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Somalia executes 2 soldiers convicted of helping Al-Shabab kill commander
Two Somali soldiers sentenced to death for conspiring with extremist militant group Al-Shabab to assassinate a commander were executed on Monday, mili...
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Somalia, Kuwait sign agreements to boost bilateral cooperation
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Kuwait signed three agreements on Tuesday aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across ...
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Kenya central bank cuts rates for seventh time with inflation in target
Kenya's central bank lowered its benchmark lending rate (KECBIR=ECI), opens new tab by 25 basis points on Tuesday, saying there was room to ease monet...
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Somali Defense leaders, new AUSSOM chief pledge to intensify fight against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s defense minister and army chief have agreed with the head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in So...
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Somali President registers to vote, urges citizens to join amid boycotts
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday registered at a voter registration center in Warta-Nabadda District, calling on c...
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British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
An investigation by the British Army has found some soldiers stationed at a controversial base in Kenya continue to use sex workers despite being bann...
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Israel kills 73 in Gaza as UK, EU and others slam ‘unimaginable’ suffering
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
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
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
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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