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Former British soldier contests extradition over alleged Kenya murder
A former British soldier wanted by Kenyan authorities has appeared in a London court after being arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a w...
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Somali government launches urgent investigation after woman gives birth outside Banadir hospital
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government has launched an urgent investigation into a tragic incident in which a woman gave birth at the entrance of ...
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Somali army kills 49 al-Shabab militants in Lower Shabelle region, government says
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government said Wednesday that its national army killed at least 49 al-Shabab fighters during a military operation in ...
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Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to rebuild sports infrastructure and empower youth
Riyadh (HOL) — Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in sports infrastructure an...
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Howlwadaag triumphs in Banadir Football final as President hails symbol of peace and unity
Mogadishu (HOL) — Howlwadaag district’s football team clinched the Banadir Regional Football Tournament title on Thursday afternoon, defeating War...
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Attackers target ship off Somalia’s coast amid piracy resurgence
Attackers firing machineguns and rocket-propelled grenades have boarded a ship off the coast of Somalia, United Kingdom officials say of the latest as...
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Kenya pushes for speedy execution of EAC market protocols to boost trade, jobs
Kenya plans to use this year’s East African Community MSME expo in Nairobi to push for the speedy implementation of the joint East Africa Market Pro...
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Kenya's Safaricom reports 55% higher profit as Ethiopia loss narrows
Kenyan telecoms company Safaricom (SCOM.NR), opens new tab reported a 55% rise in its half-year profit on Thursday, helped by a smaller loss in key ex...
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Somali army kills al-Shabaab finance leader in Bay region
Mogadishu (HO) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces have killed several Al-Shabaab militants, including senior leaders, during a military operation i...
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