World news - Africa - Djibouti
Djibouti: Famine Network Calls for Food Aid (All Africa)
A poor rainy season in the east African country of Djibouti is causing concern. The Heys/Dada rains, which last from October to February and on which farmers depend for the growth of pastures to feed their livestock, have been insufficient this past season... Wikio 10 February 2010
Islamist Oppose Djibouti Peace Troops (All Africa)
Somalia's Hizbul Islam officials condemns Djibouti for its readiness to send peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.Source : All Africa (subscribe)Explore : Africa, Islam, Religion and Spirituality, Somalia, World Wikio 10 February 2010
Hizbul Islam Denounces Djibouti's President Gelle, Calls Large Demonstration (All Africa)
The officials of the Islamic organization of Hizbul Islam have Tuesday held press conference in the Somali capital Mogadishu and denounced the Djiboutian president Osma'il Omar Gelle for sending his troops to Somalia.Source : All Africa (subscribe)Explore ... Wikio 09 February 2010
Food assistance needed in Djibouti after poor rainy season (World Food Program)
A poor rainy season in the east African country of Djibouti is causing concern. (..) "WFP is following the current situation in Djibouti closely, together with the government and other partners, and is concerned by the poor performance of the rains in some... Wikio 08 February 2010
Somali fighting mars anniversary
At least two peacekeepers are killed in a militant attack on a parade to mark one year since Somalia's president took office. BBC 29 January 2010
Djibouti says to commit 450 troops to Somalia (Rantburg)
ADDIS ABABA (Sh. M. Network) - Djibouti said on Thursday it planned to send 450 soldiers to Somalia possibly next month to boost the African Union (AU) peace mission that is protecting the fragile Western-backed government. Uganda and Burundi each have 2,5... Wikio 29 January 2010
Djibouti says to commit 450 troops to Somalia (IOL)
Djibouti said on Thursday it planned to send 450 soldiers to Somalia to boost the African Union peace mission.Source : IOL (subscribe)Explore : Africa, Somalia, World Wikio 28 January 2010
EU agrees to train Somali troops
The European Union will send troops to help train up to 2,000 Somali soldiers, who are fighting an Islamist insurgency. BBC 25 January 2010
Cherry Point heavy helicopter squadron departs for Djibouti (Global Security)
More than 70 Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 departed for a 7-month deployment to the East African nation of Djibouti, Jan. 19.Source : Global Security (subscribe)Explore : Africa, World Wikio 24 January 2010
Flames Alight
Malawi on the verge of football history in Angola BBC 16 January 2010
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