US Official Says Somali al-Shabab Camel Reward for Barack Obama is Absurd

A top US envoy has dismissed as “absurd” a reward of 10 camels for information about President Barack Obama’s hideout by Somali militants. Al-Shabab made the mock offer after the US announced rewards of $3-7m (£2-4.5m) for various militant commanders. The al-Qaeda linked group offered chickens for information about US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.… Continue reading US Official Says Somali al-Shabab Camel Reward for Barack Obama is Absurd

Africa: Trading With the Enemy

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) masquerades as a boost for Africa’s development, but the reality is that it’s nothing less that a new scramble for Africa, writes Jason Hickel.