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East Africa:
Kenya Sends More Troops to Somalia
Shabelle, 25 January 2016
Kenya has sent more Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to Somalia in its continuing search, rescue and recovery operation, according to a communication from Chief of Defence… Read more »
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Kenya:
Amisom on the Spot as AU Leaders Meet in Ethiopia
Nation, 25 January 2016
The structure of the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) is expected to come under sharp focus when the AU discusses a report on peace and security in Africa. Read more »
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Kenya:
Amisom Blunders Aided Shabaab in KDF Fatal Attack
Nation, 24 January 2016
Institutional weaknesses, poor command structure, underfunding and decisions driven by self-interest among the senior leadership of the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom)… Read more »
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Kenya:
Step Up Fight to Secure 'Ungoverned Spaces' in Somalia
Nation, 24 January 2016
In the wake of the deadly terror attack on Kenyan soldiers in Somalia on January 15, a mix of anger, unity and patriotism rent the air. Read more »
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Kenya:
KDF Should Leave Somalia As Soon As Possible
Nation, 24 January 2016
Here is a growth statistic for you. In 2012, it was 51; in 2013 it was 88; and in 2014 it was 173 according to the Kenya Police. Last year's numbers aren't in yet, but they will… Read more »
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Kenya:
The Shabaab Attack On Kenyan Base and Tales of Social Media
Nation, 23 January 2016
Immediately following the Al-Shabaab attack on the Kenyan military camp in Somalia, local social media trolls were understandably about nothing else. Read more »
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Somalia:
KDF Stepped Up Airstrikes in Southern Somalia After Al Adde Attack
Shabelle, 22 January 2016
Kenyan air force stepped up airstrikes in southern Somalia after Al shabaab attacked KDF base in the remote village of El Adde in Gedo region, a week ago. Read more »
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Kenya:
Honour Our Heroes and Give Full Support to KDF
Nation, 24 January 2016
On the morning of January 15, 2016, Kenyans received news that Al-Shabaab had attacked an African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) base in El Adde and had inflicted heavy losses… Read more »
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Kenya:
What You Should Know About the Al-Shabaab Attack On KDF in Somalia
Nation, 23 January 2016
Chief of the Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe on Thursday gave the most detailed account yet of what happened at El-Adde in Somalia a week ago when Al- Shabaab carried out… Read more »
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Kenya:
Pulling Troops Out of Somalia Would Be an Act of Wisdom
Nation, 23 January 2016
The temptation after a major attack such as the Shabaab mounted against Kenyan troops in southern Somalia is to escalate the war and exact revenge. Read more »
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Somalia:
Kenyan Air-Force Carry Out More Attacks in Southern Somalia, Three Killed
Shabelle, 23 January 2016
At least three armed unarmed civilians were killed in an airstrike by Kenyan air force in Gedo region, the latest in string of aerial bombing on Al shabaab bases in southern… Read more »
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Somalia:
Kenyan War Planes Bombard Areas in Baay Region
Radio Dalsan, 23 January 2016
Kenyan war planes have on Saturday shelled some locations which come under Diinsoor district in Baay region south of Baidoa town the headquarters of Baay region. Read more »
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Kenya:
United We Will Defeat Al Shabaab - Odinga
Capital FM, 22 January 2016
It was a sombre mood during a special event held in Nairobi Friday to honour survivors and victims of the Al Shabaab attack at El Adde in Somalia a week ago. Read more »
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Kenya:
Govt to Smoke Al-Shabaab Out of Their Caves - Uhuru
Capital FM, 22 January 2016
Kenya Defence Forces soldiers are now pursuing the Al-Shabaab militia deep in their hideouts, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said. Read more »
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Kenya:
Uhuru Kenyatta Urges Somalis to Form Credible Government
Nation, 22 January 2016
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday paid tribute to Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers killed by Al-Shabaab in El-Adde and urged Somalis to take advantage of liberated regions to… Read more »
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Kenya:
KDF Hit Al-Shabaab, Kill Leader in Airstrike
Nation, 22 January 2016
The decisive response mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces after an Al-Shabaab attack on a KDF camp in Somalia was revealed on Thursday. Read more »
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Kenya:
Shabaab Used Three Bombs in AU Base Attack
News24Wire, 21 January 2016
Al-Shabaab Islamist militants attacked Kenyan peacekeepers in Somalia last week with three powerful bombs, Kenya's army chief said on Thursday. Read more »