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United Nations hails Ethiopia’s newly inaugurated Ministers

United Nations hails Ethiopia’s newly inaugurated Ministers
Horndiplomat-The new cabinet of Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday this week. His selection and nomination of outstanding, qualified, skillful, knowledgeable, suitable and committed ministerial nominations was received...

What Kenya, Africa stand to gain from Japan’s key forum

Ownership by Africa has always been the most important element of the Ticad process. In Summary Ticad is the biggest, oldest and most powerful international conference which discusses African development. The private sector-led development was identified as key to African development in the last Ticad in 2013. Ambassador...

Russia, Turkey: US supporting Syria ‘terrorist’ groups

Turkish president lashes out at US-led forces as Russia says new Washington defence policy would empower "jihadists". Turkey and Russia have separately accused the United States of backing what they call "terrorist groups" in Syria, on the same day they agreed to push for talks...

Djibouti – Doraleh port terminal: U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne Expresses Concern About Chinese Actions in Africa

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Djibouti recently illegally seized control of the Doraleh port terminal by presidential decree, and some reports indicate Djibouti plans to gift the facility to the Chinese government WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, July 4, 2018/ -- Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) (https://byrne.house.gov), a member of...

At least 16 killed in bus crash in Sudan

At least 16 killed in bus crash in Sudan
By:REUTERS  At least 16 people were killed and 19 injured on the outskirts of the Sudanese city of Omdurman when the bus they were travelling in collided with a dump truck, police said on Tuesday.

Finland trials basic income for unemployed

Government hopes two-year social experiment will cut red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to €560 (£477/US$587), in a unique social experiment that is hoped to cut...

Partnerships key to basketball growth in Horn of Africa, says Duale

US Metro Alliance players from Minnesota, United States of America and Hargeisa Local Government basketball team players line-up before a friendly match Image: HANDOUT
By: The Star • Metro Alliance, who also has players of Somali origin living in America, is set to play the Hargeisa local government team and the Ministry of Energy teams who play in the Somaliland Serie...

Barack Obama says ‘yes we did’ in final speech as president of US

President Barack Obama addressed America and the world for the final time as president Tuesday, in a speech that was both a tearful goodbye and a call to arms. Capping his eight years in the White House, Obama returned to his adoptive hometown of Chicago...

British PM May to trigger EU divorce process by end of March

British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger the divorce process from the European Union by the end of March, firing the starting gun on the country's biggest shift in policy since World War Two. May, appointed prime minister shortly after Britain voted in June to...

Imam, friend fatally shot after leaving NYC mosque

The leader of a New York City mosque and a friend were fatally shot in a brazen daylight attack as they left afternoon prayers Saturday. Police said Imam Maulama Akonjee, 55, and 64-year-old Thara Uddin were shot in the head as they left the Al-Furqan...