Source:http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/15056.html “The best book about recent events in Somalia is undoubtedly Clan Cleansing in Somalia, by Lidwien Kapteijns, a must-read for anyone wanting to unravel the complicated nature of our civil war.”—Nuruddin Farah, New York Times “This book is not only an authoritative research project in Somali studies, but a serious source to be consulted […]
Continue reading …We urge both FGS and Puntland to respect the agreements signed between Garowe and Mogadishu on the issue of boundaries. Equally, we underline that no emerging state shall undermine the stability of an existing one
July 6, 2015 Comments Off on We urge both FGS and Puntland to respect the agreements signed between Garowe and Mogadishu on the issue of boundaries. Equally, we underline that no emerging state shall undermine the stability of an existing one
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: International community congratulates Galmudug regional assembly on elections July 5, 2015 11:01 pm0 commentsViews: 4 Mogadishu, 04 July 2015: The United Nations, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union (EU), African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the United States of America welcomed the successful conclusion of elections for the Galmudug […]
Continue reading …ANALYSIS: AMISOM Vacates 10 Towns in Somalia Amid Al-Shabaab’s Ramadan Attacks
July 4, 2015 Comments Off on ANALYSIS: AMISOM Vacates 10 Towns in Somalia Amid Al-Shabaab’s Ramadan Attacks
On June 26, al-Shabaab executed one of its biggest attacks ever against AMISOM forces as it overran Burundians who had been manning a base in Leego, situated 100km northwest of Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab claimed to have killed more than 80 Burundians while Burundian army spokesperson Gaspard Baratuza told DPA International that more than 50 troops were […]
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – June 29, 2015) – Africa Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AFE) (“Africa Energy”, previously Horn Petroleum Corp., or the “Company”) reports that it has provided notice to the Puntland State of Somalia advising of its intention to withdraw from the January 2007 productions sharing agreements (“PSAs”) in respect of the Nugaal Block and […]
Continue reading …Somalia — From Great Hope to Failed State
June 29, 2015 Comments Off on Somalia — From Great Hope to Failed State
Somalia — From Great Hope to Failed State Source:Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) While today the mention of Somalia may conjure up images of a destitute nation run by warlords, such was not always the case. When it gained independence and the territories of British Somaliland and Italian Somalia were unified to create […]
Continue reading …Wikileaks: Saudi Cable: Somalia will be split into “four regions”—two that will belong to Kenya, two that will belong to Ethiopia.
June 28, 2015 13 Comments
The Saudi Cables: Revelations from Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Sudan & Egypt A Tumblr, Of Rinji And Roodhi, has been examining documents for revelations on Somalia. One cable translated asserts Somalia will be divided between Kenya and Ethiopia. “Somalia has become a fertile ground for the interest of a lot of countries,” the cable outlines. […]
Continue reading …Al-Shabaab claim killing 30 as they ‘overrun’ AU Somalia base manned by Burundi troops
June 26, 2015 Comments Off on Al-Shabaab claim killing 30 as they ‘overrun’ AU Somalia base manned by Burundi troops
MORE than 30 peacekeepers were killed when al-Shabaab militants attacked a base in the southern Somali town of Leego on Friday, the Islamist group said in a statement broadcast on Radio Andalus. “Amisom confirms there is an ongoing attack at their Leego Somalia base that started this morning,” the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), […]
Continue reading …Kenya lifts suspension of 13 money remittance firms include Dahabshiil Money Transfer Ltd, UAE Exchange Money Transfer Ltd, Kendy Money Transfer, Amal Express, Tawakal Money Transfer and Kaah Express
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on Kenya lifts suspension of 13 money remittance firms include Dahabshiil Money Transfer Ltd, UAE Exchange Money Transfer Ltd, Kendy Money Transfer, Amal Express, Tawakal Money Transfer and Kaah Express
The Central Bank of Kenya on Monday officially lifted the suspension of 13 money remittance firms shut down two months ago over claims of financing Al Shabaab. This comes four days after President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered CBK to immediately issue regulations governing the operations of the suspended firms and allow them back to business. Anthony […]
Continue reading …Ethiopia declares election sweep for ruling party, critics cry foul
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on Ethiopia declares election sweep for ruling party, critics cry foul
Ethiopia’s ruling party has swept all but one seat in the election to the 547-seat parliament held in May, final results showed on Monday, again crushing an opposition that complained of voting abuses. Voting for the last seat was delayed after clashes between backers of an independent and those supporting the candidate of the ruling […]
Continue reading …IMF: Somalia “Economic activity is estimated to have expanded by 3.7 percent in 2014″
June 20, 2015 Comments Off on IMF: Somalia “Economic activity is estimated to have expanded by 3.7 percent in 2014″IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to Somalia End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the […]
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