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Ethiopia Minister of Health Denies Ebola, a severe acute viral disease
Addis Ababa (HAN) August 18, 2014. Health and Public safety news. Ethiopian minister of health has dismissed rumours circulated on social media alleging that an Ebola case had been detected in the East African nation. Ethiopian minister of health is continuously monitoring updates from the World Health Organization and other international and national bodies on the…
Somalia: The new National Security law for Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HAN) August 17, 2014. Security and Public diplomacy news. The new Somali cabinet meeting that was attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, the Somali cabinet ratified the recently launched disarmament operation in the capital Mogadishu. The Minister provided details on various issues including: UN Under Secretary General for…
Ethiopia: Egyptians will present new Grand Renaissance Dam vision
Cairo (HAN) August 17, 2014 – Regional water security and defense. Egypt has a new “vision” regarding Ethiopia’s planned Grand Renaissance Dam. Egypt’s Irrigation Minister Hossam El-Moghazi told privately owned Mehwar channel that Egypt has a new “vision” regarding Ethiopia’s planned Grand Renaissance Dam ahead of another round of talks in the Sudanese capital. In…
Ethiopia: Embracing Development and Security Means Embracing Free Expression
New York (HAN) August 17, 2014. Expert Analysis, Your Power & Regional Influence Magazine, opinion page By: Birtukan Mideksa. Last week, Washington D.C. hosted the US-Africa Leaders Summit, where over 50 African heads of state discussed important issues ranging from public health to trade and development. I was honored to participate in a parallel civil society conference…
Somalia: Colonial officer Gerard Hanley in his book: Warriors and strangers
Mogadishu (HAN) August 17, 2014 – Expert Analysis, Your Power & Regional Influence Magazine, Today’s opinion Facebook Page by Abdi Hosh, Member of the Somali Parliament A friend recently posted this quote written about colonial Somalia by a former Colonial officer Gerard Hanley in his book: Warriors and strangers “Of all the races of Africa,…
Ethiopia: featuring Ethiopian jazz band Lalibelas singer Sinit Tsegay
Djibouti (HAN) August 16, 2014 – Humanitarian issues, Sports and Educational news. The Lalibelas, who will perform at the benefit concert…the benefit concert, featuring ethio-jazz band Lalibelas and guest singer Sinit Tsegay, plus a huge silent auction, will be held from 4-8 pm at 75 Reid St, North Fitzroy. The event is fully licensed. Tickets…
Somalia: Disarm operations are part of the wider effort to improve security in Mogadishu
Djibouti (HAN) August 16, 2014 – National security and stability issues in Somalia. Explosions and gunfire were heard as troops battled militiamen loyal to the former Somali warlords in Southern Somalia. Militia fighting broke out in Mogadishu as Somali government and African Union troops battled a powerful militia warlords in a bid to disarm them,…
Kenya: Security briefing by Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin
Nairobi (HAN) August 15, 2014. Regional security and defense news. An Extraordinary IGAD Council of Ministers meeting, chaired by Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, was held in Nairobi on Wednesday without Somalia minister of Foreign affaires. The meeting was briefed by Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin, Chair of the IGAD Special Envoys, on the progress of…
Ethiopia: New tax system arrangements designed to help foreign investors
Addis Ababa (HAN) August 15, 2014 – Business partnership and investment news. A business networking and awareness creation session between the US Chemical Company, DOW and various stakeholders from Addis Ababa was held on Wednesday (August 12) at the Radisson Blue Hotel. Among those attending were officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the…
Eritrea: Reasons Denmark Evaluating Eritrean Asylum-seekers
Copenhagen (HAN) August 15, 2014 – Humanitarian refugees and European security issues. The Danish minister explained clrearly that the many Eritrean asylum-seekers will not be granted asylum in Denmark until the evaluation has been completed. Developments in the amount of crime committed by asylum seekers corresponds to the total number of asylum seekers: Last year,…
