Category: Somalia
Uganda: AMISOM Peacekeeper's Position to Prolong AU mission to Earn Money
Kampala (HAN) October 7, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security Investment Initiative News. AMISOM peacekeepers are not represent the view of all AU peacekeeping policy strategy for Somalia. A Somali diplomat told Geeska Afrika Online that, ‘money earned from the peacekeeping operation provides a sense of security in a country with no practical…
Somalia: “Lessons for Somalia from the Federalism in Switzerland”
Mogadishu (HAN) October 7, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and CONSTRUCTING TOMORROW’S FEDERALISM Initiative News. The view of Federalism in Switzerland and the role of Switzerland to empower and help Somalia to decide the best option of Federalism in the country. Deputy Prime minister of Somalia today met delegates from Switzerland which included Switzerland Ambassador to Somalia,…
The Diaspora Religios Role Can Play in Stabilizing Somalia
Djibouti (HAN) October 3, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Investment Initiative News. Ambassador Maman Sidikou has underscored the important role religion can play in stabilizing Somalia. In a meeting with Somali imams representing ten mosques in Minnesota, United States, on Thursday 1 October 2015, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African…
Somalia: A New Policing Model for Southern Somalia
Mogadishu (HAN) September 30, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Humanitarian Initiative News. A consultative workshop aimed at developing a new policing model for Somali Police Force (SPF), concluded in Mogadishu on Tuesday the 29th September 2015. Discussions focused on policing models in the federal states and legal frameworks that would support them, structures and mechanisms for operations…
Somalia: Ban Ki-Moon Praises Somalia's Commitment to Recovery
New York (HAN) September 30, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Humanitarian Initiative News. UN Chief Ban Ki-moon praises Somalia’s recovery efforts and warns Somali leaders to step down once their term ends. United Nation’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has praised Somalia’s recovery efforts in spite of several challenges. But, the Secretary General warned Somali leaders…
Somalia: Somali Politics, "One Man, No Vote"
Mogadishu (HAN) September 25, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Security Initiative Opinion. Time Opinion. It is proving impossible to hold a fully democratic election. HOW do you hold an election without registering voters? That is the question confronting Somali politicians—as well as hordes of diplomats, NGOs and other international hangers-on—trying to create a functional…
Somalia: The Ethiopian who is Executive Chef in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HAN) September 19, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Investment Initiative News. In Mogadishu Beach Restaurants: “Octopus, sea turtle, lobster, shrimp – it’s all over this place! Somalia is the most rich in seafood,” said Lule Dhan, an Ethiopian who is executive chef at the Benadir Beach Restaurant. “This fabulous city… is not what the…
Somalia: The Diaspora Goldmine
Mogadishu (HAN) September 19, 2015 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Investment Initiative News. by Ricardo Hausmann (CAMBRIDGE) – Many countries have substantial Diasporas, but not many are proud of it. After all, people tend not to leave a country when it is doing well, so the diaspora is often a reminder of a country’s darker…
Somali American community thanked Chief John Harrington of Minneapolis
Minneapolis (HAN) August 31, 2015 – Public diplomacy and National Security Initiatives News. The Somali-American Community Leader, Jibril told Geeska Afrika Online reporter by Phone that: ” On behalf of the Somali-American community I thanked and presented Chief John Harrington of Minneapolis Metro Transit Police an award for his leadership, service and commitment for our…
Somalia: Dialogue over the legitimacy of Jubbaland Parliament
Mogadishu (HAN) August 31, 2015 – Public diplomacy and National Security News. The Somali Federal Government’s Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has visisted Kismayo. The regional leader of Jubbaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madoobe), and his regional Vice President Abdulkadir Haji Mohamud (Lugadere) have welcomed Sharmarke’s delegation at Kismayo international airport. Somalia Prime Minister was…
