East Africa: Somalia Threatens to Withdraw From IGAD Over Kenya Diplomatic Row

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East Africa: Somalia Threatens to Withdraw From IGAD Over Kenya Diplomatic Row

[Dalsan Radio] Somalia has threatened to withdraw from IGAD after the group ruled in favour after a diplomatic tiff between Somalia and Kenya.

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