Teacher: The King Maker of the World
By: Abdiaziz Ali
October 5th is a World Teachers’ Day (WTD), as assigned by UNESCO to celebrate the vital role teachers play in providing quality education at all levels. Every year on 5 October since 1994, UNESCO celebrates WTD to commemorate the anniversary of the...
Hagia Sophia Decision from African Perspective
By: Inonu University
In the eleventh of the African-themed webinar series organized by Inonu University Center for African Studies (INUAFAM), the decision to open Hagia Sophia as a mosque from an African perspective was discussed. The program, in which Inonu University Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet...
Somalia president begins two-day visit in Eritrea
By: Staff writer
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed arrived in the Eritrean capital of Asmara on Saturday to kick off his two-day working visit.
President Farmajo and his delegation were accorded a warm welcome by Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki on arrival at Asmara International Airport.
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Uganda Airlines resumes flights to Mogadishu, Somalia
By: Staff writer
The Ugandan airport closed down 6 months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to the suspension of service for the airline.
“We have now embarked on our expansion drive that was brought to a halt by the pandemic, we will soon start...
America, Somaliland and learning from evolution
The world sidelined Somaliland in more ways than one. It did not even plan a discernible role in the reconstruction and reconciliation the nation embarked on after it restored its sovereignty in 1991.
The cold-shoulder treatment proved to be a blessing in disguise.
Somaliland built a...
Somalia sets election dates, doubles candidates fees
By:The East African
Somalia has published its electoral calendar, setting the presidential election for next year.
The announcement on Thursday night followed an agreement between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and the federal state leaders to retain the clan-based system of delegate voting in the elections.
The presidential election will now take place on February...
Ethiopia, Germany Sign €100 million Grant Agreement
Ethiopia and Germany today signed a budgetary support grant agreement amounting to €100 million.
The agreement was signed by Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and Stephan Auer, Germany Ambassador to Ethiopia.
according to Ethiopia state media Fana, The grant will be used to support the...
A Walk is Just A Walk: From Laasgeel to Bullaxaar
By Conrad Heine
When Dr Jama Musse Jama, the visionary behind the Hargeysa Cultural Centre, the Hargeysa International Bookfair and more, came up with the idea of a three- day hike through Somaliland’s interior, from the iconic heritage site of Laasgeel to the ancient port...
Somaliland, Ethiopia discuss strengthening security cooperation
By: MoDuale
High-level Somaliland and Ethiopian Military and Security Officers met in Hargeisa capital of Somaliland and discussed the security collaboration between the two nations.
The participants attended the conference, Somaliland minister of interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, Minister of defence Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye, the Chief of...
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah dies at age 91
Known as the “Wise Man of the Region”, Kuwait’s 91-year-old Emir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah died on Tuesday after decades as a leading figure in the oil-rich Gulf nation.
Born in 1929, Sheikh Sabah is widely regarded as the architect of modern Kuwait’s foreign policy...