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Bill Gates to spend $5 billion in Africa’s health sector
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has been sharing his plans of spending 5 billion U.S. dollars on the continent in the next five years. The Horn of Africa country is one of the biggest recipients of funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It has invested heavily in Africa tackling a wide…
Al Shabaab attempt to bomb AU base, kills at least 7
At least seven people have been killed in explosions in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu. The first blast took place near the entrance of an African Union base near the airport. The second was at a checkpoint manned by government forces. Police say two suicide bombers are to blame for the attacks. Militant group Al-Shabaab has…
Taban Deng Gai replaces Riek Machar as First Vice President
former Mining Minister Taban Deng Gai has been sworn in as First Vice President. He’s replacing Riek Machar after President Salva Kiir officially relieved him of the position. Deng Gai is a key member of the opposition SPLM IO party. He was instrumental in negotiating the peace deal that ended the civil war between Kiir…
Uganda’s economy shrinks by 1.3%
Uganda’s economy contracted by 1.3 percent in the third quarter of the financial year ending in June, down from growth of 1.7 percent in the previous quarter. Statistics show that processed output from the farm sector declined, as well as forestry activities.
Somalia forum seeks 30% quota of seats for women in legislative polls
Representatives from the Federal Government of Somalia, civil society organizations and key political players recently attended a workshop on women’s political participation, in the upcoming legislative elections. The forum sought to safeguard a 30% quota, meant to shore up political inclusivity of women.
400M hurdles world champ Bett confident of Kenya’s chances in Rio
Kenyan 400 metre hurdles runner Nicholas Bett is setting his sights on Olympic glory. The 26-year-old captured gold at the World Championships in Beijing last year. It’s the first time Bett will be competing in an Olympic Games.
Kiir, Machar hit stalemate over AU intervention force
South Sudan is standing firm on its refusal to allow a regional intervention force into the country. The proposal, tabled by the African Union, is a potential solution to avoiding further clashes between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and vice his rival, Riek Machar. The AU is awaiting the green light from the United…
Al-Shabaab militants attack AU base, kill scores of soldiers
Al-Shabaab militants have attacked an African Union camp in Somalia. The militants have killed scores of AU soldiers in the south of the country, but this attack is particularly significant. It comes days after thousands of Burundian troops returned home after a year of service under the AU as part of AMISOM.
Opinion:How much money Ethiopia makes from Somalia?
Djibouti (HAN) July 22.2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. Opinion By. Darsoor. Do you know how much money Ethiopia makes from Somalia? It’s very important to them and it’s one of the main reasons why Ethiopia is holding hostage the Somali nation.
Djibouti: What happened that night in Turkey?: Interview
Djibouti (HAN) July 22.2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. Erdogan: Turkish democracy is not under threat. This coup attempt was defeated by the citizens of Turkey, regardless of their political affiliation.
