Category: Opinion
Somaliland: Joint Opposition Parties Press and Diplomatic Briefing
Hargeisa (HAN) June 27, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security News. The Two major Somaliland opposition parties (UCID and Wadani parties) have accused the ruling party “Kulmiye” government of violating a recent deal of holding election on July 27th, 2015 and unilaterally trying to postpone Somaliland elections, without a joint consultations with people and other…
Somalia: The Capture of Tortorow Town ‘Operation Western Sweep’
Kampala (HAN) June 27, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security News. By, Hudson Apunyo. A former Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Commander turned UPDF officer who was June 17 killed in an ambush in Southern Somalia by Al-Shabaab militants has been laid to rest at his home in Boroboro Parish, outside Lira town. Maj. Geoffrey…
What countries want from their diasporas?
Mogadishu (HAN) June 26, 20015.Public Diplomacy and Regional Security News. Not so long ago, countries mostly ignored their diasporas. But, rather like alumni relations offices, diaspora ministries and departments are now popping up around the world. When Ireland was struggling in 2009, it convened an expat conference aimed at convincing the well-to-do Irish diaspora to help…
Eritrea: Threat and Act of Intimidation of the Eritrean Regime
New York (HAN) June 24, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Humanitarian Security News – The Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea presented its report to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Swiss police were guarding three U.N. investigators into Eritrea’s human rights record in Geneva on Wednesday after a top official said they had received threats on the street and…
Somalia: Nicholas Kay, Welcomed "The New Regional Galmudug State"
New York (HAN) June 24, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security News – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, welcomed the swearing of members of the regional parliament of Galmudug Regional State of Central Somalia. Nicholas Kay said: “I congratulate the Federal Government, Minister of Interior and Federal Affairs…
Eritrea: Plights "Due to Threats from long-standing Enemy Ethiopia"
Nairobi (HAN) June 23, 2015 – Regional Security strategy News. Intelligence Update. Eritrea has defended its controversial policy of decades-long national service from which about 5,000 people flee each month, saying it has “no other choice” due to threats from long-standing enemy Ethiopia. “is effectively denying the Eritrean people the right to defend themselves in an…
Eritrea: Why Eritrea Matters?
Asmara (HAN) June 20, 2015 – Regional Security strategy News. Security Industry Tracker. American Military University. By Dr. Patricia Campbell, Assistant Provost at American Public University System. In 1993, the first post-colonial peaceful separation of two African states occurred when Eritrea seceded from Ethiopia. Post-colonial Africa is littered with failed secessionist attempts that have left millions…
Ethiopia: Yes, President Barack Hussein Obama will be in Addis Ababa
Washington (HAN) June 20, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security strategy News. The Kenyan Afro-American son, Barack Obama will become the first sitting US president to visit Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. -The long standing history of warm friendship and cordial diplomatic relations that continued for over a century President Barack Obama will travel to…
Somalia: IMF's Executive Board Committed for Discussion and Decision
Nairobi (HAN) June 19, 2015 – Press Release, Regional Financial and investment News. IMF reviews Somali economy for first time in 25 years. End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. “The mission is grateful for the high quality and openness of the discussions and…
Djibouti: A Strategic Partner For Russia
Djibouti (HAN) October 20, 2011 – Regional Security and strategic News. By Kester Kenn Klomegah. Undoutedly, Djibouti is a typical tiny African country to be considered as a strategic partner for Russia. But, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, at joint press conference following long fruitful diplomatic talks with the visiting Djibouti Minister of Foreign…
