Somaliland Government Intervened in a Scandal Marring Hargeisa Municipality Leadership
The Central Government of Somaliland has stepped in to resolve a dispute that resulted in an altercation at the location where a stone laying for the 26 June District Headquarters was intended to occur. Continue reading “Somaliland Government Intervened in a Scandal Marring Hargeisa Municipality Leadership”
Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU
Ethiopia remains steadfast in its commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Somaliland and the recent furor in Mogadishu over the deal is nothing more than a temporary setback, according to Abdulaziz Ahmed Adem (Amb.), chief advisor to the National Intelligence and Security Service and an advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Continue reading “Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU”
The Turkish-Somali Agreement: A Calculated Adventure or a Step into the Unknown?
On February 8, 2024, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and his Somali counterpart Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur signed a framework agreement for economic and military cooperation in Ankara between Türkiye and Somalia. This agreement is exceptional and unprecedented for Türkiye with any country. An expanded agreement provides Ankara with almost complete land, sea, and air military influence over Somalia. Continue reading “The Turkish-Somali Agreement: A Calculated Adventure or a Step into the Unknown?”
Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a renowned independent international institute focused on research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament, has released its 2023 edition of the Trends in International Arms Transfers. The report reveals a significant reduction in arms imports across African nations, with a 52 percent decrease observed between the periods of 2014-2018 and 2019-2023. This substantial decline is attributed primarily to the reduced arms acquisitions by Algeria and Morocco, which saw decreases of 77 percent and 46 percent, respectively. Continue reading “Africa’s Arms Imports Decline by Over Half in a Decade, SIPRI Reports”
Besides Improving Water Accessibility, Pharo Somaliland Also Assesses Water Safety & Quality
Today is WorldWaterDay, a United Nations observation day to highlight the importance of fresh water and the sustainable management of it. Continue reading “Besides Improving Water Accessibility, Pharo Somaliland Also Assesses Water Safety & Quality”
Somaliland Reaffirms Its Intent to Finalize Ethiopia’s Sea Access Deal
Somaliland has committed to implementing the sea access agreement it signed with Ethiopia recently, according to Mohamed Hussien Jama Rambo, a member of Somaliland’s parliament. Continue reading “Somaliland Reaffirms Its Intent to Finalize Ethiopia’s Sea Access Deal”
Ethiopia Rejects Mogadishu’s Deal on MoU with Somaliland
This week, the Somalia Federal Government took steps to prevent the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia by approaching external powers to thwart the Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia. Continue reading “Ethiopia Rejects Mogadishu’s Deal on MoU with Somaliland”
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”
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?”
A Marshall Plan for Africa
Africa could be the largest source of global economic growth over the next half-century. But during the same period, the continent could also trigger the next great European war. Continue reading “A Marshall Plan for Africa”