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 »