Monthly Archives: April 2014

Police patrol Kenyan port after Muslim cleric’s murder

April 2, 2014 by Chief Editor

Armed police patrolled the streets of Kenya’s port city Mombasa on Wednesday following the assassination of a prominent radical Muslim cleric who was buried as a martyr. But Kenya’s second city — a key transport hub for East Africa and … read more »

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Somalis yearn for a musical renaissance

April 2, 2014 by Chief Editor

Mogadishu, Somalia – Just before the weekend, a crowd of about 20 people gather around silver-haired Jiim Sheikh Muumin at a sandy white beach on the edge of the Somali capital. Jiim, as everyone refers to him, is a well-known … read more »

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VIDEO: ‘Kenyan Somalis are guilty until proven innocent’ – MP Diriye Abdullahi

April 2, 2014 by Chief Editor

Wajir South MP Diriye Abdullahi was accused of trying to release an illegal immigrant from JKIA on Thursday 27th March, 2014. He told Larry Madowo the man was one of his constituents but was denied entry because he couldn’t speak … read more »

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World Bank adding billions in lending capacity to aid the poor

April 2, 2014 by Chief Editor

WASHINGTON — The World Bank said Tuesday that it is doubling its potential lending to so-called middle-income countries like China, India, and Brazil, adding about $100 billion in new financing capacity over the next decade. That will bolster resources available … read more »

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Hero teacher saves pupil’s life by donating his kidney

April 2, 2014 by Chief Editor

A selfless teacher who saved the life of a seriously ill pupil by donating one of his kidneys has been hailed as a hero. Ray Coe said he knew it was ‘the right thing to do’ after being told Alya … read more »

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