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U.S. Launches Airstrike Against ISIS Fighters in Somalia’s Puntland State Region
U.S. carries out airstrike on ISIS in Puntland State amid broader campaign in Somalia MOGADISHU — The U.S. military said Tuesday that…
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African Union mission in Somalia teeters amid $180 million funding shortfall
African Union mission in Somalia teeters as $180 million shortfall threatens gains against al‑Shabab MOGADISHU — The African Union Support and Stabilization…
East-Africa
U.S. Embassy in Somalia curtails services as government shutdown begins
U.S. Embassy in Somalia Scales Back Services as Washington Shutdown Ripples Overseas Mogadishu — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia said Wednesday it…
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Somalia and Uganda to Ink Three Investment MoUs at Kampala Summit
Uganda and Somalia Seek Deeper Ties — But Will MoUs Become Markets? KAMPALA — When Presidents Yoweri Museveni and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
East-Africa
Attorney General transfers child abuse case to Banadir Regional Court
Somalia moves to prosecute alleged child abuse filmed for social media; court orders detention Somalia’s top prosecutor has referred a high-profile child…
Somalia
Germany Hosts Mogadishu’s First Climate Forum Addressing Peace, Security, Environment
In Mogadishu, a conversation about heat, water and peace MOGADISHU — Under the late-morning sun that bakes the coastal capital, diplomats, government…
Somalia
Somalia sends custodial corps troops to intensify fight against al-Shabab
Somalia deploys newly trained Custodial Corps to front lines as fight with al‑Shabab intensifies MOGADISHU — Somalia has rushed newly trained members…
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Somalia’s ground forces chief urges tougher Al-Shabaab campaign despite funding shortfalls
Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab at a crossroads as funding and politics bite MOGADISHU — On a dusty frontline in Awdhegle district, where…
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Mogadishu police detain seven youths over risky knife stunts in stadiums
Mogadishu arrests seven youths after knife stunts go viral, exposing a volatile mix of bravado and boredom On a recent evening in…
Somalia
Kenya rescues 20 people from human trafficking bound for Russia
Kenya police rescue 22 people allegedly being trafficked to Russia to fight in Ukraine NAIROBI — Kenyan police on Wednesday freed 22…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Prime Minister, German Ambassador Discuss Fresh Investment Opportunities
Somalia Courts German Investment as Mogadishu Seeks to Turn Stability Gains into Jobs On a sweltering Monday in Mogadishu, Somali Prime Minister…
