Somaliland Coast Guard apprehends 170 Ethiopian illegal migrants in human trafficking smuggles
By M.A. Egge
The Somaliland Coast Guards based at Sanaag region have apprehended Ethiopian 170 illegal human trafficking migrants, including men and women, who were trying to sail out of the continent.
An...
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
![A worshipper performs Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran. [Vahid Salemi/AP Photo]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AP24101189924285-1712744597.webp?resize=696%2C385&ssl=1 "Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr")
By: ALJAZEERA
Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.
Djibouti Joins AUC Chairperson Race to Take On Kenya and Somalia
By: CAPITAL FM
Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia, to front a candidate for the influential seat.
Djibouti...
UN says 38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti
![Rescuers search for survivors on the beach after two boats carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the shore near Godoria, in northeast Djibouti, in January 2019 [International Organization for Migration via AP]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0cc33a2b73604a3cb7f21b5a9d3c4fe6_18.webp?resize=696%2C385&ssl=1 "UN says 38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti")
By:Aljazeera
At least 38 migrants and refugees, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, the United Nations migration agency has said, after their bodies were recovered.
The...
Ethiopia set to join EAC, CS Malonza says
By :KBC Correspondent
Ethiopia is set to become the 9th member state of East Africa Community (EAC), just a few months after Somali’s admission to the bloc.
This was disclosed by Peninah Malonza,...
Somalia’s PM names new Foreign Minister in cabinet reshuffle
By: Bloomberg
Somalian Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, including the appointment of Ahmed Moallim Fiqi as foreign affairs minister, his office said.
The foreign minister’s position had...
Kenya, France agree to expedite implementation of Sh10 billion project
By: THE STAR
Kenya and France have resolved to strengthen their bilateral relations, even as they finalised an agreement to enhance the infrastructure and transport sector.
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia...
Somaliland and UAE Discuss Bolster in Energy and Mining Sectors Investments
By M.A. Egge
Somaliland and the UAE have had a discussion on the ways and means of bolstering energy and mining investments in the country.
This follows a government delegation led by the...
Op-Ed: Plagued by turmoil: How Djibouti’s efforts stabilize the region
By: Khadar Haibe
In the early 2000s, President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti made the strategic decision to host foreign naval and military bases within the country, a move that later proved immensely beneficial for both Djibouti's...
World Bank Launches $1.4 Billion Initiative to Expand Ethiopia’s Power Sector
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A new World Bank program is set to strengthen and expand the electricity network, improve sector financial viability, and enable renewable energy generation through private sector participation in Ethiopia.
