Uganda calls for new approach in addressing extremism in Africa

KAMPALA Uganda --Uganda says countries must not be quick at jumping at a military solution to solving extremism in Africa without carefully assessing the root causes.

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Ontario Moves to Ban Random Police Stops — And Issue Receipts for All Else

Ontario is on its way to banning "carding," the random and arbitrary police practice of stopping and collecting identifying information, which has been widely denounced as discriminatory.

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Somalia appoints new ambassador to Russia

Somalia's government has appointed a new ambassador to Russia, the first diplomat the horn of Africa nation sent to the former Soviet Union after more than two decades of war – sources said Thursday.

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Speech H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud President of the Federal Republic of Somalia India-Africa Forum Summit New Delhi, India

Your Excellency, The Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, Your Excellency, the Chairperson of the African Union, President Robert Mugabe, Your Excellency, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the African Commission,

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World Bank Takes Innovative Action to Support Remittance Flows to Somalia

advertisements The World Bank has taken an important step today to help support the flow of remittances to Somalia, to ensure they continue to reach people who depend upon them as a critical source of income.

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AU-chartered aircraft crashes in southern Somalia

MOGADISHU (HOL) – A plane chartered by the African Union force in Somalia crashed in a rebel-held area in southern Somalia amid heavy rain and strong windson Wednesday, officials said.advertisements The Kenyan-registered aircraft Dormier DO-328 which was carrying a logistical stuff for the African…

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A Message from the President of the Federal Government of Somalia

to members of al-Shabaab: "Your options are not limited to choosing between different brands of terrorism. There is another way." Mogadishu, 28 October 2015: The President of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today issued a message to members of al-Shabaab.

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Despite raging conflict, scores of refugees continue to arrive in Yemen by sea

The ongoing conflict and the widening humanitarian crisis in Yemen has not deterred nearly 70,000 refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants to reach the country by sea causing the Yemini population to 'bear the brunt,' said the United Nations refugee agency today.

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Behold, I was lost, but now I am found! Confessions of an Al-Shabaab recruit

What do you do if you have an interesting story to tell but fear the repercussions? You tell it anyway, and if you fear you might not have the spine to take the backlash, you hide your identity. That is exactly what I am going to do, because I have a story that I can't keep bottled up inside me…

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United Nations calls on Nauru and Australia to resolve Abyan case urgently

UN says pregnant Somali refugee on Nauru is 'very fragile' and condemns culture of impunity for crimes against refugees and asylum seekers on the island

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EHAHRDP celebrates ten years of defending human rights defenders

Today the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) celebrated its ten-year anniversary of defending human right activists throughout the East and Horn of Africa. To mark this occasion, EHAHRDP has produced an anniversary publication, as well as a series of documentaries about…

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British citizens 'chained and beaten' in Somaliland mental health centres

Report by Human Rights Watch calls on Britain, the biggest donor to health services in the region, to push for more humane mental health provision to handle a large number of patients

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Operation Atalanta Warship ITS Libeccio Donates Equipment to School in Djibouti

advertisements Just prior to their departure from the Gulf of Aden and journey home to their base port of La Spezia, crew members from Italian warship, ITS Libeccio, visited the Notre-Dame de Boulaos school in Djibouti.

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The Media's Mishandling Of Abyan's Case Proves We Need To Listen To Rape Survivors

advertisements I can't speak for all survivors, but when I divulge my most painful secret, it's not to persecute the men responsible. I'm just asking to be believed. I was first raped when I was 14 years old. The second time, I was 15.

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Mother Of Terror Suspect Says Son Is Innocent, Suffering In Jail

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) —The mother of one of the five young terror suspects is speaking out, saying her son is being treated more harshly than the four other suspects. Fadumo Hussein's son, 20-year-old Guled Omar, is being held in the Ramsey County Jail. The five co-defendants are scheduled tostand…

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First Head of U.S. Mission to Somalia in 20 years visits CJTF-HOA

Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Somalia stands before the Somali flag during his tour of the Fusion Action Cell hive at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The Ambassador toured Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's facilities and met with members to learn…

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Show us respect or ties will suffer, Saudi ambassador tells Britain

advertisements London: Stung by criticism in Britain of his country's human rights record, Saudi Arabia's ambassador in London threatened "potentially serious repercussions" for the two countries' relationship unless a more respectful discourse developed.

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Muslim Woman Named Princess of Asturias

CAIRO – An Iraqi young woman has been honored in the prestigious Princess of Asturias for International Cooperation, for being part of the Wikipedia team, in recognition of their efforts to offer free access of information to people worldwide.

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Somali Govt Fires Mogadishu Mayor After Run-Ins With Security Minister

Somalia's government has fired the Mogadishu mayor following prolonged dispute with Security Minister over the closure of a main road in the capital city,officials said Monday. Hassan Mohamed Hussein was fired in a decree from the Office of the Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. He was replaced…

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New attitude:' More immigrant women questioning culturally tolerated domestic violence

LEWISTON — Last fall, Laudrinha Kubeloso was 32, four months pregnant and quietly planning to talk with someone about her boyfriend beating her up. Her appointment was for Friday. She didn't make it.

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