By Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL It’s rare to think of a time when Africa’s future has felt more optimistic. The rapid adoption and roll-out of accessible technology, fuelled by the continent’s growing middle class, is creating new opportunities for individuals to prosper. Take AI and automation as an example. It’s estimated that AI could …

By Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL It’s rare to think of a time when Africa’s future has felt more optimistic. The rapid adoption and roll-out of accessible technology, fuelled by the continent’s growing middle class, is creating new opportunities for individuals to prosper. Take AI and automation as an example. It’s estimated that AI could …

The coast guard cooperation agreement, signed last month in Taipei by Somaliland Coast Guard Commander Admiral Ahmed Hurre Hariye (left) and Taiwan Coast Guard Administration Director-General Chang Chung-lung, aims to strengthen collaboration in maritime security, training, and joint exercises (Photo: Horn Diplomat) Addis Abeba – Last month, Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark maritime security agreement aimed …

The coast guard cooperation agreement, signed last month in Taipei by Somaliland Coast Guard Commander Admiral Ahmed Hurre Hariye (left) and Taiwan Coast Guard Administration Director-General Chang Chung-lung, aims to strengthen collaboration in maritime security, training, and joint exercises (Photo: Horn Diplomat) Addis Abeba – Last month, Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark maritime security agreement aimed …

Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …

Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and former President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Abeba on 1 January, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Addis Abeba – This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf’s opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks …

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and former President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Abeba on 1 January, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Addis Abeba – This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf’s opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks …