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Somalia’s army recaptures key town from militants

The town of Bariire, located approximately 100 kilometres west of the capital, Mogadishu, in the Bas-Shabelle region, holds strategic importance due to its proximity to a major military operational base…reports Asian Lite

August 10, 2025

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Over 45,000 affected by Somalia flash floods

The Horn of Africa is one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change, and extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and intense More than 45,000 people have been affected by

May 5, 2025

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African peacekeeping mission in Somalia ‘needs 8,000 more troops’

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, or AUSSOM, is tasked with combating the Al-Shabab group, whose attacks are stoking fears of a terrorist resurgence in the Horn of Africa

April 27, 2025

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US conducts airstrikes against Daesh operatives in Somalia

In a post on X, US President Donald Trump said that he ordered airstrikes on Daesh operatives after these terrorists were found hiding in caves The United States military conducted airstrikes

February 2, 2025

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Ethiopia, Somalia to hold talks over Somaliland

Turkey has been mediating between the two east African countries as tensions between them have simmered since Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland in January to lease land along its

December 15, 2024

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Somali President urges for investments in agricultural sector

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation organized the two-day conference to promote partnerships, investment, and sustainable growth in Somalia’s agriculture industry…reports Asian Lite News Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the First

October 6, 2024

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Uganda launches probe into Somalia military chopper crash

Kulayigye said the chopper was flying from Mogadishu to Belidoogle airfield, about 90 km northwest of the Somali capital, with four people on board…reports Asian Lite News The Ugandan military on Friday

September 22, 2024

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Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops

At least 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers are stationed in the Horn of Africa country…reports Asian Lite News Somalia will expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country to help with security by

June 9, 2024

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Kenya proposes treaty to defuse Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

Ethiopia, landlocked, agreed on January 1st to lease 20 km (12 miles) of Somaliland’s coastline, an autonomous region within Somalia, possibly signaling recognition in exchange….reports Asian Lite News Kenya has proposed a

April 14, 2024

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Somalia’s parliament gives nod to historic amendments

Speaker of the Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, announced a substantial majority in favour of amending the constitution….reports Asian Lite News Somalia’s constitution underwent historical changes following a parliamentary vote

March 31, 2024

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