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Somalia says it will not take sides in Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says his country will not take sides in disputes between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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Puntland President Deni Holds Meeting with State Councils and Federal MPs
Puntland President Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni met with state councils and federal MPs to discuss Somalia's current situation, including elections and constitutional amendments.
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Somalia's Political Elite Trapped in Struggles as Insurgents Adapt and Regional Powers Recalculate
Somalia's political elite remains trapped in familiar struggles, leaving the country vulnerable to threats from insurgents and regional powers.
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Qatar Seeks to Revive US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions
Qatar sends delegation to Tehran in bid to revive stalled US-Iran peace talks
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Uganda Begins Withdrawal of Troops From Somalia After Nearly 20 Years
Uganda starts withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years, citing handing over security to Somali forces amid financial pressures on the African Union's security mission.
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US Coast Guard imposes tougher security rules on ships calling at Somalia
The US Coast Guard has introduced additional security requirements for vessels arriving at US ports after calling at Somalia, citing inadequate anti-terrorism measures.
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World Jewish Congress Chief Ronald Lauder Breaks with Netanyahu
Ronald Lauder, head of the World Jewish Congress, criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu, citing abandonment of peace agreements and empowerment of far-right ministers.
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Somali Parliament Speaker Leads EAC Parliamentary Speakers' Meeting in Nairobi
Somali Parliament Speaker chairs EAC parliamentary Speakers' meeting in Nairobi, focusing on cooperation and regional integration.
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Uganda Begins Withdrawing Troops from Somalia After Nearly 20 Years
Uganda starts withdrawing troops from Somalia, marking a security handover to Somali forces amid financial and political pressure on the African Union mission.
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Somali Pirates Regroup, Hijack Ships for Multimillion-Dollar ransoms
Somali pirates have resumed hijacking ships for ransom, driven by economic desperation and opportunity from the Iran war.
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Somali citizen fined Sh370,000 for being in Kenya illegally
A Somali citizen has been fined Sh370,000 by a Kenyan court for unlawfully being in Kenya and fraudulently obtaining Kenyan identity and passport documents.
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Egypt, Somalia discuss regional security at Russia-Africa summit
Egyptian and Somali foreign ministers meet on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit to discuss bilateral ties and regional security.