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Growth of the Al-Shabaab movement in Kenya

Kenya’s Minister for Internal Security George Saitoti in 2011 said, “Our territorial integrity is threatened with serious security threats of terrorism. We cannot allow this to happen at all………R...

by Samson Faboye

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The paradox of Kenyan tourism: How fears of extremism let terror grow

The eastern coast of Kenya, home to millions of people and the pearl of the country’s once-booming tourist industry, is now slowly draining itself of foreign visitors. Growing unemployment lands fertile ground for drug tr...

by Mateusz Mazzini

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World Refugee Day: A Day For Mourning

In recognition of World Refugee Day, it is appropriate to acknowledge the trials and tribulations that internally and externally displaced people are forced to endure. Many humanitarian crises seem to stem from economic, resour...

by Jamal Russell Black

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Somalia And Somaliland: Now Or Never?

In January this year, Somaliland and Somalia signed the Istanbul Communiqué committing themselves to mutual cooperation and peaceful resolution of their relationship, which has been on the rocks ever since Somaliland proclaime...

by Jonas Jelinek

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The United States Of Drones: Why Do Americans Support An Arguably Ineffective, Immoral, And Illegal Policy?

Drones: America’s Favorite Weapon Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have become the primary tool in the fight against terrorism since President Barack Obama took office. Originally used for purposes...

by John Haltiwanger

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Should The UN Re-Impose A Full Arms Embargo On Somalia?

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously agreed to extend the partial lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia for eight months. Despite the fact that a recent confidential UN report has revealed that arms destined for the frag...

by Aidan Liban

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Banning Khat: What Did The UK Learn From The War On Drugs?

A year ago, in January 2013, the UK government announced its intention to ban khat, a herbal stimulant which is mainly produced in the Horn of Africa and is very popular amongst African communities across the world. The plant, ...

by Mauro Anastasio

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Zero Tolerance To Female Genital Mutilation: 5 Things You Should Know

Every year on the 6th of February, the world recognises a day of “Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation” (FGM). Unfortunately, despite this day being recognised by the United Nations, not many people are aware...

by Priyanka Mogul

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The Struggle Of Security And Development In Somalia

In early October, a Somali online newspaper, Hiraan Online, interviewed Hiba Nura, a popular Somali singer who left the country for nearly 22 years to live abroad when the Somali Civil War ensued. Nura, who came back to Somal...

by Likhitha Palaypu

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Growth of the Al-Shabaab movement in Kenya

The paradox of Kenyan tourism: How fears of extremism let terror grow

World Refugee Day: A Day For Mourning

Somalia And Somaliland: Now Or Never?

The United States Of Drones: Why Do Americans Support An Arguably Ineffective, Immoral, And Illegal Policy?

Should The UN Re-Impose A Full Arms Embargo On Somalia?

Banning Khat: What Did The UK Learn From The War On Drugs?

Zero Tolerance To Female Genital Mutilation: 5 Things You Should Know

The Struggle Of Security And Development In Somalia

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