Somaliland Local Councils: The Birthplace of Political Parties is a Crossroad
By: CPA
Executive Summary
19 years ago, when the people of Somaliland approved the current constitution which established a multiparty democracy. During the first circle1 of the democratization process, Somaliland succeeded to held different elections, including the first local council elections which happened in 15th December...
Somaliland President meets IGAD Special Envoy for Somalia and Red Sea in Addis
By: Mohamed Duale
Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi Met with IGAD Special Envoy for Somalia and the Red Sea Dr Mohammed Ali Guyo in Addis Ababa.
Nuur Mohamud Sheekh senior Political Officer. IGAD Special Mission to the Red Sea, confirmed to HornDiplomat the meeting and the...
Somaliland, Somalia presidents meet in AddisAbaba
By:MoDuale and Jama Farah
Presidents of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi and Somalia Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo met Ethiopia for first-ever high-level direct face-to-face meeting reportedly brokered by Ethiopian Prime minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali.
No further details about what they have discussed have been reported.
On February 09, Somaliland...
Sudan agrees ex-president Bashir must face ICC
BY:BBC
Sudan's rulers have agreed that those wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) will appear there.
The commitment came at peace talks between Sudan's government and rebel groups from the Darfur region.
The decision paves the way for ex-President Omar al-Bashir to be sent to The...
Unrepresented: The Curious Absence of Somaliland From AU Summits
By Kassahun Addis
It is famously noted that the African Union (AU) summit is an opportunity for demagogues and dictators of the continent to come together and congratulate each other for surviving yet another year at the helm of pyramids of oppression that subject their...
Ethiopia, Canada Discuss Opportunities To Deepen Trade, Investment Linkages
By: FANA
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde held talks on yesterday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sahle-Work discussed opportunities to deepen trade and investment linkages, creating jobs and opportunities for people in Canada and Ethiopia.
The Prime Minister expressed Canada’s interest...
Somaliland President receives warm welcome in Addis Ababa
By: MoDualeh
Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, and his delegation arrived at Addis ababa the Capital City of Ethiopia and warmly welcomed by Dr. Aklilu haile Mechael, Ethiopia's State Minister of foreign affairs.
The president visit comes on 33rd African Union Ordinary Summit opened yesterday in...
Somaliland Keen To Boost Diplomatic, Economic Ties With South Africa
Minerals and Energy Minister of Somaliland Jama Mohamoud Egal, is in the south Africa for a four-day visit. His visit aims to mend relations with the South African government as currently, the people of Somaliland are unable to do business with nor travel to...
33rd African Union Summit opens in Addis Ababa
By: HORNDIPLOMAT & FANABC
The 33rd African Union (AU) Ordinary Summit opened today in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
The summit is being held with the theme “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development.”
In his opening remarks, AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, congratulated...
Ethiopia, Djibouti Get AU Peace And Security Council Seat
By:Fanabc & Horndiplomat
Addis Ababa, February 7, 2020 -Ethiopia and Djibouti have been elected for a two-year membership of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU).
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the standing decision-making organ of the AU for the prevention,...