Politics

Somalia President holds a farewell meeting for the UAE Ambassador to Somalia

Mogadishu, (Horn Observer) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Al-Osman, who concluded his diplomatic work in Somalia.

AU launches peace talks to end the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat is pleased to announce the launch in South Africa of the first direct talks between the Government of the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, as part of the ongoing AU-led…

Taking Somalia forward: Key issues President Mohamud's government should focus on

It is now four months and about two weeks since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected into office amid high expectations from Somalis across the divide for a responsive, selfless and productive government.

Some Reflections on Russia's Economic Diplomacy with Africa

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh During the September ceremony to receive foreign ambassadors, Russian leader Vladimir Putin offered spiteful goal-setting policy outlines and some aspects of lofty Russia's economic policy directions for Africa. Most of these directions considered significant have, over…

Somalia: UN Special Representative discusses humanitarian and political developments in Jubaland

Kismayo – Humanitarian, security and political developments, including the formation of district councils, were among the issues covered in discussions today by top United Nations officials in Somalia on their visit to Jubaland.

Somalia: Yusuf Madale appointed as the new Mayor of Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Yusuf Hussein Madale, as the new Governor of Banadir Region and the Mayor of Mogadishu, Goobjoog media reported.

Mozambican Antonio Pedro Designated to Head UNECA

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has designated Mozambican geologist Antonio Pedro to the post of Acting Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) effective from the first of September.

Japan offers billions at Africa investment conference

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh During its Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), Japan offers $30 billion to be spent over three years as financial support for development of critical sectors, and a focus on three pillars: economy, society, peace and stability with a view…

Russia's Diplomacy of Promises: The Case of Ghana

By By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh "Russia sets aside US$1bn to boost trade ties with Ghana" - simply ran the media headline, but has serious implications for Russia's diplomacy. The published article described the bilateral relations as "sustainable partnership" between Russia and the…

Eight African Countries to Start Trading Under the African Continental Free Trade Area

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In pursuit of accelerating large-scale trade and business development, a number of African countries have been chosen to begin exchanging goods and services under the the the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The continental free trade is planned to operate…