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New visa restrictions for Somalia nationals by European Union
The European Union Commission has proposed new visa restrictions for Somalia, with the goal of increasing cooperation in the readmission of Somali nationals who entered and remained in the EU without proper documentation. The proposal, pending approval by the EU Council, seeks to issue only single-entry visas to Somali nationals,…
EU, AU, US say Sudan war and Somalia’s tension with Ethiopia threaten Horn of Africa’s stability
The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. The groups also called for an end to tension between Somalia and Ethiopia over an agreement signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland. Representatives of the groups, who spoke in…
EU holds back food aid in Somalia after UN finds widespread theft
The European Union executive has temporarily suspended funding for the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, two senior EU officials told Reuters on Monday, after a U.N. investigation found widespread theft and misuse of aid meant to avert famine. The European Commission gave more than $7 million in aid to…
EU expresses concern over ongoing clashes in Las Anod
International partners of Somalia have expressed grave concern over the ongoing violence and conflict in Las Anod, which has now entered its tenth week. The partners, consisting of 15 countries including Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States…
International community concerned over growing political tensions in Somaliland
The international community have expressed their disappointment in the growing political tension in Somaliland due to an impasse between the government and opposition over the delayed Presidential elections process. Following the ugly scenes in the streets of the capital Hargeisa when government forces engaged oppositions supporters who were holding peaceful…
EU delegation concerned about political standoff in Somaliland after meeting opposition party
The European Union has expressed concern over the growing political tension in Somaliland due to the standoff between the government and the opposition on the impending presidential elections. The EU delegation led by ambassador Tina Intelmann, Swedish Ambassadour to Kenya Per Lindgard and EU political advisor Maria Groenevel met Somaliland’s…
EU delegates in Hargeisa to help break presidential elections deadlock
The political impasse in Somaliland created by the government unwilling to commit to holding the Presidential elections in the stipulated constitutional date of November, the international community is now showing its concern. On Wednesday, a delegation from the European Union and Sweden paid a visit to Somaliland to facilitate a…