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Somalia
US Halts Support to Somalia’s Elite Danab Commandos
Reliable sources have confirmed to Horn Life, that the United States has suspended its support to Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces, a highly trained commando unit within the Somali National Army that has long received training, equipment, and mentorship from Washington.
Somalia
Somalia Executes Two Al-Shabaab Militants Convicted of Killings
Somalia’s military court on Monday executed two al-Shabaab members by firing squad after convicting them of involvement in targeted killings and ambush attacks.
Somalia
Somali Opposition Accuses President Over Al-Shabaab Resurgence, Warns of Election Chaos
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud should be held responsible for the Al-Shabaab surge in various parts of the country, the opposition leaders said, arguing that the obsession with constitutional changes has triggered the current stalemate.
Somalia
Somalia: Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Central Region
Heavy airstrikes were witnessed in central Somalia over the weekend, with the US Africa Command and the Somali National Army (SNA) working closely to eliminate Al-Shabaab militants who are working hard to topple the government.
Somalia
DR Congo rejects Kenya’s naming of a consul to M23 rebel-held Goma city
The Congolese government on Saturday "ejected Kenyas appointment of a consul general to the city of Goma, describing the decision as "inappropriate".
Somalia
Somalia: Over 70 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Joint AU-Somali Forces Operation
Over 70 Al- Shabaab fighters were killed Sunday, officials said, confirming the latest confrontation between the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Khawarij fighters, who are trying to overthrow the government.
Somalia
Somalia: Al Shabaab takes control of key area from SNA without fighting, sources say
Al-Shabaab militants have taken full control of the strategically important Goobo area in Somalia's central Hiiraan region without any fighting, local sources said on Tuesday, after federal government and local forces withdrew from the location.
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Somalia: Senior Intelligence Officer Found Dead in Mogadishu Amid Security Concerns
Shock and suspicion surround Somalia’s intelligence services after a senior NISA officer was found dead in Mogadishu late Thursday night.