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August 2009

‘Several dead’ in Somali clashes

A number of people have died in further fierce fighting in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between Islamist militants and government forces, officials say. The renewed fighting comes despite a call by the president for a ceasefire The conflict comes despite a call by President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmad for a ceasefire during the Muslim holy …

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(1963) HAILE SELASSIE, “TOWARDS AFRICAN UNITY”

 CONTRIBUTED BY: BLACKPAST On May 25, 1963 the Organization for African Unity (OAU) was established with a permanent headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, was selected as the first President of the OAU.  His acceptance speech appears below. This is indeed a momentous and historic day for Africa and for all Africans. …

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