Author: Ahmed J. Yassin

President Bihi Will Inaugurate 11th African Islamic Finance Summit in March at Ambassador Hotel

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President Bihi Will Inaugurate 11th African Islamic Finance Summit in March at Ambassador Hotel

AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is proud to announce the 11th African Islamic Finance Summit, scheduled to take place from March 5th to 7th, 2024 at Hotel Ambassador Hargeisa, Somaliland. H. E. Musa Beihi Abdi the President of Somaliland will inaugurate the summit in Hargeisa, Continue reading “President Bihi Will Inaugurate 11th African Islamic Finance Summit in March at Ambassador Hotel” →

Tibor Nagy: Ethio-Somaliland MoU Promising to Pacify Red Sea Region

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Tibor Nagy: Ethio-Somaliland MoU Promising to Pacify Red Sea Region

The Ethiopia-Somaliland seaport access deal vital to ensure stability across Red Sea region that recently has seen an increasing turmoil, former U.S. diplomat said. Continue reading “Tibor Nagy: Ethio-Somaliland MoU Promising to Pacify Red Sea Region” →

Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books

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Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books

When Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud took the stage at the 37th African Union Summit in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa on February 17th, 2024, his harsh criticism of the recent Ethiopia-Somaliland cooperation agreement displayed a short-sighted and counterproductive approach to a complex political issue with deep historical roots. Rather than advancing reconciliation, his remarks entrenched long-held positions and undermined opportunity for constructive engagement between key stakeholders in the Horn of Africa region. Continue reading “Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books” →

UN Special Envoy: UN Promotes African Solutions for African Problems

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UN Special Envoy to HoA: UN Promotes African Solutions for African Problems

The United nations (UN) is working with member states of the African Union and key regional organizations to realize the aspiration of “African solutions for African Problems,” UN Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Hanna Tetteh said. Continue reading “UN Special Envoy: UN Promotes African Solutions for African Problems” →

Ethiopia Discredits Somalia’s Claim of ‘Blocking Its Leader from AU Summit”

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Ethiopia Discredits Somalia’s Claim of ‘Blocking Its Leader from AU Summit”

The Ethiopian government has dismissed accusations made by the government of Somalia regarding the purported obstruction of its president during the 37th African Union (AU) Summit, deeming them an attempt “to garner attention from specific media platforms.” Continue reading “Ethiopia Discredits Somalia’s Claim of ‘Blocking Its Leader from AU Summit”” →

Who is Actually Guilty of Annexation – Ethiopia or Somalia?

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Who is Actually Guilty of Annexation – Ethiopia or Somalia?

The government of Somalia, led by the bewildered leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, who unexpectedly returned to Mogadishu on February 17, 2024 from the 37th Ordinary Session of Heads of State of the African Union which is still in session until February 18 put out a press release accusing Ethiopia of annexing a portion of Somalia. Continue reading “Who is Actually Guilty of Annexation – Ethiopia or Somalia?” →

New Foreign Force Will Take Over Somalia’s Security When ATMIS Leaves

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New Foreign Force Will Take Over Somalia’s Security When ATMIS Leaves

Together with its foreign partners, Somalia is preparing the way for the arrival of fresh multinational troops when the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is set to leave in December 2024. Continue reading “New Foreign Force Will Take Over Somalia’s Security When ATMIS Leaves” →

Somalia, Somaliland and the Explosive Port Deal

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Somalia, Somaliland and the Explosive Port Deal

In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by Omar Mahmood, Crisis Group’s Senior Analyst for Eastern Africa, to discuss the fallout of the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding for Somalia and the region. Continue reading “Somalia, Somaliland and the Explosive Port Deal” →

Lord Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary, for the Recognition of Somaliland

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Lord Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary, for the Recognition of Somaliland

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has met with a senior Tory MP to discuss the formal recognition of a Somaliland as the Red Sea crisis escalates. Continue reading “Lord Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary, for the Recognition of Somaliland” →