Ethiopian Somali People’s Democratic Party elects new regional President in Somali region of Ethiopia
Horndiplomat-Ethiopian Somali People's Democratic Party elects new regional President in Somali region of Ethiopia.Horndiplomat Reports
The executive and council members of ESPDP(Ethiopian Somali People's Democratic Party), as well as leaders of various clans, have unanimously decided to assign Mustafa Muhumed Omer to be the incoming...
The US needs to recognize Somaliland before Russia does
by Michael Rubin
When most Americans think about Somalia, they picture Black Hawk Down, pirates, starving kids, al Qaeda, and urban chaos. More than 148 million Americans (almost half of the U.S. population) were born after Somalia’s last stable government collapsed in 1991. But for Somalis living...
Somalia hires US lobbyists to help get more aid
The government of Somalia is paying a US lobbying firm Sh40 million ($400,000) through the end of this year to help it gain renewed funding for the country's army and to lift the Trump administration's ban on Somalis' travel to the US.
The agreement with...
Ethio-Telecom Announces Discount On Internet, Voice Call, And SMS Services
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2018 – Ethio telecom today introduced new tariffs on its services, effective from today August 22, 2018.
The new tariff set by the company offered a major discount on internet, voice call, and SMS services.
The company reduced 43% on mobile internet,...
Turkey’s 34,000 sheep donation adds joy to Ethiopia’s Feast of Sacrifice
Türkiye Diyanet Foundation donated 34,000 sheep to Ethiopia as hundreds of thousands of Muslims converged at the national stadium and nearby Meskel Square in capital Addis Ababa to celebrate Eid al-Adha or the “Feast of Sacrifice.”
Türkiye Diyanet Foundation’s Africa representative Yüksel Sezgin said the Turkish humanitarian organization had distributed the sheep among the poor...
The Role of Somaliland House of Representatives to Combat Corruption Is Very Disappointing
The legislative body of any state plays a fundamental role in the fight against corruption. The House of representative has an essential responsibility in its role for combating corruption in all its forms, especially in public existence and has also a supervisory role to...
Djibouti Ports sufficient capacity to handle Ethiopia’s import-export shipment-Official
ADDIS ABABA- Representative of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority Hassan Abdillahi Waberi said that Djibouti has sufficient capacity to handle Ethiopia's import-export shipment and provide seamless service for the existing traffic.
In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, the representative stated that...
The favorite Eid gift for Somalia’s children: toy guns
Millions of Muslims across the world are today (Aug. 21) marking Eid al-Adha, an Islamic holiday that commemorates the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Like any celebration, the festival of sacrifice is a time for sharing, helping the poor and needy, reconnecting with friends and...
Ethiopia inaugurates a power plant which converts waste into energy (Photos)
Ethiopia on Sunday inaugurated a power plant which converts waste into energy, next to a filthy open-air dump in Addis Ababa where a landslide last year killed more than 110 people.
Named Reppie, the facility is the first of its kind in Africa, according to...
Qatar funds diplomatic institute project in Somalia
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Eissa Awad and Qatar's ambassador Hassan bin Hamza Hashim on Sunday placed the cornerstone of the project to build the diplomatic institute, which is financed by Qatar Fund for Development.
The project is one of many developmental schemes offered...
