Category: Press Release
The UNSC process of Federalism aimed at building a stronger and united Somalia
Garowe (HAN) August 18, 2014 – Press Release of Special Representative and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Nicholas Kay, published by UN News Center. At a UNSOM ceremony marking its first year in Puntland, the United Nations mission in Somalia today pledged its continued support as the country looks ahead to…
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: Secretary Kerry Remarks With IGAD Leaders on Regional Security
Washington (HAN) August 6, 2014 – Regional Defense and Security news. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks on the situation in South Sudan with Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) leaders, including the Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, President of Djibouti Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, and the Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, at…
Uganda: Previewing the U.S. Africa Leaders August 4-6 Summit Event
Kampala (HAN) August 3, 2014. U.S.Africa Leaders Summit Event. President Obama in August will welcome leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital for a three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the first such event of its kind. This Summit, the largest event any U.S. President has held with African heads of state and government, will…
Somalia: US Welcomes New Administration in Central Somalia
Mogadishu (HAN) August 2nd, 2014. Regional security and public diplomacy. United States Press Release. Acting U.S. Special Representative for Somalia Brian H. Phipps welcomes the July 30 signing of an agreement to pursue the establishment of a new administration in central Somalia. The United States commends the leadership of all the parties involved for their…
Ethiopia: Muskoka Mission will fly to Ethiopia again for new venture
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 31, 2014. Humanitarian news and Views for Canadian Eye on Africa. Michael and Shelly Duben of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, first went to Ghana to create a program in one school in honour of Michael’s mother. The District Municipality of Muskoka, more generally referred to as the District of Muskoka or Muskoka is a Regional Municipality…
Ethiopia: Bill Gates’ business acumen, and his vision has improved the life of many
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 27, 2014. Diplomacy and Humane Letters to Bill Gates. The Ethiopian Addis Ababa University awards honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Bill Gates. Why Bill Gates is Optimistic About Africa? Addressing students at Addis Ababa University, where he was presented with an honorary degree, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and…
Ethiopia: Diplomatic issues have coloured the pre-summit preparations with Arab League
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 27, 2014. Diplomacy to minimize threats in the region. For the last eighteen months, there seemed to be a cascade of challenges that have, at different times with Ethiopia and Egyptian diplomatic issues, threatened the holding of the Arab League summit with Ethiopia. Besides diplomatic hiccups, leaders attending the future Arab…
Ethiopia: UN envoy Princess Haya, wife of the ruler of Dubai meets Refugees
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 16, 2014 – UNHCR Press Release, Kisut Gebre Egziabher in Gambella. UN envoy Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of the ruler of Dubai, said she was “unprepared” for the suffering she found when visiting refugees in western Ethiopia, which now hosts 170,000 South Sudanese who have fled fighting in their…
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…
