Somalia

This essay will cover the reason for my attendance at the upcoming UNAOC Global Forum in New York, the topics I will be focusing on and plan to bring to the forefront of discussions. UNAOC Global Forum 2018 On 19 - 20th November 2018 United Nations...

Horndiplomat-The joint declaration of by the Leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia ended with an agreement to hold the next tripartite meeting in Mogadishu.Horndiplomat Reports Leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea issue joint statement from their meeting in Bahr Dar. Leaders welcomed moves to lift...

Powerful blasts followed by heavy gunfire send plumes of smoke billowing into the air in Somali capital. At least 20 people have been killed and 17 wounded in explosions followed by heavy gunfire in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, according to police. Plumes of smoke billowed into the...

Eritrea’s President Isayas Afeworki and Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi today arrived in Gondar, northern Ethiopia for trilateral consultations. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is in Gondar discussing with the local community has welcomed the presidents upon their arrival at Atse Tewodros Airport in Gondar. During their...

Horndiplomat-Ethiopian Airlines made its first flight to Mogadishu in over 40 years on Friday (November 09). It was the first commercial flight between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu since 1977 and Ethiopian Airlines is now expected to operate daily flights between the two capitals(Addis-Ababa to Mogadishu). The move...

Horndiplomat-Somalia Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaireh receives Turkey's delegation led by Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.Horndiplomat Reports On Wednesday, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar arrives in Mogadishu, the Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi M Guled receives the delegation at the airport. The defense minister is accompanied by the...

Horndiplomat-Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar arrives in Mogadishu. Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi M Guled receives the delegation at the airport. Horndiplomat Reports The defence minister is accompanied by the Chief of the Turkish Army, Chief of Staff and the head officials of TIKA. According to Goobjoobnews...

(Horn Diplomat News Desk)Books written by non-Somalis about Somali politics or culture have long been read  only by those with a facility  to speak English, Italian, French or Arabic.   *Getting Somalia Wrong <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-Somalia-Wrong-Shattered-Arguments/dp/1842779338> by Mary Harper, the BBC Africa Editor, has turned out to be a remarkable exception...

The SOMTEL telecommunications company, which is a member of Dahabshiil Group, launched enhanced 3G4G and eDahab services at a well-attended event in Mogadishu on Sunday. SOMTEL announced it was offering shares for sale to the public, effective immediately. The exciting offer will enable those who...

The United Nations envoy to Somalia today wrapped up a two-day visit which took him to Puntland and Somaliland, where he met their leaders and discussed a range of issues – including the need for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Tukaraq...