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Somali government forces and local fighters on Thursday repulsed a major al-Shabaab militant attack on the small town of Nur Dugle, north of the main military base, Wargaadhi, Middle Shabelle region. (These clips were recorded by some of the soldiers)

Somali government forces and local fighters on Thursday repulsed a major al-Shabaab militant attack on the small town of Nur Dugle, north of the main military base, Wargaadhi, Middle Shabelle region. (These clips were recorded by some of the soldiers)

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One of al-Shabaab’s suicide vehicles fell into a trench near a military base outside Mido village, early Monday. Security forces later blew it up in a controlled detonation.

One of al-Shabaab’s suicide vehicles fell into a trench near a military base outside Mido village, early Monday. Security forces later blew it up in a controlled detonation.

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Emmanuel Adebayor after playing the friendly peace match between retired Somali National team players and African soccer legends in Mogadishu, Tuesday

Emmanuel Adebayor after playing the friendly peace match between retired Somali National team players and African soccer legends in Mogadishu, Tuesday

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I muted the sound to protect those involved but you can see from these clips - Barire fighting was a trench warfare, and one of the most brutal and deadliest.

I muted the sound to protect those involved but you can see from these clips - Barire fighting was a trench warfare, and one of the most brutal and deadliest.

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Videos: Ordinary Somali airport workers pulled out survivors from the burning helicopter with their bare hands. Witnesses also reported hearing explosions within in the helicopter, after the crash.

Videos: Ordinary Somali airport workers pulled out survivors from the burning helicopter with their bare hands. Witnesses also reported hearing explosions within in the helicopter, after the crash.

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Astonishing security failure following Saturday’s al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab militants riding a Toyota Hilux pickup truck, painted with the colours of Intel security agents, easily passed through multiple checkpoints - from Afgoye to Mogadishu in just over an hour to reach the target, Godka Jilaow prison, which is only steps away from the presidential palace — the seat of government. How come the security forces at checkpoints between Afgoye and Mogadishu (30km-long) didn’t suspect anything, even for a minute , to stop and ask questions? Even an ordinary person looked at the car with suspicion — keep an eye on the person in the middle of the road at 15:50.

Astonishing security failure following Saturday’s al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab militants riding a Toyota Hilux pickup truck, painted with the colours of Intel security agents, easily passed through multiple checkpoints - from Afgoye to Mogadishu in just over an hour to reach the target, Godka Jilaow prison, which is only steps away from the presidential palace — the seat of government. How come the security forces at checkpoints between Afgoye and Mogadishu (30km-long) didn’t suspect anything, even for a minute , to stop and ask questions? Even an ordinary person looked at the car with suspicion — keep an eye on the person in the middle of the road at 15:50.

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A Turkish vessel carrying APCs and other military equipment reportedly suffered a systems’ failure off the coast of Somalia’s Puntland state. Maritime police from Puntland boarded the vessel and recorded purported video clips of the military vehicles. A security source says there are discussions about possibly towing the vessel to a port along the coastline. The source said they believe the ship’s destination was Mogadishu where Turkey runs a military training facility. Turkey also recently increased its military presence in Somalia. It’s unclear if the APCs are for the Turkish forces or Turkish-trained Somali soldiers. (The unverified clip was shared by a local source)

A Turkish vessel carrying APCs and other military equipment reportedly suffered a systems’ failure off the coast of Somalia’s Puntland state. Maritime police from Puntland boarded the vessel and recorded purported video clips of the military vehicles. A security source says there are discussions about possibly towing the vessel to a port along the coastline. The source said they believe the ship’s destination was Mogadishu where Turkey runs a military training facility. Turkey also recently increased its military presence in Somalia. It’s unclear if the APCs are for the Turkish forces or Turkish-trained Somali soldiers. (The unverified clip was shared by a local source)

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US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller comments on the MoU signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland, and resulting tension - clip includes both the leading and closing question and response by Miller.

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller comments on the MoU signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland, and resulting tension - clip includes both the leading and closing question and response by Miller.

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Video of aircraft type E120, operated by HALLA AIRLINE, crash landing on Runway 05 at Aden Ade International Airport (AAIA) today, at 12:23pm local time. All 34 crew and passengers on board have survived according to the Somali Civil Aviation Authority . One person suffered injuries.

Video of aircraft type E120, operated by HALLA AIRLINE, crash landing on Runway 05 at Aden Ade International Airport (AAIA) today, at 12:23pm local time. All 34 crew and passengers on board have survived according to the Somali Civil Aviation Authority . One person suffered injuries.

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African soccer legends - Samuel Eto’o, Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Adebayor arrive in Mogadishu. #Somalia

African soccer legends - Samuel Eto’o, Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Adebayor arrive in Mogadishu. #Somalia

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Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation. “It’s a liberation movement,” Barre said while addressing a conference for the scholars in Mogadishu, Thursday. “Where is the world? Where are the human rights defenders? Where are the children’s rights defenders? Where are the women’s rights defenders? Where have they gone?” “It’s incumbent upon us not to forget what is happening in Palestine,” he added. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently made similar comments. In response, Israel said that it was recalling its diplomats from Turkey over comments from Erdogan. The US Department of State designates Hamas as “foreign terrorist organisation.”

Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation. “It’s a liberation movement,” Barre said while addressing a conference for the scholars in Mogadishu, Thursday. “Where is the world? Where are the human rights defenders? Where are the children’s rights defenders? Where are the women’s rights defenders? Where have they gone?” “It’s incumbent upon us not to forget what is happening in Palestine,” he added. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently made similar comments. In response, Israel said that it was recalling its diplomats from Turkey over comments from Erdogan. The US Department of State designates Hamas as “foreign terrorist organisation.”

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BREAKING: Hiran region to breakaway from Hirshabelle State and become a separate, stand-alone state, Governor Ali Jeyte Osman said. Jeyte called for a conference aimed at completing the formation of “Hiran State.” The move follows after Hirshabelle State leader Ali Gudlawe Hussein sacked him in a late night decree. Jeyte vowed to continue fighting al-Shabaab. He said anyone associated with Hirshabelle will not be welcome in his region. Somalia’s constitution allows two or more regions to form a State. Hirshabelle consists of Middle Shabelle and Hiran regions. Jeyte reiterated that his region was never pleased with the merger in the first place.

BREAKING: Hiran region to breakaway from Hirshabelle State and become a separate, stand-alone state, Governor Ali Jeyte Osman said. Jeyte called for a conference aimed at completing the formation of “Hiran State.” The move follows after Hirshabelle State leader Ali Gudlawe Hussein sacked him in a late night decree. Jeyte vowed to continue fighting al-Shabaab. He said anyone associated with Hirshabelle will not be welcome in his region. Somalia’s constitution allows two or more regions to form a State. Hirshabelle consists of Middle Shabelle and Hiran regions. Jeyte reiterated that his region was never pleased with the merger in the first place.

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Somali government forces and local fighters on Thursday repulsed a major al-Shabaab militant attack on the small town of Nur Dugle, north of the main military base, Wargaadhi, Middle Shabelle region. (These clips were recorded by some of the soldiers)

Somali government forces and local fighters on Thursday repulsed a major al-Shabaab militant attack on the small town of Nur Dugle, north of the main military base, Wargaadhi, Middle Shabelle region. (These clips were recorded by some of the soldiers)

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Somalia marks national armed forces day Somalia national armed forces are keeping their spirits high as they celebrate April 12, their founding day. Somali forces have been rebuilding slowly amid multiple setbacks including relentless clashes with militants and internal political tensions. On Sunday, the forces paraded military vehicles, heavy weaponry, jets (which some say belongs to Turkish forces) and personnel.

Somalia marks national armed forces day Somalia national armed forces are keeping their spirits high as they celebrate April 12, their founding day. Somali forces have been rebuilding slowly amid multiple setbacks including relentless clashes with militants and internal political tensions. On Sunday, the forces paraded military vehicles, heavy weaponry, jets (which some say belongs to Turkish forces) and personnel.

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Somalia’s president welcomed his rivals to the Presidential Palace on Thursday to chart a plan forward, with about three months left before the mandate for the country’s federal institutions ends. After all the differences which at times turned into deadly violent clashes that claimed the lives of dozens of soldiers (Raskamboni), and years of standstill where the country didn’t move forward, and some made comments that put doubt over their commitment to the unity of the country, they are finally in one room.

Somalia’s president welcomed his rivals to the Presidential Palace on Thursday to chart a plan forward, with about three months left before the mandate for the country’s federal institutions ends. After all the differences which at times turned into deadly violent clashes that claimed the lives of dozens of soldiers (Raskamboni), and years of standstill where the country didn’t move forward, and some made comments that put doubt over their commitment to the unity of the country, they are finally in one room.

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Video: Somali and Burundian forces on the move after repulsing al-Shabaab attack earlier this morning.

Video: Somali and Burundian forces on the move after repulsing al-Shabaab attack earlier this morning.

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Somalia candidate for the AU Chairperson Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam said she initially wanted to stand for the post in 2016 but stepped down, allegedly after a request from Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during his first term as president. She says she is being asked again to drop out. “Why am I being discriminated against? Is it because I’m a woman or are there hidden reasons?”, she said. “I will not step down,” she said. (Video courtesy of Universal Somali TV)

Somalia candidate for the AU Chairperson Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam said she initially wanted to stand for the post in 2016 but stepped down, allegedly after a request from Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during his first term as president. She says she is being asked again to drop out. “Why am I being discriminated against? Is it because I’m a woman or are there hidden reasons?”, she said. “I will not step down,” she said. (Video courtesy of Universal Somali TV)

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BREAKING: The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said there is no indication Ethiopia is walking back from the controversial MOU signed with Somaliland. “No indications so far that they [Ethiopia] are turning back from that path,” he said on Monday evening. He was speaking after talks between Ethiopia and Somalia ended in Turkey without a breakthrough. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said it was Ethiopia that requested from Turkey to mediate between the countries. He said Ethiopia and Somalia delegates did not hold direct talks, but Turkey was acting as the intermediary.

BREAKING: The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said there is no indication Ethiopia is walking back from the controversial MOU signed with Somaliland. “No indications so far that they [Ethiopia] are turning back from that path,” he said on Monday evening. He was speaking after talks between Ethiopia and Somalia ended in Turkey without a breakthrough. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said it was Ethiopia that requested from Turkey to mediate between the countries. He said Ethiopia and Somalia delegates did not hold direct talks, but Turkey was acting as the intermediary.

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Shots were fired, some residents were beaten during forced evictions in Siinaay Market, Mogadishu. Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who earlier visited the area in support of the residents was reportedly shoved around - as seen in this video

Shots were fired, some residents were beaten during forced evictions in Siinaay Market, Mogadishu. Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who earlier visited the area in support of the residents was reportedly shoved around - as seen in this video

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UN helicopter which AUSSOM uses to airlift troops, supplies and evacuations was at the flooded base of the Burundian forces in Xawaadley two days ago.

UN helicopter which AUSSOM uses to airlift troops, supplies and evacuations was at the flooded base of the Burundian forces in Xawaadley two days ago.

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BREAKING: Somalia celebrates the 65th Independence and Unity Day, July 1, as the clock struck midnight few minutes ago. Somali leaders and residents of the capital celebrated the milestone anniversary with fireworks and the national anthem at Mogadishu’s administrative HQs.

BREAKING: Somalia celebrates the 65th Independence and Unity Day, July 1, as the clock struck midnight few minutes ago. Somali leaders and residents of the capital celebrated the milestone anniversary with fireworks and the national anthem at Mogadishu’s administrative HQs.

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Uganda confirms seven of its soldiers were killed during a weeklong operation against al-Shabaab to retake Anole and Sabid bridge. My sources tell me al-Shabaab dug trenches and used sniper rifles in an attempt to halt the advancing AU and Somali forces (This clip shows one of the trenches)

Uganda confirms seven of its soldiers were killed during a weeklong operation against al-Shabaab to retake Anole and Sabid bridge. My sources tell me al-Shabaab dug trenches and used sniper rifles in an attempt to halt the advancing AU and Somali forces (This clip shows one of the trenches)

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BREAKING: In a major political breakthrough, Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Kismayo on Sunday to mend ties with Jubaland regional leader and arch rival Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islam amid bitter political dispute between the two men. It was just 11 months ago when a Mogadishu court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islam accusing him of “treason” after he rejected a political agreement to hold popular elections arguing the country was not ready and it lacked inclusivity. The federal government even sent troops to Jubaland to topple his administration and has taken back some towns.

BREAKING: In a major political breakthrough, Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Kismayo on Sunday to mend ties with Jubaland regional leader and arch rival Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islam amid bitter political dispute between the two men. It was just 11 months ago when a Mogadishu court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islam accusing him of “treason” after he rejected a political agreement to hold popular elections arguing the country was not ready and it lacked inclusivity. The federal government even sent troops to Jubaland to topple his administration and has taken back some towns.

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Somali forces seized more territory from ISIS militants in the eastern Cal-Miskaad mountains. Officials says they have revived nine drones from the militant hideouts.

Somali forces seized more territory from ISIS militants in the eastern Cal-Miskaad mountains. Officials says they have revived nine drones from the militant hideouts.

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Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud confirms he is travelling to Addis Ababa to attend the AU Summit, and two sideline meetings by IGAD Secretariat and East African Community. “We are going to attend those meetings and to present our message that Somalia is an independent country with a government that cannot be interfered with,” he said.

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud confirms he is travelling to Addis Ababa to attend the AU Summit, and two sideline meetings by IGAD Secretariat and East African Community. “We are going to attend those meetings and to present our message that Somalia is an independent country with a government that cannot be interfered with,” he said.

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