ISCO Somaliland reiterates its call for elections in 2020
The Independent Somaliland Civil Society Organizations Coalition (ISCO Somaliland) welcomes the approval of the two members of the National Electoral Commission. Today, the House of Representatives approved the two members nominated by the opposition parties. This completed the composition of the Commission.
ISCO Somaliland stresses...
Ethiopia celebrates entry into a New Year, 2010
Ethiopians today (September 11) usher in New Year with bright and colourful decorations in the capital, Addis Ababa and other cities and towns across the country.
Nationals enter the year 2010 according to the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar, which is nearly seven years behind the Georgian...
‘Getting Away With Murder’ In Somalia, Where Journalists Are Killed With Impunity
Dozens of journalists have been slain in Somalia over the past decade, but none of their killers have been brought to justice
By Jesselyn Cook
For the third year in a row, Somalia has ranked as the world’s leading country where slain journalists’ deaths go unpunished.
Over...
The Enhancing Somali Livestock Trade Project reported to the Steering Committee meeting on progress made to date
On 4th April, the Second Steering Committee of Enhancing Somali Livestock Trade (ESOLT) Project implemented through a partnership of AU-IBAR and FAO Somalia and funded by the European Union met in Entebbe, Uganda. The meeting was attended by the European Commission, (EC), Somali veterinary...
U.S. Urges Resolution of Somalia’s Electoral Impasse
By :U.S. Embassy in Somalia
The United States urges President Farmaajo and Somalia’s national leadership to act now to resolve the political impasse that threatens Somalia’s future and find agreement with Federal Member State leaders to allow the conduct of parliamentary and presidential elections immediately....
Somalia:Quarantined man in Puntland dies in suspected case of COVID-19
BY: Hiiraanonline
A man who was in quarantine in Garowe upon arrival from Ethiopia has passed on, authorities have said amid fears the patient may have succumbed to the deadly COVID-19.
Assistant Garowe General Hospital Director, Dr. Mohamud Abdirashid confirmed the death of the patient but...
Somaliland:Calamity has once again hit the Pastoralists Sanag Region
Horndiplomat-Following the recent heavy rainfall which happened within the past fortnight, Sanaag residents have at least lost almost all of the remaining livestock that survived the long spell of drought and famine.
At least 18 to 19 thousand sheep, goats and associated livestock have perished...
Assistant Secretary of State Tibor Nagy’s Visit to Somalia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia today. He and Prime Minister Hassan Khayre had a productive meeting in which they discussed security sector reform and economic development.
The Assistant Secretary underscored the United States commitment to supporting...
Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea
By: Associated Press
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebellious Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighbouring Eritrea’s capital and is threatening more, marking a huge escalation as the deadly fighting in northern Ethiopia between Tigray forces and the federal government spills across an international border.
Tigray...
South Korea, Japan engage in anti-piracy drills near Somalia
South Korea and Japan joined Spain in an anti-piracy drill off the coast of Somalia amid ongoing tensions over history and trade.
Seoul's military said Tuesday the exercises, Operation Atalanta, were led by the European Union Naval Force Somalia and took place last week, Yonhap...
