Djibouti (HAN) 23 Febuary 2004 — The warring factions that have devastated Somalia have signed their latest, fourteenth peace agreement in neighbouring Kenya. A clear-eyed observer of his country’s affairs asks if it can open a space for normal life and politics.

Djibouti(HAN) January 15th, 2004-- By Ahmed Yasin
The Two main Factional leaders at the Somali Peace talks in Nairobi have agreed to a proposal for a United front for Somalia peace keeping initiative from EU and AU Countries to see the country through its 2nd Transitional National Government in 2004.

US urges action on IGAD's Somalia Somalia peace-Plan

Presidential Candidates Col.Abdullahi Yusuf and Dr.Abdulqassim Endorsed by:

Djibouti(HAN)January 12th, 2004-- US President George W. Bush's administration, which has placed a high priority on the Sudan peace effort. The United States is considering a major diplomatic initiative to help Somalia.
The US, concerned about terrorism in the lawless African nations, is considering a diplomatic effort to restart peace process.

American Diplomat Held Talks With Somalia Groups.

Somalia and the Horn of Africa now a key target for US ‘Diplomacy for Peace’

Djibouti (HAN)January 07, 2004- DJIBOUTI - The IGAD and IPF are about to sign a peace agreement that should permanently stabilize Somalia after 13 years of civil war. This will isolate Major warlord still further. The Somalia warlords cannot survive for long without fresh arms and a safe haven in the frontline states. The casualties among their top agendas in the last two months are proof of that. Perhaps the end is indeed in sight!

Moi Meets German MPs For Somalia Peace Talks!

Somalia: Uganda, Norway discuss security situation in Somalia

HAN)August 17, 2003-- Sudanese peace talks in Kenya as they announced that the negotiations are "facing a blocked road and are almost collapsing." The sources explained that the "government delegation asked us to choose all topics that should be discussed separately but without returning back to IGAD project."

American Diplomat Held Talks With Different Somali Groups.

First US mission since Somalia

The Ninny Neighbors

Djibouti(HAN)August 15, 2003 — The president of Somalia’s (TNG), Abdi Qassim , has said that the Somali peace talks go against the unity, aspirations and beliefs of the Somalis, media reports said. He has reiterated his rejection of an accord reached on July 5 by Somali parties attending the present peace talks in Kenya. The talks are sponsored by an East African body, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Addressing a news conference in Nairobi, Hassan said he was suspending participation in the talks, saying the IGAD technical committee had authorized the partition of the country. The TNG president was referring to the northern breakaway region of Somaliland. The region seceded and declared itself the sovereign republic of Somaliland after the downfall of the Somali government in 1991. Since then, it has boycotted all Somali peace talks.

EU opens wheat tender for Ethiopia as food aid

Djibouti (HAN) July 31, 2003- — The Somali conference in Nairobi faced a setback yesterday after the president of the Transitional National Government — the main party in the conference — pulled out of the meeting saying it had become “a plot to divide Somalia”.

Somali Talks 'Will Succeed'

PRESS:SOMALIA BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Who is He: TUBMAN HEAD UN SOMALIA

Djibouti (HAN) July 30, 2003- Daher Ahmed Farah, editor of the newspaper Le Renouveau, has been sentenced to three months in prison for libelling the army chief of staff, Gen. Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim Farah has been convicted as a result of a libel suit brought by Gen. Zakaria and the members of a military folkloric troupe, the Troupe Harbi. The newspaper had claimed in its issue of 17 April that Gen. Zakaria was using the troupe for political and personal ends.

Djibouti (HAN)July 25, 2003- The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has stressed that the tripartite "Yemeni, Ethiopian and Sudanese" coalition is but an open coalition before all countries and that it is not directed against any one, rather an economic, cultural, social and security gathering especially in the area to fighting terrorism.

Djibouti,(HAN)july 20, 2003-- The European Union yesterday backed the Somali peace process in Kenya and pledged to support the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad). The statement issued through the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, Mr Carlo Calia, also welcomed the July 5 signing by all Somali factional leaders of a document to usher in a new government in the war-torn country. ...

Djibouti(HAN)July 17, 2003-- Amb. Arias briefing reporters – Reiterating their commitment to a lasting settlement of the conflict in Somalia, members of the United Nations Security Council today encouraged all concerned parties to "pursue sincerely" their efforts aimed at achieving sustainable peace and reconciliation

Djibouti (HAN Monitoring) May 29, 2003
In Somalia, a nation ravaged by civil war and one of the poorest countries in the world, the bank’s re-engagement strategy, based on the Licus approach, is being implemented jointly with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and in collaboration with other development partners.

The World Bank is planning a new initiative for Somalia

Djibouti(HAN)May 28, 2003-- He says that for a Government to remain stable, all clans must not only be treated equally, but must be seen to be treated as such.“Leaders must learn to fulfill promises they give the electorate. Leaders must be principled.” He says that before taking up the presidency, his property will be audited. The audit will be conducted again at the end of his tenure to ensure he did not enrich himself at the expense of poverty-stricken Somalis.Addow comes from the majority Hawiye clan, Another clan is Darood, Other clans are Digilmirifle, Dir, Jareerweyne,Reer Hamar and others.Among the seven candidates for the presidency, Addow and Mohamed Habeeb, Abdulqassim, Abdulahi Adow and Hussein Aideed are also Hawiyes.

NAIROBI, 27 May 2003 (IRIN) - Amb. Kiplagat shared the view of the Somali businesswoman that encouraged forgiveness and forgetting the past towards a new, stable, prosperous and peaceful Somalia. He informed the session that included UN Secretary General Special representative for Somalia, Amb. Winston Tubman, African Union representative and others, that the government will be formed 12.00 midnight, 18th June 2003. He added, the Somalia Independence Day to be commemorated on 1st July 2003 would be done in Somalia regardless of those who want to remain behind.

Djibouti(HAN)May 18, 2003- Zenawi said Ethiopia is in favor of reconciliation among all Somali factions and does not believe that violence and war will help create a stable Somalia. “The Somalis have their own view, we have our own view. The fact that some Somali faction leaders are in Ethiopia or visit the country does not mean we support (their ideas). Our view is that there should be peace and stability in Somalia, and the only way to bring that about is through dialogue,” he said