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Conflict endures in Ethiopia’s ethnic Somali Region

Q & A

November 11, 2009
Conflict endures in Ethiopia’s ethnic Somali Region

The violent, separatist conflict in southeastern Ethiopia has claimed thousands of lives over the last 15 years. Former U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia David H. Shinn answers questions about the roots of this under reported conflict and whether it could be the next Darfur.

Q&A: United States recalibrates policy toward Somalia

Q&A

April 22, 2009
Q&A: United States recalibrates policy toward Somalia

Recent pirate attacks on U.S.-flagged ships have thrust the issue of Somali piracy into the spotlight and prompted U.S. President Barack Obama to vow to "halt the rise of piracy." David Shinn, a former ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, discusses how the U.S. can approach Somalia given its poor reputation in the African country.

Tune in: Online radio show on China’s role in Africa

Worldfocus Radio

February 17, 2009
Tune in: Online radio show on China’s role in Africa

A lot of chatter has surrounded China's interests in Africa. Worldfocus.org’s weekly radio show examined the roots of the China-Africa relationship dating back 50 years. Tune in now.

Q&A: Ask your questions about Somalia’s lawlessness

Ask Your Questions

January 15, 2009
Q&A: Ask your questions about Somalia’s lawlessness

Next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST, Worldfocus.org's radio show will explore the worsening situation in Somalia, a place where pirates are only symptomatic of the lawlessness and instability onshore. Ask your questions here.

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