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Kenya:
Military to Benefit From U.S. Aid
Nation, 21 February 2012
The Kenya military is set to benefit from the United States financial assistance once it is fully integrated into the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom), an envoy has said. Read more »
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Somalia:
Kenya Says 30 People Were Killed By Al Shabaab
Garowe Online, 19 February 2012
Authorities in Kenya say that at least 30 civilians were killed by Al Shabaab since the Kenyan intervention in October, Radio Garowe reports. Read more »
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Somalia:
Four Al-Shabaab Militants Killed
The Star, 17 February 2012
A Kenya Defence Force soldier was killed in combat in Somalia yesterday, bringing to 16 the number of soldiers who have died in line of duty since October last year. Read more »
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Somalia:
Kenya Must Avoid 'Occupation' Says Crisis Group
Crisis Group, 15 February 2012
As Kenya advances into southern Somalia, it must act cautiously and avoid prolonged "occupation", lest it turn local opinion against the operation and galvanise opposition… Read more »
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Somalia:
Al-Shabaab Joined Al-Qaeda, but Military Pressure Continues
RNW Africa, 13 February 2012
The Somali based militant group Al-Shabaab has been recognized by the Al-Qaeda network's chief Ayman al-Zawahiri as an official affiliate. Read more »
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Somalia:
New Look African Union Mission Includes Kenya
East African, 11 February 2012
Kenya is to send close to 5,000 soldiers to serve under a new look African Union Mission to Somalia. The United Nation Security Council last week released details on the strength… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenya's Airstrike Kills 100 Al-Shabaab Fighters
Shabelle, 4 February 2012
At least 100 fighters including eight top Al-Shabaab commanders have been killed in the latest battle in a town northeast of Badhade, Somalia, officials said on Friday. Military… Read more »
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Kenya:
Defence Minister Calls for More Troops in Somalia
Nation, 31 January 2012
Kenyan Defence Minister Yusuf Haji has urged the African Union to deploy more military personnel and hardware to Somalia so that Al-Shabaab militants are attacked on all fronts. Read more »
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Somalia:
Kenya Battles Islamist Militants in South
RNW Africa, 23 January 2012
Kenyan troops clashed with Somalia's Al-Qaeda linked Shebab militants in southern Somalia, the latest attack in a three-month long push forward against insurgent bases, officials… Read more »
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East Africa:
Report on Kenyan Military Intervention in Somalia - Executive Summary
Crisis Group, 15 February 2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Read more »