Why a stable Somalia is in our interests

A more stable Somalia is therefore essential. We cannot afford to ignore the human suffering or the threats posed by Somalia's instability to Somalis, to East Africa, or to the UK. We therefore have common cause in helping Somalia back from the brink. It's for these reasons that Somalia matters.

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UK leads efforts to bring stability to Somalia

These new initiatives come three weeks after Britain called on the international community to address failure in Somalia and avoid further years of turmoil.

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A Crucial Moment for the Future of Somalia

For the first time in years, there is a real chance to make progress in Somalia. Al Shabaab is militarily weakened and increasingly on the back foot, pushed out of Mogadishu by African Union forces. A fragile peace process is making progress. And there is growing international will to stamp out piracy.

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Somalia: An Opportunity that Should Not Be Missed

Nairobi/Brussels, 22 February 2012: If the international community can agree on but a few core policies, there is the best chance in years to foster peace in Somalia.

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Security Council removed Al-Barakat Bank Alqaida list

QE.A.27.01. Name: AL-BARAKAT BANK OF SOMALIA (BSS) A.k.a.: Barakat Bank Of Somalia F.k.a.: na Address: a) Mogadishu, Somalia b) Bossaso, Somalia Listed on: 9 Nov. 2001 (amended on 13 Dec. 2011) Other information: Part of the Al-Barakaat network of companies founded by Ali Ahmed Nur Jim'ale (QI.J.41.01).…

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Maritime Experts Call for Better Coordinated Counter-Piracy Messaging

Press Release:

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Mahiga praises the recent Garowe II conference

The meeting was a follow up of the first national constitutional conference in Garowe last December which adopted principles governing the drafting of a new constitution and reforming the parliament.

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Notes on the Security aspect of Somlia

AMISM. African Union peacekeepers are expected to double their present strenght of 9500to more than 17000. The AU and ambassador Mahiga have asked the Security Council to approve the funding of 5700 to the current 9500. Kenya and Ethiopia have launched their invasions without their knowledge or consent…

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The House of Commons Debate on Somalia

The debate on Somalia started with a long and detailed report delivered by the right honorable secretary of state, William Hague, emphasizing the importance of establishing a country that is at ease with itself,

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Somalia: Weekly Piracy Report

Pirates holding the American journalist Michael Scott Moore in Ceel-Huur are still fearful of an American rescue attempt in the vein of that conducted to free two Danish Demining Group (DDG) hostages last month. The pirates have brought more pirates in to guard their hostage, however Somalia Report…

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The United States, Meles Zanawi and the Crisis in the Ogaden

One option for the United States would be to overlook the humanitarian crisis and the crimes against humanity taking place in the Ogaden region of Ethiopia and leave the situation as status quo. The lack of effective U.S. response will be detrimental to the stability of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa…

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Al-Shabaab closes down Qur’an classes in Jowhar

The teacher who sought anonymity for fear of reprisal expressed his dissatisfaction with the closure of his institution, city interior motive for the closure.

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Awdal state Send An open letter to UK Minister for Africa

Somaliland's undemocratic contradiction In a democracy, every citizen has certain basic rights that the government cannot take away from them. These rights are guaranteed under international law. On the contrary, in Somaliland people from western regions — the Gadabursi people (Awdal State) and those…

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AMISOM Captures More Ground Beyond Mogadishu

Acting Force Commander, Brigadier General Audace Nduwumunsi said the move was part of AMISOM's efforts to secure the Somali capital and degrade the terrorists'

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London Conference on Somalia

Press Release Vital ingredient missing from the agenda of the London Conference on Somalia

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Galmudug handles a wanted man by US to the Somali TFG

Mr. Abdirisak used to work DDG organization as logistic and security officer

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Shabab cuts hand its agent for assassination against Journalists

Some Somali journalists has seen Mr. Hanafi in Elasha village while he was cut a leg and a hand

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The governor of Berbera is arrested in USA “75,000 Cash

"75,000 Cash and 430,000 Check "

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Khaatumo: The Intifada State of Somalia

A civil war-era plane monument in the center of Hargeisa epitomized the "mechanized triggers" that incorporated harmoniously on the walls of the paper plane

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Somaliland: Obsession With Recognition is Diverting Attention From Real Progress.

The Somaliland government must be more proactive in promoting social development and instead of continuously obsessing about recognition should look at ways in which it can impress the international community to accept it as a future State

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