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Desert locust infestation declines in Horn of Africa: FAO
NAIROBI, March 25 (Xinhua) — Delayed rains in the Horn of Africa have helped keeping the locust population down, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said in its latest update on Thursday. “As a result of poor rains in Kenya and Ethiopia, the swarms currently present in both countries are remaining…
UN says 15 aid workers killed in Somalia in 2020
The UN humanitarian agency said Wednesday attacks on aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia resulted in the death of 15 aid workers in 2020. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 12 workers were injured, 24 abducted and 14 arrested in 2020 in which 56 incidents involving aid workers were…
IMF grants additional interim assistance to Somalia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it has granted additional interim assistance to Somalia under the enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative of 0.97 million U.S. dollars on a lapse of time basis. The IMF said in a statement issued on Thursday evening that the interim assistance will cover Somalia’s debt service obligations to…
Ethiopia: President Sahle-Work Arrives In Harari Regional State
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021 –An Ethiopian delegation led by President Sahle-Work Zewde has arrived in Harari regional state this afternoon. Upon arrival at Dire Dawa airport, the delegation was received by senior government officials, including Ordin Bedri, Chief Administrator of the regionals state. The President is expected to visit Harar fistula hospital and Sherif…
ETHIOPIA: Finance Minister Meets With EU Special Representative For Human Rights
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2021 – Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, today met with Eamon Gilomor, European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights. During the meeting held in Brussels, the two had a wide-ranging exchange of views on current developments in Ethiopia. Ahmed briefed the Special Representative about the ongoing efforts to rehabilitate…
Ethiopia, Eritrea Agree To Cement People-To-People Ties At Border Area
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021 -Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has returned home after concluding his working visit to Eritrea. Minister of Innovation and Technology Dr Abrham Belay, who travelled to Asmara as part of the delegation, told journalists today that the Prime Minister and President Isaias Afwerki discussed on bilateral issues of mutual interest. After…
Eritrea Agrees To Withdraw Its Forces Out Of Ethiopian Border
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021- Regarding his recent discussion with Eritrean President Isayas Afewerki, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stated that the government of Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its forces out of Ethiopian border. The Ethiopian National Defense Force will take over guarding the border areas effective immediately, Prime Minister Abiy said. Ethiopia and…
ETHIOPIA: PM Abiy Arrives In Eritrea
ASMARA (HAN) March 25. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. -Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, arrived in Asmara in mid-afternoon hours today for a two-day working visit to the country. President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea accorded a warm welcome to the Prime Minister and his delegation on their arrival at…
The Rise Of The Eurasian Century
China, India, Pakistan, and Russia all share the same goal of improving connectivity between them and their many partners, with their visions increasingly converging in light of the latest events. Fast-moving recent developments inspire hope that the Eurasian Century is rising a lot quicker than even the most optimistic observers could have expected. The relevant…
Somalia: War Criminal Abdirashid Janan Jubbaland Minister “Surrenders”
MOGADISHU (HAN) March 25. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. By Manase Otsialo. A fugitive Jubbaland minister has surrendered to the Mogadishu government bringing relief to northern Kenyan residents who have in the recent past said he was a security threat to them. Mr Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur alias Abdirashid Janan…
