Kenyans vote in tight, tense elections

Kenyans began voting Tuesday in general elections headlined by a too-close-to-call battle between incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga, sparking fears of violence in east Africa's richest economy.

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NUSOJ condemns the arbitrary arrest of a journalist in Garowe.{Press Release.}

Mogadishu: Monday 07/08/2017 The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns – in the strongest terms possible – the arbitrary and detention of a Somali journalist on late Sunday, 6 August, 2017 in Garowe, Puntland.

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Election offers Kenya chance to provide clarity about Somalia

Kenya's upcoming general election will have ramifications beyond its borders – particularly for its most fragile neighbour, Somalia. The two front runner coalitions headed by incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have both pledged to cement Kenya's place as the cornerstone of the region.…

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Tunisian fishermen vow to block 'racist' anti-migrant ship

Tunisian fishermen vowed Sunday to block a ship carrying far-right activists from docking at their port, dealing a fresh blow to their mission to disrupt the flow of migrant boats from north Africa to Europe. The C-Star, a boat chartered by anti-immigration group "Generation Identity", passed…

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World Championships 2017: Mo Farah 'will overcome injury' sustained in 10,000m win

The Briton, 34, was tripped and almost fell twice late on as he won the first medal of the 2017 World Championships in thrilling fashion at London Stadium. "I hurt my leg and I'm going to see a doctor, a few stitches maybe," he said.

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Mohammed Ahmed PBs by 28 seconds, smashes Canadian 10,000m record

With a Canadian-best finish in the event, Mohammed Ahmed is hungrier than ever. "Honestly one of the things that I'm really sick of is 'best Canadian finish,' 'best Canadian this,' I want to be the best in the world."

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Country on a knife edge ahead of high-stakes elections

Kenyans head to the polls Tuesday to vote in a knife-edge contest between incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga which has heightened claims of vote rigging and fears of violence.

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Global blindness set to 'triple by 2050'

The number of blind people across the world is set to triple within the next four decades, researchers suggest. Writing in Lancet Global Health, they predict cases will rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050, if treatment is not improved by better funding.

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Aftermath of the Fiber-cut and Internet Outage

(Mogadishu, 02 August, 2017) The Minister of Post, Telecommunication and Technology (MPTT) hosted a consultation meeting in Mogadishu to discuss the impact of the recent fiber-cut that cut off Internet access to South and Central

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July in review

Dear friends and colleagues, As citizens of Kenya and Rwanda prepare to go to the polls in a few days to elect their next president and representatives, human rights defenders (HRDs) across the sub-region have come to approach such occasions with a mixture of enthusiasm and fear. In young democracies…

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Somalia re-launches the Faculty of Journalism of the National University

Mogadishu, 1 August, 2017: The Prime Minister of Somalia, HE Hasan Ali Khayre, has re-launched the faculty of Journalism and Communication of the National University of Somalia, today at the Ministry of Information, culture and Tourism.

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Qatar Airways expected to access new flight routes

Qatar Airways is expected to have access to three contingency routes over international waters in early August, after delegates at a UN-led meeting on Monday discussed air corridors for Doha following a rift with its neighbours.

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It is believed that the Commander of Al-Shabaab in Benadir, region Ali Jabal is killed in an operation

On July 30, 2017 - the Federal Government of Somalia authorized a coordinated operation with international partners near Torotoroow that killed a high-level al-Shabaab leader. It is believed that Ali Mohamed Hussein (Ali Jabal) was killed in the operation. This individual was part of an al-Shabaab network…

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AMISOM recognizes Ugandan police officers for their contribution to stability in Somalia

AMISOM RECOGNIZES UGANDAN POLICE OFFICERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO STABILITY IN SOMALIA Mogadishu, 31 July 2017 –The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has feted a contingent of Formed Police Unit (FPU) from Uganda who have completed one year of service in Somalia.

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PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) AU Special Representative commends gallantry of troops involved in an ambush in Goryowein, Lower Shabelle region of Somalia

Mogadishu, 31 July 2017- The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira has commended the courage and bravery of AMISOM troops, who were targeted in an IED attack in Goryowein, Lower Shabelle region yesterday

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Communique on the Joint AMISOM/FGS Conference on Transitioning Security

Responsibilities from AMISOM to Somali National Security Forces

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US Ambassador urges for peaceful Kenya elections

US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure next month's general election is credible.

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Somalia: Al-Shabab Forces Burn Villages Raids Marked by Abductions, Arson and Looting Cause Mass Flight

(Nairobi, July27, 2017) The Islamist armed group Al-Shabab burned numerous homes in raids on villages in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region in late May 2017, Human Rights Watch said today based on witness accounts and satellite imagery analysis. Al-Shabab fighters abducted civilians, stole livestock,…

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Canada-wide warrant issued for suspect in shooting deaths

Alam Gabriel Buoc, 30, wanted for first-degree murder, attempted murder

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Somali Government conducted Community Dialogue with Somali Citizens

The Federal Government of Somalia has conducted a successful community dialogue with hundreds of Somali Youth, University Students, Women, Elders and members from IDPS.

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