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Eritrea: The Eritrean border guards assassinated Afar Leader
Khartoum (HAN) July 11, 2014 – Eritrean security news Update. The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO) Confirmed that Abdul Karim Qadr was assassinated at the hands of Eritrean Special Security border guards in one of its secret prisons in Avabt on the northern coast in Eritrea. A statement issued by the Information Office of…
Ethiopia: UK Diplomat Responded “Britain is supporting Dictatorship“
Adis Ababa (HAN) July 11, 2014 – Diplomatic Statement news update. In a response to a piece published “Britain is supporting Dictatorship “ on the Guardian newspaper, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to UK, Berhanu Kebede underlined that Ethiopia’s development initiatives are being undertaken without violation of rights of the people. Berhanu Kebede said, the prime objectives being…
Somalia: Presidential palace Attack led by Harmuud Telecom Staff
Mogadishu (HAN) July 10, 2014 – Watch updated News video about the Attackers. The U.S. condemned the Somali presidential palace assault, which underscores the need for continuing support for the Somali National Security Forces and African Union Mission in Somalia, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a diplomatic statement. The attack appeared to be…
Ethiopia: Rebel Leader "as terrorist", speaks out in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 9 , 2014 – National Security Update. The Ethiopian Rebel Leader, Andargachew Tsige, secretary general of Ginbot 7, an organization designated by the Ethiopian government as terrorist, speaks out on ETV. Please watch According to special diplomatic sources in Addis, Ethiopian government delighted the security operation and intelligence to capture one…
Somalia: Al-Shabaab commando style raid inside presidential palace
Mogadishu (HAN) July 8, 2014 – Brief new Security Updates. Somalia Prime minister fired the police and intelligence chiefs a day after Islamic militants attacked the heavily guarded presidential palace in the capital, Mogadishu, the information minister announced Wednesday. Government troops and African Union peacekeepers repelled the attack and no government official was hurt, Mustafa Dhuhulow said.…
Ethiopia welcomes Egyptian Diplomatic leadership Shift
Khartoum (HAN) July 8, 2013 – Nile news update. In the joint Strategic statement issued last week, Egypt and Ethiopia agreed to form a joint committee in the upcoming three months to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries and continue discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The statement was read by Egypt Foreign…
Ethiopia: British citizen, is unknown, raising concerns for his life
London (HAN) July 7, 2014 – Press Release, Human Rights Watch. Yemeni security forces arrested Ethiopian rebel leader (with the tip of Ethiopian Embassy in London) last month while he was in transit on a flight from Dubai to Eritrea and then deported him to Ethiopia. Ethiopia has formally charged 46 people, most with military backgrounds, with…
Ethiopia: The first East African Open Commodity Exchange launched
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 7, 2014. This week, Market, commodities and security issues. In a session held during the 6th Northern Corridor Summit, the East African Commodity Exchange (EAX) is launched. President Uhuru Kenyatta ushered the launch of the East Africa Commodity Exchange by ringing a bell signaling the formal launch of the Exchange. EAX…
Eritrea: Italian Lapo Pistelli’s shuttle diplomacy mediation With Ethiopia
Asmara (HAN) July 7, 2014. This week, diplomatic and security initiatives. Italy is Eritrea’s second commercial partner, trade remains negligible, given Asmara’s isolation. One goal of Pistelli’s visit was to encourage the Eritreans to engage in constructive dialogue with the countries of the region with a view to contributing to the stability of the Horn of Africa,…
Uganda on high alert over Al-Shabaab terror threat
Kampala (HAN) July 6, 2014 – AMISOM Security Update. The Uganda security forces are patroling streets in Kampala with a tactical operation vehicle after the US embassy in Uganda warned of a “specific threat” by an unknown group to attack Entebbe international airport, which serves the capital Kampala. The alert came as travellers flying to…
