In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection
Among the many ways in which libraries are different these days, here’s one: They’re not very quiet. For example, Rondo library, just off Dale Street in St. Paul, is a busy...
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Russia in Africa: Soft power comes with hard edges
‘Do you believe in coincidences?” The Russian embassy’s press attaché, Alexander Kulyaev, is on the apron of Waterkloof Air Force Base. He is a busy...
Peacebuilding in Somalia – another victim of climate change?
Climate change is hampering peacebuilding in Somalia as droughts and floods strengthen the hand of militants and weaken the power of government, a report said...
DP World chairman says Djibouti dispute hurt company’s ability to borrow
Global ports operator DP World DPW.DI has struggled to borrow from banks to finance new investments since a port it partially owns in Djibouti was...
Somalia Eyes Infrastructure Boost if International Creditors Erase $5 Billion Debt
Somalia will embark on a journey to reduce poverty and establish its infrastructure if global lenders write off its debt. The country plans to build...
Kenya’s exports to Somalia hit 10-year low
Kenya’s earnings from exports to Somalia have fallen to a decade low, provisional statistics show, on the back of reduced production and diplomatic tensions arising...
Somali refugee named director of Seattle clinic that cared for her as a child
A woman who came to the United States as a young refugee in the 1990s now leads the Seattle clinic where she was cared for...
Conflict and drought displace 300,000 in Somalia so far this year
Over 300,000 people have been displaced due to drought and conflict in Somalia so far this year. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said insecurity is...
Putin hosts major summit as Kremlin scrambles for Africa
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosts dozens of African leaders for the first Russia-Africa Summit, as Moscow seeks greater influence on a continent where the...
Justin Trudeau wins second term in hard-fought Canada election
Justin Trudeau was on course to win a second term as Canada’s prime minister in an election seen as a referendum on the Liberal leader...