Somalia
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Somalia disaster agency chief visits Baidoa ahead of El Niño risks
Somalia's disaster management chief visits Baidoa to prepare for potential humanitarian emergencies linked to heavy rains and flooding.
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Somalia
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Somalia Senate Approves Revenue Authority Bill and Two Constitutional Commission Members
Somalia's Upper House of Parliament approves legislation establishing a national Revenue Authority and endorses two new members of the Independent Constitutional Review Commission.
Somalia
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Somalia's Upper House Approves Revenue Authority Bill
Somalia's Upper House approves bill to establish Revenue Authority, filling two constitutional committee vacancies.
Somalia
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Puntland Detains Nearly 130 Federal Troops in Galkayo Town
Puntland security forces detain 130 Somali federal troops in Galkayo town amid rising tensions between Puntland and the federal government.
Somalia
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AU, UN Chiefs Discuss Strengthening Cooperation on Africa's Challenges
African Union and UN leaders meet in New York to enhance cooperation on peace, security, and economic issues.
Somalia
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Suspected al-Shabaab Militants Launch Attacks on Kenyan Forces in Garissa and Lamu
Suspected al-Shabaab militants have launched separate attacks on Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) teams in Garissa and Lamu counties, with no reported casualties or injuries.
Somalia
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Egypt Rejects Infringement on Somalia's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity
Egypt's President El-Sisi assures CIA chief of support for Somalia's stability and sovereignty.
Somalia
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Pakistan Air Force delegation visits Mogadishu for defence talks
A high-level Pakistan Air Force delegation led by Air Marshal Muhammad Sarfraz arrived in Mogadishu for talks on rebuilding the Somali Air Force and strengthening defence cooperation.
Somalia
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US grants UN additional year to phase out support for Somalia peacekeepers
The US has given the UN an extra year to end its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, easing concerns over immediate funding cuts but leaving the force's future uncertain.
Somalia
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Somali Defense Minister Confident in National Army's Ability to Resist al-Shabab
Somalia's Defense Minister says national army can resist al-Shabab even if African Union forces withdraw
Somalia
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Somalia's Strained Relationship with Turkey Amidst Political Uncertainty
Somalia's strained relationship with Turkey has raised concerns about the country's long-term future and its ability to maintain strategic friendships.
Somalia
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Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Redirect ICE Funding
US congresswoman Ilhan Omar to introduce bill redirecting $140bn in ICE funding to local communities affected by immigration enforcement.