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SUMMARY:2024 East Africa Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:The East Africa Leadership Summit is a two-day conference brings together a diverse community and provides a platform for community leaders\, political dignitaries\, experts\, and entrepreneurs. \nThis Summit will benefit all Minnesotans by connecting people from the two regions (Minnesota & East Africa) and enhancing knowledge about the people and cultures in East Africa. \nWhy Attend? \n\nConnect with Leaders: Engage with community leaders\, political dignitaries\, experts\, and entrepreneurs from the East African community and beyond.\nInspire Innovation: Participate in discussions on innovative solutions for challenges faced by East African immigrants in Minnesota.\nStrengthen Ties: Build connections between the Minnesota & East Africa region\, diaspora\, and East African countries to promote sustainable development\, peace\, and security.\n\nHighlights: \n\nKeynote Speakers: Hear from community leaders\, decision makers\, world-class experts in global politics\, economics\, and diplomacy.\nNetworking Opportunities: Meet influential figures from various sectors\, including community leaders\, business and political leaders\, diplomats\, and scholars.\nCultural Exchange: Gain insights into East African cultures and enhance your understanding of the region.
URL:https://mnihas.org/event/2024-east-africa-leadership-annual-summit/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, 913 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55404\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oromo-Somali Event 2023
DESCRIPTION:Revitalizing and strengthening relations between the Oromo and Somali communities in Minnesota \nThe Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies will host a community forum where members from the Oromo and Somali communities in Minnesota discuss historical connections\, shared heritage\, contemporary challenges\, and common destiny of the two fraternal nations. The goal is to make common cause in revitalizing the organic relationships between the two communities and expanding opportunities for collaboration\, mutual support\, and engagement in joint projects. \nLeadership Collaboration: Encouraging leaders from both communities to collaborate on joint initiatives\, policies\, and programs that benefit both groups and the wider society. \nMutual Support: Encouraging mutual support and solidarity during times of need. This could involve assistance during crises\, offering help to new immigrants\, or supporting community members in various aspects of life. \nCollaborative Projects: Engaging in joint community projects\, such as educational initiatives\, health programs\, or social support systems that benefit both the Somali and Oromo communities. This can help build mutual understanding and cooperation. \nCultural Events: Organizing joint cultural events\, festivals\, or gatherings that celebrate the traditions\, language\, and music of both the Somali and Oromo communities. These events serve as a platform for inter-community interactions\, cultural exchanges and celebration of each other’s cultures. \nGiven the significance of the Somali and Oromo communities in Minnesota\, encouraging various community organizations\, advocacy groups\, student associations\, working on fostering these relationships is essential to advancing the goals of both communities in the diaspora and promoting cooperation\, solidarity\, and peace in the homeland and achieving sustainable peace and prosperity in the Horn of Africa. \nThe Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies will provide more detailed information on ongoing efforts to revitalize relations between the Somali and Oromo communities in Minnesota. The effort begins with the following event. \nRecognition and Resilience Prize \nVenue: Norway House\, Minneapolis\, MN \nDate/Time: Saturday\, November 12\, 2023 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
URL:https://mnihas.org/event/oromo-somali-event-2023/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, 913 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55404\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Hiring Event: Opportunities with the U.S. Department of State
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Hiring Event: Opportunities with the U.S. Department of State \nMinnesota is home to a significant population with origins in the Horn of Africa region\, which includes Somalia\, Ethiopia\, Eritrea\, Djibouti\, Kenya\, Sudan\, and South Sudan. This community has contributed significantly to the state’s cultural\, economic\, and social fabric. Many members have established businesses\, created community organizations\, serve in the government\, and contributed to the State’s diverse workforce. \nThe Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies (MNIHAS) is hosting an inclusive career event for the opportunities available in the U.S. Department of State including careers in both civil and diplomatic roles\, fellowships and internship opportunities. \nSusan Falatko\, U.S. Department of State\, Midwest Diplomat in residence will make a presentation on careers\, internships\, and fellowship opportunities in the U.S. Department of State. The participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nOther guests include an impressive array of community leaders\, educators\, and student associations to discuss the importance of joining government agencies and helping our communities. \nIn addition\, Minneapolis Police Department Chief Brian O’Hara will present a few remarks on the topic of importance of the community and police working together and inclusive hiring practices of the Minneapolis Police Department. \nMNIHAS is encouraging our youth and professionals to join the event and learn about the opportunities available in the U.S. Department of State as well as other federal and local career opportunities. \n“Our Secretary of State has noted that the only way to effectively address these problems is to build a department that looks like America. We believe that the diverse workforce is a national security asset. And when we draw upon this diversity\, our foreign policies become stronger\, smarter\, and more creative”. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley\, U.S. Department of State\, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. \nBelow is a link to the Department of State’s Former Chief Diversity and Inclusion statement Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley. \nhttps://careers.state.gov/about/diversity-inclusion/
URL:https://mnihas.org/event/inclusive-hiring-event-opportunities-with-the-us-department-of-state/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, 913 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55404\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Somalia: Recovery and Recurring Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Can Winning the War against Al Shabab Lead to New hopes? What to expect in the 2026 Horizon Year!\n\nGiven the devastation which the 1990 civil war befall Somalia\, this conference will take note of the promulgation of the draft constitution and address the success thus far registered by successive administrations since the Arta Convention in 2000.\n\nSince then\, the seat of the federal Somali government has been secured. Villa Somalia is now reoccupied by the executive leaders of multiple administrations. Moreover\, financial streamlining and debt relief is on track. Although still some challenges are there\, regional governments have been established. Many believe that there are gains in the reconstruction of the Somali National Army (SNA); the war against Al Shabab has been intensified with tangible success\n\nUnresolved challenges\, however\, include the inability of the Somali Federal Government to systemically unify tax collections and the distribution of aid from donors. The nagging conflict between the center and the regions is an omnipresent problem that repeatedly haunts the unification of the country. Good governance is overshadowed by  corruption and inaptitude by government leaders.\n\nWith this as a backdrop:\nCan the current administration win over Alshabab and governance and services to liberated areas?\nWhat are the prerequisites to cement gains thus far achieved in the war against Al Shabab?\nWhat prevents successive governments to complete the draft constitution?\nCan we expect the current administration to stay true to its campaign promises and complete the constitution?\nWhat are the prospects or the lack thereof to have one-person-one-vote in 2026?\n\nWe intend to address these and related challenges and aim to come up with implementable recommendations to the (1) current\nadministration\, (2) Political parties and prospective candidates for future leadership\, (3) donors\, and (4) elected official in the US and US State Department as the later two entities are nomilly on Somalia’s side in the recovery journey.
URL:https://mnihas.org/event/somalia-recovery-and-recurring-challenges/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, 913 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55404\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ethiopia: Current Events & Promoting Peace in the Horn of Africa
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