Djibouti’s investment environment dealt ‘strong shock’
DP World contributes millions of dollars of direct, indirect economic benefits to Djibouti
Dubai: Ports operator DP World has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars of direct and indirect economic benefits to Djibouti, enhancing the African country’s attractiveness as an investment destination in East Africa.
DP...
The Rebirth of Somaliland (9): Hargeisa Group Hospital (The UFO Group)
By Dr. Hussein Mohamed Nur
In the 1980s during the era of military dictatorship under Siyad Barre, Law No. 54 of September 1970 was an instrument irresponsibly operational used by the security. It contained articles related to the “protection of national security”, “crimes against the state”...
Djibouti’s ruling party claims majority of parliamentary seats
Djibouti’s ruling party has claimed a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, securing almost 90 percent of seats after the opposition largely boycotted the poll.
Mohamed Abdallah Mahyoub, a senior member of President Ismael Omar Guelleh’s Union for a Presidential Majority (UMP) and campaign spokesman, told media...
The Rebirth of Somaliland (8): The Epoch Of Military Dictatorship And The Repression Of The North
By Dr. Hussein Mohamed Nur
Abdulrashid Ali Shermarke was elected as President of Somali Republic on 15 October 1967. Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal became the Prime Minister. Two years later, on 15 October 1969, the president was assassinated by one of his guarding soldiers, a member of...
Aid agencies decry decision to encourage FGM in Somaliland
Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Three international aid agencies on Saturday expressed concern over a recent ruling by the government of Somaliland hat encourages female genital mutilation (FGM).
In a joint statement, Save the Children, CARE International, and International Rescue Committee (IRC), said the Feb. 6...
Al-Shabab claims Somalia blasts that kills dozens
By George Obulutsa
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA - The Latest on the attack in Somalia's capital (all times local):
10:40 p.m.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for the twin blasts in Mogadishu that have killed at least 18 people and injured 20 others.
Al-Shabab made the claim...
Who will be Ethiopia’s next prime minister?
Will the appointment of a new Ethiopian prime minister only act to save the ruling party, or usher in deeper reform?
by Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Hailemariam Desalegn's snap resignation as Ethiopia's prime minister last week set off a dramatic chain of events in a country that has seen mass,...
The Rebirth of Somaliland (7): Operation Birjeex (SNM Rescue Unit)
By Dr. Hussein Mohamed Nur
The SNM had strong networks of cells operating inside the country. The principal goal was to facilitate operations and support networks for the movement. Those networks consisted of a diverse people of different backgrounds including business people, traders, petty street workers,...
Djibouti Ends Dubai’s DP World Contract to Run Container Terminal
Djibouti has ended a contract with Dubai's DP World, one of the world's biggest port operators, to run its Doraleh Container Terminal, the president's office said on Thursday.
"The Republic of Djibouti has decided to proceed with the unilateral termination with immediate effect of the...
Breaking: Two car bombs exploded in the Somali capital Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (REUTERS) - Two car bombs exploded in the Somali capital on Friday (Feb 23) and shooting broke out near the president’s residence, police said.
It was not immediately clear who was behind the incidents. In the past, Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab insurgents have claimed responsibility for bombings...
