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CAIRO, (Reuters) – Egypt will contribute troops to an African Union Somalia peacekeeping mission, its foreign minister said on Monday, as ties between the two countries grow closer amid tensions with Ethiopia over recognition of Somaliland.
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Ethiopia and Somalia have been at odds over Ethiopia’s push for sea access Sadik Kedir Abdu ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia on Saturday for his first official visit since Türkiye-mediated talks resolved long-standing disputes …
African Union hails meeting of Somali, Ethiopian leaders following ...
2 days ago · The African Union hailed a weekend meeting between the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa which materialized due to the Ankara Declaration. Calling the meeting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud a “milestone,” Mohamed El-Amine Souef ...
Several IS Fighters Killed In Somalia’s Puntland State
2 days ago · MOGADISHU: Somali security forces said they killed several Daesh fighters and seized eight terrorist outposts during ongoing military operations in the semi-autonomous Puntland region. Daesh has a relatively small presence in Somalia compared to the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab, but experts have warned ...
US Says Kills 10 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Somalia Air Strike
Jan 8, 2025 · The United States conducted an air strike in southern Somalia, killing 10 members of the Al-Shabaab jihadist group, US military authorities said Tuesday. The Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab has been waging a bloody insurgency against Somalia’s fragile federal government for more than 17 years. The raid ...
Somalia on a dangerous precipice - WardheerNews
Mar 30, 2024 · President Hassan’s election was heralded as a potential turning point for the nation, with promises of significant reforms and strategies to address pressing issues, particularly in the realm of security, including the crucial fight against terrorism.
Amid opposition, Somali president says political leaders agreed to …
Oct 31, 2024 · Local council elections would be held in June of next year, while federal parliament representatives, members of state legislatures, and presidents will be elected in Sept. 2025, says Presidency Mohamed Dhaysane BELEDWAYNE, Somalia Despite opposition from two states and former … Continued
The Looming Shadow of an Afghanistan-Like Scenario in Somalia
Dec 10, 2024 · Somalia faces a convergence of crises that could lead to a catastrophic collapse reminiscent of Afghanistan’s fall to the Taliban. Under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the federal government has veered sharply off course, alienating stakeholders, weakening state institutions, and emboldening Al-Shabaab.With the international community showing signs of donor fatigue and the Federal ...
The Struggle for Somalia: Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and the Fragility of the ...
Jan 5, 2025 · Somalia’s Federal Government (FGS) is grappling with profound challenges, ranging from endemic corruption to the persistent threat posed by militant groups like Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State (ISIS) in Somalia. While the government projects an image of progress and reform, its systemic flaws and ...