Charles Onyango-Obbo (The EastAfrican)-- The World Bank’s Africa Development Indicators does not make news, partly because you really have to look for it on the Bank’s site.
Filed under: News and Analysis
Abdi-Noor Mohamed (SOHRIDEN)-- In the 15th summit of the African Union (AU) held in the Ugandan capital of Kampala in July this year, the heads of African states have agreed to send additional 20,000 African troops to Somalia to combat the Somali extremists of Al-shabaab who have claimed responsibility of the Kampala twin attacks on 11 July.
Filed under: Peace and Security
(Pana)-- The African Union (AU) has appealed to member states to contribute additional troops to strengthen the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and help to create a local force as part of efforts to create a functioning government in the Horn of African nation.
Filed under: Peace and Security
(Busiweek)-- As regional integration kicks into gear, many ideas and projects are being mooted that will make East Africa, potentially one of the best investment destinations in the world.
Filed under: Continental Integration
Filed under: News and Analysis
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