Africa

By: International Crisis Group Somalia and Somaliland have been at odds since the latter’s 1991 declaration of independence, which the former rejects. The dispute has cooled after heating up in 2018, but lingering tensions could threaten regional stability. To restart dialogue, the two sides should meet...

BY:Anadolu Agency  At least 10 people including a local journalist were reportedly killed and several others wounded in a suicide car bomb attack, targeting a busy hotel in Somalia’s southern port city of Kismayo on Friday evening, officials said. The bombing was followed by a heavy...

By: Adam Farah, Horndiplomat Political editor Horndiplomat-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has received credentials from the newly appointed Russian ambassador to Somalia on July 11. In a statement, Somalia's Presidency said  The incoming Russian ambassador to Somalia Mr Mikhalil Golovanov...

By:Mediamaxnetwork Pressure is mounting from within the United Kingdom to recognize its former colony Somaliland as an independent state. Birmingham City is leading the way after its leaders signed a joint letter to unilaterally declare Somaliland independent of war torn Somalia. The three main political party leaders;...

By:MoDuale Horndiplomat-A delegation of Somaliland SDG16+ Coalition is in New York to present to the UN High-Level Political Forum "Somaliland SDG16+ Progressive Report," a report outlining progress made by Somaliland in 4 identified SDGs targets. International Peace Institute (IPI) together with Saferworld, TAP Network and eight...

Horndiplomat-Somaliland Independent Civil Society Organizations express concern over the extension of terms and postponement of elections. The following statement was issued today by the Somaliland independent civil society organizations.  We, the under signed Independent Civil Society Organisations, do hereby express deep regret over the continuous extensions...

By : East Africa Ethiopia prime minister has sent emissaries to Kenya and Somalia seeking to have their maritime border dispute resolved without worsening flagile diplomatic ties in the Horn of Africa. Officials in Nairobi and Mogadishu said Abiy, the chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on...

By AFP   Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces short-term measures to reduce unemployment Ethiopia will send 50,000 people to work in the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Monday, as the Gulf country looks to expand its influence in the Horn of Africa. "Ethiopia is...

We, concerned Somaliland communities in Europe, want to draw your attention to the escalating tension between Somaliland and Somalia. We are concerned because the fledgling authority of Somalia has recently upped its expansionist policy to forcefully bring Somaliland back into the fold of the...

Horndiplomat-Hargeisa regional court sentenced Journalist Abdimalik Muse Coldoon in three years and half in prison today. Abdimalik Muse Oldon was charged with engaging in anti-national activities and spreading “false” news. Oldon, an online journalist, was arrested in Buroa City on April 17. Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has...