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Raila oath will show world that Africa is a shithole, says Alfred Mutua

Machakos governor Alfred Mutua has disparaged Nasa leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka's planned swearing in. Raila's oath-taking is scheduled for Tuesday but Mutua termed it a recipe for chaos. He further described it as the planting of seeds of civil war "which will turn our nation...

Mugabe appoints minister for ‘Whatsapp and Facebook’ in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has created a ministry to punish “rats” who make use of the cyberspace to attack his government. Appointed as Head of this new Cyber Security, Threat Detection, and Mitigation Ministry is Patrick Chinamasa who is a former Finance minister. Zimbabweans have joked...

The Aggression of Federal Somalia against Somaliland Republic

On the dawn of May 15, 2018, the armed forces of Federal Somalia waged unexpected attack on Somaliland Republic armed forces based at Tuka-raq. Somalia’s forces attacked through the front of Puntland Administration of Federal Somalia whilst Somaliland Republic was busy celebrating its 27th...

OP-ED:A stunning visit of Farmajo to Eritrea!

Today his Excellence Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, the Somalia president is going to Eritrea for three day official visit as declared Eritrea ministry of information in his twitter account. If we look back the history, Eritrea tended to host the dissidents who are against the Somali...

Somaliland president pardons 517 prisoners

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi
By: MoDuale Horndiplomat-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has pardoned 517 prisoners.-Horndiplomat reports The convicts regained their freedom following a presidential pardon effected by the head of state as part of the country’s 28th independence anniversary commemorations. This is an annual activity undertaken by the president a...

Somalia president calls for reconciliation as U.S. troops return

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during a Reuters interview in Mogadishu
By Katharine Houreld, REUTERS MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's new president has applauded the return of U.S. troops to help fight a deadly insurgency and says delivering security depends on reconciliation with other Somali leaders, after a power battle splintered the security forces into rival factions. U.S....

World Bank pledges support to Kenya on refugee repatriation

The World Bank is seeking innovative ways to support the establishment of economic zones that will create employment in refugee areas. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said the bank would like to support Kenya manage the repatriation of refugees in a dignified manner that...

Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister arrives in Somalia for talks

Kenya's Foreign Affairs Minister arrives in Somalia for talks
By:MoDuale MOGADISHU, Somalia - Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, who is Kenya's Foreign Affairs Minister, arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday morning. She is expected to meet her counterpart Mohamed Abdirizak, Prime Minister Hussein Roble, and later hold talks with President Mohamed Farmaajo. Somalia Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak confirms on Twitter the meeting between...

Somaliland:Solja Condemns The Suspension of The Foore Newspaper

Horndiplomat-Somaliland Journalist Association Condemns the Suspension of Foore Newspaper by the Maroodijeh regional court.Horndiplomat The following statement was issued today by Somaliland journalist association(Solja) This is a quick alert upon the court decision against Foore Newspaper which has been on-going recently. After Foore newspaper published14/10/2018 a news article regarding...

Ethiopia Inaugurates E-Visa Service

On Saturday, 09 June 2018, at an inaugural ceremony held in the premises of the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, the recently launched E-Visa services for tourists and business travelers to and from Ethiopia has been officially put into effect. The E-Visa...