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Countries in Horn of Africa, Except Somaliland, Fell Prey to China’s Charms

Countries in Horn of Africa, Except Somaliland, Fell Prey to China’s Charms

Ethiopia acknowledged China has become African nation’s leading source of foreign direct investment, largest trading partner, and development financier.

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Berbera Port Recognized as One of Africa’s Top Ports

Berbera Port Recognized as One of Africa's Top Ports

A report issued by the World Bank said that the port of Berbera has made a lot of progress in recent years. Continue reading “Berbera Port Recognized as One of Africa’s Top Ports”

Somaliland Vows Fiercely Defending Territorial Integrity

Somaliland Vows Fiercely Defending Territorial Integrity

The fight in Las Anod won’t end until every square inch of Somaliland is free of Al Shabab and its local allies, no matter how long it takes, how much blood is shed, or how much property is destroyed. Continue reading “Somaliland Vows Fiercely Defending Territorial Integrity”

$1.4M Templeton Prize Goes to Dr. Edna of Somaliland in 2023

$1.4M Templeton Prize Goes to Dr. Edna of Somaliland in 2023

Edna Adan Ismail, a nurse-midwife, hospital founder, and health care advocate who for decades has combated female circumcision and strived to improve women’s health care in East Africa, was named Tuesday as winner of the 2023 Templeton Prize, one of the world’s largest annual individual awards. Continue reading “$1.4M Templeton Prize Goes to Dr. Edna of Somaliland in 2023”

Ethiopia to Host First-ever One African EXPO

Ethiopia to Host First-ever One African EXPO

The first-ever One African EXPO will be held in Addis Ababa, from May 20–30, 2023 in honor of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the African Union. Continue reading “Ethiopia to Host First-ever One African EXPO”

TPLF’s Request for Legal Registration as Political Party Declined

TPLF’s Request for Legal Registration as Political Party Declined

On 18 February 2023, the TPLF celebrated the 48th anniversary of its foundation with various events held in Mekelle and other parts of the Tigray regional state

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9th AUCIL Forum Kicks Off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa

9th AUCIL Forum Kicks Off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa

The 9th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) is set to be held tomorrow in AUC Headquarters, Addis Ababa. Continue reading “9th AUCIL Forum Kicks Off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa”

Bilan’s Engineering Career Takes off

Bilan's Engineering Career Takes off

Bilan Abdirahman, 25, who graduated from Gollis University’s Department of Civil Engineering, relocated from Hargeisa to the Togdheer region to work on one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Somaliland to get hands-on experience for her career take-off. Continue reading “Bilan’s Engineering Career Takes off”

Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland

Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland

Taiwan and Somaliland established representative offices in each other’s territories three years ago, but due to COVID, bilateral exchanges were rather limited. Continue reading “Lawmakers Establish Parliamentary Amity Association with Somaliland”

To Join Abraham Accords, Somaliland Approached UAE-Israel for Africa Center

To Join Abraham Accords, Somaliland Approached UAE-Israel for Africa Center

Ayoob Kara’s Dubai office contains framed photos of him talking with former President Donald Trump and with Pope Francis, and in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These days, Kara, 68, is as focused on Africa as he is on Washington, Rome or Jerusalem. Continue reading “To Join Abraham Accords, Somaliland Approached UAE-Israel for Africa Center”