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The EU on Tuesday boosted the fight against piracy in the Horn of Africa region by providing 37 million euros (U.S. $48.1 million dollars) towards strengthening the fight against the vice in Eastern and Southern African countries. In a statement, … Continue reading →

Bottom Line: Somalia plans to sign 30 PSCs this year with foreign oil companies and auction off over 300 new oil blocks, but oil rights here are not solidified and this will be another bloody mess. Analysis: Late last year, … Continue reading →

Statement of H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia 22nd Extra-Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of IGAD 24 May 2013, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia H. E. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic … Continue reading →

This is how it ends for a Somali pirate: not with the bang of a rifle, but with a quiet fadeout into a sewing class, a vegetable garden and a basketball court. At least 34 convicted pirates are locked away … Continue reading →

TORONTO Canadian rapper K’naan has long drawn musical inspiration from his troubled homeland of Somalia. Now he says he’s ready to make a film about his war-torn roots. The Toronto poet, rapper, singer and songwriter has penned a screenplay he … Continue reading →

As the continent celebrates 50 years of the existence and achievements of the Organisation of the African Unity, Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)’s interim CEO, Prof Phindile Lukhele-Olorunju says African leaders haven’t turned a blind eye on the challenges … Continue reading →

His Excellency Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon today praised parliament’s decision to withdraw a planned no-confidence vote in the government and updated ministers on recent progress on Jubaland and ongoing discussions with Somaliland at the weekly Cabinet meeting. Commenting on … Continue reading →

The President of the Federal Republic os Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a ceremony in Mogadishu to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Organization of the African Union (OAU). Dignitaries present in the event included the Special Representative of … Continue reading →

Somali members of parliament shelved a vote of confidence against the prime minister on Wednesday, but warned the government it would face further parliamentary rebellions if it did not do more to improve the economy and security. Prime Minister Abdi … Continue reading →

The World Health Organization says the Horn of Africa is experiencing an outbreak of polio with cases confirmed in Kenya and Somalia. WHO said Wednesday that a 4-year-old girl near the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya and two of her … Continue reading →