CPJ’s annual prison census 2009: In Sub-Saharan Africa, 9 out of 10 detained without charge
New York, 8 December 2009 (Somalilandpress) - On December 1, a total of 25 journalists were imprisoned in Sub-Saharan Africa in retaliation for their...
South Sudan’s viability requires an honest answer to avert further disaster
By Stefan Wolff
In 2011 South Sudan became the 193rd United Nations member state. This was met by a great deal of local celebration and...
The Emergence of ‘Sky Pirates’ in Desperate Somalia
HARGEISA, 16 November 2009 (Somalilandpress) – Diyaarada way afduuban tahay. The four words, screamed by a mad man wielding a pistol in mid-air,...
What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community?
By Astrid R.N. Haas
South Sudan’s accession to the East African Community could prove a major step forward in the economic development of the...
Fleeing Somali MPs Seek Refuge in Somaliland
Somali MPs, chased from their houses in Mogadishu, unable to find a secure den to convene meetings or venture into the streets, flee in...
Singer Michael Jackson dead at 50
Michael Jackson has died at age 50 after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center.
Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told the L.A. Times...
Arab League Summit: Back To The Sixties
The atmosphere is that of the sixties.
SIRTE (Somalilandpress) -- That's what journalists felt while covering the 22nd Arab League summit in the Libyan city...
The Economic Commission for Africa and African Union Commission to host African Development Week in Addis Ababa
Several key reports to be launched during the ADW and the Conference of Ministers, taking place between the 31st March and 5th April at...
Reflections From Rwanda: Investing In One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies
“Welcome to the pride of every farmer in this province,” said Angelique Karekezi during my first trip to Rwanda in 2005. She was 25...
Blind man sees after tooth implanted in eye
South Yorkshire, Jul 4 2009-- A blind British man has seen his wife for the first time after an incredible operation transplanted one of...
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