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Somalia: The Western inteligency agencies: Somali terorrists fear - Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 5th, 2012- Sharif Security Council urges reliable support for Western peacekeepers in Somalia: Watch Video - Read Full Report:- The khat industry booms & Somali famine 'still desperate')
Somali: British foreign secretary visits Somalia to Open Embassy -Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 3rd, 2012- And Extra History- Listen and Watch Full Report
Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 3rd, 2012- Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Ahmed as he visited Mogadishu Thursday, one of the highest profile visitors-  The British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived Thursday in Somalia, saying London was working to re-establish its embassy there. "Today I am delighted to have made the first visit to Mogadishu by a British foreign secretary for over 19 years," he said in a statement on arrival. "This is a sign of Britain's commitment to the people and country of Somalia." Britain is appointing a new ambassador to Somalia, resuming its diplomatic presence after more than 20 years of upheaval . Read Full Report
 IGAD: COMMUNIQUE OF THE 20TH EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OF The IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held its 20th Extra-Ordinary Summit. Meeting in Addis Ababa on 27th January 2012: Djibouti (HAN) January 27th, 2012 - Press Release (COMMUNIQUE OF THE 20TH EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION)
Hot Issue; Security and Diplomacy The deputy minister of Planning and International Affaires, HE. Mahad Awad, said, In its 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government, IGAD encouraged Somalia’s neighboring countries ‘to establish a mechanism’ that make national reconciliation possible.. 
U.S. Military Raid In Somalia Frees American, Dane: Djibouti (HAN) January 26th, 2012- U.S. military forces helicoptered into Somalia in a nighttime raid Wednesday and freed two hostages, an American and a Dane, while killing nine pirates, officials and a pirate source said. Somalia rescue illustrates new US military strategy: The Obama administration has spoken of the need for a 'smaller, more agile' military. Covert operations such as the one that rescued two aid workers in Somalia are part of that strategy Watch a Full Report
Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia Mark Bowden briefs correspondents. ....<Watch VOA & Listen>..
The top United Nations relief official in Somalia said today that international humanitarian support last year in the face of drought and famine in the country succeeded in saving numerous lives, but the situation remains fragile, with millions of people in need of continued assistance....<Watch Security Council & Listen>.
Breaking Down the Hostage Rescue in Somalia: Djibouti (HAN) January 25th, 2012- US Navy Seals attacks inside Somalia.the Horn of Africa proved serendipitously ideal as a launching pad for Tuesday’s commando raid that freed two aid workers held in Somalia.“Djibouti is the central location for continuing the effort against terrorism,” Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said during a visit to Camp Lemonnier last month. ..Read Full Report
Ethiopia hunts tourist killers In Afar Region, after volcano attack - Djibouti (HAN) January 19th, 2012- The Austrian, Belgian, German, Hungarian and Italian nationals were among those in the tourist group, Ethiopian Communications Minister Bereket Simon said. Read Full Report
Somali: French Foreign Legion Training Ugandan Troops for Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia -Djibouti (HAN) Janury 19th, 2012- AND Extra History- Listen Video - Full Report (The history of The French Foreign Legion (5 parts) This is a great series. Very good documentery. watch all five in these series)
Horn Petroleum Commences Drilling in Puntland, Somalia - Djibouti (HAN) January 17th, 2011- The Horn Petroleum Corporation is pleased to announce the spudding of the Shabeel-1 well on the Dharoor Block in Puntland, Somalia and is currently preparing to drill ahead to a total planned maximum depth of 3800 meters. Read Full Report
Somalia: Lion Energy Corp.provides update on Puntland - Djibouti (HAN) Janury 17th, 2012- The region of Somalia where the wells are being drilled may have reserves of up to 4bn barrels of oil. Africa Oil: Two well drilling campaign in the Dharoor Valley Block
Europea: An influential think tank puts out an expert analysis of the Kenyan invasion of Somalia: Djibouti (HAN) January 17th, 2012- The The Enough Project is a part of the Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank in Washington. Enough is dedicated to combating genocide and crimes against humanity. Read - Full Report
HAN & Geeska Afrika Online Readers' Comments! | Facebook: Djibouti (HAN) January 17th, 2012 - Current Issues: A Few Words on Readers article and blog comments on Facebook -: Dear President Siilaanyo (Somaliland), we have a serious problem. It seems that Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn (SSC) are on the verge to declared those territories an autonomous state due to neglect from Somaliland government for the last 20 years. It gets better, they aspire for greater Somalia.
Somali: Top UN official warns of continued risk of famine in Somalia - Djibouti (HAN) Janury 17th, 2012- NPR: Listen and Read Full Report
SomaliZone: Interview: Sheikh Dawaf, Immam of Raaso and Somali national Regional State, Ethiopia-(Universal TV) - Djibouti (HAN) Janury 17th, 2012- Watch & Listen Sheikh dawaf (Immam Of Raas) In New Al-Shabab Video, Kenyan Mujahid Urges Kenyan Muslims to Fight Islam's Enemies in Kenya: Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012- With In a new video released by Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen, a Kenyan operative in the Somali jihad organization going by the name Ahmad Iman 'Ali said that Kenya had invaded Somalia out of the enmity it bore toward Islam and the Muslims, and called on Kenyan Muslims to come to the aid of the Muslims in Somalia by waging jihad..RPRESS RELEASE: Full Report
Somalia - Security Council Meeting- Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012- Sharif Security Council urges reliable support for African peacekeepers in Somalia: Watch Video - Full Report
The Press Statement on Somalia: To remain United Somalia. (Security Council) SC President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (South Africa) on Somalia - Security Council Media Stakeout: Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012 - comments to the media by Her Excellency Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and President of the Security Council for the month of January on the situation in Somalia. Read Full Report
Somalia: Ambassador Delaurentis At U.N. Security Council Briefing On Country: Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012- There are almost eight million horses and donkeys in Ethiopia. They contribute to the economic development through the transportation system in the rural areas.. Read Full Report
Hot Issue; Sports Members Djibouti's Ayanleh Hassan (C) celebrates after winning the gold medal for the Men's 1500m final during the 2011 Arab Games in Doha December 20, 2011. REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous (QATAR). 
Somali: Global leaders held a mini-summit on the political future of Somalia : Djibouti (HAN) January 10th, 2012- The Global leaders held a mini-summit on the political future of Somalia at the United Nations headquarters. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly -Watch Full Report
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Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 3rd, 2012: British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived Thursday in Somalia, saying London was working to re-establish its embassy there. UPI/Monika Graff <Listen BBC>
Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 3rd, 2012: British Foreign Secretary William Hague (2nd L) walks with Somali officials across the tarmac of Mogadishu International Airport after his arrival, in this handout photo released by the Media..<Listen>
Djibouti (HAN) January 31st, 2012:Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi arrives with his wife Azeb Mesfi for the 18th African Union (AU) Summit in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa- Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi addresses a news conference during the 20th Extraordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of state meeting in Addis Ababa January 27, 2012
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Djibouti (HAN) January 28th, 2012: Foreign military intervention, especialy Ethiopia and Kenya are deeply unpopular in Somali zones and hugely counter-intuitive, at least from a historical perspective. The African Union has called for its force fighting Islamist insurgents in Somalia to be increased from 8,000 to 20,000. Its mission in Somalia, Amisom.
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Djibouti (HAN) January 26th, , 2012: U.S. Military Raid In Somalia Frees American, Dane. This combination photo shows Dane Poul Hagen Thisted (l.) and American Jessica Buchanan. US Navy SEALs flew into Somalia in a nighttime raid Wednesday, and freed the two hostages while killing nine pirates, a pirate source said. Danish Refugee Council.Watch and listen Video
Djibouti (HAN) January 26th, , 2012: U.N. Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga (2nd L) addresses soldiers and officers of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) at AMISOM headquarters in Mogadishu ....<Listen>....
Djibouti (HAN) January 25th, 2012: U.S. Special Representative for Somalia Ambassador James C. Swan, arrived in the Somaliland capital on Monday for talks on democracy, terrorism, maritime piracy, regional stability and development. The US official lauded Somaliland for its progress, stability and democracy that it has achieved over the years. He revealed that his government was fully committed in furthering the ties between the two nations. Crisis in the Horn of Africa: A Somaliland Perspective -Featuring Dr. Mohamed Abdullahi Omar, Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs Somal/oundation
Djibouti (HAN) January 26th, 2012: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 26, 2012. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (SWITZERLAND - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)..<Listen>....
Djibouti (HAN) January 19th, 2012: United Nation: Somali ambassador, Elmi Ahmed Duale Requested to try accused pirate in Somalia. The Somali ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday that a man from his country charged with piracy should be tried in Somalia instead of the Virginia courtroom where he's being prosecuted ..Watch and Listen
Djibouti (HAN) January 17th, 2012: Canadian oil and gas exploration company Africa Oil Corp. began drilling an exploratory well in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region on Tuesday, the first to be sunk in the country since civil war erupted two decades ago. While there has been speculation about finding oil in the anarchic Horn of Africa country for decades, it has no proven hydrocarbon reserves. The prospect of oil beneath Dharoor's sandy, arid plains has excited officials of the impoverished region. "Soon Puntland will be out of hunger and shall stop asking assistance from the international community. We shall never beg, we shall be begged if the fuel comes out," Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamud Farole said at the spudding ceremony. "This fuel well is not only for untland. It will benefit all Somalis if Somalia becomes one with a common constitution," Farole said, while laying a foundation stone. <Listen>
Djibouti (HAN) January 17th, 2012: Delegates listen to Sudan's Minister of Petroleum Awad Ahmed Aljaz as he speaks during the opening of the Sudan International Onshore/Offshore bidding round for six exploration blocks.Read and Listen
Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012-:Somali prime minister , Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, speaks during a press conference in the Somali capital Abdiweli described the U.S banks decision to end handling.<Watch Video: Somalia - Security Council Meeting>....
Djibouti (HAN) January 13th, 2012: Dr. Ali Khalif Galadh: International Court of Justice to determine the sta `tus of Somaliland as being an integral part of the state of the Somali Republic....<Listen -Interview Dr.ali khalif>
Djibouti (HAN) January 2nd, 2012: France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) and President Ismael Omar Guelleh of Djibouti sign a Defence agreement during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris December 21, 2011..<Listen>.
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