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37 dead as cycle of Muslim-Christian revenge attacks continues in Central African Republic

Church sources had previously said a priest was killed in the violence, sparked on Thursday in the central town of Alindao when Christian militiamen, known as anti-balaka, killed Muslims prompting revenge attacks. The UN on Friday said 37 deaths were confirmed in Alindao, while some 20,000 people were…

Somalia's first boxing tournament in 40 years held

ears of insecurity and uncertainty meant the sport was relegated to the background. "The reasons we are organizing this boxing tournament after 40 years may include the fact that the country's situation is better, whether in terms of security or politics, we think there is a real change'',…

Democrats want to alter ban of hats on House floor to allow religious headwear

Democrats want to change a rule banning House members from wearing hats on the chamber floor to accommodate the first Muslim women to ever be elected to Congress — one of whom wears a headscarf. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rules Committee ranking Democrat Rep. Jim McGovern (Mass.)…

Islamic State warns Shabaab of impending battle in Somalia

Al Naba's authors warn Shabaab of an impending clash, saying the al Qaeda arm has restarted its campaign to rout Abu Bakr al Baghdadi's organization from Somalia. "As we record these crimes, we do not do so as a complaint or out of weakness, but to teach people," the article reads, "especially…

Jambojet to fly to Mogadishu and Bujumbura

The Mogadishu flights will start on 15th November. The airline will fly seven times weekly as it seeks to enhance intra-Africa air connectivity linking cities and facilitating movement of people and thereby enhancing social and economic ties between the countries. The flight operated by Jambojet on…

'The lesson is to be hopeful': Ilhan Omar's journey from Somali refugee to US Congress

Omar fled the civil war in Somalia with her family in 1991 and spent four years in the Utango camp, near the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, before arriving in the US with her six brothers and sisters under a resettlement programme. "I would have loved to have heard a story like mine. I could have…

NEW REPORT: Uganda's Social Media Tax through the lens of network measurements

Today, in collaboration withOONI(Open Observatory of Network Interference), DefendDefenders co-published a newresearch report: "Uganda's Social Media Tax through the lens of network measurements". Our research report is availablehere. As of 1st July 2018, Uganda has introduced a new OTT…

Iran women attend Asian football final in rare 'victory'

About a thousand women were allowed into Azadi Stadium late Saturday to watch Iranian giant Persepolis FC battle it out in the Asian Champions League with Japan's Kashima Antlers, an AFP reporter said. The Japanese side triumphed 2-0 on aggregate, after a goalless draw in Tehran, but for the reformist…

What we know about Somali-born terrorist who stabbed three men in an 'act of evil' Bourke Street

He had been known to police for years due to his family's known connections to terror groups in North Africa. But it was revealed shortly after his death that his wife had gone missing the night before the horrific attack and is believed to have been radicalised. In a press conference on Victoria…

Fashion stardom beckons for Somali refugee in Hungary

However, her journey here was difficult and her success began with small, painful steps in a children's home. Now a documentary film has been released about Kafia's transformation from child refugee to fashion star. "Easy Lessons" ("Könnyű Leckék") by Hungarian director Dorottya…

NUSOJ conclude a week long activities to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) held last week various activities, aimed at raising public awareness to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The event is being implemented every year in Somalia by NUSOJ and its media fraternity. The main objective of…

Abiy government in Ethiopia brings guarded hope for political dissidents

new reforms in Ethiopia are paving the way for greater political participation of former armed groups and dissidents as the nation rallies behind the vision of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. A year ago, rebel leader Berhanu Nega was coordinating attacks against Ethiopian soldiers from his base across the…

White House suspends CNN's Acosta after Trump confrontation

Post-midterm election news conference marks a new low in President Trump's relationship with journalists. The White House suspended the press pass of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after he and President Donald Trump had a heated confrontation during a news conference. They began sparring after Acosta…

Belgium accused of mishandling billions of dictator Gadaffi's assets

This comes after Belgian authorities were accused of paying out interest and dividends on Libyan frozen bank accounts. Belgium is now under fire to explain why unknown recipients received millions of euros from these frozen accounts in Brussels. "UN documents confirm that Belgium failed to comply…

Report: Saudi investigators worked to remove evidence

The official confirmed a report in Turkey's Sabah newspaper that an 11-member team of Saudi investigators that arrived in Turkey nine days after Khashoggi was killed to take part in a joint Turkish-Saudi probe included experts on chemistry and toxicology who were reportedly charged with obfuscating…

Ijara MP Sophia Abdinoor wins African leadership award

The award, which was given by Women Advancement for Economic and Leadership Empowerment Foundation in Africa (Waele Africa), recognised strategic role the lawmaker played towards African women emancipation. The accolade dubbed 'Pride of Africa Women Award' was given in Namibia during a summit…

Saudi Prince Alwaleed: Khashoggi probe will exonerate leader

Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist critical of the Saudi government and its de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was killed after he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in early October. "I ask Saudi Arabia now publicly, through your program, to have the investigation made public…

Qatar shuffles cabinet, names new heads of wealth fund, state gas giant

- Qatar named new heads to its giant state-run energy firm and deep-pocketed sovereign wealth fund on Sunday while appointing the CEO of its largest bank as its new trade minister. It was the first government shuffle in Qatar, the world's top liquefied natural gas producer, since early 2016, but…

Independent says Australian gov't lost on its refugee stance

Newly elected independent lawmaker Kerryn Phelps holds a doorstop at the declaration of the poll for the 2018 Wentworth by-election at the the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) in Sydney, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Phelps saiid on Monday a tough policy toward asylum seekers was a major reason Australia's…

Sons of Journalist Khashoggi Call on Saudi Authorities to Return Father's Body

He specified that he had already discussed it with the Saudi authorities, and that he hoped that he would soon be able to bury his father. The brothers said that Khashoggi used to be "courageous," "generous" and "very brave." Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist known for his…

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