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 Somalia: Somalia PM says Al-Shabaab Leaders & fighters flee northern Somali State of Puntland- Djibouti (HAN) April 11th, 2012- Sharif Security Council urges reliable support for African peacekeepers in Somalia: Listen Interview - Puntland leader Report
Somali: Somali Olympic Officials Killed a tragedy that touches the Olympic Games: Djibouti (HAN) April 9th, 2012- On April 4, 2012, a young teenage girl killed herself and ten others in Mogadishu, Somalia. The suicide bomber may have been targeting Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, who survived the bombing. Unfortunately, both the head of the Somali soccer federation and the head of the Somali Olympic Committee were killed. The deputy of the Olympic Committee and the chairman for Somali boxing were both injured in the blast. This is not the first, nor will it be the last, tragedy that touches the Olympic Games. Here are four other tragedies that related to the Olympics. --Read Full Report
Blast in South Central Somalia Kills 8 Djibouti (HAN) April 9th, 2012. Police official says a blast in south central Somalia kills at least 8 people, wounds 15
War fears as Ethiopia attacks Eritrea: Djibouti (HAN) April 8th, 2012- The Ethiopia says its forces have attacked "rebel bases" in longtime rival Eritrea, raising fears of a new war between the Horn of Africa states. Read - Final & Full Report
Somalia plans more security after attacks
Ethiopia to Accelerate Land Commercialization Amid Opposition
Somalia: War-riven Somalia's national theatre reopens after 20 years - Djibouti (HAN) March 21st, 2012- The President of Djibouti applauds the unique character and timeliness of this conference on Somalia. Watch Full report-London Conference on Somalia: US Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton Photos: Somali national theatre Al-Shabab Message: Somali terror group: US jihadi not in danger
Islamists threaten Somalia's new oil zone
British hostage Judith Tebbutt released in Somalia
Secret Aircraft Hiding In Plain Sight by James Dunnigan March 21st, 2012 On February 18th a SOCOM (Special Operations Command) U-28 aircraft crashed in Djibouti. That event appeared in the news and revealed two little-known aspects of American military operations. First, there was the presence of SOCOM forces in Djibouti.
London Conference on Somalia: Communique : Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 24th, 2012- The Conclusion. We expressed the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to Somalia. Read - Final & Full Report
London: Full coverage of the London Conference on Somalia - Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 23rd, 2012- The President of Djibouti applauds the unique character and timeliness of this conference on Somalia. Watch Full report-London Conference on Somalia: US Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton Photos: PM hosts breakfast meeting London Conference: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon A turning point for Somalia: speeches from the London Conference on Somalia
Somalia: Security boost in Somalia's battle against al-Shabab- Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 23rd, 2012- The Peacekeepers in Somalia are establishing a perimetre around the capital Mogadishu, while African Union forces will soon be boosted to more than 17,000 troops on the ground. Nazanine Moshiri reports. Leaders Meet in UK Over Fragile Somalia's Future Watch Full report Will a London conference help set Somalia on path to peace? Somali businessman hails Turkey role as model Why a London Somali chose to run the most volatile capital in Africa
Somalia: UK to double military aid for Somalia- Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 23rd, 2012- David Cameron will open the conference with a warning that the turbulence in the failed state threatens the security both of Africa and of Western nations. Read Full Report
Why should the world help end Somalia conflict? UK leads efforts to bring stability to Somalia
Somali PM wants 'Marshall Plan' at London meet: Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 23rd, 2012- Somalia Says al-Shabaab, al-Qaeda Union Raises Security Risks. Somali government said al-Qaeda’s announcement that the al-Shabaab militia had officially joined the organization will destabilize the war-torn nation even further while increasing security risks in the region.PRESS RELEASE: Full Report
Somalia: Will the London conference change Somalia's future? - Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 23rd, 2012- The security situation in Mogadishu has improved over the past year. The upcoming London Conference on Somalia is, potentially, a promising occasion to finally put the country on the road to peace, stability and democracy. Read Full Report 
Hot Issue; Security and Diplomacy The Somalia: UN Insists Interim Political Arrangement Must End in August 2012 ---- The international group that brings together the United Nations and its diplomatic partners in support of efforts to restore peace and stability in Somalia insisted today that the country's current transitional governing arrangements must end on 20 August this year, as stipulated in recent agreements, and called for a new draft constitution by mid-April.
Djibouti Begins Participating in the IMF’s General Data Dissemination System: Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 15th, 2012- Djibouti began participating in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) today, marking a major step forward in the development of its statistical system.PRESS RELEASE: Full Report
Europea: PetroTrans negotiates to extend Somaliland port: Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 15th, 2012- The Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham met with Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo, the President of Somaliland at the Foreign Office. Read - Full Report
South Sudan signs oil pipeline deal to Djibouti via Ethiopia -Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 11th, 2012- South Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopia and Djibouti around trade last week which included the possibility of building an oil pipeline, Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting Atem Yaak Atem said.
"As a landlocked country, we would like to have an outlet to the sea for our goods to go to the outside world and for our imports to come in," he said. South Sudan's deputy finance minister Marial Awou Yol confirmed the country was considering the oil pipeline through Ethiopia. Read Full Report
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Islamist Group Joins al-Qaeda, Says Ayman al-Zawahiri [VIDEO]: Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 10th, 2012- Updated:Al-Shabaab Islamist Group Joins al-Qaeda- -Read Full Report-Al-Shaab Website -Watch Video & Photos
UK: 2012 will be an important year to help Somalis: Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 10th, 2012- Updated:Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about consolidating progress and strengthening long-term international commitment to Somalia when he updated Parliament on developments in the country. -Watch Full Report
Ethiopia seeks Indian help to train rookie diplomats - Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 10th, 2012 -A four-member delegation from Ethiopia's foreign ministry is in India to take home a few lessons on establishing its Foreign Services Training Institute and on how to run it. The team is also looking to forge relations between its strategic affairs and diplomacy institutions and those from India such as the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), a strategic affairs and diplomacy think tank established in 1943 that now enjoys statutory body status. ICWA also offered to send its researchers to Ethiopia to help them organise events of international importance. It also sought interns from the East African nation to work on short-term projects here in India. Listen and Read Full Report
Foreign Office Minister on Somalia: Speeches delivered by the Foreign Secretary, Henry Bellingham
Somali: Foreign Secretary William Hague at the consultation on Somalia event at Chatham House, London: Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 9th, 2012- The Updated: Foreign Secretary William Hague at the consultation on Somalia event at Chatham House, London, 8 February 2012 --Read Full Report Consultation pictures
Hot Issue: Regional Security Members British and American Somalis currently fighting alongside Islamist rebels in Somalia are expected to pose a serious threat upon their return from Africa, training others in the techniques they learnt on the battlefield and in terrorist training camps. ''It is only a question of time before their commitment to the cause, and their newly acquired expertise, are likely to be seen on British streets,'' says the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based defence think tank.
Somaliland: London conference "an opportunity" for Somaliland- Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 8th, 2012- Read Full Report
Somalia: The Western inteligency agencies: Somali terorrists fear - Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 5th, 2012- Sharif Security Council urges reliable support for Western peacekeepers in Somalia: Watch Video - Read Full Report:- The khat industry booms & Somali famine 'still desperate')
Somali: British foreign secretary visits Somalia to Open Embassy -Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 3rd, 2012- And Extra History- Listen and Watch Full Report
Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 3rd, 2012- Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Ahmed as he visited Mogadishu, one of the highest profile visitors- The British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived Thursday in Somalia, saying London was working to re-establish its embassy in Somalia. Read Full Report
IGAD: COMMUNIQUE OF THE 20TH EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OF The IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held its 20th Extra-Ordinary Summit. Meeting in Addis Ababa on 27th January 2012: Djibouti (HAN) January 27th, 2012 - Press Release (COMMUNIQUE OF THE 20TH EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION)
U.S. Military Raid In Somalia Frees American, Dane: Djibouti (HAN) January 26th, 2012- Covert operations such as the one that rescued two aid workers in Somalia are part of that strategy Watch a Full Report
Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia Mark Bowden briefs correspondents. ....<Watch VOA & Listen>
Breaking Down the Hostage Rescue in Somalia: Djibouti (HAN) January 25th, 2012- US Navy Seals attacks inside Somalia..Read Full Report
Ethiopia hunts tourist killers In Afar Region, after volcano attack - Djibouti (HAN) January 19th, 2012- The Austrian, Belgian, German, Hungarian and Italian nationals were among those in the tourist group, Ethiopian Communications Minister Bereket Simon said. Read Full Report
Somali: French Foreign Legion Training Ugandan Troops for Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia -Djibouti (HAN) Janury 19th, 2012- AND Extra History- Listen Video - Full Report (The history of The French Foreign Legion (5 parts) This is a great series. Very good documentery. watch all five in these series)
Horn Petroleum Commences Drilling in Puntland, Somalia - Djibouti (HAN) January 17th, 2011- The Horn Petroleum Corporation is pleased to announce the spudding of the Shabeel-1 well on the Dharoor Block in Puntland, Somalia and is currently preparing to drill ahead to a total planned maximum depth of 3800 meters. Read Full Report
Somalia: Lion Energy Corp.provides update on Puntland - Djibouti (HAN) Janury 17th, 2012- The region of Somalia where the wells are being drilled may have reserves of up to 4bn barrels of oil. Africa Oil: Two well drilling campaign in the Dharoor Valley Block
Somalia - Security Council Meeting- Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012- Sharif Security Council urges reliable support for African peacekeepers in Somalia: Watch Video - Full Report
The Press Statement on Somalia: To remain United Somalia. (Security Council) SC President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (South Africa) on Somalia - Security Council Media Stakeout: Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012 - comments to the media by Her Excellency Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and President of the Security Council for the month of January on the situation in Somalia. Read Full Report
Somalia: Ambassador Delaurentis At U.N. Security Council Briefing On Country: Djibouti (HAN) January 14th, 2012- There are almost eight million horses and donkeys in Ethiopia. They contribute to the economic development through the transportation system in the rural areas.. Read Full Report
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Djibouti (HAN) April 13th, 2012: Somaliland: Anti-piracy patrol, and discuss politics with clan elders (and the Somaliland President!) on this Somaliland Adventure to weedout piracy accross red sea. Listen -Interview>
Djibouti (HAN) April 11th, 2012: Four suspected members of Al Shabaab, the Somali Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, walk within the grounds of Mogadishu Stadium after being captured during a joint security operation conducted by AMISOM<Watch Pictures & Listen>
Djibouti (HAN) April 7th, 2012-: Somalia's prime minister told AFP Friday that the Shebab militia is on its last legs despite a suicide bomb attack this week at Mogadishu's national theatre which he says was an attempt to assassinate him..Somalia blast caught on camera
Djibouti (HAN) March 23rd: CLARIFYING CAPTION Somali police officer (R) arrests a suspected rebel member (L) of the Al Qaeda-affiliated al Shabaab among beach goers at the Lido beach north of Somalia's capital Mogadishu March 23, 2012. Listen -Interview
Djibouti (HAN) March 22nd, 2012: British hostage Judith Tebbutt, 56, is seen in the outskirts of Adado town in central Somalia, March 21, 2012. Somali pirates freed British hostage Judith Tebbutt on Wednesday more than six months British hostage Judith Tebbutt released
Djibouti (HAN): U.S. Special The president of Somaliland, Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo (left), speaks as EU representative to Somalia Georges-Marc Andre listens during an assessment visit to Hargeisa. Somaliland. At least four Somaliland troops and one rebel fighter loyal to the breakaway enclave's secessionists were killed during clashes on Sunday, both sides said. The fighting first erupted in January after the leaders of the northern regions of Sool, Sanaag and Cayn decided to band together into a new state called Khaatumo and declared they wanted to be an independent region.
Djibouti (HAN) March 16th, , 2012:The attacks Thursday by Ethiopian forces took place about 10 miles (16 kilometres) inside Eritrea's territory in areas called Gelakalay and Gimbina, Shimeles said. The Ethiopian forces have returned to Ethiopia, he said.
"Today's measures do not constitute a direct military confrontation between the two countries. The Ethiopian defence force has entered into Eritrea and launched a successful attack against military posts that have been used to organize, finance and train the subversive groups," Shimeles said ...<Listen>....
Djibouti (HAN) March 15th, 2012: Ethiopia's Mohammed Aman celebrates after winning gold in the men's 800m final 14th IAAF World Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Athletics Arena - Day 3 Istanbul, Turkey - 11.03.12 ...<Listen>....
Djibouti (HAN) March 15th, 2012: Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki during an interview in Asmara May 13, 2008. Eritrea said on Friday an attack by Ethiopian forces inside its territory was provocative but would not "entrap" it. <Watch Rap Artist & Listen>
Djibouti (HAN) March 10th, 2012: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani (L) greets Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh at the opening ceremony of the Connect Arab Summit in Doha March 6, 2012. . (Listen & Watch>
Djibouti (HAN) March 10th, 2012: Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir (L) and Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh attend the opening ceremony of the Connect Arab Summit in Doha March 6, 2012..<Listen>
Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 8th, 2012: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) speaks with the President of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, during the London Conference on Somalia at Lancaster House in London February 23, 2012. ..<Listen & Watch Speaches>
Djibouti (HAN) Febuary 8th, 2012: The new African Union headquarters is seen in this general view taken in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa January 28, 2012. Perched under the shadow of a 100-metre tall marble monolith, a bronze statue of Ghana's late leader Kwame Nkrumah was unveiled last month at the opening of the African Union's new headquarters, in a glowing tribute to a trailblazer for African independence -Dignitaries and delegates mill around a statue of Ghana's late leader Kwame Nkrumah at the opening of the new African Union headquarters in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa January 28, 2012. -Ethiopians are signing a petition demanding that a statue of the pan-Africanist leader which was recently unveiled outside the new African Union headquarters be joined by one of the late emperor Haile Selassie or removed. -As well as the signatures, a group of Ethiopian elders, opposition politicians and scholars have written to the AU Commission voicing their disappointment at its decision to "ignore" the deposed emperor. -The campaign has, however, infuriated Ethiopia’s current leader Meles Zenawi who said it was “crass” to question Nkrumah’s choice as an African symbol and has repeatedly denounced Selassie, who died in 1975, as a “feudal dictator”. “It is only Nkrumah who is remembered whenever we talk about pan Africanism,” Mr Meles told local media. “It is a shame not to accept his role.” <Listen BBC>
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