Somalis Islamic Extremists Execute Two Women Accused of Spying

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Published: October 28, 2010
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Somalia’s Islamist group had executed two women accused of spying for the soldiers of Somali Federal Transitional Government and Ethiopia in Beledwein town of Hiran province, the central Somalia on Wednesday.

Somali Supreme Court Clarifies Dispute over Premier’s Confirmation

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Published: October 28, 2010
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The Somali high Supreme Court made a legal clarification on the confirmation process of the newly nominated Prime Minister on Monday.

The high court announced that traditionally and constitutionally, the confirmation procedure is to be implemented through an open vote, and not through secret ballot.

Somali Journalists in Uganda Form New Association

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Published: October 28, 2010
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More than 20 Somali Journalists in the Kampala, Uganda have for the first time announced the launch of the Somali Journalists Association Network in which, the journalists say it will pave the way for the unity among all other Somali colleagues around the world.

THE AMERICA OIL SPILLAGE: GEESE AND GANDER SAUCE

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Published: June 9, 2010
THE AMERICA OIL SPILLAGE: GEESE AND GANDER SAUCE   | read this item

As America battles with the worst environmental oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, one is compelled to make some salient points out of this, especially within the context of the Niger Delta situation in Nigeria.

2011 Application for HRAP, the Human Rights Advocates Program at Columbia University

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Published: June 4, 2010
2011 Application for HRAP, the Human Rights Advocates Program at Columbia University  | read this item

The application for the 2011 session of the annual Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University is now available. We would like to ask you to disseminate this announcement to eligible human rights activists and organizations.

Disease Threatens Cassava

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Published: May 23, 2010
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A new strain of a devastating viral infection that affects the edible tuberous roots and leaves of cassava crops has hit plantations in Uganda, inland Tanzania and western Kenya, according to local agriculture officials and researchers.

Pushed to the Edge I

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Published: November 3, 2009
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Pushed to the Edge I  | read this item

These life stories are from the Anosy region of southern Madagascar. In their own words, the indigenous people of Anosy, the Antanosy, describe their lives in the face of climate change, food insecurity and rapid development due to mining. The stories are from four communities: Petriky; Ambinanibe; St Luce and Ilafitisignana and were recorded by community members and staff from our partner, Andrew Lees Trust.

Looming Battle Over Online Privacy

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Published: October 29, 2009
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There’s a freight train in Congress heading toward the Web that isn’t getting a lot of attention in newsrooms, though it could have a huge effect on their ability to support themselves online.

Kenya To Count Gays

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Published: October 29, 2009
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Kenya is set to carry out a census of its gay population in June 2010 as part of the government’s HIV and AIDS prevention programme, Nascop. Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and can be punished by up to 14 years in jail, which has stopped many gay people from coming forward.

Journalist Organization Launched in Somalia

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Published: October 27, 2009
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Somali journalists recently launched the South and Central Journalists Association (SOCJA) to ensure the dissemination of news through sponsoring workshops and taking action when journalists are endangered.

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