Somali elite soldiers graduate from Turkish training program
This training is part of a broader effort by Turkey to strengthen Somalia’s military capabilities.
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Mortar attack at Mogadishu airport kills 2 AU soldiers, injures 1
‘The heinous attack will not deter us and the Somali Security Forces from pursuing lasting peace and security in Somalia,’ AU envoy to Somalia says
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Seven killed in suicide bombing in Somalia
The targeted restaurant, located across from a police training facility, was popular among law enforcement officers
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Somalia approves Egyptian troops to fight al-Shabab
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, attending a summit in Asmara, Eritrea, reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening regional security alongside Somalia and Eritrea
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Somali forces kill 59 al-Shabaab militants, lose 4 soldiers in operations
Somali National Army conducted operations against militants in east of Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions, supported by local militias and international security forces, says ministry
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Six dead, ten injured in Somalia bomb blasts
No group has claimed responsibility, though the Islamist militant group al Shabaab, known for orchestrating frequent bombings across Somalia, is suspected
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Somalia prepares for climate change’s security implications
Somalia’s government and international partners convened in Mogadishu to confront the growing security challenges posed by climate change.
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Militia ambush kills 5 in Somalia, seizes weapons
The attack, which saw heavy weapons stolen, raises concerns about the lifted UN arms embargo and its potential to empower al-Shabaab.
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Ugandan soldier killed in Somalia roadside bombing
Tensions rise in Somalia after a roadside bomb attack kills a Ugandan peacekeeper. The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by Al-Shabaab.
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Three Ethiopian soldiers killed in Somalia
According to local reports, Ethiopian soldiers crossing into Somalia to combat the Al-Shabaab terrorist group were attacked.
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