- News Briefs (Nov 5th, 2008)

A family split by war is reunited

The Age - Nov 5, 2008

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Djibouti: Pastoralists' way of life at risk
ReliefWeb - Nov 5, 2008

A combination of population pressure, desertification and above all drought is forcing Djibouti pastoralists out of their traditional grazing lands to live in improvised settlements near the capital city.

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Ethiopia volcano sets lava record - BBC - Nov 5, 2008

Lava flow from a volcanic explosion in Ethiopia's remote north-eastern Afar region has covered a record area, researchers say.

Satellite photos show the lava covered about 300 sq km (115 sq miles).

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Kenyan economy awaits sentiment premium from Obama win
BusinessDaily - Nov 4, 2008