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Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:47
On 4 September 2013, off the coast of Mogadishu, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Atalanta hosted the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on board the Dutch EU NAVFOR flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt. The President, his Ministers and security commanders met with EU Special Envoy to Somalia, Michele Cervone d’Urso, the EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant and Head of Mission of EU Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) Nestor, Etienne de Poncins. It was discussed how the different EU instruments can support the development of a comprehensive Somali Maritime Strategy.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:49
The Liberia National Police (LNP) through its Inspector-General, Chris Massaquoi, has reacted to the recent report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on “corruption” involving LNP officers in the country.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:49
Mr. Obama, officials said, is now determined to put more emphasis on the “degrade” part of what the administration has said is the goal of a military strike against Syria.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:51
The U.S State Department announced special envoy to the DRC Russ Feingold arrived in the region to help drive the effort to bring peace to the country.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:54
Somali government forces have on Thursday night attacked armed militias setting up illegal roadblocks near Buufow town of Lower Shabelle region, senior regional administration official said.
The fighting erupted on late Thursday afternoon after the security forces were informed a group of armed men looting the passenger buses on the road between Mogadishu and the southern regions.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:54
The United States has intercepted an order from an Iranian official ordering militants in Iraq to attack U.S. interests in Baghdad in the event the Obama administration launches a military strike in Syria.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:55
Despite a possible delay in the elections scheduled for November, the political efforts in Guinea-Bissau are moving forward and the country remains calm, the Security Council was told today.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:56
A cabinet reshuffle is due to be announced in the coming days, following the accord between Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, and the head of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), Salaheddine Mezouar.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:58
While short of a formal ban, the move underlined the government’s determination to crush the Brotherhood.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 07:59
No fewer than 20 people were feared dead, while several others sustained injuries, yesterday, when suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched separate attacks on Gajiram, the council headquarters of Nganzai and Bulabulin Ngawra Village of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.