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MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia stands on a precarious precipice, fighting to reclaim its lands from the grip of terror. With the resolute intent of ridding the nation of extremists, the federal government is zeroing in on the financial underpinnings of these merciless factions. Can Somalia finally pull itself away from the shadows of strife that have lingered for over twenty years? In the rugged and often unforgiving terrain of the Horn of Africa, Somalia has tirelessly fought the malignancies of Al-Shabaab and the escalating…

Later today, the competition for leadership within the Conservative Party will narrow from four candidates down to three, as members of Parliament cast their critical votes. Tomorrow brings another round of voting, where the remaining contenders will dwindle further, leaving just two in the race. Ultimately, a decisive ballot among the full party membership is scheduled for October, culminating in the announcement of the victor on November 2nd. In their quest to secure the support of party loyalists, all four candidates…