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Israel kills 73 in Gaza as UK, EU and others slam ‘unimaginable’ suffering

Israel kills 73 in Gaza as UK, EU and others slam ‘unimaginable’ suffering

AUG 13, 2025

Israeli forces have killed at least 73 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to medics, as two more people, including a six-year-old ch...

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Puntland troops block roads to Garowe airport over unpaid wages

Puntland troops block roads to Garowe airport over unpaid wages

AUG 12, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s elite Dervish forces blocked key roads leading to Garowe airport on Monday, halting flights and disrupting transport bet...

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Federal government accuses Jubbaland forces of sparking deadly clashes in Gedo region

Federal government accuses Jubbaland forces of sparking deadly clashes in Gedo region

AUG 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defense ministry has accused forces loyal to Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe of launching attacks on army positions i...

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Somali military court executes two ex-soldiers for assassinating battalion commander

Somali military court executes two ex-soldiers for assassinating battalion commander

AUG 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s military court on Monday executed two former government soldiers convicted of working with the extremist group al-Shab...

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Algeria, Somalia form joint committee for economic cooperation, political consultations

Algeria, Somalia form joint committee for economic cooperation, political consultations

AUG 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Algeria and Somalia have agreed to establish a joint governmental committee to strengthen economic cooperation and create a formal...

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African Development Bank to finance $500m of Ethiopia’s new airport

African Development Bank to finance $500m of Ethiopia’s new airport

AUG 12, 2025

The African Development Bank will contribute $500 million towards the financing of a new airport in Ethiopia – which is expected to be Africa’s la...

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CAF flags Kenya, imposes stadium restriction for Harambee Stars vs Zambia game

CAF flags Kenya, imposes stadium restriction for Harambee Stars vs Zambia game

AUG 12, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday evening moved to address escalating security breaches witnessed during Harambee Stars’ African...

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Clash between Somali federal and regional forces kills two

Clash between Somali federal and regional forces kills two

AUG 12, 2025

Fresh fighting between Somali government forces and Jubaland militias killed at least two soldiers, highlighting ongoing tensions in the southern Gedo...

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Somalia confirms killing of al-Shabab finance chief

Somalia confirms killing of al-Shabab finance chief

AUG 12, 2025

Somalia's Ministry of Defense has confirmed the killing of a senior al-Shabab leader in charge of finance during a targeted operation carried out on S...

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Kenya taps development banks for airport expansion after ditching Adani deal

Kenya taps development banks for airport expansion after ditching Adani deal

AUG 12, 2025

Kenya has invited international development lenders to finance a $2 billion expansion of its main airport in Nairobi nine months after it cancelled a ...

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