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Characteristics of the Inter-riverine Resistance

In the dealing with Somali resistance to colonialism, much scholarly attention has been given to the northern Somalia, particularly the rebellion led by Ina ‘Abdulle Hassan, known as ‘dervish movement;

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Colonial Experience

Colonial Experience The Anglo- Italian agreements of 1891 gave Italy the triangle of land known as the Horn of Africa as her ‘sphere of influence afterwards, Italy proceeded to construct

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Lugh Aw Maadow: Seat of the Gasaargude Sultanate

One of the most important commercial and political centers in the hinterlands of Somalia is Lugh, located about 260 m Northwest of Mogadishu, and 104 m from Baidoa. The name

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Chronology of Digil & Mirifle History of Somalia

Early History Digil and Rahawiin  are descendants of the earliest wave of Somaloid peoples and also the most southern. Firm evidence for the history of the Somali people dates back

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The Forgotten Agenda in Somalia

The early days of humanitarian intervention as protection from extreme forms of human rights violations was trumpeted as on the objectives by some of its architects and supporters. But after

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The Civil War and the Baidoa Famine 1990 – 1992

The overthrow of Siad Barre’was the prelude to total disintegration. The opposition groups were all clan-based organizations each fighting for a particular clan interest. This is made very clear from

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Gulf War illness traced to Chemicals

A review conducted by researchers by the University of California, San Diego, has found a strong connection between exposure to specific chemicals and the Gulf War illness experienced by veterans.

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Depressing news on Anti Depressants

It has been found in American medical research studies that the most prescribed drug in the country, antidepressants, aren’t that entirely effective. According to researchers, they work as well as

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The Democratic Dilemna

As the USA watches the competition between Barack Obama, an Illinois senator, and Hillary Clinton, a New York senator, in their campaign to win the Democratic Party, one thing that

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With Alito Confirmed, What Will be the Consequence?

WASHINGTON, February 1 – Senator John Kerry’s attempt to block the confirmation of Justice Alito were unsuccessful. Without any problems Alito became the new Justice on the Supreme Court, replacing

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