US vetoes resolution on Trump’s Jerusalem decision
The US has vetoed, as expected, a UN Security Council draft resolution rejecting President Donald Trump's recent recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and his plans to move the American embassy in Israel to the city.
However, the proposed measure was backed on Monday by the 14 other Security...
Somaliland expresses concerns over Ethiopia’s regional policy
By BirhanuFikade,The Reporter Ethiopia
Following the change in leadership and the coming into power of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) in Ethiopia, the de facto independent state of Somaliland is feeling sidelined as Abiy has made significant strides with Mogadishu and other neighboring countries.This time...
Somali singer Mohamed BK apologizes for his controversial remarks in the midst of terror attack in Mogadishu
By: Horndiplomat and Hiiraanonline
A top musician from Somaliland was on Monday forced to apologise on Live tv over controversial remarks he made hours after deadly Mogadishu Attack.
Mohamed Sa'ed Abdi aka BK attracted public ire Sunday during a performance in the London when he said peace call only...
Somalis in Tech announces Virtual Hackathon: Climate Change
Somalis in Tech announce the launch of their second annual virtual Hackathon with a specific focus on Climate Change.
The community organisation Somalis in Tech have announced they will launch a second hackathon later this month. This year the theme is climate change an issue...
Somaliland Court Sentences Man to Death for Rape, Murder of 18-Year-Old girl
By: Staff writer
Saraar regional court thursday sentenced Ali Sulieman Karshe death penalty for raping and murdering Hodan Said Jama.
Hodan Said she was the age of 18 and she was with her sheep in the rural area of saraar region when the man raped and...
Guinea coup: Soldiers claim to seize power
By:BBC
The fate of Guinea's President Alpha Condé is unclear after an unverified video showed him in the hands of soldiers, who said they had seized power.
They appeared on national TV claiming to have dissolved the government.
However, the defence ministry said the attempted takeover had...
US Considers Somaliland a better system of record keeping than Somalia
By: Jama Farah, Horndiplomat Contributor
Horndiplomat-US Department of state added their visa category on Somaliland Document after they reveal a better system on record keeping.
The US government says that documents from Somaliland, such as birth certificates or other documents, should be given due consideration because...
Envoy recalled, official fired as Somalia uniquely abstains on anti-Israel vote
BY:TIMESOFISRAEL
Almost unnoticed, Arab League state made history in Geneva 10 days ago by choosing not to vote against Israel at major global forum. No explanation was given; now heads are rolling
On March 22, Somalia abstained on a UN Human Rights Council vote condemning Israel.
Though...
Türkiye commemorates July 15 coup attempt, remembers victims
BY ANADOLU AGENCY
Türkiye on Saturday commemorated the victims of the July 15, 2016 defeated coup attempt by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), which left at least 252 dead and over 2,700 injured.
UN in Somalia Confirms Private Contractor Tests Positive For Covid-19 Virus
By: UNSOM
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia confirms today that an international employee of a private company operating under contract to the UN has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The individual is employed by a private commercial firm operating within Aden...
