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Somalia is the new hotspot on the ‘jihadi tourism’ trail
17/01/2012 - SOMALIA

Somalia is the new hotspot on the ‘jihadi tourism’ trail

Somalia is hardly an attractive destination, but a former US soldier has just joined the ranks of foreigners trying to join the al Shabaab Islamist group. Why is Somalia gathering so many of the world’s wannabe jihadists?
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Kenyan air raid kills scores of Somali insurgents
07/01/2012 - HORN OF AFRICA

Kenyan air raid kills scores of Somali insurgents

Kenyan jets killed at least 50 al-Shabaab fighters during an air raid on southern Somalia Friday, a military official said. Kenya sent troops to fight Somali insurgents in October, after a string of cross-border attacks hit its tourism industry.
Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
17/11/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

The world’s biggest aid donor is not the United States but in fact the European Union. Yet will they be able to keep it up with the eurozone facing a titanic debt crisis? Annette Young talks to Kristalina Georgieva, the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, who’s now working hard to convince European politicians not to cut aid programs.
Deadly blast rocks govt compound in Mogadishu
05/10/2011 - SOMALIA

Deadly blast rocks govt compound in Mogadishu

A truck bombing in Mogadishu on Tuesday killed at least 70 people in the largest attack by al Shabaab militants since the group withdrew from the Somali capital in August.
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World Bank nearly quadruples aid to Horn of Africa
25/09/2011 - HORN OF AFRICA

World Bank nearly quadruples aid to Horn of Africa

The World Bank announced on Saturday that it will nearly quadruple its aid for the 13 million people at risk in the drought-struck Horn of Africa to $1.9 billion, but highlighted that another $1 billion is needed from the international community.
AU raises $351 million to fight famine, drought in East Africa
26/08/2011 - AFRICAN UNION

AU raises $351 million to fight famine, drought in East Africa

The African Union raised $351 million to fight famine and drought in East Africa at a summit Thursday. Despite the AU’s efforts, humanitarian groups and activists have said that the sum falls short of the $1.4 billion needed to tackle the emergency.
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US boosts famine relief aid to Horn of Africa
11/08/2011 - Famine

US boosts famine relief aid to Horn of Africa

The United States on Thursday will give a further $17 million in aid for the famine-stricken Horn of Africa. The US has now donated $580 million to help the more than 12 million people affected by the worst drought in decades.
Aid 'too little, too late' for famine victims in Kenya
12/08/2011 - KENYA

Aid 'too little, too late' for famine victims in Kenya

Northern Kenya has been blighted by the devastating drought sweeping the Horn of Africa. Our special correspondents visited the village of Kaikor, where 12 people have died of starvation in the past two weeks.
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African Union postpones drought donors meeting
04/08/2011 - HORN OF AFRICA

African Union postpones drought donors meeting

A conference to raise funds for 12 million people across the Horn of Africa who are struggling to deal with a devastating drought has been postponed until the end of the month, the African Union said Thursday.
Obama humbled
02/08/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Obama humbled

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 02/08/11. The US debt crisis continues to dominate international papers. The International Herald Tribune says it highlights a deeper democracy crisis in the US. Meanwhile, Turkish paper Hurriyet looks at the recent resignation of top military officers and wonders what it means for the country. According to the paper, there is no need to exaggerate the incident. It's just proof that civilians are in the driving seat.
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