East African Community Conference 2024 pitches tent in Somalia
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is officiating the conference taking place for in the Horn of Africa.
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Af-Soomali: New language enters East Africa as region connects to the horn of the Continent
Phonetic experts describe Af-Soomali as a Lowland East Cushitic language, just like the Afar and Saho tongues, that are essentially its closest cousins.
Somalia brings the Horn and the longest Indian Ocean coastline into the East African Community
The Federal Republic of Somalia is now an official member of the East African Community, making the number of countries to reach eight, boosting the coastline in the process
Somalia Flag gets hoisted in Arusha as Mogadishu slowly penetrates into the East African Community
The development comes a few months after Somalia inked the treaty of accession in Entebbe Uganda
Somalia to deposit instrument of ratification for Joining the East African Community in June 2024
The Summit directed that within six months after the signing of the Treaty of Accession, Somalia must deposit the instrument of ratification with the EAC Secretary General
Somalia officially joins the East African Community
Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa measuring over 3000 kilometers the which is now included in the East African shoreline, giving access to the Arabian Peninsula and boosting trade.
Indian Ocean Dipole spells disaster for Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia
The weather phenomenon will affect Eastern parts of Kenya and Tanzania as well as Southern regions in Somalia.
Hostile climate displaces 4 million People in Somalia
It is being feared that more than 300,000 other Somalians could be displaced from the horn of Africa by July 2023.
When did the Somali Come to Kenya and Tanzania?
Traditionally their home is along the northern coast of the Somali peninsula, though for centuries a number have settled in Arabia.
Climate-related Disease Outbreaks surge in Greater Horn of Africa
Most parts of the region are battling the worst drought in at least 40 years, with an unprecedented fifth rainy season failure now anticipated, while other parts face flooding and conflict.