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Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
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Seven killed in suicide bombing at cafe in Somalia’s Mogadishu
Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack in Somalia’s capital which left six others injured.
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As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.
At least 32 killed in suicide bomb and gun attack on busy Mogadishu beach
More than 60 wounded in attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.
Car bomb explodes at busy cafe in the Somali capital, killing nine
Al-Shabab group claims deadly attack on the cafe in Mogadishu as people watched the 2024 Euro final.
At least eight killed in shootout during Somalia prison breakout attempt
Three soldiers and five prisoners killed after armed inmates made an attempt to escape, says Somali army spokesperson.
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears armed group resurgence
Somalia and neighbouring nations have expressed concern over al-Shabab seizing power amid a ‘security vacuum’.
Al-Shabab fighters killed as overnight siege of Mogadishu hotel ends
Storming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate.
Al-Shabab claims attack on UAE military in Somalia
The armed group considers the United Arab Emirates an ‘enemy’ for its backing of the Somali government.
Somalia begins ‘efforts to rescue’ UN helicopter crew held by al-Shabab
The UN helicopter accidentally landed in al-Shabab territory on Wednesday, with 6 of 9 passengers taken hostage.
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Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter in central Somalia
Several passengers reportedly taken after helicopter lands in territory controlled by the armed group.
