Africa

By:MoDuale Ethiopia closed all its borders to prevent the spread of COVID19, state TV quoted Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as saying. According to Addisstandard, This is besides the 14-day mandatory quarantine for air travelers arriving in Ethiopia effective today. The government has also allocated 5...

Mogadishu – Ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients are being supplied by IOM, the International Organization for Migration, to help thousands of Somali’s affected by the disease. The ventilators, donated to the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), and funded by the multi-donor Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), will be used...

The Ambassador of Somaliland in Uganda, Hamse Haji Dool said it’s high time, that the international community recognised Somaliland as an independent state to allow them deal with their problems effectively. “We need to strongly unite for the welfare of our nation, peaceful coexistence and...

By: Borkena The Federal High Court ruled that the former head of government of Somali Regional State, Abdi Muhammad Omar (aka Abdi Ille), should defend the case brought against him by the prosecutor, sources said. The court said...

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2020 — The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a $55 million International Development Assistance (IDA)* grant to support Somalia’s economic recovery through continued fiscal and other economic policy reforms. The policies will strengthen fiscal management and promote inclusive private sector-led...

Mogadishu, 31 January 2021 – International partners* welcome the 30 January announcement by H.E President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed that he will hold a consultative forum with Federal Member State leaders, to be held in Dhusamareb between 1 and 3 February.  We commend his leadership in...

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed departed this morning for Khartoum, Sudan for an official working visit. According to Fana ,The Premier is expected to hold discussions on bilateral issues with Chairman of the Transitional Military Council (TMC), Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. He will also...

“President Muse Bihi’s government is steadfastly determined to remain actively involved in all major diplomatic, political and economic developments. This government believes fully in exploring of all options and remain actively involved in all major diplomatic fronts. In short, President Muse Bihi’s government is...

 By:AFP A Somali man went on trial in Germany on Friday accused of stabbing three people to death and injuring several others, with prosecutors seeking to have him placed in psychiatric care. The suspect, an asylum seeker with a history of mental health problems, faces charges...

By: Staff writer The British Parliament is scheduled to debate a motion on the recognition of republic of Somaliland on January 18. The motion tabled by former  UK defense secretary Gavin Williamson follows growing calls in the UK for the recognition of Somaliland which declared independence...