How the Grand Renaissance Dam might spark basin-wide water cooperation

Construction workers stand next to rock wall at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia on December 26, 2019.
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Ethiopia’s on-going construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River has attracted speculation that it could lead to a ‘water war’. There is...

Sudan to allow drinking alcohol for non-Muslims, ban FGM

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FILE PHOTO: Civilians walk past graffiti reading in Arabic "Freedom, Peace, Justice and Civilian" in the Burri district of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan, July 10,...

Gambia: Somaliland Recognition Motion

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By Goth M Goth As part of the continuous efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland towards...

Somaliland: Pompeo Must act Now or China will Win in Africa

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It’s No Secret that China covets Africa. Africa plays a major role in China’s Belt & Road Initiative, and many African Governments have featured...

Somaliland, next to China’s only military base in Indian Ocean establishes ties with Taiwan

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By Sidhant Sibal Somaliland, a full-fledged functioning de facto independent country in the horn of Africa, has established ties with Taiwan. What is significant is...

Somaliland: President congratulates USA on 244th Independence Day celebrations

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By M.A. Egge The President H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi has sent National Independence congratulatory message to the people and the government of the USA on...

Kenyatta and Odinga’s pact has led to a new elite alliance. Why it won’t last

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Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) shakes hands with the opposition leader Raila Odinga in March, 2018 Simon Maina/AFP via GettyImages On March 9, 2018 Kenya’s President...

Ethiopia is prepared to defend itself against Egypt over Renaissance Dam: military chief

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The Blue Nile river flows near the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia, on June 28, 2013.ELIAS ASMARE/AP ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia...

Burundi says President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of heart attack

The government said there would be a period of national mourning for seven days following Pierre Nkurunziza's death [File: AFP]
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The government said there would be a period of national mourning for seven days following Pierre Nkurunziza's death Government statement on Twitter says outgoing...

Race, resistance, and rage in the midst of COVID-19

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A protester wearing a face mask with the words "I can't breathe" at a May 26 gathering near where George Floyd was killed. REUTERS/Eric...