Horn of Africa News
Service and Sacrifice: Ugandan ‘Blue Helmets’ Support UN Efforts to Bring Peace to Somalia
A contingent of 530 Ugandan “Blue Helmets” (63 women, 467 men) is playing a crucial role in the United Nations’ efforts to help bring peace and stability to Somalia. They make up the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU, that is tasked with protecting UN compounds in Mogadishu in order to assist the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) to carry out their mandate.
Foreign Media Malicious Speculation of China’s Military Base
15-countries around-the-world have overseas-military-bases, and there is only one in China – located in Djibouti.
From Obama to Omar, East Africa is having an impact in US politics
A saying in Somali states: “If you are in a place with other people, you either shine or give way for others to shine”.
www.standardmedia.co.ke
Somalia Government Drafts First ICT Strategy And Policy Roadmap
The Federal Government of Somalia has embarked on a comprehensive roadmap that will culminate in.
Car Bomb in Mogadishu Kills 5 Despite Heavy Security Following Al-Shabaab Attacks
Bomb attacks have increased in the Mogadishu since the beginning of the year killing at least 100 people so far.
China Merchants Bank in Talks to Replace Expelled Djibouti-Bank Partner
Djibouti government seeks new shareholder in lender Silkroad
IZP stake bought back by investors after money-laundering fine
Nizar Manek, Bloomberg
Ethiopia, South Korea Sign $300million Loan Agreement
Addis Ababa, April 17, 2019- With a view to strengthening the development cooperation between Ethiopia.
Ethio-Tigray State Expresses Condolences on Death of Ethiopians in Red Sea Coast
Addis Ababa, April 16, 2019 – The Tigray regional state of Ethiopia has expressed its.
Ethiopian Police Seizes Large Sums of Cash At Tog-Wachale Border
The Ethiopian customs office at Tog-Wachale border to Somaliland has captured $182,247 (United States dollar) from.
Djibouti Signs ICSID Convention to Encourage Investment
The Republic of Djibouti signed the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States.
Kenya Begins Construction of US $75m Liquefied Petroleum Gas Plant
By Patrick Mulyungi
Ivanka Trump Visits Ethiopia, Promotes Women’s Empowerment
Ivanka Trump has begun a four-day trip to Africa, and she’s toured businesses run by women in Ethiopia while also promoting a White House global economic program for women
By CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press
ABC NEWS.
IsDB Backs Somalia Infrastructure Fund
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), a multilateral development bank, has agreed to contribute $3m to.
Somalia: China Ships Tons of Food to Somalia to Avert Food Security
China has donated tons of rice to African countries including Somalia to help avert food.