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- Somalia Piracy Followup
Recently, I discussed the latest pirate attack in Somalia’s territorial waters and asked a series of questions about possible responses to it. My questions have been answered:
In February, the United Nations adopted a resolution urging member states with ships and aircraft adjacent to the coast of Somalia to be vigilant about any incidents of piracy [...]
- Whack a Mole in Failed States
Yesterday’s air strike against terrorist Aden Hashi Ayro has met with mixed feelings. While some extoll it as a step forward for Somalia and a tactical victory for the United States, others claim it is another mistake leading to the further destabilization of the country. Yet, even if it amounts to a whack-a-mole tactic, the [...]
- That one’s probably not covered by insurance
This is one of the few travel warnings aimed at men, not women.
Lynchings in Congo as penis theft panic hits capital
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or shrink men’s penises after a wave of panic and attempted lynchings triggered by the alleged witchcraft. [...]
- Yet Another Pirate Attack near Somalia
With the high profile abduction of a French Yacht earlier this month, it seems the fun never stops off the coast of Somalia, if by fun, you mean piracy. According to the AFP,
A major Japanese oil tanker was damaged Monday in a chase by heavily-armed pirates off the coasts of Somalia and Yemen but no [...]
- Coming Anarchy circa 2008: Exhibit A
Via Subadai come a terrifying look at the current state of Kenya’s tribal warfare. Only a year ago promoted as a stable democracy in volatile Africa that made it a darling of Washington and other donors and investors, since allegations of election rigging in December there has been ongoing tribal warfare that has not [...]
- Paying the Bill
While most of the news about Kenya’s ongoing violence and instability focuses on the human aspect, that is, individual stories of loss and trauma, tragedy will continue to visit the country even after stability and peace return. Kenya has proven that even the so-called success stories in Africa, relative success of course, are hardly as [...]
- Butt-Naked on Trial
Thanks to Eddie for the head’s up. ComingAnarchy’s favorite genocidal Liberian is making headlines again:
Liberian Ex-Rebel Confesses to Killings
January 21, 2008; 3:56 PMOne of Liberia’s most notorious rebel commanders, known as Gen. Butt Naked for charging into battle wearing only boots, has returned to confess his role in terrorizing the nation, saying he is [...]
- Tuareg Rebellion
For our readers out there who’ve read Robert Kaplan’s latest books, the Tuareg Rebellion in Mali and Niger isn’t wholly unknown. Adrian over at Politics & Soccer is a masters student in Security Studies and is researching it for his thesis. If any of our readers have expertise to offer, he would surely appreciate it.
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- The Chavez of South Africa
UPDATE: As predicted by all, Zuma wins.
ORIGINAL POST: South African President Thabo Mbeki appears disgusting in the West. He has supported Zimbabwe’s Mugabe without apology, and over the years has made a number of conspiratorial comments on the origins and nature of AIDS. Even so, in the spectrum of South African politicians, he [...]
