Security
Egypt expands military goals in Somalia after Israel's Somaliland recognition
Egypt has broadened its military mission in Somalia after Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, with the protection of President...
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Somali, allied forces carry out airstrike in Middle Shabelle, kill 17 militants
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army forces, working with international partners, carried out an overnight airstrike in the Middle Shabelle region...
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Somali Danab forces kill 15 al-Shabab fighters, capture eight in Jilib district
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army Danab special forces killed 15 al-Shabab militants and captured eight others during a targeted military opera...
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Somali pirates hijack Chinese fishing vessel off Puntland coast
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel off the coast of Puntland on New Year’s Day, seizing the ship near the port tow...
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Somali Danab forces kill 20 al-Shabab fighters in Bay region
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army Danab special forces, working alongside international partners, killed at least 20 al-Shabab fighters, includ...
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Somali forces repel al-Shabab attack in Middle Shabelle, restore control to Wargaadhi
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, backed by organized local community fighters, repelled an al-Shabab attack on the Wargaadhi area of the ...
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Landmine hits convoy escorting Hirshabelle president near Jowhar, injures officials
Jowhar (HOL) — A landmine explosion struck a convoy escorting Hirshabelle State President Ali Guudlawe Hussein on Friday as it traveled from Mohamed...
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Somali army kills 29 militants in operation against Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s armed forces, working in coordination with international partners, killed 29 al-Shabaab militants during an operation in...
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Al-Shabab extremists are greatest threat to peace in Somalia and the region, UN experts say
The al-Shabab extremist group remains the greatest immediate threat to peace and stability in Somalia and the region, especially Kenya, U.N. experts s...
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UN Security Council renews mandate of peacekeeping force in Somalia for another year
New York (HOL) – The United Nations Security Council has unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in S...
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