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In this March 20, 2013, file photo, Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew attends the Standard Chartered Singapore Forum in Singapore. Singapore's first and longest-serving prime minister Lee Kuan Yew died Monday, the prime minister's office said. He was 91. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

Lee Kuan Yew, founder of modern Singapore, dies at 91

Created: | Monday March 23, 2015 - 11:55:01
SINGAPORE (AP) — Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore who was both feared for his authoritarian tactics and admired worldwide for turning the city-state into one of the world's richest nations while in power for 31 years, died Monday. He was 91.
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Africa's first public-private water fund launched in Kenya

Created: | Monday March 23, 2015 - 11:55:01
In a first for Africa, a public-private water fund was launched in Kenya on Friday, bringing together businesses, utilities, conservation groups, government and farmers to fund upstream water conservation through activities such as watershed protection and reforestation.
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Somali National Army Conducts Successful Operation to Remove Landmines and Open Roadways

Created: | Wednesday August 16, 2023 - 15:13:03
The Somali National Army's 26th brigade, Ali Binu Dalib, conducted large-scale operations in the villages of Eel Gorof, Eel Borre, and Gedi Koror, located between the borders of the Hiraan and Galgaduud regions today. The operation was led by Col. Ismail Abdi Malik Maallin, commander of the 26th brigade of Ali Binu Abi Dalib. The troops were successful in opening the road that connects the Mahas and Wabxo districts.
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PRESS STATEMENT

Created: | Thursday July 27, 2023 - 19:23:04
The United States is designating Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf, the head of finance for ISIS-Somalia, an ISIS affiliate in Africa that generates revenue ISIS distributes across the continent.
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