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“We haven’t had enough time between one disaster and another” says MSF doctor on situation in Somalia
A senior doctor with the with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Baidoa, Somalia has described the humanitarian situation in the country as catastrophic. Dr Asma Aweis Abdallah said the drought in the country- the worst in four decades has forced people to move from their homes to look for health and humanitarian assistance. She said over the last…
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Somalia of “potential imminent attacks”
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a warning to Americans on Tuesday saying there is "credible information related to potential imminent attacks" around the East African nation. Authorities didn't provide details about the potential attacks, but the embassy in Mogadishu said it is tracking threats against multiple locations, including the…
Time African Union sorted the Somaliland-Somalia standoff
By Mohamed Abdisamad The African Union (AU) can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing dispute between Somaliland and Somalia. This unresolved conflict is not just a bilateral issue; it threatens the stability of the entire Horn of Africa and, by extension, the peace and security of the continent.…
UN calls for more resources as drought situation in Somalia escalates
The United Nations relief agency on Monday called for efforts to mobilize more resources in response to an escalating drought crisis in several areas of Somalia. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that the spread of prolonged, extreme dry conditions is worsening an already dire…
Abu Yaasir deal to to operate livestock inspection unit in Berbera revoked over links with Somali government
The Somaliland government has revoked the operating license of a major livestock inspection facility in Berbera after accusing its Arab owner of entering into an unauthorized agreement with the Somali federal government, a move seen as a threat to the region’s vital livestock export industry. The facility, operated by businessman…
Abiy Ahmed’s Diplomatic Missteps: From Somaliland’s port lease to shifting allegiances with Somalia
By Dr. MeKonnen Birru (birrum@uhd.edu) In the intricate and volatile geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia finds himself grappling with a series of diplomatic missteps that have jeopardized his credibility both domestically and internationally. These errors reflect a profound lack of strategic foresight…
Somalia urges Ethiopia to downgrade Somaliland Embassy in Addis to trade office
Somalia is now urging Ethiopia to downgrade the Somaliland Embassy in Addis Ababa to a trade office as the two countries continued with their charm offensive following the signing of the Ankara agreement. Somalia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Bal’ad, announced in an interview with VOA Somali that his…