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    Post-Election Violence in Kenya Grows

    Kenya appeared to be an island of stability in Africa until this weekend's contested presidential election. Since then, some 260 people have died since election officials claimed that President Mwai Kibaki was re-elected over the heavily favored challenger, Raila Odinga . What does the unrest mean for Africa as a whole and America's interests?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Kenya appeared to be an island of stability in Africa until this weekend's contested presidential election. Since then, some 260 people have died since election officials claimed that President Mwai Kibaki was re-elected over the heavily favored challenger, Raila Odinga. What does the unrest mean for Africa as a whole and America's interests?

    Among the duties of Mark Bellamy, who was US Ambassador to Kenya from 2003 to 2006, was directing counterterrorism programs in the Horn of Africa.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Mark Bellamy

      former Ambassador to Kenya

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    American Politics Stranded in Iowa
    1. 1:36Pakistan Delays Election, Turns to Scotland Yard in Bhutto Probe
    2. 7:28The Day Before the Iowa Caucuses
    3. 42:43Post-Election Violence in Kenya GrowsYou’re reading this
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