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AMISON end game in Somalia not in sight as Al Shabaab intensifies attacks

The African Union Mission in Somalia has made significant strides despite continued Al Shabaab attacks slowing its progress. However, after eight years in Somalia, it is high time that the AU made its exit plan known. NAIROBI, Kenya—Six African countries are currently contributing troops to AMISOM’s military component to pacify…

Antony Langat

Anthony Langat is a freelance journalist based in Kenya and specializes in reporting on human rights issues, governance, security and climate change.

Al-Shabaab has taken control of a second strategic town in Somalia

Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of a second strategic town in Somalia after the African Union peacekeeping troops withdrew, residents of Buq Aqable in the central Hiran region told the Mail & Guardian Africa. The Islamist militant group have also taken over Kurtunwarey a southern town in Somalia on September…

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Somalia: Al Shabaab attack African Union base

The Islamist militant group, Al Shabaab, have attacked an African Union (AU) base in southern Somalia early on Tuesday. Many were killed and injured during the attack the group reported along with some of the residents of the area. Al Shabaab claim to have killed 70 AU soldiers during the…

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Somalia: Several military officers dead after suspected Al-Shabaab attack near Kenya’s border

Several government soldiers along with a military commander have been killed in an attack on an army base in Giriley village near the Somali-Kenya border, officials told Somali based Shabelle Media Network. The attack took place when hooded and heavily armed gunmen, suspected to be part of Al Shabaab, ambushed…

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