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Tension across Horn of Africa

DEC 23, 2006

Here are key facts about the tense interplay of relations in the Horn of Africa, where Somalia has long been a battleground for various players' inter...

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Fighting between Somali rivals worsens

DEC 23, 2006

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia's Ethiopian-backed government and its rivals in an Islamic movement fought to a bloody standstill Friday, and geared up ...

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Somali Islamists urge Muslims worldwide to join jihad

DEC 23, 2006

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali Islamists urged foreign Muslim fighters on Saturday to join their "holy war" against Ethiopia after days of heavy fightin...

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Ethiopia warns Somali Islamists patience limited

DEC 22, 2006

ADDIS ABABA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Ethiopia warned Somalia's Islamists to end their "hostile anti-Ethiopian activities" on Friday, saying patience was ru...

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Prospect of war with Somalia raises fears, questions in Ethiopia

DEC 22, 2006

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopia's government media barrages the public with justifications for war with an Islamic movement in neighboring Somalia. Ma...

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Radio and TV Djibouti - Journal en Somali dec 22

DEC 22, 2006

Radio and TV Djibouti - Journal en Somali dec 22...

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Thousands Flee Fighting in Somalia

DEC 22, 2006

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Thousands of Somalis fled their homes Friday as government and Ethiopians troops used artillery to defend against Islamic fi...

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Ethiopian tanks roll in Somali battle's fourth day

DEC 22, 2006

BAIDOA, Somalia (Reuters) - Ethiopian tanks rolled to the battle front on Friday as Somali Islamists and pro-government troops pounded each other with...

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Radio and TV Djibouti - Journal en Somali dec 21

DEC 21, 2006

Radio and TV Djibouti - Journal en Somali dec 21...

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Flight Ban Takes Heavy Toll On Khat Farming

DEC 21, 2006

NAIROBI, Kenya (Daily Nation) - For the past three weeks, Mr Joseph Kirigia has been watching his three-acre miraa (khat) farm in dismay, pained that ...

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