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Facing African militant Islam

Cairo ( Al Ahram) – Muslim Africa south of the Sahara faces a moment of truth. Nigeria and Somalia have been attacked this week by militant Islamist terrorist organisations, Boko Haram in the former and Al-Shabab (Youth) in the latter. A crisis enters a critical phase. An attack by militant Islamist terrorists Boko Haram in...

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Youth to graduate from first St. Paul East African Junior Police Academy

By Nicole Norfleet                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   , Star Tribune Though the Twin Cities is known to have the largest Somali population in the United States, there is only one Somali officer working in the St. Paul Police Department. But now, as part of a push to diversify its ranks and improve its relations with the minority community, the department is on...

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12 dead, eight wounded in Somalia car bomb blast

A suicide car bomb has exploded in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 12 people and wounding eight others near the security service headquarters. The bomber targeted a security vehicle. Three members of the security forces were among the dead, witnesses said. The al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab group said it carried out the attack. The group...

Africa’s Next Oil Frontier – Ethiopia?
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Africa’s Next Oil Frontier – Ethiopia?

By John Daly Sitting athwart the headwaters of the Blue Nile, Ethiopia has long seen its energy future in its hydropower potential, being able to export electricity to neighboring countries. That picture may be about to be somewhat altered however. British oil firm New Age (African Global Energy) Ltd works a concession in Ethiopia’s southeastern...

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Tunisian navy rescues nearly 100 migrants off Jerba

(Reuters) – Tunisian naval forces rescued nearly 100 African migrants off the coast on Wednesday after their vessel got into trouble on route from Libya to Europe, Tunisia’s defense ministry said. The boat was taking on water near the Tunisian island of Jerba when it was intercepted, the ministry said. All 98 migrants onboard were...

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Ethiopian Case Study Sheds Light On What Really Holds Back Gender Equality – And National Economies

By Jacey Fortin ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — It’s no secret that gender inequality has far-reaching consequences for any society. But when an entire system is inherently biased against women, what can governments do to get at the root of the problem? Gender inequality doesn’t hurt women alone; it can put unnecessary strain on family budgets...