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Israel plans to deploy submarines Berbera northern Somalia
A new report from Germany says Israel is seeking a naval and military presence in the Somaliland port of Berbera, a move that could give the Israeli navy a strategic access to the Gulf of Aden
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Featured ArticlesIsrael plans to deploy submarines Berbera northern Somalia
A new report from Germany says Israel is seeking a naval and military presence in the Somaliland port of Berbera, a move that could give the Israeli navy a strategic access to the Gulf of Aden
Israel plans to deploy submarines Berbera northern Somalia
A new report from Germany says Israel is seeking a naval and military presence in the Somaliland port of Berbera, a move that could give the Israeli navy a strategic access to the Gulf of Aden
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At least 3 killed, 4 injured in Somalia suicide bombing
Photo/Somali Times Bomb-laden car makes security check point in capital Mogadishu target A suicide car bomb blast targeted a security check point in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu Monday, leaving at
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