Somalia
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Jul- 2022 -1 JulyCommentary
IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West
IS will certainly plan attacks in other regions from its new sub-Saharan African hub, and recent drawdowns by international peacekeepers should be reconsidered.
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Jun- 2022 -6 JuneMiddle East
Saudi Arabia Concludes Military Drill With Red Sea Countries
Saudi Arabia has concluded a five-day joint military drill with Red Sea coastal countries Djibouti, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia.
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May- 2022 -16 MayAfrica
Biden Reestablishes US Troop Presence Inside Somalia
President Joe Biden has ordered the reestablishment of a US troop presence in Somalia to help local authorities combat Al-Shabaab.
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3 MayAfrica
Al-Shabaab Attacks AU Base in Somalia, Casualties Reported
Al-Shabaab jihadists stormed an African Union base in Somalia, triggering a fierce firefight that left a number of casualties.
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchAfrica
UN Security Council Votes for New Somalia Peacekeeping Force
The UN Security Council unanimously for a new African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia, where Al-Shabaab insurgents have been seeking to overthrow the fragile government for more than a decade.
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24 MarchAfrica
More Than 30 Killed in Twin Attacks in Central Somalia
The death toll from twin attacks in central Somalia night has climbed above 30.
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23 MarchAfrica
Gunfire Near Somali Capital’s Main Airport
Gunfire erupted near Mogadishu's airport as security forces clashed with armed men attempting to storm a fortified area of the capital.
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21 MarchAfrica
China Donates Military Equipment to Somalia
The Chinese government has donated military equipment to Somalia to support the African nation’s battle against terrorism.
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9 MarchAfrica
UN Chief Recommends AU Maintain Somalia Troop Levels Until 2023
UN Secretary-General recommended that the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia maintain its staffing level through the end of the year.
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Feb- 2022 -16 FebruaryAfrica
Two Killed in Twin Al-Shabaab Attacks in Somalia: Police
Al-Shabaab militants launched simultaneous attacks on police stations around Somalia's capital Mogadishu.
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