The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Belgium to recognize diplomatic and service passports of Somalia. Mahboub Maalim, IGAD’s executive secretary, said the move is a positive step and a demonstration of a growing confidence by the international community in the Somali government and its institutions. “Maalim notes that the … Continue reading East Africa bloc lauds Belgium for recognizing Somali diplomatic passports