Somali PM visits UAE military training centre in Mogadishu
Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has visited the UAE-funded military training centre in Mogadishu, which offers training to members of the Somali Armed Forces.
Upon his arrival, the Somali Prime Minister was received by Mohammed Ahmed Al Othman, UAE Ambassador to Somalia.
Khaire toured the...
Djibouti opens new port as part of $7bn/y free-trade zone plan
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Djibouti has formally opened one of four new ports designed to cement the tiny Horn of Africa nation's position as a continental hub, a statement from the ports authority said on Wednesday.
Doraleh Multipurpose Port has been substantially upgraded as part of...
In Somaliland – Column of Eduard Nazarski
In the second week of July, I was in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. There, I organized Huricap, a program of Amnesty Netherlands, committed to human rights education in Africa, a workshop on the investigation and documentation of human rights violations.
There is, probably, a...
A Navy SEAL was killed in Somalia. Here’s what you need to know about U.S. operations there
By Paul D. Williams
On May 4, a U.S. Navy SEAL was killed and at least two others wounded in a raid against al-Shabab militants in Somalia. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said that the incident occurred in Barii, a small town approximately 40 miles west...
Somaliland Youth Position on Political Parties Election Campaign (Press Release)
"OUR SOMALILAND” –CAMPAIGN FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS
Horndiplomat-Inspire Group and SONYO Umbrella are calling on political parties and their supporters to ensure peaceful campaigns across the country during the campaign period. We urge our political leaders to desist from inflammatory announcements that could incite fellow citizens...
Kenya to open consulate in Somaliland to increase Miraa export
By:The Star
The national government is set open a consulate at Hargeisa in Somaliland aimed to increase exports to the autonomous country.
Trade CS Peter Munya said Miraa will be the leading export to the country and that the Embassy will help negotiate favourable trade barriers...
Dahabshiil CEO credits Theresa May’s call for better trade schemes with Africa
'Dahabshiil is a perfect example of an African business institution that has benefited from open market globally in its quest to serve Africans, the diaspora community and institutions' - CEO Duale
British Prime Minister Theresa May has pushed for better trade relations with African countries,...
Denmark’s Maersk temporarily suspends bookings to Djibouti
By: REUTERS
Denmark's Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), opens new tab said on Friday it was temporarily suspending bookings to Djibouti from Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, East Africa and South Africa on its Blue Nile Express service.
IGAD, IOM sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen relations
Press- release by IGAD
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, and the Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Mohammed Abdiker, today signed a Cooperation Agreement as a way...
Climate Change: The biggest ever threat to humanity
By:Ayanle Shuaib
As a result of human-induced climate change, various weather and climate extremes are now occurring in every region across the globe. Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, torrential rainfall, droughts, and tropical cyclones are becoming more often, with evidence pointing to human influence....
