Category: Djibouti
Djibouti displayed a retired M109Ls tank from Italian Army by Oto Malera
Djibouti (HAN) July 2, 2014 – This week Defense and Security, the Djibouti Armed Forces displayed its newly acquired M109 self-propelled howitzers and Puma armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for the first time during the country’s Independence Day celebrations on 27 June. Major Ali Dheere, Acting Contingent Commander said “we are gathered here today to mark…
Somaliland: Reasons British Intelligence Interviewing Former Security Minister
Hargeisa (HAN) June 23, 2014 – By. Mohamad Ali Medeshi and Jamal Sh Abiib in Hargeysa. A British delegation from United kingdom are expected to visit the former deputy security minister Abdullah Aboker in Mandhera prison of Somaliland , near barbara Port. The British delegation aims to find out more about the news revealed minister…
Somalia: unifying International forces to combat Al-Shabaab in Africa
Mogadishu (HAN) June 20, 2014 – Regional Anti-terror military command news update. The U.S. government and its allies in East Africa say the interventionist strategy is slowly bolstering security in war-torn and famine-stricken Somalia, long considered the most ungovernable country in the world. The U.S.-backed force, which is officially led by the African Union and…
Ethiopia: Does Canada has a sensible foreign policy in Africa?
Addis Ababa (HAN) June 20, 2014 – Sharing the Debate with Afro-Canadian Diaspora in Africa and the World through the Geeska Afrika Online Magazine. Let us hope that it will bring together all those who see the mutual interests of African states and Canada and who seek to build strong and lasting partnerships based on those…
Djibouti: AFRICOM weather systems will help Ships crossing Bab-El-Mandeb Strait
Djibouti (HAN) June 18, 2014 – Updated news about Maritime safety and security: weather and navigation through Bab-El-Mandeb Strait. U.S. and Djiboutian Navy Sailors and AFRICOM weather systems support cadre assembled and tested new weather measurement equipment May 1, 2014 on Maskali Island, Djibouti.The equipment will provide wind speed, temperature, relative humidity and other readings. Ships…
Djibouti: Prime Minister Dalita Appointed Special Envoy to Libya
Djibouti (HAN) June 12, 2014 – With the support of Djibouti and Ethiopia, The African Union Commission has appointed former Djiboutian Prime Minister Dalita Mohamed Dalita as its special envoy to Libya. “The move reflects the A.U.’s keenness on following up developments in Libya,” Dalita told Anadolu Agency on Thursday. He said Libya tops the…
Djibouti: Khat drug plant misuse has a serious impact on society
London (HAN) June 9, 2014 – The Geeska Afrika Online Group (IGAD2020 Regional Watch) can meet the movers and shakers of the region, the ones who make headlines in Africa and the Middle East. Today, Abukar Awale, lead anti Khat campaigner. by, Jaylani Abdalla, Khat (Qat) is a mildly narcotic drug plant that has been chewed…
Somalia: The terror attacks will not jeopardise security in Djibouti
Addis Ababa (HAN) June 2, 2014 – Security news update. The Djibouti city cowardly attack and indiscriminately target innocent civilians, has echoed around the World. They are deliberately intended to prevent development and progress, and they underline the necessity to hunt down and deal with those responsible. Terrorism is an enemy which has no future in the…
Djibouti Business Exchange with the U.S. military’s contracting processes
Djibouti (HAN) May 30, 2014 – The Djibouti Chamber of Commerce, Camp Lemonnier, and the U.S. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, hosted a Djibouti Business Exchange (DBE) event at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski in Djibouti. The first day of the exchange was a seminar focused on familiarizing the vendors with the U.S. military’s contracting…
Djibouti: The truth about Africom; It does not create policy
Djibouti (HAN) May 29, 2014 – Expert Analysis, Your Power & Regional Influence Magazine. The Opinion note by Robert Moeller (FOREIGN POLICY), Admiral Moeller joined the Africa Center to pursue policy-directed research on African security issues. Geeska Afrika Online Re-published article, a request of our readers. I feel fortunate that I can say that I was…