Somaliland:International observers Congratulate Somalilanders as Supreme Court announces final results on Presidential Election
Somaliland’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld the preliminary results of the presidential election,originally released by the National Electoral Commission on 21 November. That decision confirms Mr Muse Bihi Abdi, leader of Kulmiye Party, as the president-elect. The international election observation mission (EOM) congratulates all Somalilanders,...
No illusions about the challenges facing Somaliland
International recognition is one of many issues for the nation, says president-elect
By:Muse Bihi Abdi
Last week, the Republic of Somaliland’s independent National Electoral Commission announced the result of our country’s presidential election, which took place on November 13.
For a sixth consecutive occasion since 2003, Somaliland’s...
Qatar Development Fund supports $200m worth of projects in Somalia’s economy
The Peninsula-The Qatar Development Fund (QFD) has pledged to support the Somali economy through a package of $200m worth of projects in the fields of infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, By signing a partnership agreement with the Somali Government aimed at strengthening its efforts in...
UNSOM Congratulates Somaliland President-Elect Muse Behi on his Election As President of “Somaliland”
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) congratulates Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi of the Peace, Unity and Development (KULMIYE) Party on his election as President of “Somaliland”, as confirmed by the “Somaliland” Supreme Court yesterday.
Both international and domestic observers have indicated that the...
Somaliland:President Silanyo Congratulates Kenya’s re-elected President Uhuru Kenyatta
Horndiplomat-Somaliland the Incumbent President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo Sents Congratulated Message to Re-Elect President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta.
Presidential Statement
H.E Uhuru Kenyatta
President,The Republic of Kenya
Your Excellency,
Please accept my warm congratulations on your victory and my best wishes for your success as you prepare to take...
Kenya president sworn-in as police block rival opposition meeting
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, shortly before riot police teargassed the convoy of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who promised supporters he would be sworn in himself on Dec. 12.
Such a move would only...
Somaliland:International Partners Congratulate President Elect after Supreme Court Endorses Presidential Election Results
Horndiplomat-Following the announcement by the Supreme Court of the final results of the 2017 Presidential elections in Somaliland, international partners congratulate Mr Muse Bihi Abdi on his election.
Somalilanders and Somaliland institutions have shown a strong commitment, responsibility and engagement in the electoral process, strengthening democracy in Somaliland.
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Ethiopia says ethnic clashes kill more than 20 in past week
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopia's government says more than 20 people have been killed in renewed clashes between ethnic Oromos and Somalis in the past week.
Spokesman Negeri Lenco says 98 people were arrested in the Oromia region and five arrested in the Somali region....
Saudi blockade eased in Yemen, food and aid arrives
The Yemeni port of Hudaida has seen the arrival of the first ship carrying 5.5 tonnes of flour and relief materials, while Sanaa airport has received the first humanitarian convoy carrying essential vaccines for children across Yemen. But with Yemen facing a large-scale famine...