Somalia on alert over possible attacks on ports

The militant group had earlier targeted Mogadishu port, however, most of the attacks were foiled by security forces who shot dead the attackers before being able to enter the port.

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Garissa tops list of 10 most corrupt counties

Eighty-one per cent of respondents in a survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission stated that corruption, poor service delivery, tribalism, shoddy implementation of projects and embezzlement of funds are rampant in the counties.

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Super Tuesday 3: Big wins for Trump, Kasich, Clinton; Rubio drops out

A humiliating loss on home ground in Florida, meanwhile, ended the White House dreams of Sen. Marco Rubio, who was once hailed as a Republican Party savior.

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US drone war in Somalia – the urgent need for new approaches

In the same week that President Obama was described as "the most successful terrorist-hunter in the history of the presidency", the US once more stepped up its military operations in Somalia.

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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and AU Envoy to Somalia discuss ways to improve SNA/AMISOM military operations

Mogadishu, 14 March 2016: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the African Union Envoy and head of AMISOM, Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira.

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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud receives credentials from Australian Ambassador

Mogadishu, 14 March 2016: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today received credentials from the newly appointed Australian Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. John Feakes.

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Press Release (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) 'English Version'

Date : March 14,2016 Mogadishu - Somalia Press Release (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) 'English Version' The government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia strongly and unequivocally condemn the heinous violent acts of terrorism in Ankara yesterday evening in at least 34 innocent people lost…

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Garissa power line to be commissioned in three weeks - Duale

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has said the 132 KVA Kindaruma, Mwingi, Garissa Power Line will be commissioned in three weeks.

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Two US halal food execs sentenced following export fraud

A judge in Iowa has sentenced two brothers who own companies that distribute and certify halal food products after they pleaded guilty to federal charges.

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Polls Reveal Deep Republican Voting Divides

The average Donald Trump voter wants a presidential candidate who supports barring Muslims from the United States.The typical Marco Rubio supporter strongly opposes barring Muslims.

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From refugee to the White House: A woman's American Dream realized

In the latest edition of our series profiling Muslim Americans working at the White House, we met Fatima Noor, Policy Assistant for Immigration Policy and Rural Affairs at the White House Domestic Policy Council.

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Fears of renewed conflict amid Somaliland troops' build up near flashpoint town

Residents in Buhodle town, the provincial capital of Khaatumo state, a Somali government backed regional state said that Somaliland troops' movements outside the town started after Somali lawmakers paid visit to the town this week.

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Al Shabaab facing cash crunch - brief

AL Shabaab militia in Somalia are experiencing a financial crunch that has weakened operations, Kenya security agencies say.

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Chaotic scenes as Trump cancels rally amid protests

Donald Trump cancelled a rally in Chicago in the face of huge protests, triggering chaotic scenes as demonstrators scuffled with supporters of the Republican White House frontrunner and police struggled to maintain order.

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Jihadist links? UN probes boss of oil firm chaired by ex-Tory leader Michael Howard

Leaked correspondence reveals that the director of an oil firm chaired by former Tory leader Michael Howard is under investigation by the UN over possible links to violent extremism.

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Keep On Trucking With Gadiid's Software

Thursday, March 10, 2016 The emergence of new technologies can add game-changing efficiency and convenience to industries that have been around for a long time.

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Italian Police Arrest Imam Who Infiltrated Migrant Center and Planned Rome Terrorist Attack

Italian counterterrorist police have arrested a 22-year-old Somali imam and asylum-seeker, for planning a terror attack on the city of Rome as well as "intense and vehement proselytism" among migrants for jihad.

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An elephant returns to Somalia for first time in 20 years

An elephant marched hundreds of kilometres and briefly crossed into Somalia this month marking the first time the animal has been seen in the country in 20 years, conservationists said Wednesday.

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Press Release EU joins Somalia in commemorating International Women's Day.

Mogadishu, March 8 - Dozens of Somali leaders including first lady Zahra Omar Hassan, Minister of Women and Human Rights Development Sahra Samatar, Minister of Health Hawa Mohamud and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mahad Abdallah Awad joined the EU Ambassador to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso,

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Suicide car bomb kills three outside police center in Mogadishu

The bomber targeted a café outside the academy where cadets were taking a short break before resuming their morning classes in the academy. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast; however, the attack carried hallmarks for AL Shabab group which continues guerrilla attacks across…

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