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Somalia’s new race against time
Despite the roller coaster of political and security-related drama that dominated the headlines in this past year, I still remain…
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IGAD condemns renewed violence in South Sudan
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle Mediators of the East Africa’s bloc, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), on Thursday condemned re-eruption of heavy…
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Essebsi officially declared Tunisia’s president
Beji Caid Essebsi was on Monday officially declared the winner of Tunisia’s latest presidential runoff poll. Announcing the final results,…
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New Somali PM wins parliament confidence vote
Newly-appointed Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has won the confidence of the country’s legislative assembly, where he took…
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Frailty and gladiatorial combat in Somalia
By Abukar Arman It is that cyclical season of winner takes all. It is that all too familiar gladiatorial executive…
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Somalia: conundrum of an activist
By Sadia Ali Aden As issues of the day may dictate, the norm for activists is to engage on substantive issues…
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Burkina Faso army chief takes power after president resigned
Burkina Faso’s army chief General Nabere Honore Traore took power of the nation on Friday after President Blaise Compaore announced…
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Ethiopia vows to work for peace in region, on continent
By By Abebech Tamene Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome asserted on Monday that his country would continue working to maintain peace…
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U.S. steps up Ebola response as Dallas patient dies
Travelers from Ebola-affected countries will face enhanced screening at five major U.S. airports, the U.S. government announced Wednesday, hours after…
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Obama calls for more efforts against Ebola crisis
Calling Ebola crisis an issue of global security, U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday urged further efforts from international community…
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