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Pentagon Research Center Quietly Refuted Austin’s Positive Assessments in Africa

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Pentagon Research Center Quietly Refuted Austin’s Positive Assessments in Africa

Last month, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin touted the accomplishments of U.S. Africa Command, commending its leaders and personnel for tackling terrorism and making the continent more secure and stable. “Every day, AFRICOM works alongside our friends as full partners — to strengthen bonds, to tackle common threats, and to advance a shared vision of an Africa whose people are safe and prosperous,” he announced at a ceremony honoring the new AFRICOM commander, Gen. Michael Langley. Continue reading “Pentagon Research Center Quietly Refuted Austin’s Positive Assessments in Africa” →

Sudan’s Anti-coup Protesters Overcome Bullets & Beatings

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Sudan’s Anti-coup Protesters Overcome Bullets & Beatings

Sudan’s ruling junta has killed over 100 pro-democracy protesters and injured many thousands more amid widespread opposition to an October 2021 coup that upended a democratic transition and deepened a nationwide humanitarian crisis. Continue reading “Sudan’s Anti-coup Protesters Overcome Bullets & Beatings” →

Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

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Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars

The Obama Foundation is proud to announce its fifth cohort of Obama Scholars, 30 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at either Columbia University or the University of Chicago for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Scholars will participate in a unique set of activities led by each academic institution and will jointly participate in Foundation-led leadership development programming that aims to provide training, networking activities, and individualized support as they work to expand their efforts after graduation. The Foundation’s programming will kick off on Thursday, September 15, at the University of Chicago. Continue reading “Deqa Aden of Somaliland Among The New Cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars” →

Somaliland Officials Training at GIMPA

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Somaliland Officials Training at GIMPA

A ten-member delegation made up of Heads of some government institutions in Somaliland are currently in Ghana receiving training at GIMPA. Continue reading “Somaliland Officials Training at GIMPA” →

Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

Berbera port is the main overseas trade gateway of the Republic of Somaliland. The port city is located on the Gulf of Aden – one of the globally most frequented seaways connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Continue reading “Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions” →

Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

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Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

The new government in Somalia that won elections held in May has got off to a rocky political start in its relations with the relatively powerful and influential neighbor, Ethiopia. Continue reading “Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia” →

Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland

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Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland

Bao Panxiaodai (Tina Bow) was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States after marriage. In an activity to help poor villages in Mexico, she realized that material success is not the source of personal happiness, so she co-founded the Helping Foundation with several like-minded friends. Since its Continue reading “Taiwanese Expatriate Foundation to help Somaliland” →

Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland

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Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) launched yesterday an emergency intervention project to save the lives of people affected by drought in Somaliland, in the presence of several officials. Continue reading “Emergency Life-Saving Intervention Project Inaugurated in Somaliland” →

East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Addis

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East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Addis

DP World in Berbera was honoured to take part this week in the 7th Annual East Africa Transport and Infrastructure Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading “East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Addis” →

PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified

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PM Hamsa: Somaliland's Independence Must Be Justified

Somalia’s new Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, who was given a vote of confidence by the Somali federal parliament yesterday, said he would form a capable government to address the country’s problems such as drought, security and finalizing Somalia’s draft constitution. Continue reading “PM Hamsa: Somaliland’s Independence Must Be Justified” →