Category: Latest News
Sub-Saharan Africa rates Poorly in Equal Education for Boys and Girls.
London (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. Less than half of the world’s countries have equal numbers of girls and boys in school with not one sub-Saharan African nation achieving equality, according to a United Nations report released on Monday to mark International Day of the Girl Child. A set of global goals…
Ethiopia Won & Secured Second-Round Place. World Cup Qualifier
Addis Ababa (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Geeska Sports News. –Ethiopia won, Kenya drew and Tanzania lost in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ qualifiers as they secured second-round places with aggregate victories.A first-minute goal helped Ethiopia to a 3-0 second-leg win over Sao Tome e Principe in Addis Ababa and a 3-1 overall success after suffering…
Kenya: Chumba Wins Slow Chicago Marathon
Chicago (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Geeska Sports. Kenyanpulled away from compatriot Sammy Kitwara and comfortably won a slow Chicago Marathon in a sweep for the African nation on Sunday. Chumba, wearing a bright yellow singlet, clocked an unofficial 2 hours 9 minutes 25 seconds as twice runner-up Kitwara recorded his fourth consecutive top-four finish, placing 25…
Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris Successfully Defended his Title
Trento (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Geeska Sports. Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris successfully defended his title at the 69th edition of the Giro Al Sas in Trento on Saturday (10). The world cross-country bronze medallist won in 28:46, six seconds faster than his winning time from last year, to beat a field that included five-time winner Edwin Soi.…
S.Sudan US Snubs S. Sudan leaders Citing Violation of Peace Deal
Washington (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. US officials cancelled a White House meeting with South Sudan leaders due to violations of the agreement to end the country’s civil war, a US National Security Council spokesman said on Friday. South Sudan Vice President James Wanni Igga, opposition chief Riek Machar and former detainee…
Somalia sends condolences to Turkey
Mogadishu (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. Somalia Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has sent condolences to the President, Government and the people of Turkey following Saturday’s terrorist attacks in the city of Ankara which claimed the lives of at least 95 people. In a Press statement, Mr Sharmarke said…
Switzerland to Help Somalia Form Federal Government
Mogadishu (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. Switzerland has pledged to help Somalia establish a federal system of government. A Swiss delegation made the promise during a meeting with the Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Omar Arte in Mogadishu on Wednesday. The Swiss team was led by the ambassador to Somalia, Mr…
Somalia Affirms its Maritime Case Against Kenya "Lacks Legal Merit"
Mogadishu (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. Somalia has dismissed claims by Kenya that the maritime case it filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) lacks legal merit, arguing that it will pursue it to its logical conclusion. In a response to Kenya’s challenge of the case submitted this week…
Getting Closer to the IGAD Strategy 2016-2020
Addis Ababa (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. This five-day workshop is the final touch to the process of the Formulation of the IGAD Regional strategy and Implementation Plan 2016-2010 that started 13 months ago with baseline studies at national level on IGAD priority sectors, according to IGAD Planning and Coordination…
China's Huawei Boosts Schools Connectivity Through Projects in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (HAN) October 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional News. Chinese telecom answer provider Huawei on Friday delivered a project that aims to market resources sharing and educational exchanges among schools in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. Chinese telecom remedy provider Huawei on Friday delivered a project that aims to market resources sharing…
