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Somalia Economic Outlook 2021
Recent macroeconomic and financial developments Somalia was affected by several shocks during 2019 and 2020—drought, floods, locust invasions, and the COVID–19 pandemic. As a result, real GDP, which grew 2.9% in 2019, shrank by 1.5% in 2020, mainly because of COVID–19 containment measures such as travel restrictions and supply and value chain disruptions. Growth has…
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud | Oxford Union
The President of Somalia from 2012 to 2017, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was the leader of Somalia’s first constitutional government in 20 years. He has made great efforts to address the corruption, socio-economic, and security concerns of Somalia, surviving several attacks on his life during his term as President. He will be speaking on “Building a…
Somalia: Prof Abdi Samatar on lawmakers’ vote to extend the presidential term
Lawmakers in Somalia have voted to extend the presidential term. Professor Abdi Samatar is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria. He joined us to share his insights on the developing situation in Somalia.
Ethiopia Says AU Led Talks Only Viable Way To Reach Win-Win Outcome On GERD
Addis Ababa, April 13, 2021 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen and Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Dr. Seleshi Bekele briefed African Ambassadors in Addis Ababa today regarding the AU-led trilateral Ministerial meeting between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance (GERD) held in Kinshasa, the Democratic…
Ethiopia: TPLF Junta Members Operating In 8 Areas Destroyed
Addis Ababa, April 13, 2021 –Members of the TPLF junta, who have been operating in 8 areas, have been destroyed, said Lt Gen Bacha Debele. He told journalists today that guards of the TPLF leaders along with small military training camps in the Tigray were smashed using modern technology. According to Lt Gen Bacha, the…
Saudi Arabia Ready Scale up Economic Partnerships with Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2021 – Ambassador of Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia, Lencho Bati presented copy of his credentials today to Mashari bin Nehit, the Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted relations between the two countries. Their discussion had…
Somalia: The United States Opposes Federal Government Term Extensions
The United States is deeply disappointed by the Federal Government of Somalia’s decision to approve a legislative bill that extends the mandates of the president and parliament by two years. We have stressed repeatedly that it is vital for the peace, stability, prosperity, and governance of Somalia that the Federal Government and Federal Member States…
PM Congratulates President Guelleh On His Re-Election
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2021 – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated Ismail Omar Guelleh on his re-election as President of Djibouti. President Ismael Omar Guelleh has been re-elected for a fifth term after winning more than 98% of the vote in Friday’s elections. Results show his rival, businessman Zakaria Farah, took less than…
Somalia: Mislead The Somali People to Stay in Power Illegally
MOGADISHU (HAN) April 10. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. Opinion BY: Prof. Hussein A. Hussein. A dishonest thinking that they can mislead and dupe everybody. When in fact the facts infront of them are practically impossible to overcome with such a letter replete with totally untrue, dishonest and misleading language.…
Ethiopia: Dr Workneh Arrives In Somali region To Attend IGAD Forum
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) April 5. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. The Executive Secretary of IGAD Dr Workneh Gebeyehu has arrived in Jigjiga, Somali regional state, to attend the forum of universities of IGAD Member States. Upon arrival at in Jigjiga town, he was received by Deputy Chief Administrator of…
