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African Union condemns killings of civilians in Ethiopia

MM Nov 3, 2020

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat has strongly condemned the alleged killing of innocent civilians following inter-communal violence in Ethiopia. Mahamat extends his deepest condolences to the families…

Somalia

Its time to tackle sexual abuse and domestic violence across the Horn of Africa

Mark Jones Sep 14, 2020

Mareeg.com-In the Horn of Africa and elsewhere the daily litany of human wrongs involving crimes of sexual abuse and domestic violence is both shocking and utterly depressing. As if these were not bad enough, matters are made worse by the…

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WHY DO DEMOCRACIES FAIL

MM Aug 25, 2020

In this short essay excerpted from the Political Science: An Introduction written by James A. Medeiros and Walter S. Jones. I will begin with a various definitions of democracy then look critically at why democratic systems in 21st century…

Horn of Africa

Somali scholars warn ‘delayed’ elections

MM Jul 4, 2020

MOGADIHSU, Somalia – Somali scholar, Sheikh Ali Mohamud Hassan has started to address about the political situation in the country, especially in the 2020/21 elections. Sheikh Hassan says the country could face danger and political chaos…

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AMISOM welcomes the decision by the Governments of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia to investigate Plane…

A warsame May 5, 2020

Mogadishu, Somalia - 5th May 2020: The African Union Mission in Somalia, AMISOM, expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of those who perished in the plane crash of 4th May, 2020. The aircraft which left Baidoa, had six people…

Djibouti

Djibouti reports 83 new COVID19 cases

MM Apr 13, 2020

Djiboutian ministry of health has reported 83 new COVID19 cases. The total number of detected cases in the country reached 298. In a statement, at least 2 people died of Covid19. The health ministry also confirmed that 41 patients…

Horn of Africa

Four killed in Somalia bomb explosion

MM Apr 9, 2020

MOGADISHU, Somalia --- At least four people, including three women have been killed in bomb explosion near Awdhegle town of Lower Shabelle region. The bomb blast detonated while victims were heading to the town after departing from Km 60…

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US military pledges to report publicly on civilian casualties in Somalia

MM Apr 1, 2020

Reacting to a statement from US Africa Command (AFRICOM) pledging to begin, by the end of April, public reporting on civilian casualties resulting from its military operations in Somalia, Libya and elsewhere in Africa, Deprose Muchena,…

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Kenya confirms first case of coronavirus in East Africa

MM Mar 13, 2020

Kenya announced its first confirmed case of coronavirus on Friday, saying a woman who returned from the United States tested positive for the illness in Nairobi. "I want to inform you that the Ministry of Health has confirmed the first…

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US strike kills 5 Al Shabaab militants in Somalia

MM Mar 10, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, Mar. 10. “Our strikes are a key effort to combatting terror and…

Horn of Africa

Ethiopia: Communications Shutdown Takes Heavy Toll

MM Mar 9, 2020

– The Ethiopian government should immediately lift the shutdown of internet and phone communications in the Oromia region. The two-month-long shutdown has prevented families from communicating, disrupted life-saving services, and…

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President Farmaajo courting civil war in Somalia and baiting Kenya

MM Mar 8, 2020

The strategic partnership between President Abdullahi Farmaajo and Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre that has held Somalia together since 2018 has done its course. Somalia is headed for a historic election in 2020/2021. As the electoral…

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