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AU pledges to continue supporting Somalia despite funding challenges
The African Union (AU) pledged to continue to support peace and stability in Somalia despite financial challenges affecting the bloc’s peacekeeping ...
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African peacekeeping mission in Somalia ‘needs 8,000 more troops’
NAIROBI: The African peacekeeping mission in Somalia requires an additional 8,000 troops, even as Burundi is expected to withdraw its contingent, a st...
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Kounde leaves it late to win Copa del Rey for Barca after 3-2 thriller
Jules Kounde scored a 116th minute winner to give FC Barcelona a thrilling 3-2 win in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on Saturday night....
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Al-Shabaab mortar shells hit residential area in Baidoa, causing civilian casualties
Baidoa (HOL) — A mother and her child were killed, and four other children were wounded after suspected Al-Shabaab militants fired mortar shells int...
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AU chair urges Somalia to broaden NCC participation, speed up state building
Entebbe, Uganda (HOL) — African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to intensify its political ef...
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Somali President praises Troop-Contributing Countries at AUSSOM Summit in Uganda
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the Summit of Heads of State and Government of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs)...
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Somali army kills 21 Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle region
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) elite Danab Commandos killed at least 21 Al-Shabaab militants during a targeted operation in the Baladu...
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Iraqi Interior Minister visits Mogadishu to strengthen security ties with Somalia
Mogadishu (HOL) — Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari arrived in Mogadishu this week for a high-level visit to strengthen security cooper...
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Pressure mounts on AU Commission to fund Somalia peace mission
Countries contributing troops towards peace efforts in Somalia have urged the African Union Commission, in coordination with partners, to mobilise res...
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Egypt’s PM attends Entebbe Summit on AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
On behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly traveled to Uganda to lead the Egyptian delegation at the Extraordinary S...
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