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Published in: HomeKenya and Somalia: landscape of tension
"Kenya doesn’t know war. We know war." A fractious mix of violence and politics is unsettling the relationship...
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Published in: openSecurityVietnam, Myanmar foster ties with India, illustrating the art of balancing relations with great powers
The presidents of Vietnam and Myanmar visit New Delhi to strengthen cooperation with India. Kenya launches military...
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Published in: openSecurityMonsoon flooding causes chaos in Pakistan, India
Monsoon flooding causes chaos in Pakistan, India. Seven killed as police open fire on protestors in Tamil Nadu....
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Published in: openSecurityIndia-Pakistan talks slowly move forward
Foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan meet in Islamabad to discuss security issues. In northern Kenya,...
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Published in: HomeFighting colonialism, delaying democracy: Kenya and the African Union's battle with the ICC
Africa seems united behind the Kenyan government's push to delay International Criminal Court investigations into...
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Published in: HomeWhy the Ocampo Six should not become Kenya’s Six
The risk that Kenya will face another round of electoral violence during next year’s presidential elections may have...
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Published in: openSecurityUK terrorism strategy fails to take comprehensive approach to threat from Yemen and Somalia
UK terrorism strategy fails to take comprehensive approach to threat from Yemen and Somalia. Spike in Haiti cholera...
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Published in: HomeKenya’s referendum: “in the name of God, no!”
The opposition of Kenya's Christian churches to constitutional reforms is in part rooted in a new and disturbing...
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Published in: HomeKenya's new constitution
Overwhelming endorsement for the new constitution could be a major turning point. But only if an ambitious long-term...
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Published in: openSecurityNew fears of xenophobia send migrants fleeing in South Africa
New rumours of xenophobic reprisals after the World Cup send foreign migrants fleeing in South Africa. A new Amnesty...
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Published in: openSecurityPrivatising Africa's everyday security
Industrial action by guards at the World Cup highlights the growing prevalence of private firms in the provision of...
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Published in: openSecurityEgypt and Sudan tussle with Nile basin countries over water rights
Egypt and Sudan state opposition to Ugandan-Rwandan-Kenyan-Ethiopian deal on Nile waterway management. South Korea...
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Published in: openSecurityBoycott of Burmese elections draws criticism
NLD boycott of Burmese elections draws strong criticism. Suspected coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. Sudan opposition...
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Published in: openSecurityEritrea denies involvement in Somalia
Eritrea rejects findings of UN report. Obama denies crisis in relations with Israel. Jonathan dissolves Nigerian...
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Published in: openSecurityTop Taliban commander captured in Pakistan
Taliban chief Mullah Baradar seized by US and Pakistani security services. Saudis doubtful about effectiveness of...
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Published in: openSecurityFears of influx of militants prompts Kenya to tighten security on Somali border
Kenya tightens security on its north-eastern border with Somalia. Troops deployed as violence intensifies in...
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Published in: openSecurityKenya: combatting radical Islam
Before Kenya can succeed in stemming the radicalisation of its Muslim minority, the US will have to change its Somali policy
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Published in: openSecurityTaliban terrorize Kabul in series of attacks
Afghan forces battle Taliban militants in streets of Kabul. China stonewalls possible sanctions against Iran. Deadly...
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Published in: openSecurityRains fail again in east Africa
Repeated failure of rains in eastern Africa demonstrate the link between climate change and security. Yemeni...