Ministers from two southern Africa countries visit Mogadishu

A delegation from South Africa and Mozambique on Thursday arrived in Mogadishu where they were received by top Somali officials.

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Kenyan police uncover explosive devices planted inside a food store in Dadaad

Kenyan police have thwarted alleged militant attacks after uncovering explosive devices planted inside a food store in one of the camps forming the world's largest refugee complex, Dadaad, in northern Kenya.

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Somalia issue dominates non-aligned countries’ meeting in Egypt

Foreign ministers from non-aligned countries meeting in Egyptian city of Sharm el Sheikh have discussed Somalia's long sustained political stalemate as well as other pressing international issues.

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Prison chief refutes alleged rots in Mogadishu central prison

Somalia's chief of Prison services has refuted claims that corruption and mistreatments is rift in Mogadishu central prison.

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Three alleged militants killed by their own actions

Three people have died in two separate incidents where bombs they were allegedly planting exploded on Wednesday.

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Guban Somalia Novel Out in Print

This paper is a review of the novel titled Guban by Abdi Latif Ega and is published by panafrik this year, 2012 in Harlem New York; purposes here are to introduce the book in the context of current issues and discourse in Somali politics. Novel is autobiographical and is a commentary on the contemporary…

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Newly appointed Beledweyne mayor bans firearms in the city

The newly appointed mayor of Beledweyne town on Tuesday made firearms illegal within the vicinity of city just a day after he was voted in as the mayor of the city.

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Two police officers injured in a brief gun-battle with armed gangs.

Three people including two police officers and a civilian were injured in a brief gun-battle between Puntland police officers and armed gangs in Puntland administered northern part of Galkayo town on Tuesday morning.

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U.S ambassador to Somalia James Swan visits Mogadishu

The U.S ambassador to Somalia James Swan day met Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali in Mogadishu where they discussed a range of issues including the working plan of the Road Map.

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TFG forces foil suicide attack targeting military base in Mogadishu

Somali forces in Mogadishu have seized a man wearing a jacket full of explosives who allegedly wanted to detonate himself inside AMISOM base Mogadishu, officials say.

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Clan militias at loggerheads over grazing land in parts of Balanbale district

Elders in Balanbale district, Galgadudu region, are now trying to end looming tribal clashes in parts of the district where two people were injured following a clash between rival militias on Monday night.

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Turkish Airlines begins direct flights from Khartoum to Mogadishu.

Turkish Airlines has for the first time again started direct flights between Khartoum and Mogadishu in an effort to end tiresome trip between the two countries involving transit to neighbouring countries.

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Draft Constitution challenges Somalia’s will for nationhood

By Mohamud M Uluso

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Al-Shabaab, Ahlu Sunna clash in parts of El-bur district.

A deadly fight between Ahlu Sunna and Al-Shabaab militant group has on Monday erupted in parts of El-bur district, reports say.

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Deadly fight erupts on the outskirt of Beledweyne town.

A fierce fighting has reportedly erupted between Somali troops and Al-Shabaab militant group in Beledweyne town on Sunday night.

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S/Africa to shut down refugee reception centre in Cape Town.

South African Home Affairs has announced that it will shut down a refugee reception centre in Western Cape city of Cape Town, raising outrage from asylum seekers including Somalis.

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Is “Somaliland” Crumbling on Ahmed Silanyo’s Feet?

Business community, which prospered over the years, is frustrated about the lack of business opportunity in the country. This is why Dahabshiil HQ is based in Djibouti and not in Hargeisa. To ensure the continuation of the relative peace and tranquility that prevailed in the enclave for the best part…

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Rift erupts within Al-Shabaab’s leadership in Lower Juba

Reports from Lower Juba region indicate that a strong rift has emerged between senior leaders of Al-Shabaab rebel group in the region over alleged dismissal of the group's leader in Afmadow town.

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Ahlu Sunna delegates ready to attend Mogadishu meeting, officials say.

Ahlu Sunna administration in central Somalia regions has said it has made ready is delegates who are to attend the constitutional meeting in Mogadishu.

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President Sharif receives letter of credence from Iranian ambassador to Somalia.

President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed today received letters of credence from the ambassador of the Republic of Iran, Makel Hussein.

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