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

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”

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

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

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”

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””

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

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”

MoU Signed with Somaliland Depicts Ethiopia’s Commitment for Regional Stability & Economic Integration

MoU Signed with Somaliland Depicts Ethiopia’s Commitment for Regional Stability & Economic Integration

he Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland has far-reaching benefits for the region beyond the signatories and manifests Ethiopia’s continued commitment towards regional economic integration, Ethiopian Ambassadors to Canada, US, and China said. Continue reading “MoU Signed with Somaliland Depicts Ethiopia’s Commitment for Regional Stability & Economic Integration”

Ethiopia’s Access to Seaport Guarantees Red Sea Security

Ethiopia’s Access to Seaport Guarantees Red Sea Security

Ethiopia’s sovereign access to seaport and its establishment of a naval base would guarantee an enduring peace for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region, a scholar familiar with the issue said.

Speaking to the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), a Political Science Scholar Prof. Biruk Hailu stated that Ethiopia’s acquisition of a sea gate in the strategic, yet volatile region is of great significance to the area’s maritime security and repulsing criminal activities. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s Access to Seaport Guarantees Red Sea Security”

Will Rep Ilhan Omer Survive after Badmouthing Somaliland People

Will Rep Ilhan Omer Survive after Badmouthing Somaliland People

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is being accused of ‘treason’ and calls to be removed from Congress she faces fierce opposition for a speech where she unapologetically declared she is ‘Somalia first.’ Continue reading “Will Rep Ilhan Omer Survive after Badmouthing Somaliland People”