Powerful Nations Courting Djibouti

    David M. Rodriguez, new command of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), made his first visit to Djibouti on April 16. He said at Camp Lemonnier, “It is the only AFRICOM base in Africa and getting more important.”  The Japanese government sent aids worth 3.3 million dollars to Djibouti on April 24. Japan created a naval base…

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      President Silanyo Returns Home after Successful overseas Trip

      Hargeisa, May 5, 2013 (SDN) – Somaliland president Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo, has returned to Hargeisa on today after a four-week trip overseas. President Silanyo was warmly received at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa by vice president Zaylici, cabinet ministers, lawmakers and hundrends of Hargeisa residents. President Silanyo has told the BBC Somali Service that…

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        AU Special Representative says the upcoming Somali Diaspora Meeting is crucial for the country’s reconstruction efforts

        Mogadishu – May 5th, 2013; The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif has expressed optimism that the upcoming Somali Diaspora meeting will enhance participation of the Somali Diaspora in the implementation of the Federal Government’s Six Pillar priority agenda. Ambassador Annadif said the two-day meeting…

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          Bomb Hits Convoy Carrying Qataris in Somalia, Eight Dead

          Mogadishu May 05 2013 (SDN)— A suicide bomber hit a convoy of cars carrying Qatari officials through the center of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Sunday, killing eight Somalis, officials said. The visiting delegation of Qataris, who were travelling in the Somali interior minister’s bullet-proof vehicle, were “safe”, a security officer told Reuters, without going into…

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            Journalists celebrate Press Freedom Day in Somaliland

            Hargeisa May 4, 2013 (SDN) – Somaliland journalists in the country celebrated World Press Freedom Day with an event in the capital Hargeisa on Saturday. The event was attended by Somaliland Journalists Asoociation (SOLJA) Chairman Hassan Mohamed Yusuf, media associations, women’s groups, and invited guests. SOLJA Chairman Mr. Hassan, opened the event, noting that “Hubaal…

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              African Leaders Call for More Effort to Stabilize Somalia

              Nairobi May 4, 2013 (SDN) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on the international community to intensify efforts aimed at stabilizing the long term development of Somalia to complement efforts for the safe repatriation of Somali refugees. Through a communiqué, the African leaders urged the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to…

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                Somaliland Marine Minister Warns against Illegal Fishing

                Hargeisa May 4, 2013 (SDN) – Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister, Abdullah Jama Osman known as “Geeljire”, has described illegal fishing as one of the main challenges facing the fisheries sector in Somaliland. Speaking to reporters at his office today, he said due to rampant illegal fishing practices, coupled with other challenges such as weak…

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                  Hibaq Jama Wins Labour Seat in Bristol-UK

                  Bristol May 04, 2013 (SDN) -Hibaq Jama has won Labour’s elections for 2013 council elections in Lawrence Hill. Labour performed very strongly in East Bristol, seeing off the threat from UKIP, but failed to make inroads in the north and west of the city – where the Tories clung on to Avonmouth and Henbury. Lawrence Hill…

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                    Puntland Government Position on London Conference II for Somalia

                    PRESS RELEASE Puntland Government values the commendable efforts and role Her Majesty Government continues to play in Somalia. Puntland is ready to contribute towards rebuilding a prosperous future for the Federal Republic of Somalia and its people. Puntland contributes to peace and stability in Somalia. The State consists of an area in northern Somalia approximately…

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                      COMMUNIQUE OF THE 21ST EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF IGAD,

                      The IGAD Heads of State and Government held its 21st Extraordinary summit in Addis Ababa,  Ethiopia  on  3  May  2013,  under  the  Chairmanship  of H.E  Mr.  Hailemariam Desalegn,  the  Prime  Minister  of  the  Federal  Democratic  Republic  of  Ethiopia  and current  Chairperson  of  the IGAD Assembly  to discuss  the  political  situation  in  the Federal Republic of…

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                        Borama Local Counsil Trained Closed At Mana Guest House

                        Borama 03.May (SDN) A 12 days workshop for the local government council members, taraining has been conducted hereby of the Civil Society Institute. The members of trainees of the local council, has been studying variable means of community service best management and leadership. The workshop was facilitated by qualified trainers and facilitators, who taught expertly….

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                          The Awdal Cultural Top Leader Ugaas Cabdirashid Arrived and Welcomed Borama

                          Boorama 03.May (SDN)  The traditional Cultural top leader of Awdal community, Ugas Abdirashid Ugas Roble has been welcomed by the cultural leaders, community members and other government senior officers, when arrived Borama, the cultural leaders, and government senior officers received at Gorayacawl Village, 5kms of east of Borama. The cultural leaders of Borama made an…

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