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Somaliland: Diplomatic and Security offensive to Stop "Khatumo State"
Hargeisa (HAN) August 30, 2014 – Regional safety and security news. Presidential Palace, press statement sent to Geeska Afrika Online. The regional tensions that arose in Eastern Somaliland in June, the same actors have sought to undermine the stability and territorial integrity of Somaliland by continuing to provoke local conflict and engage in terrorist activities. Ali…
Eritrea: To prevent being held in an Israeli detention centers
Geneva (HAN) August 29, 2014, Eritrea Humanitarian and regional security concerns. By, Ilan Lior, Haarets. A Swiss court recently permitted an Eritrean asylum seeker to enter Switzerland, in an effort to prevent the man from being held in an Israeli detention center. Judge says petitioner ‘in genuine danger of being imprisoned or held indefinitely in…
Ethiopia will host 2017 African Cup, because of Libya security concerns
Addis Ababa (HAN) August 29, 2014, Africa sports and regional security concerns. Ethiopia will host the 2017 African Cup because of Libya pulled out citing security concerns, the president of the national football federation said, a tough task for a country with only basic sports infrastructure. Because of establishing strong international partnerships for counter-terrorism and…
Somaliland: The fragility security in the Horn of Africa
Hargeisa (HAN) August 29, 2014, Regional defense and security news. The Somali Federal government sent to Khatumo presidential inauguration ceremony, three planes carrying delegation from Mogadishu and Nairobi landed at airstrip in Buhotle. In attendance at the inauguration of Galaydh were Mogadishu clan elders, politicians and Federal Somalia Parlimenterians. The fighting broke out in Saah-dheer where…
Somaliland: Attacks against Khatumo interrupted Inauguration Ceremony
Hargeisa (HAN) August 29, 2014. Public safety and regional security news. The region was watching the political drama unfolding at Saahdheer of Khatumo State of Somalia as thousands of Khatumites and distinguished delegates comprising of traditional leaders, politicians and intellectuals from various parts of Somalia gather to bear witness to the historic inauguration of Professor…
Kenya: Interpol warn of security threats by Al-Shabaab gangs in East Africa
Mombasa (HAN) August 28, 2014 – Regional Threat and risk alerts news. The International police organization (Interpol) on Monday (August 25) warned of new security threats by organized criminal gangs including terrorist militants which have caused instability in the Eastern Africa Region. The Head of Interpol regional Bureau for Eastern Africa, Rwego Francis, said the…
Ethiopia holds talks with Chairman of Ezdan Holding Group of Qatar
Addis Ababa (HAN) August 28, 2014 – Regional Investment and Business Partnership news. The Ethiopian leader Tedros Adhanom held talks Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman of Ezdan Holding Group of Qatar. The Ethiopian Foreign ministe welcomed the choice of Ethiopia as an epicenter of the company’s investment and expressed the hope that the…
Ethiopia: Become a major force for peace and stability in the Horn Of Africa
Addis Ababa (HAN) August 28, 2014 – Regional safety and security cooperation issues. The Ethiopian minister of Foreign affairs Tedros Adhanom met with Ambassador Saleh Sahboun, of the Arab League to Ethiopia and the Arab League’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and UNECA . The mojor diplomatic discussions centered on elevating relations between Ethiopia…
Somalia: Impact of New Turkey, New System, New Governance
Istanbul HAN) August 28, 2015 – Expert Analysis, Your Power & Regional Influence Magazine, opinion page Re-published by Tulu Gümüştekin – Daily Sabah. Turkey’s Somalia Policy Aims to Ease Regional Tensions. A systemic impact in a small group or through an international institution: “We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence…
Somalia is largely peaceful and ready for business
Mogadishu (HAN) August 27, 2014. Defense and Security note by Geeska Afrika Regional Security Editor, Interview with Lydia Wanyoto-Mutende, who was appointed deputy special representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission DSRCC in Somalia. Interview Written By BENON HERBERT OLUKA, The Observer. Wanyoto-Mutende has been the acting head and has toured Somalia. In…
