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Thousands Displaced As Fighting Flares in Mogadishu
Hundreds of families are on the move in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, after three days of fighting between government troops supported by African Union peacekeeping troops (AMISOM) and Islamist insurgents, local sources told IRIN.
To Talk Or Not to Talk to Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab insurgents remain a potent force in Somalia, but there is no public hint of talks on the horizon to reach a political settlement.
Malaysian TV Journalist Accidentally Shot Dead in Mogadishu
The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia said on Saturday that a Malaysian news cameraman, Moramfaizul Bin Mohamed, is dead after an accidental shooting that occurred in Mogadishu on Friday, according to a press release the Somali government...
Somali Power Struggle Could Intensify As Premier Quits
The June 19th resignation of Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed could prompt an intensified power struggle within the country’s transitional government and negatively affect the ongoing offensive against insurgents in the capital, Mogadishu,...
Somali Leaders Agree to Postpone Elections, Extend Transition Period
Elections for the Somali President, Parliament Speaker and his two deputies has been postponed for another 12 months as of August 21 this year, to allow more time for a political transition.
European Union Allocates Additional 65.9 Million Euros to Support the African Union Mission In Somalia
The European Union (EU) announced on Monday the allocation of 65.9 million Euros to support the African Union Mission In Somalia (AMISOM), which is tasked with stabilizing the country.
Germany Provides Financial Support to African Union Mission in Somalia
Germany disbursed 3.85 million Euro as support to the African Union Mission for Somalia (AMISOM) for the purchase of equipments, clothing and shoes for Burundian soldiers as well as the provision of technical equipment for the whole battalion in Somalia.
African Union Wants More Troops in Somalia to Bolster Precarious Peace
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) has urged African countries whose leaders had pledged to contribute troops in Somalia in order to bolster the precarious peace in the horn of Africa country to honor their promise.
