Africa

 Eritrea and Djibouti have agreed to normalise ties a decade after a border dispute led to brief military clashes, officials said on Thursday after a regional summit. Fighting erupted along the disputed Dumeira area after Djibouti accused Asmara of sending troops across the border. The...

The World Bank on Friday signed a $1.3 billion loan and grant agreement with Ethiopia to improve governance and fund an anti-poverty package that provides financial relief for people facing food shortages. The bank said a loan of $700 million would be used to "improve...

By:Madar Duale Somaliland Civil Society Organizations had a productive meeting with the speakers of the house of representatives for the issue of the New National election committee and how to solve the difference between the parts. The two sides discussed issues pertaining to the importance of...

By:Ezega.com The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has officially revoked the registration of the Ethiopian Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) as a political party in Ethiopia. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NEBE said it received a letter from EPRDF Chairperson that the front no longer...

By: Staff writer The Somaliland Football Tournament that opened on 26 October in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, concluded with an exciting match between Maroodijeeh region and Daadmadheedh region. The Daadmadheedh region won the match 2-1, with an estimated crowd of 20,000 people packing Hargeisa Stadium. The...

By: HOL Somalia's former Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Ismail Mohamud Hurre Buba, passed away on Wednesday while receiving treatment in Ankara, Turkey. Prof. Buba, a renowned politician and intellectual, held several positions, including...

Horndiplomat-Center for Policy Analysis released Briefing on the Disagreement of the Political Parties. The following statement was issued today by CPA The Center for Policy Analysis (CPA) closely observes the political developments and setbacks as well as the democratization process of Somaliland. CPA is cognizant of the...

Horndiplomat-Somaliland president,  Muse Bihi Abdi receives a large delegation from the UAE, which consists of 12 members. during the meeting, the president and UAE delegations discussed on the following issues. 1.The Emirates delegation regrets the misunderstanding of BBC interview with the UAE state foreign minister and said...

In the grand scheme of things the heated words or actions of politicians before and after Somaliland's Presidential Election will soon begotten. What will be remembered will be the remarkable spirit of unity that existed throughout the campaign. Somalilanders have embraced demographic debate with...

Tsai Cheng-yuan, 62, got involved while serving in island’s legislature after Asian crew of Omani-registered Naham 3 fishing boat seized in March 2012 Having taken up the cause of a fellow Taiwanese held by Somali pirates, former legislator Tsai Cheng-yuan faced one hurdle after another. Government...