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Somalia's US-trained soldiers arrested for stealing ration
Africa

Somalia's US-trained soldiers arrested for stealing ration

The Danab unit has been heavily involved in a military offensive that initially succeeded in wresting swathes of territory from al Shabaab in Somalia.
At least 70 'al-Shabaab militants' killed in Somalia
Africa

At least 70 'al-Shabaab militants' killed in Somalia

At least 70 suspected al-Shabaab militants have been killed in Somalia, the government said on Thursday.
Somalia names new head of state intelligence
Africa

Somalia names new head of state intelligence

Somalia has appointed new head of the country's intelligence agency, NISA.
Somali forces kill al-Shabaab leaders in military operations
Africa

Somali forces kill al-Shabaab leaders in military operations

The al Qaeda-allied group has been fighting for nearly two decades, aiming to topple Somalia's central government.
Explosion near police station kills four in Kenya
Africa

Explosion near police station kills four in Kenya

An explosion near a police station in Kenya's northeastern county of Mandera has killed four people, including three police officers.
Somalia arrests 16 suspects over hotel attack
Africa

Somalia arrests 16 suspects over hotel attack

At least 16 suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly attack on a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on March 14.
Al-Shabaab siege on Mogadishu hotel ends as 'all terrorists are killed'
Africa

Al-Shabaab siege on Mogadishu hotel ends as 'all terrorists are killed'

The 13-hour siege of SYL Hotel in Somalia's capital has ended, but information about casualties remains unavailable.
Al-Shabaab attacks hotel near Somalia presidential palace
Africa

Al-Shabaab attacks hotel near Somalia presidential palace

Clashes between attackers and security forces erupted following the attack on the popular SYL Hotel.
US sanctions 'financiers' of  al-Shabaab militant group
Africa

US sanctions 'financiers' of  al-Shabaab militant group

The United States has sanctioned individuals and entities it claims to be financing militant group al-Shabaab's activities in the Horn of Africa region.
Cuban Speaker in Kenya amid claims kidnapped doctors killed in US strike
Africa

Cuban Speaker in Kenya amid claims kidnapped doctors killed in US strike

Al-Shabaab militant group claimed that the two doctors had been killed in a US air strike in Somalia last week.
US to build military bases for Somali army's commando force
Africa

US to build military bases for Somali army's commando force

The agreement will see the US construct five "well-equipped" military bases for the Danab Brigade.
Somali president condemns 'heinous attack' on UAE advisors at military camp
Africa

Somali president condemns 'heinous attack' on UAE advisors at military camp

The attacker opened fire and targeted United Arab Emirates military advisors before he was shot dead by the security forces.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

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Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

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Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

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Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

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Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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