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Africa: Why Mining Is Hard to Tax
AfricaFocus, 12 November 2018
"In Africa as elsewhere in the world, while energy companies might be somewhat undertaxed, mining companies typically are greatly under-taxed. Indeed, it is only a slight… Read more »
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Somalia: Why Clan Elders Could Hold the Key to Opening Dialogue With Al-Shabaab
The Conversation Africa, 19 January 2021
The Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab insurgent group and the Somali government have remained locked in a violent stalemate for years. Other than lives lost, neither party has… Read more »
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Somalia: 4 Killed Including Dep Commissioner in Mogadishu Roadside Bombing
Dalsan Radio, 19 January 2021
At least four people have been killed including the deputy commissioner for security and politics in Garasbaale Abdirashid Dubad following a landmine explosion. Read more »
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Somalia: Nation Faces Uncertainty as President Farmaajo's Term Nears End
Nation, 17 January 2021
Somalia is largely an oral society where word of mouth spreads like fire. Read more »
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Kenya: Govt Downplays Insecurity in Mandera After Governor's Warning
Capital FM, 16 January 2021
The government has downplayed a warning by Mandera Governor Ali Roba on escalating insecurity posed by Al Shabaab. Read more »
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Kenya: Civilian Killed in Crossfire Between Al-Shabaab Militants and Police in Mandera
Capital FM, 16 January 2021
A civilian was killed on Friday after being caught up in a fierce battle between Al Shabaab militants and security officers in Wako Dadacha, Banisa, Mandera County. Read more »