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The Cradle of Ethiopian Islam – Global Tourism
Addis Ababa (HAN) 28 April, 2017 – Public Diplomacy & Regional Religion for Investment and Tourism. Ethiopia is often overlooked as a top destination for spiritual pilgrimage. This is an unfortunate oversight in Tigray regional state of Ethiopia. The country is not just the cradle of civilization, it has played a significant role in the…
Somalia: Strategic Town of Merka Recaptured from Militants
MOGADISHU (HAN) February 7, 2016 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. The Somali government and African Union forces have retaken the southern port town of Merka. They had earlier pulled out on Friday, allowing Al Shabab fighters to seize the city. Residents say that some fighting took place as AMISOM forces pushed out the…
Kenya: Rockefeller Foundation Launches Initiative to Promote Food Security
NAIROBI (HAN) January 27, 2016 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Global Philanthropic organization, Rockefeller foundation has just launched YieldWise- a seven-year, 130 million dollars initiative to demonstrate how food wastage can be cut to half to promote food security. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization enough food is usually grown to feed…
S.Sudan: Currency Devaluation Sends Food Prices to Sky Rocket
JUBA (HAN) January 27, 2016 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Food prices have skyrocketed in Juba after the government devalued the South Sudanese pound by 84 percent last December. The South Sudanese pound is currently trading at the rate of 18 pounds per dollar. Many small traders have been pushed out of business…
Ethiopia: Tourism Supporting Ethiopia’s Economy
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) January 27, 2016 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Currently, conference on tourism is coming into the spotlight around the globe. It’s regarded as essential part of tourism that brings significant return. All countries of the world are making an effort to develop a conference industry and Ethiopia is no exception.…
Ethiopia: Africa Responds to French Govt's Decision to Strip Dual Citizenship
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) December 26, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Controversy is still raging over the French government’s plan to strip dual citizens of their French nationality in terrorism cases, after Islamist gunmen and suicide bombers killed 130 people in November 13th attacks in Paris. Now the decision could have a major impact…
Somalia: Authorities and Muslim Leaders in Somalia differ on Recent ban on Christmas
MOGADISHU (HAN) December 26, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. There seems to be some confusion over Christmas festivities. Authorities and Muslim Scholars in the capital Mogadishu have differed on a recent ban on the celebrations in the country. The Mayor and the Religious ministry are pulling in different directions with the former…
Somalia: Interview with Nicholas Kay in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (HAN) December 26, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. The UN Envoy, Nicholas Kay gave interview to SNTV and said Somalia made huge progress during the last 2 and half years in terms of security, federalism, public finance management and many more. You can watch the interview here.
Eritrean cyclists hopeful of country's second title in Rwanda
ASMARA (HAN) November 15, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. Eritrea has cut itself a niche in African cycling as climbing experts and often enter any competition around the continent as favourites. In the 2015 Tour du Rwanda the team say they are ready not just to challenge for the mountain stages but also the overall…
Kenyan Start-up to Provide Market Intelligence for Solar Power Growth
NAIROBI (HAN) November 15, 2015. Public Diplomacy & regional Security. An estimated two thirds of sub-saharan Africa’s population are without electricity providing huge opportunities for renewable energy companies. But, unlike more established markets overseas.. a lack of consumer information has presented some challenges for start-ups looking to expand into new territories. A former Silicon Valley engineer…
