UN Envoy to Somalia Condemns the Mortar Attack on the Aden Adde International Airport Area
Mogadishu, 9 March 2021 – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned today's attack in which six mortar rounds landed within the perimeter of the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.
Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. No United Nations facilities...
The UK’s winked at recognising Somaliland for the third time
During a UK Commons Chamber debate on the situation in the Red Sea, Sir Michael Ellis MP asked the Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps whether he considered engaging with Somaliland.
In response, the Secretary of State...
The Executive Council of the African Union Holds its sixth retreat to discuss the reform of the AU Commission
Horndiplomat-The Executive Council of the African Union, holding its sixth retreat, continued to discuss the reform of the AU Commission in its afternoon session on Tuesday (September 12).
The debate focused mainly on possible proposals presented by the Reform Unit and main issues were: the...
Janet Jackson, heavily pregnant, spotted shopping wearing a full Islamic compliant attire (Photos)
Janet Jackson, who embraced Islam in 2012 after marrying Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, has been spotted wearing a beautiful Islamic compliant attire whilst clearly showing her being heavily pregnant.
She looks content and at peace as she with her husband Wissam Al Mana expect...
United Nations Calls for Immediate end to fighting and Dialogue following clashes between Somaliland and Puntland Forces in Tukaraq
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, joins the country’s President Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmaajo” in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities between ‘Somaliland’ and Puntland forces following recent fighting in the Tukaraq area of the Sool region.
The United Nations urges...
In Somaliland – Column of Eduard Nazarski
In the second week of July, I was in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. There, I organized Huricap, a program of Amnesty Netherlands, committed to human rights education in Africa, a workshop on the investigation and documentation of human rights violations.
There is, probably, a...
A Navy SEAL was killed in Somalia. Here’s what you need to know about U.S. operations there
By Paul D. Williams
On May 4, a U.S. Navy SEAL was killed and at least two others wounded in a raid against al-Shabab militants in Somalia. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said that the incident occurred in Barii, a small town approximately 40 miles west...
Ethiopia accepts peace deal with longtime rival Eritrea
Ethiopia has said it will now accept the terms of a peace deal signed in 2000 that it had up until now not fully accepted. The news came hours after Ethiopia lifted a state of emergency.
Ethiopia has announced it will fully accept the terms...
Ethiopian PM arrives in Seoul For Two-Day State visit
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Seoul, Korea for a two-day state visit and meeting with President Moon Jae.
Prime Minister Abiy was welcomed in an official ceremony by the Government of South Korea. Members of the Ethiopian community in Seoul also warmly welcomed...
Somaliland Youth Position on Political Parties Election Campaign (Press Release)
"OUR SOMALILAND” –CAMPAIGN FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS
Horndiplomat-Inspire Group and SONYO Umbrella are calling on political parties and their supporters to ensure peaceful campaigns across the country during the campaign period. We urge our political leaders to desist from inflammatory announcements that could incite fellow citizens...
