STORY: AMISOM hails Ghana’s contribution to peace in

Africa
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DATELINE: 7/MARCH/2020, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST:

1. Wide shot, Ghana, Somalia and AMISOM flags

2. Med shot, the Ghanian community gather to celebrate their national day
3. Close up shot, guests at the Ghana Independence Day celebration
4. Close up shot, dancers welcoming the Special Representative of the Chairperson
of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira
joining the Ghanaian community in Somalia in celebrations to mark the 63 rd
independence anniversary
5. Wide shot, guests stand as the Ghanian anthem plays
6. Med shot, guests standing
7. Pan shot, senior AMISOM officials standing as the Ghanian anthem plays
8. Close up shot, SRCC Ambassador Madeira
9. Close up shot, Ghana national flag
10. Close up shot, a guest dancing
11. Wide shot, dancers performing
12. Close up shot, the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the
African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia, Simon Mulongo
13. Close up shot, dancers performing
14. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ambassador Francisco Madeira, Chairperson of the
African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, who is also the Head of AMISOM
“Ghanaian men and women have been participating in United Nations peacekeeping
since the 1960’s, participating in operations that stretched from the Sinai to the
African continent. Ghana is now among the top 10 contributors to UN peacekeeping,
with over 3000 personnel serving on eight missions. I salute your hard work and
dedication to the work of the African Union and AMISOM and your contribution to
the peace process in Somalia. Your efforts and sacrifices will never be in vain.”

15. Med shot, guests clapping

16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-
General (SRSG) for Somalia, James Swan
“Now let’s remember our collective mandate to support Somali’s restore peace,
security and development in their country.”

17. Close up shot, cake

18. Med shot, SRCC Ambassador Madeira and the UN Secretary-General’s
representative to Somalia, James Swan
19. Wide shot, SRCC Ambassador Madeira, the UN Secretary-General’s
representative to Somalia James Swan, the AMISOM Deputy Force Commander in
charge of Operations and Plans Maj. General Nakibus Lakara and the AMISOM Police
Commissioner Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Augustine Magnus Kailie
cutting the cake
20. Wide shot, guests dancing
21. Med shot, dancers performing
22. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sergeant Florence Cobbina Yakubu, a police officer from
Ghana, serving in AMISOM
“Today’s event has actually brought us together and I am very excited that I had the
chance to display what our tradition talks about. So to me it is a successful program
and I am so excited.”

23. Wide shot, guests dancing

24. Med shot, guests dancing
25. SOUNDBITE: (English) Superintendent of Police Alfred Kudah, from Ghana
“We feel so proud that we as Ghanaians in AMISOM, in Somalia for that matter we
can also recognize this day today and celebrate. We are happy because our leaders
are here with us today to celebrate with us.”

26. Wide shot, guests dancing

AMISOM hails Ghana’s contribution to peace in Africa

Mogadishu, 7 March 2020 – As the Republic of Ghana marked its 63rd independence
anniversary on Friday, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) hailed the
country’s contribution to global and continental peace efforts.
Ghanaian peacekeepers serving under AMISOM in Mogadishu held a ceremony to
celebrate the country’s independence anniversary. Present were senior officials from
AMISOM and the UN mission in Somalia.

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

(SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira, saluted Ghana’s long
commitment in global peacekeeping, which he noted embodies the aspirations of
Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah.

“Ghanaian men and women have been participating in peacekeeping since the
1960s, participating in operations that stretched from the Sinai to the African
continent,” said Ambassador Madeira.

In Somalia, Ghana is also supporting African Union-led efforts to restore peace and
stability. Ghana has deployed police and military personnel under AMISOM, while
several Ghanaians work in the UN Mission.

“I salute your hard work and dedication to the work of the African Union and
AMISOM and your contribution to the peace process in Somalia. Your efforts and
sacrifices will never be in vain,” added Ambassador Madeira.

The UN Secretary-General’s representative to Somalia, James Swan, saluted Ghana

for contributing to global peace and paid tribute to Ghanaian luminaries, Kwame
Nkrumah and former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan.

“Let’s remember our collective mandate to support Somalia to restore peace,

security, and development,” said Mr. Swan.

Ghanaians serving in Somalia expressed joy at celebrating their country’s

independence away from home.
“Today’s event has brought us together. I am excited at the chance to showcase our
country’s rich tradition and culture,” said Sergeant Florence Cobbina Yakubu.
ENDS