Category: Somalia
Somalia Counts Losses After Cyclone
MOGADISHU (HAN) November 11, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. The residents of northeastern Somalia’s Puntland are counting their losses after Cyclone Chapala hit the region last week. The strong winds coupled with heavy rains hit Gardafu, the most easterly province that is adjacent to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Bareda District Commissioner Said Yusuf…
Somalia: Shippers Mark Third Year Without Piracy Attacks
MOGADISHU (HAN) November 11, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. A lull in piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia has stretched into a third year, bringing relief to consumers and shippers previously hit by high cost due to the menace. Military incursions on and off-shore Somalia have helped end piracy attacks on key shipping routes around…
Somalia: Security Council Reauthorizes International Naval Forces to Fight Piracy off East Africa
MOGADISHU (HAN) November 10, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. The United Nations Security Council today renewed for another year its authorization for international naval forces to join in fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, stressing that while the threat from Somali pirates has declined, it still remains a matter of “grave concern.” Adopting a unanimous…
Somalia: A Well-known Activist Dr. Idil Salah, will be Fondly Remembered
Mogadishu (HAN) November 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Humanitarian stability Initiatives News. Idil Ladane Salah, was a prominent gender equality activist has died in Ottawa on Monday, aged 50. The motto of her organization “Enough is enough” which advocated for Somali women’s political participation and political decision making at all levels. Dr. Idil Ladane…
Somalia: David Cameron is committed to “Breaking the Link”
Mogadishu (HAN) November 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security and stability Initiatives News. According to Geeska Afrika Online notes, David Cameron is committed to “breaking the link”, and announces plan for troops from the UK, his would underline the UK’s commitment to a more stable Somalia. Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was…
Somalia: What Role Should the U.S. Play in Somalia?
Mogadishu (HAN) May 30, 2007 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security and stability Initiatives News. latest Horn of Africa briefing with Contents and News in Brief follow, GENERAL WESLEY CLARK SPEAKING 2007 ON IRAN LIBYA SYRIA IRAQ Somalia AND 911. Discussants: Terrence Lyons, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and…
Somalia: The Next Phase of British Diplomatic Engagement
Mogadishu (HAN) November 11, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security and stability Initiatives News. According to a UNSC observer, “Coalition Must Succeed, Otherwise the Whole Region Will Be Destroyed” Press Release Somalia Diplomatic Engagement: The Next Phase of British engagement November 2015, will be the start of a new phase of United Kingdoms Diplomatic engagement…
Jovago now in Somalia
MOGADISHU (HAN) November 10, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. Online hotel booking service provider, Jovago.com, has signed up the first Somalia-based hotels to its online booking platform. The signing comes at a time when the global hospitality industry is shifting gear in response to the e-commerce wave sweeping through the sector. Commenting on the new…
Securing Somalia's Future: Options for Diplomacy, Assistance, & Security Engagement
MOGADISHU (HAN) November 10, 2007. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. Good afternoon, and thank you for the introduction. I am pleased to have this opportunity to publicly discuss U.S. policy and engagement in Somalia. I know that a lot of ink has already been dedicated to this topic in the American and international press, but I…
Somalia: UN Security Council Sets up UN Support Office
MOGADISHU (HAN) November 10, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. UN Security Council on Monday (November 9) adopted a resolution setting up a UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), to replace the UN Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA). The UNSOS will provide support for UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the Somali National Army in addition…
