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Co-founder of al Shabaab militant group Abdullahi Nadir killed in military operation

Somalia’s government said one of the co-founders of Islamist militant group al Shabaab had been killed in a joint operation with international partners over the weekend, while the insurgents claimed responsibility for a new attack on Monday. Somali security forces have touted gains made in recent weeks against the al Qaeda-linked group while fighting alongside… Read More Co-founder of al Shabaab militant group Abdullahi Nadir killed in military operation

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At least twelve dead as al Shabaab militants attack hotel in Somali capital of Mogadishu

At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu after al Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel, seizing control in a siege that authorities are still battling to end, an intelligence officer said on Saturday. The attackers blasted their way into the Hayat Hotel on Friday evening with two car bombs before opening fire.… Read More At least twelve dead as al Shabaab militants attack hotel in Somali capital of Mogadishu

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Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appoints Hamza Abdi Barre as new prime minister

Somalia’s president nominated on Wednesday Hamza Abdi Barre, a former chairman of the Jubbaland state election commission, as prime minister. “I ask the parliament to approve him as soon as possible. I ask the prime minister to fulfill the work before him like tackling insecurity, drought, climate change and good relations with all countries,” President… Read More Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appoints Hamza Abdi Barre as new prime minister

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