Students discover African-led development in Mason’s first trip to Eritrea
By: George Mason University
There are multiple sides to every story. But when it comes to Eritrea, a country that’s been isolated due to 20 years of war and nine years of sanctions, much of their story hasn’t been told, said Carol Pineau, a former CNN...
Somaliland:3 dead, 18 injured as heavy rains in Hargeisa
By:Jama Mohamed, Horndiplomat Correspondent
Horndiplomat-Heavy rain in Hargaysa kills at least 3 people and injuries more than 18 others .
Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi visited Hargeisa Group Hospital where over 18 people are receiving treatment for injuries they sustained during the heavy wind driven rains...
Ethiopian PM Invites South Korean Investors To Invest In Ethiopia
By: FANABC
During the Ethio-South Korea business forum held in Seoul yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed invited more South Korean investors to come to Ethiopia.
Ethiopia has made reforms on its policies and laws in order to create favorable business environment and attract more foreign...
Somaliland:Human Rights Centre calls on the government to stop indefinite imprisonment without a judicial process
Human Rights Centre (HRC) calls on the government of Somaliland to immediately release four people who are arbitrarily imprisoned.
On July 2018 Abdilahi Farah Abdilaahi, 13 years, Said Jama Ismail, 16 years, Jama Ibrahim Hasan, and Mohamed Abdilaahi Mohamed were rounded up from different places...
Kenya’s first crude oil export sparks demands over revenue sharing
By: REUTERS
Kenya exported its first crude oil on Monday, amid pointed speeches by local leaders asking the government to stick to its commitment to share revenues from future shipments equitably.
Although commercial production is years away, the discovery of oil has heightened expectations that citizens,...
Turkey helps Somali youth to realize dreams
By:ANADOLU
ANKARA - Turkey is becoming a favorite destination for many Somali youth, to pursue higher education in order to realize their dreams.
Muhammed Ahmed, who graduated in medicine from Antalya University located in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, had fancied to study in Turkey...
Meet Nigerian teens make sci-fi films with smartphones
In a compound in Nigeria’s north-western state of Kaduna, Godwin Josiah and his cousins hang green fabric on a gate as they get ready to shoot a movie scene. Using a smartphone and a tripod made from a broken microphone stand, they start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adzP5p2RC7U
A blower...
Ethiopian PM arrives in Seoul For Two-Day State visit
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Seoul, Korea for a two-day state visit and meeting with President Moon Jae.
Prime Minister Abiy was welcomed in an official ceremony by the Government of South Korea. Members of the Ethiopian community in Seoul also warmly welcomed...
Somalia rejects AU commission invitation, sticks to ICJ hearing
By:STAR
Somalia has rejected the Commission of the African Union invitation to a briefing on the maritime row with Kenya.
Instead, it has expressed confidence in the International Court of Justice and its ability to deliver a fair ruling.
The ICJ is set to hear the dispute...
ISCO Somaliland members sign a governing document
Today, Saturday 24th August 2019, the Independent Civil Society Organisations (ISCO Somaliland) signed a memorandum of understanding that will serve as the governing rules and regulations for ISCO Somaliland.
The signatories represent diverse organisations across the country who are working on different issues including minority rights,...
