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Trump’s aid cuts leave countries unable to fight back against famine

IN FOCUS: More than 4.5 million people in Somalia are expected to suffer from hunger and food shortages before the end of June. The US president’s axing of aid leaves the country with precious few resources to respond. Nick Ferris reports

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Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?

Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?

More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement, the breakaway state has built a relatively stable system of governance. This has drawn increasing interest from global powers, including the United States. As regional…

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Fears Mount Over Resurgence Of Al-Shabaab Jihadists In Somalia

Fears Mount Over Resurgence Of Al-Shabaab Jihadists In Somalia

Somalia's Al-Shabaab jihadist militia shows signs of resurgence after making gains in strategic regions and coming close to assassinating the president with a roadside bomb last week.

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‘Somalia is dangerous’: Former US deportees struggle with fear, uncertainty

Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump’s plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives.

The harrowing true story behind Netflix’s Surviving Black Hawk Down

Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning 2001 war film about the shooting down of two US military helicopters was inspired by the real-life Battle of Mogadishu. A new Netflix docuseries explores the true story behind the movie

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New rider in town: Somalia's first woman equestrian turns heads

A strange sight appears on the streets of Mogadishu: a figure dressed all in black, including a cowboy hat, riding a horse through the beeping traffic of tuk-tuks and motorbikes.

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New Rider In Town: Somalia's First Woman Equestrian Turns Heads

A strange sight appears on the streets of Mogadishu: a figure dressed all in black, including a cowboy hat, riding a horse through the beeping traffic of tuk-tuks and motorbikes.

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The African capital where security cameras could get you arrested – or killed

The African capital where security cameras could get you arrested – or killed

Shop keepers in Mogadishu are allegedly being forced to install CCTV cameras, making them vulnerable to attacks from extremists

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Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.

US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement

US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement

Commitment by Mogadishu’s largest single lender is latest in series of deals to forgive ‘unsustainable’ $4.5bn debt

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Somaliland elections: what’s at stake for independence, stability and shifting power dynamics in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland elections: what’s at stake for independence, stability and shifting power dynamics in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024.

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Seven killed in suicide bombing at cafe in Somalia’s Mogadishu

Seven killed in suicide bombing at cafe in Somalia’s Mogadishu

Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack in Somalia’s capital which left six others injured.

7 killed in suicide bomber attack at a cafe in Somalia's capital

7 killed in suicide bomber attack at a cafe in Somalia's capital

Police said seven people died and six others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an unidentified device at a café outside a police training school in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu

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Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia

Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia

As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.

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Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Ethiopia fears weapons could worsen security situation amid regional rows over water, territory and Red Sea access

Hundreds of Somalis protest against Al Shabaab after deadly Mogadishu attack

Hundreds of Mogadishu residents gathered at Lido Beach on Monday to denounce the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Somali capital over the weekend. Authorities say 37 people were killed and over 200 injured in an attack claimed by the al Qaeda-affiliated group Al Shabaab. Meanwhile, Ukraine argues…

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'We Won't Be Intimidated': Somalis Protest After Al-Shabaab Attack

Chanting "down with Al-Shabaab, down with the enemy", hundreds of Somalis joined a rally Monday against the jihadist group at the site of a deadly beachfront assault in the capital Mogadishu.

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At least 37 killed in terrorist attack on popular Mogadishu beach

More than 200 wounded after suicide bomber and gunmen target busy beachfront in Somali capital

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Somali police say 32 people died in an attack on a beach hotel. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.

Police in Somalia say 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu

More than 30 killed in Somalia beach attack claimed by Al-Shabaab

At least 32 people have been killed and scores wounded following an attack by an Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen at a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said Saturday. It was the latest in a string of attacks claimed by the Islamist militants in Mogadishu and other…

Deadly Suicide Attack At Beach Restaurant In Mogadishu

Tragedy strikes Mogadishu as al-Shabaab suicide attack kills 32 at beach restaurant. International condemnation and support for Somalia.

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At Least 32 Killed In Al-Shabaab Attack On Busy Mogadishu Beach

An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 32 people and wounding scores more, in one of the deadliest attacks in months, police said on Saturday.

At least 32 killed in al-Shabab beach attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

More than 60 wounded in attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.

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Somalia Cafe Attack Toll Climbs To Nine: Security Sources

The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.

Deadly Bombing Outside Café In Mogadishu

Recent bombing in Mogadishu café linked to al-Shabab, raising security concerns in Somalia.

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