditional elder in Hiiraan region, central Somalia urging Somalis to forget the culture of tribalism and take the path of peace.
• Malaq (chieftain) and Malaq Mayow in Baidoa talking about their role as elders and complaining that they had been sidelined in the peace process.
• Malaq Derow, a traditional leader in Baidoa calling for Somali unity to overcome current obstacles.
• Hussein Ahmed Dirie, a clan elder in Mogadishu talking about the importance of unity.
• A song clip saying peace is priceless.
• Ahmed Abuukar Mohamud a traditional elder detailing the ancient rules of engagement and how Somalis used to solve their problems.
• A patriotic song about peace calling Somalia to be saved.
• Somali artists giving a drama on conflict resolution following clan clashes caused by disputes on pasture and access to water.
• The closing song.

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Listen to part three call-in-show by Simba about Peace & Reconciliation Program

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Peace and reconciliation program contents: part 4th program

Our program puts emphasis on the role of religious leaders toward reconciliation.

Particular stress will be placed on peace and reconciliation based on the holy Koran and the hadith (traditions) of prophet Mohamed (peace of Allah be upon him).

The program content goes as follows:

The opening song
The presenter introducing the program
A song clip called peace is dear
The presenter
The voice sheikh Maxamud Aw-abdule Ariif, one the most listened and highly respected Sheikhs in Somalia . The Sheikh talks about about and reconciliation. why we chose him and gave him this long time is that he is influential and respected by all
Drama about reconciliation and conflict resolution
The conclusion.

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Peace and reconciliation contents: 5th program

The program is about the role of politicians toward peace and reconciliation and it goes as follows.

The opening song
The presenter introducing the program
The voice of sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the leader ARS detailing the ongoing peace process and how it can be achieved
The voice Abdishakur Mire Adan, a Somali politician in Puntland talking about how peace can be reached and the feasibility of Djibouti peace accord
The voice of Ali Mudey Mahi, a Somali politician in Mogadishu talking about how peace can be achieved
A drama some Somali artists about the need for political reconciliation
The closing song

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Impact assessment: 6th program

During our call-in –show we received 20 calls and three SMS massages.
About 40 % of the callers are hopeful about the ongoing peace process.
About 30% believe as long as the enemy forces (Ethiopians) are in Somalia no peace is possible.
About 15% say Somalis must come under a tree and sort out their problems all alone.
About another 15% suggest that Somalis be educated on peace and media like Simba must continue such programs like this one.
There also some people who are painting a gloomy picture on the ongoing peace because the alliance has broken up and the government is at loggerheads with one another.
Some call on the politicians, religious leaders, intellectuals including the Diaspora to be serious about peace process.
One of the callers said “the Ethiopians must go and the peace conference must be held in Somalia .”

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Peace and reconciliation content: 7th program

Our program is about the role of women in the ongoing peace process and will also highlight what women can do in the peace process.

The opening song
A patriotic song urging peace and reconciliation
The voice of Asha Ahmed Abdala, a Somali mp talking about the role of women and the feasibility of the ongoing peace efforts.
A debate between Sa'dio Abdulle, a Somali peace activist and Maryan Adan Ahmed, the head of Baidoa women organization discussing the role of women the Somali peace process
A drama about peace
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program contents: 8th program

This week our program will be about the role of media in the national reconciliation process and the responsibility of the media in general. It will be participated by experts in this field.

The opening song
A long interview with the director of the Somali national journalists about the role of journalist and the need to respect the professional code of conduct while reporting news and other important features.
A debate between the directors of two local radio stations, Mohamed Mahamud of Daljir radio in Bosaso and Muqtar Mohamed Hirabe of Shabelle media network in Mogadishu . The debate is about the role of media as a positive tool for peace.
A Somali song on peace.
A drama by Somali artists on the destructive and constructive aspects of media. They say media is a double edged knife that must be used with care.
The closing song

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Peace and Reconciliation Program content: 9th program

Our program is about the role of the Somali population on the peace and reconciliation process. People in some parts of the country will give their perspective of the peace and the way forward.

The usual opening song
A song about peace
The voices prominent figures in Baidoa talking about how peace can be achieved and what is necessary to that end
The local population in the regional capital of Puntland and Galmudug, Galkayo transmitting their own perspectives for peace.
Voices of important figures and street people in different towns under Gedo region.
A debate between two Somali intellectuals, Mohamed Ahmed Guleed and Ismail Abukar giving their opinions of how peace can be attained.
A drama by Somali artists about the scourge of war and the glory of peace.
The closing song.

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Peace and Reconciliation Program content: 10th Program

Our program is about the role of the Somali youth in the peace process and the reconciliation in the country.

The min points will be:
· The opening song
· An interview with Mohamed Sheikh Mohamud, the chairman of students association in Banadir region. He is talking about what role the youth should play in the peace process and the difficulties faced by the Somali youth.
· Somali peace songs
· a debate between a member of Ayub youth organization, Abdirahin muse Abshir in Marko and the chairman of youth development organization (YODO) in Bosaso
· On about peace
· A drama promoting peace and urging youth to unite
· The closing songs

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Peace and reconciliation program: 11th program

Our program this week is all about the role of the Somali Diaspora toward peace and reconciliation and the problems the Somalis overseas face.

The contents are as following

The opening song
A peace song
The presenter gives the background of why Somalis are fleeing to abroad.
Mohamed muse Guleed, a Somali intellectual in the Netherlands talks about the feasibility of the ongoing peace process and the role of the Somali Diaspora.
He also talks about the dangers facing the Somalis who fled to different parts of the world as well as the solution of this entire problem.
A peace song
a drama by artists about peace and role of the Diaspora
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 12th program

The program is about the role of the Somali business people in the peace and reconciliation and

The main contents are:

The opening song
Peace song
An interview with the spokesman of the business community in punt land Omar Aboole talking about their role and what Somalis can do to achieve. He also talks about the need for the business people should to invest peace.
a peace song
Different opinions about peace expressed by the business community in Galkaio, Mudug region, central Somalia .
peace song
Different opinions expressed by business community in Gedo region.
A peace song
Adan Omar Hassan the chairman of Baidoa business people talking about the need to give a role to the business community about peace. He also says that business people are the backbone to peace.
A peace song
A drama about peace
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 13th program

The program is about how the student can contribute to peace and reconciliation and the role of education in the reconciliation in general.

Do the students have what it takes to work for peace and reconciliation? And how does the school syllabus affects peace in general? And the contents will be:

The opening song
A song about peace
A debate on peace between Abdikadar Sheikh Ahmed Adde the chairman of Banadir student union and Abdulahi Sayidka the chairman of Somali student link organization in Bosaso (Punt land)
A peace that calls for peace
Peace drama
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 14th program

This week we will put much emphasis the role of the Somali teachers in educating students to work for peace and reconciliation in our homeland.

The reason we have chosen this topic is that teachers have good influence on their students.

Of course, we all know that current fighters were former students.

Do we need to instill peace in the minds of the students at young age.

We will try to explore how teachers can contribute to peace. Opening song

Peace song
Two well known teachers Ahmed Hassan Mahir and Ali Sa'iid express their views on reconciliation.
Song about peace
Peace drama
Peace song
Closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 15th program

The program is about the role of imams in the reconciliation and the peace process.

We have chosen this issue because imams have a unique position to propagate peace massages in the mosques.

We also the imams are respected and widely listened, for this reason we consider it useful to incorporate people like these in our peace programs.

The main contents of our program will be

Opening song
Song about peace
A debate between Sheikh Mohamud Mohamed Ibrahim, the imam of Furqan mosque in Bosaso and Sheikh Cabdulkadir Axmed Ali, the imam of Alraxman mosque in Marka
A peace song
A drama about peace
Closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 16th program

This week we will highlight the role of the Somali government in general and the parliament in particular towards the reconciliation and the peace process as whole.

The opening song
A peace song
A debate between two Somali mps Ali Abdulahi Osoble and Salat Ali Jelleh talking about the latest peace negotiations between the Somali federal government and the alliance for the deliberation of Somalia.
A peace song
A drama
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 17th program

Since a long awaited peace agreement between the Somali government and the opposition ARS was signed in Djibouti, radio Simba has chosen to highlight the importance of this peace initiative in this particular moment.

In our program this week we will put particular stress on how the Somali people consider this latest agreement.

The contents of our program will be as following:

The opening song
A peace song
An extract from sheikh Sharif's speech, the ARS leader at signing ceremony of Djibouti agreement. The leader is explaining the importance of this agreement to people and calls all to work for peace.
Ahmed Abdisalaan's speech, the deputy prime at signing ceremony in Djibouti. He also calls the Somalis to join the peace process.
A debate between a member of Hawiye unity council Mohamed Ahmed Guled and the secretary of a local organization called the Somali justice development organization Farhan Ahmed Yusuf. They will talk about the importance of the latest peace accord.
A peace song
A peace drama by Somali artists
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 18th program

Since home is the first school where the young and the children are educated we will try to explore if mothers teach peace at home or discourage violence and promote the culture of peace and tolerance.
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Many say that mothers don't encourage their children on peace and conflict resolution but encourage them to revenge whenever harmed.

The need to raise the children and the young to peace and nationalism will be our focus during the program.

The main contents are:

The usual opening song
A peace song
A debate between Raxmo Isxaaq Bombeelmo, the head Wadajir women's organization and Ifraax Cisman Abdi, the head local women’s organization is involved in peace building efforts
A peace song
A drama
Closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 19th program

Our program this week will try to explore the hopes of the displaced people to return to their homes in the light of peace agreement signed in Djibouti between the alliance for the re-liberation of Somalia and the Somali government.

We will feature the negative effects of the war on these people and the contents are as following:

The opening song
A peace song

Ahmed Abdulkadir, a Somali father in Mogadishu whose wife got killed in the raging fighting expressing his hopes after the peace agreement. He works hard to raise his children and looks after them in these miserable conditions. Abulkadir has just returned from the squalid camps between Afgoie and Mogadishu.

Su'di Ali, Somali mother who also returned from the displaced camps expresses hopes that the Djibouti agreement will result the return of peace in the country. Su'di struggles to raise her four children and six children whose father and mother died in the fighting. She's third aunt.

A peace song
A drama by Somali artists demonizing war and its scourge.
A peace song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 20th program

Our program this week is about the hopes of the displaced in the lower Jubba region to return home after two years in the camps of the displaced.

These places house the largest number of the displaced who will be the first to be affected by the expected withdrawal of the Ethiopian forces from the residential areas.

The opening song
The displaced in km13 express their hope towards returning home as agreed time table of the Ethiopian relocation from the residential areas draws to a close.
A peace song
People in Elasha talk about their hopes and reservation about the implementation of the Djibouti agreement.
A peace song
People in Lafole and Hawo Abdi talking about their expectations
A peace song
The closing

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Peace and reconciliation program: 21th program

This week our peace program will emphasize power sharing and how it can contribute peace in the country.

Now, there is an ongoing discussion in Djibouti on power sharing between the Somali government and the alliance for the re-liberation of Somalia (ARS).

How do the people of Somalia see power sharing? And how can it help the situation?

The contents are as following:

The opening song
A peace song
A debate between two Somali professors Abdi Ismail Samatar who teaches Macalister university in the united states of America and the dean of southern Somalia university in Baidoa, Mohamed Ali Kalay
A peace song
A peace drama
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 22nd program

This week our program will highlight peace and reconciliation in the light of the expected Ethiopian withdrawal from Somalia and how this can affect the peace process in general.

We will try to explore what may happen when Ethiopian troops depart because many people are afraid of a power vacuum and return to violence as the opposing sides are expected to vie for power.

The main content are as following:

The opening song
The secretary general of the alliance of the ARS, Abdurrahman Janqow, calling Somali people to avoid further bloodshed after Ethiopian forces leave Somalia

He urges the people to embrace peace under Djibouti peace deal.

He is stressing that there are many alternatives to peace; that is dialogue and reconciliation. Fighting is not the first option he says.

Mr. Janaqow also calls Somali people to take a unified stand against those who defy peace after Ethiopians leave.

Peace song
A debate between two Somali intellectuals, Ismail Abukar and Farhan Ahmed Omar who are both in Mogadishu . They are urging Somalis to unite and avoid inter-Somali fighting when Ethiopia leaves.

They also call the people to give chance to the withdrawing troops but they also underline that as long as Somalis keep fighting, foreign interference will be inevitable. A peace song

A peace drama demonizing war
The closing song

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Peace and reconciliation program: 23rd program

This week our program will focus how the pro-peace elements within Somali insurgents can contribute to peace in Somalia after Ethiopian troops withdraw from Somalia .

He says they are to say “no” to those who want to generate further insecurity in the country.

The main contents are as following:

The opening song.
A peace song urging for unity amongst Somali people.
The spokesman of the more moderate pro-Sharif Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Abdirahin Isse Adow talks about peace in an interview with radio Simba their plans for peace when Ethiopia leaves. He says collective participation of the Somali peace process is necessary and calls Somali people to unite against peace spoilers.
A peace song.
A drama about peace.

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Peace and reconciliation program: 24th program

This program is about how the Somali youth can work for peace and reconciliation since the Somali youth is the future of this country.

The contents are as following:

The opening song
A peace song that depicts the scares of the war and urges the Somali people to unite saying “someone's teeth can only cut when they are intact” that is to say united we stand ,divided we fall.
A debate between the head of Bosaso based youth development organization (Yodo), Abdikadir Abdi Mumin and Mohamed Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Banadir student's association .they are urging the youth to turn to education and avoid war that does not bring anything good for the future of Somalia. They are calling the youth to support the ongoing Djibouti peace deal.
A peace song about the pain, the division, the suffering and the whole aftermath of the fighting.
The closing song which is the opening song too

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Peace and reconciliation program: 25th program

This program will highlight how a government of national unity under Djibouti peace deal can really succeed.

We also discuss the peaceful transition of a new president after the resignation of Abdulahi Yusuf Ahmed.

The opening song about peace
A song describing the enormity of the Somali crisis and the daunting task ahead to achieve peace and reconciliation .they are saying unity government is the solution.
The voice of Abdi Abdulle Jiniboqor, a well known Somali mp, talking about how a government of national unity can be successful.
The Mohamed Muse, a famous Somali intellectual, talking about the implementation of the unity government and how this government can be different from the previous unsuccessful attempts.
A peace song saying that the negotiating table is the most appropriate to solve the Somali crisis and it encourages all to work for peace.
Peace drama about power sharing and unity government.