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Somalia:
MP Accuses IGAD Envoy of Involving Kismayo War
Shabelle, 7 December 2015
A member of Somali parliament Dahir Amin Jesow has accused IGAD's envoy for Somalia Mohamed Abdi Afey of involving what he called 'Kismayo genocide' in 2013. Read more »
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Somalia:
International Community Condemns Galkayo Fighting
Shabelle, 5 December 2015
In a joint press statement , UN, EU, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the U.S. called on all parties to… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenyan-Somalis Air Their Views On Culture and Politics
Nation, 26 November 2015
One woman's hope to change people's perspective of Somalis and highlight the many positive features of the culture gave birth to the Somali Heritage Week. Writes Margaretta wa… Read more »
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Kenya:
Rise of Isis Should Prompt Rethink of Kenya's Strategy Against Terrorism
Nation, 22 November 2015
An important story has been simmering in the background in Somalia in recent weeks. Read more »
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Kenya:
Al-Shabaab Defectors Tell Their Stories
The Star, 18 November 2015
At least 700 Kenyans, who had gone to Somalia to join al Shabaab, have quietly returned home after quitting the militant group. In this special report, our writers Calvin… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenya 'Will Stand Firm' in Somalia, Kenyatta Tells UN
East African, 29 September 2015
President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged in his address to the United Nations General Assembly that Kenya "will stand firm in support of the Federal Government and the people of Somalia." Read more »
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Somalia:
Kenyan Army Vehicle Ambushed By Al Shababa in Gedo Region
Shabelle, 25 September 2015
Fierce gun battle broke out between Kenyan Defense Forces and Al Shabaab militants in Dhamase village in south of Somalia's Gedo region, reports said. Read more »