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OPINION- On November 18th, the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics joined the continent in celebrating African Statistics Day. National Statistics is a vital component for sound policymaking, providing evidence on improving the lives of citizens, monitoring results, and reporting on development results. Without better and more accessible data, policymakers will find it challenging to address significant economic development problems at both the local and international levels. Consequently, the demand to produce…

The Horn of Africa is a region in Eastern Africa home to the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia. It is also a region that is positioned in such a geographically strategic location, per its proximity to the Middle East oil fields and the Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea trade routes. Historically, these routes attracted the attention of the world powers, including the United States. Because of its strategic location—just south of the Red Sea—foreign powers in the West, the Middle East, and the Far East have…

Op-Ed: Ethiopia’s seismic war will destabilize the region FILE: President Isaias Afwerki with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed celebrating Ge'ez New Year at the Bure Front along the Eritrean-Ethiopian border - 9-11-2018…

Gabon is the next presidential election in a year, but the country is already entering the atmosphere of the pre-election campaign. On Saturday, the outgoing president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, announced that he would be there as if to say that he would be a…

Many nomadic shepherds, victims of climate change, settle in Chad. Less grazing, repeated droughts and deadly societal conflicts. Many have lost their camel herds or cattle. They are trying to convert and settle on the outskirts of the Chadian capital. They agreed to talk about their lifestyle change.

A joint commission of inquiry between Mali and Mauritania and joint patrols: these are the most important decisions at the end of the 48-hour stay in Mauritania for an important Malian mission, following the deaths of several civilian Mauritania on the border…

In Kenya, the presidential marketing campaign gained new momentum for Raila Odinga on Saturday. At a gathering in Nairobi, greater than 20 political events sealed their alliance within the coalition Azimio la Umoja (Quest for Unity in French). Among these…

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has jumped to teammate Cristiano Ronaldo's protection after his hat-trick towards Tottenham on Saturday.The Portugal ahead grew to become soccer's report purpose scorer of all time (at the very least in line with FIFA statistics) after his treble in a decisive 3-2 victory that lifted Man Utd again to the highest 4.Ronaldo had been criticized after a purpose in ten video games and there have been hints that his presence within the crew was adverse, however Pogba has ignored this discuss…

Leicester goal to make 5 bounce wins in all competitions on Sunday, once they journey to Arsenal within the Premier League.Foxes most not too long ago gained 2-0 over Rennes in the primary a part of the match within the Europa Conference League, which made it 4 straight victories. In the Premier League, their two straight wins (towards Burnley and Leeds) don't paint the complete image; they adopted a collection of 5 video games with no win, as they proceed to battle for some type of consistency within the Premier…

Arsenal and Leicester meet on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with continued good type their frequent aim.Mikel Arteta's males have made it into the highest 4 in current weeks and now have a wholesome place for Champions League qualification, due to 4 straight Premier League victories - most not too long ago after they performed an thrilling 3-2 victory away in opposition to Watford . Leicester even have 4 consecutive victories, even though it spans all competitions with their newest triumph in the shape of a very important…