Somaliland: Las Anod POWs in Burao prison say they have been treated well
By M.A. Egge
Some of the prisoners of war (POW) in Lasaanod, who was captured by the National Army, disclosed that there they have not been mistreated nor have they experienced any qualms as prisoners.
Somalia Economic Update: Rapid Growth in Mobile Money
NAIROBI, September 13, 2018 - Somalia’s economy is projected to grow at an annual rate of 3–4 percent, according to the third Somalia Economic Update (SEU) published by the World Bank. Titled “Rapid Growth in Mobile Money: Stability or Vulnerability?”, the SEU assesses Somalia’s vibrant mobile...
The politics of the Horn of Africa is in the process of rapid change and with salutary implications- Ethiopian Ambassador
The Security Council today received the 120 day’s briefing by the Chair of the Somalia-Eritrea Sanctions Committee, including the outcome of his recent visit to the region which took him to Djibouti, Somalia and Ethiopia. Below is the statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Tekeda...
3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit kicks off in Istanbul
By:Anadolu Agency
The 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit began Thursday with a meeting of high-level government officials in Istanbul, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said in a statement.
The summit will continue with a meeting of foreign ministers Dec. 17.
Concurrent sessions on health care, education, and agriculture with relevant...
Kenya Bridge Collapses Days After President’s Inspection
By Gaitano Pessa
Kisumu — A bridge in Kenya's Budalang'i Constituency near the border with Uganda has collapsed a fortnight after President Uhuru Kenyatta inspected it.
The $12 million (Sh1.2 billion) Sigiri Bridge, in Budalang'i Constituency, Busia County, was being constructed by the Chinese Overseas Construction...
Somaliland:Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sacks Nine Diplomatic Representatives
Hargeisa (The Horn)- The ministry of foreign affairs has terminated the job of nine diplomats.
According to letters yet to be made public but accessed by Geeska Afrika and signed by The minister of foreign affairs Mr.Saad Ali Shire, nine friendly foreign countries are currently...
Somaliland Deputy Foreign Minister Receives Kenyan Ambassador
Horndiplomat-The Somaliland's Deputy foreign Minister Liban Yusuf Abdilahi received the Kenyan Ambassador to Somalia and Somaliland Lucas K Tumbo to enhance the cooperation between the two countries. The Vice Minister was very pleased to see the Kenyan Ambassador in Somaliland for the first time....
How a soccer player from Somalia found his new home with Bradley
BY:Journal Star
PEORIA — The phrase, “You can’t gsSomo home again,” is too much of a reality for Bradley soccer player Saadiq Mohammed.
The redshirt senior is listed as a midfielder from Somalia. But he actually has two home countries — Kenya, where he was born, and Somalia,...
The literary story of Somaliland has been muted by hypocrisy
The literary story of Somaliland has been muted by hypocrisy
Our nation is renowned
For its honesty, for humility;
Woven from a silken thread
Our people would harm no-one
Fearing Allah, their feelings
Are slow to stir – still,
They are not so easily duped
-Hadraawi
The story is told of a young...
World’s most powerful passports revealed, with UK dropping down the list
By:Matt Broomfield @hashtagbroom
United Kingdom comes joint-fourth, behind Germany in top position, while countries on Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' list rank among worst for ability to travel freely
A German passport remains the most powerful across the globe, while its British equivalent is growing weaker, according to the 2017...