Africa

Somaliland is a place of stability in comparison with many African countries since it has regained its sovereignty from Somalia in 1991. Despite having no legal recognition from international community, it has been able to show a high-level of stability which does not exist...

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed received a call from the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the evening of November 5, 2018. Prime Minister Trudeau shared his support and admiration for the ongoing reforms in the country, particularly in increasing women’s leadership in key...

By :Nizar Manek A United Arab Emirates military base in the self-declared republic of Somaliland will begin operating by June and include a coastal-surveillance system, according to a diplomat involved in talks for the facility. The U.A.E. is growing its military presence in the Horn of...

(Horn Diplomat News Desk)Books written by non-Somalis about Somali politics or culture have long been read  only by those with a facility  to speak English, Italian, French or Arabic.   *Getting Somalia Wrong <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-Somalia-Wrong-Shattered-Arguments/dp/1842779338> by Mary Harper, the BBC Africa Editor, has turned out to be a remarkable exception...

 Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today met with Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), to discuss the ongoing African Union (AU) reforms. The discussions further centered on the 11th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of...

 President Sahlework Zewde has called on women to fulfill their responsibilities and play the leading role for the success of the ongoing nationwide reform. The President made the remark here today at the official launch of countrywide Ethiopian Women’s Peace Conference and ‘Jegnit’ (heroine) Social...

Addis Ababa, November 5, 2018 (FBC) – Shimelis Abdissa has been appointed as Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office with the rank of Minister, replacing Fitsum Arega. Similarly, Billene Seyoum has become head of a press secretariat department within the PM’s office. Shimelis...

Ijara Member of Parliament Sophia Abdinoor has won a top African female leadership award. The award, which was given by Women Advancement for Economic and Leadership Empowerment Foundation in Africa (Waele Africa), recognised strategic role the lawmaker played towards African women emancipation. The accolade dubbed 'Pride...

The SOMTEL telecommunications company, which is a member of Dahabshiil Group, launched enhanced 3G4G and eDahab services at a well-attended event in Mogadishu on Sunday. SOMTEL announced it was offering shares for sale to the public, effective immediately. The exciting offer will enable those who...

(Horn Diplomat- Hargeisa) The political autobiography of Hersi Haji Ali Hassan, the former Somaliland Minister for Presidency, continues to generate debates as to the veracity and legality of views he expressed about governance during the tenure of the former President of Somaliland, Ahmed M....