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US-Somalia forces ‘take over’ Al-Qaeda hideouts

The United States-backed Special Forces have taken over a strategic base from the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia, today. A surprise dawn attack was launched by American Special Forces along with the “Danab”, Somalia’s Special Forces unit, triggering a lengthy gun battle. The operation resulted in taking back key villages, including Bulo-Konto, Dangriga Balow,

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Somali leader of regional State in Ethiopia resigns

The long-serving leader of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state has announced his resignation after the Federal forces have raided and seized control of his seat in Jigjiga city recently. President Abdi Mohamud Omar stepped down as negotiations with the Federal government of Ethiopia based in Addis Ababa, according to the sources. His Finance minister, Ahmed Abdi

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Ethiopian Troops And Tanks Roll Into Jigjiga Town dispute with Somali regional

Mogadishu – The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) have moved into Jijiga, the capital of the Somali Regional State (SRS) in Ethiopia, and have strategically positioned themselves in key installations after a break down of relations between the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the Somali regional President Abdi Mohamoud Omar Abdi Iley‘the one-eyed’. Supporters of

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The Somali army killed seven al Shabaab militants in operations in Lower Juba region

Jubaland– The National Security Forces and the Jubaland forces are continuing to intensify operations targeting the Al-Shabaab militant bases in the Lower Juba region, destroying al-Shabaab bases in the area. Witnesses last troops from the area under the town of Bulo actually have killed 7 militants in Somalia and marshals, while there had dismantled. The

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Joint IGAD-UNSOM Mission Completes Visit Aimed at Helping Resolve Tukaraq Conflict

Mogadishu-A joint IGAD-UNSOM mission visited Garowe, and Hargeisa, from 28 to 30 July 2018, to take forward ongoing efforts to find a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Tukaraq area of Sool region. In Garowe, the mission held discussions with Mr Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gas, And Mr Abdihakim Abdullahi Haji Omar and Traditional Elders

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A delegation led by Prime Minister Khaire arrived in Garowe town

Growe- A large delegation led by the prime minister of the federal government of Somalia Mr Hassan Ali Khaire arrived close to grow town in the regional state of Puntland. The Prime Minister and his delegation received a warm welcome by Puntland regional authorities, including the Governor, Mr Abdiwali Mohamed Ali Gas, members of the

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The former deputy defence minister said there are official Somali government to provide information to al-Shabaab

Mogadishu–Former deputy defence minister, Mr Salad Ali Jelle, the current politician Somalia, said there is official Somali government is helping the Al-Shabaab groups to blow up bombings in Mogadishu and other parts of the country. Although Jelle did not specify the identity of the individuals, he said there are people involved in the facilitation of

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Somali Prime Minister sacks Education Minister

Mogadishu – Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Thursday sacked the country’s Education Minister, Mr Abdirahman Dahir Osman. Prime Minister Khaire in a decree said the dismissal took immediate effect and that the state minister for Education, Abdirahman Mohamud Abdulle Jabir will take over until the appointment of the new minister. Mr Osman who

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The Somali National Army has today killed 87 terrorist militants in the Lower Jubba region

Mogadishu–Somali National Army has today on Monday killed 87 terrorist militant groups of Al-Shabaab at Bar-Sanguni area about 50 kilometres north of Kismayo town in the lower Jubba region southern Somalia, Deputy Minister of Information of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr Adam Isak, told Media that the National forces resisted the terrorist attack on

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United Nations envoy to Somalia, Michael Keating and police Chief in Galkayo town

Galkayo, Mudug Region, has reached the United Nations envoy to Somalia Michael Keating. Keating’s trip to Galkayo, accompanied by Chief of Police the Somalia Police Gen. Bashir Abdi Mohamed and other police officers in Somalia.Galcayo City Airport was welcomed by the Galmudug and Puntland authorities in Galkayo town. The goal of their visit to Galkayo

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