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Africa: US General - Terrorist Threat in Africa Goes Beyond Ideology
VOA, 10 March 2017
Even if extremist groups in Africa were wiped out militarily, the continent's massive population of young people would continue to be susceptible to terror groups because of a lack… Read more »
Terrorist Threat in Africa Goes Beyond Ideology - U.S.
General Thomas Waldhauser, the head of U.S. Africa Command, says even if extremist groups were wiped out militarily, young people would continue to be susceptible to terror groups because of a lack of economic opportunity.
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Kenya: Trump Discusses Somalia With Kenya's Kenyatta
Radio Dalsan, 8 March 2017
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday spoke to Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta in a telephone conversation where they discussed Somalia among other issues Read more »
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Somalia: AMISOM Hails Surrender of Al-Shabaab Bomb Expert
Shabelle, 8 March 2017
AMISOM has welcomed the surrender of a senior Al shabaab commander to Somali troops in Baay region of Southern Somalia, urging othern militants to follow his footstep. The African… Read more »
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Nigeria: Mothers from Nigeria, Somalia Share Pain, Express Solidarity on Women's Day
VOA, 9 March 2017
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the progress and immense challenges still facing women across the globe. To recognize this day, Voice of America hosted a… Read more »
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Somalia: UN Chief Says Time International Community Wakes Up and Smells Coffee On Amisom
Capital FM, 8 March 2017
It was a theme on his visit. Again and again he called on the international community to up their support for the African Union Mission in Somalia. Read more »
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Somalia: Al Shabaab Attacks an Airport in Bardere Town
Shabelle, 9 March 2017
Militants of al Shabaab train with weapons on a street in the outskirts of Mogadishu, November 4, 2008. The violence in Somalia has killed nearly 10,000 civilians since the start… Read more »
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Somalia: UN Chief Says Steady Funding Needed for AU Troops
Shabelle, 9 March 2017
The U.N. secretary-general on Wednesday urged more funding for African Union troops in Somalia battling Islamic extremists trying to take over the country. Read more »
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Somalia: AMISOM Takes Stock of Its Operations in Somalia
Shabelle, 10 March 2017
AMISOM is seeking a new approach to bringing peace and stability to Somalia. Read more »
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Somalia: Al-Shabaab - Should the Somali President Open Talks?
The Conversation Africa, 9 March 2017
A political settlement between the Federal Government of Somalia and terror group Al-Shabaab has eluded both parties for years. Read more »
