‘Triple threat’ adds to long-standing crises menacing food security in Somalia – FAO
In a joint report, the UN The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that in the absence of large-scale and sustained humanitarian assistance “the situation could worsen through mid-2021”.
“Somalia's long-standing crises are compounded now by the ‘triple threat' of the COVID-19 pandemic, desert locust infestations and climatic shocks”,...
Saudi Arabia bans Barcelona shirts with possible €135,000 fine and 15-year prison sentence
Wearing a Barcelona shirt in Saudi Arabia now risks a €135,000 fine and up to 15 years in prison.
The change in law follows the cutting of diplomatic relations and borders with Qatar, who the Saudi Kingdom this week accused of supporting ISIS.
Saudi Arabia have...
Ethiopian Pm Holds Bilateral Discussions with the Visiting President of Somalia
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmajo” arrived in Addis Ababa this morning (March 5) for an official visit to Ethiopia.
Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the President was warmly welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister . Dr. Abiy Ahmed and...
Ethiopia FM Welcomes Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister to Tana Forum
Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew welcomed Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mahdi Mohamed Guled to Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa , which is being held in Bahr Dar (May 4-5).
This Year’s theme of Tana Forum is Political Dynamics in the Horn...
Fencing: Hungary takes first gold as French wait goes on
Horndiplomat-Hungary took its third women's gold in Olympic fencing since 2000 as Emese Szasz bounced back from a first-match loss in London to beat Italy's twice world champion Rossella Fiamingo on Saturday.
France came close to ending a long medal drought in Olympic fencing, but...
Time Running Out for Somaliland’s Crumbling and Neglected Treasures
BERBERA, Oct 26 2017 (IPS) - The name alone—Berbera—ripples with exotic resonance, conjuring images of tropical quays, swarthy traders and fiery sunsets imbued with smells of spices, incense and palm oil.
Lying on the Gulf of Aden opposite Yemen, this ancient trading port’s sun-baked streets...
Somalia Sends First Non-runner to Tokyo Olympics
By:VOA
Somalia is sending two athletes to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, and they include the country’s first non-runner — female boxer Ramla Ali.
The Somali Olympic team officially departed for the Tokyo Games on Friday, after President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo bid them farewell.
The head of...
Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives Djibouti
By : Zakeriye ahmed Horndiplomat Correspondent
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, arrived in Djibouti for a three-day official working visit to hold bilateral talks with the Djibouti government officials after receiving an official invitation...
Taiwan announces scholarship program for Somaliland students
News Release-Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of Somaliland held the press conference on 16th of December 2020 in the Republic of Somaliland for announcing how to apply for the Taiwan Scholarship and the TaiwanICDF Scholarship. Ambassador Allen C. Lou, Representative of Taiwan Representative...
Ethiopia,US sign MoU to cooperate in various sectors
Addis Ababa, June 27, 2018 –Ethiopia and the United States have signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in various sectors.
The signing of the MOU comes following the visit of U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan, together with members of the President’s Advisory Council...
