Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NAIROBI627
2009-03-30 03:56:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Nairobi
Cable title:
SOMALIA - PD ACTIVITIES UPDATE, MARCH 27
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UNCLAS NAIROBI 000627
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/RSA AND AF/E
ALSO FOR S/CT ZROTHSCHILD
ALSO FOR IIP/CTCC MAUSTEIN AND JVANDEVELDE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KPAO PTER EAID MOPS SO
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - PD ACTIVITIES UPDATE, MARCH 27
REF: 07 STATE 116686
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Summary
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UNCLAS NAIROBI 000627
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/RSA AND AF/E
ALSO FOR S/CT ZROTHSCHILD
ALSO FOR IIP/CTCC MAUSTEIN AND JVANDEVELDE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KPAO PTER EAID MOPS SO
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - PD ACTIVITIES UPDATE, MARCH 27
REF: 07 STATE 116686
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Summary
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1. (SBU) Per reftel, Post submits the following update for
the third week of March 2009. End summary.
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PD Activities
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2. (SBU) The Somalia Unit, including the Military Information
Support Team (MIST) dedicated to Somalia, performed para. 3-5
activities since the last report:
3. (SBU) PAO and two members of the MIST traveled to Kampala
to meet with AMISOM spokesman, who is a Ugandan Major, about
proactive messaging and outreach to highlight the good work
that AMISOM is doing in Somalia. The meeting took place at
the request of the African Union and is envisioned as the
starting point for an ongoing working group. The spokesman
was extremely receptive to the forms of assistance the USG
group was able to offer, including sharing our vast network
of Somalia media outlet contacts, suggesting text for press
releases, and sharing general expertise on public diplomacy
operations. A major and vital undertaking will be
development of content for the station to be hosted on the
AF/RSA-funded transmitter, once the equipment arrives in the
region. Several follow-on actions came from the meeting,
focusing on the areas of FM radio, the AMISOM website, and
"quick wins."
4. (SBU) PAO remains engaged with he Transitional Federal
Government's (TFG) staff on U.S. assistance with their
outreach efforts. The TFG remains receptive, but has been
slow in appointing staff and specifying responsibilities
among the spokesman, Minister of Information, and other
actors. PAO met with TFG officials on March 19 and reviewed
several methods by which the U.S. can assist the TFG in their
own PD efforts.
5. (SBU) MIST activity: No programs were aired during this
reporting period due to contracting issues. Programs will be
aired has soon has all contracting issues have been resolved
and all vendors have been paid for their prior work.
RANNEBERGER
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/RSA AND AF/E
ALSO FOR S/CT ZROTHSCHILD
ALSO FOR IIP/CTCC MAUSTEIN AND JVANDEVELDE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KPAO PTER EAID MOPS SO
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - PD ACTIVITIES UPDATE, MARCH 27
REF: 07 STATE 116686
--------------
Summary
--------------
1. (SBU) Per reftel, Post submits the following update for
the third week of March 2009. End summary.
--------------
PD Activities
--------------
2. (SBU) The Somalia Unit, including the Military Information
Support Team (MIST) dedicated to Somalia, performed para. 3-5
activities since the last report:
3. (SBU) PAO and two members of the MIST traveled to Kampala
to meet with AMISOM spokesman, who is a Ugandan Major, about
proactive messaging and outreach to highlight the good work
that AMISOM is doing in Somalia. The meeting took place at
the request of the African Union and is envisioned as the
starting point for an ongoing working group. The spokesman
was extremely receptive to the forms of assistance the USG
group was able to offer, including sharing our vast network
of Somalia media outlet contacts, suggesting text for press
releases, and sharing general expertise on public diplomacy
operations. A major and vital undertaking will be
development of content for the station to be hosted on the
AF/RSA-funded transmitter, once the equipment arrives in the
region. Several follow-on actions came from the meeting,
focusing on the areas of FM radio, the AMISOM website, and
"quick wins."
4. (SBU) PAO remains engaged with he Transitional Federal
Government's (TFG) staff on U.S. assistance with their
outreach efforts. The TFG remains receptive, but has been
slow in appointing staff and specifying responsibilities
among the spokesman, Minister of Information, and other
actors. PAO met with TFG officials on March 19 and reviewed
several methods by which the U.S. can assist the TFG in their
own PD efforts.
5. (SBU) MIST activity: No programs were aired during this
reporting period due to contracting issues. Programs will be
aired has soon has all contracting issues have been resolved
and all vendors have been paid for their prior work.
RANNEBERGER