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The struggle for the Horn of Africa

June 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

IN 2005 three dozen Somalis formed a club of Islamists, soon dubbing themselves the Shabab (Arabic for “youth”). Chaos had reigned over Somalia for a generation and there had been no real government since the military ruler, Siad Barre, fell … read more »

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Somalia: A no go place for Journalist

November 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Economist MOHAMED MOHAMUD, who was known as “Turyare” or “slightly hunchbacked” to his friends, was shot by unidentified gunmen in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on October 21st. One week later, he died of his injuries after failed abdominal surgery. … read more »

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The rise and fall of al-Shabab

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Nasser Mussa rom remote villages in Somalia to the U.S. Federal Court in Minneapolis, al-Shabab has garnered attention throughout the world as a terrorist group from the Horn of Africa. rom remote villages in Somalia to the U.S. Federal … read more »

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One dead in Kenyan City Riots After Muslim Cleric Killed

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Riots broke out in the Kenyan city of Mombasa Monday after gunmen killed a radical Muslim cleric who allegedly supported Somali militant group al-Shabab. Mombasa police tell VOA that at least two people were killed as protesters battled police officers, … read more »

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Market Blast in Somalia kills 11

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

At least 11 people have been killed by a bomb in the market area of the central Somali town of Baidoa. The governor of the region, Abdifitah Mohamed Gesey, told the BBC that more than 30 other people had been … read more »

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Al-Shabab, al-Qaida: Linkup of groups in decline?

February 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

NAIROBI, Kenya — Al-Qaida’s decision to formally extend its terror franchise to what once was a nationalist movement in Somalia may only be a desperate joining of hands to prop up two militant groups that are both losing popular support … read more »

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Somalia and Ethiopia

January 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian troops are hurting extremists in Somalia but stability is still far away. HOW many countries does it take to chase away a ragtag band of al-Qaeda fighters? In Somalia, the answer is a hatful. The country has a “transitional” … read more »

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