USA set to engage in Africa

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The first U.S. 'military footprint' in Africa since the 1994 retreat from Somalia is represented by a U.S. command and control facility and garrison in Djibouti. Issues are presented in the report from the African Studies Association conference held in December.

Author: Reeve, Richard J.
United States, Africa, National Security, Military Bases, Djibouti

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Callng the shots: fighting for political survival in Somalia

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Somalia has elected Abdiqasalim Salad Hasan as its first president in nearly a decade. The country has been without a government for nine years, and the establishmnet of a viable government will be difficult.

Author: Glasse, Jennifer
Political aspects, Elections, Presidents, Presidential elections, Hasan, Abdiqasalim Salad

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Binding time

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A member of the executive committee of Somalia's Supreme Council of Islamic Courts discusses the future of Somalia after its military defeat and the group's strategy that is presented in the article.

Author: Idris, Omar
Public affairs, Social aspects, Military aspects, Supreme Court justices

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