(Hargeisa, Somaliland) – The Somaliland government’s disregard for the law and democratic processes threatens the territory’s nascent democracy, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The administration of President Dahir Riyale Kahin has committed human rights violations and generated a dangerous electoral crisis. More on Electoral Crisis Underscores Broader Human Rights Concerns
July 13, 2009
AU forces ‘drawn into’ Somalia war
Witnesses in Somalia have accused African Union (AU) peacekeepers of directly intervening in the fight against anti-government rebels in the capital for the first time.
Sunday’s fighting left at least 11 people dead, residents and officials said. More on AU forces ‘drawn into’ Somalia war
Good morning. It is an honour for me to be in Accra, and to speak to the representatives of the people of Ghana. More on Obama urges African democracy
July 11, 2009
Riz Khan – Obama in Africa
July 10, 2009
UN mulls Eritrea sanctions over Somalia interference
NEW YORK (AFP) — The United Nations Security Council said it would consider taking appropriate measures against countries, including Eritrea, that provide aid to armed militant groups in Somalia. More on UN mulls Eritrea sanctions over Somalia interference
Leaders of the world’s richest countries have capped a three-day summit in L’Aquila, Italy Friday, by discussing food security with their counterparts from African nations. More on G8 Summit Ends with Focus on Africa, Food Security
July 9, 2009
Somalia appoints accountancy firm
Somalia’s fragile government has hired the world’s biggest accountancy firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to help ensure international aid is spent correctly. The embattled administration has been asked by donors to demonstrate that funds will be spent properly, and not embezzled by corrupt officials. More on Somalia appoints accountancy firm
July 7, 2009
A Pirate Inside United States Congress
It is very unfortunate that elected US Congress invite the sponsor of piracy in Somalia. A man that UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon accused for sponsoring and harboring the piracy: Puntland Leader Cabdiraxman Faroole. More on A Pirate Inside United States Congress
July 6, 2009
Scenarios: What Next for Ethiopia’s Leadership?
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi wants to step down after 18 years running sub-Saharan Africa’s second most populous country. But Meles says he is “bored” of questions about this, and will only repeat he needs the permission of his ruling party before he can leave. More on Scenarios: What Next for Ethiopia’s Leadership?
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The United States will encourage Ethiopia not to return to Somalia as it would be against the interests of both Horn of African nations, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson said on Saturday. More on US will urge Ethiopia to stay out of Somalia
