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Ten dead in Somalia after al-Shabaab clash with Ethiopian troops

MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 23 (UPI) -- About 10 people are believed to have been killed in clashes between Ethiopian troops and al-Shabaab insurgents in the Somali city of Beledweyn, officials say.

Violence in Somalia scares investors, aid workers - Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, Sports

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - A spate of attacks by Islamic insurgents in Somalia's capital is forcing investors, businessmen and aid workers to have second thoughts about expanding operations in Mogadishu.

Violence in Somalia scares investors, aid workers

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A spate of attacks by Islamic insurgents in Somalia's capital is forcing investors, businessmen and aid workers to have second thoughts about expanding operations in Mogadishu.

Polio Cases Found in Kenya and Somalia, WHO Says

Polio cases found in Kenya and Somalia, WHO says; a worrying sign amid eradication effort        

Somalia, beyond the famine

Over one million people in Somalia are currently food insecure, according to a May report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSNET). This number is a significant drop from the 3.7 million considered food insecure in mid-2011.

Fight for Somalia turns town to dust

Once a bustling haven away from Mogadishu's battles, Elasha Biyaha has almost become a ghost town as residents flee.

Somali government says guns won't decide disputed port's fate

By Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's new government said on Monday it was pursuing talks to resolve rival claims for control in the south that have stoked fears of a return to the clan wars that pitched the nation into anarchy two decades ago. A local assembly on Thursday declared a former Islamist warlord, Ahmed Madobe, president of Jubaland. Madobe is not viewed favourably by ...

Somali government says guns won't decide disputed port's fate

By Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's new government said on Monday it was pursuing talks to resolve rival claims for control in the south that have stoked fears of a return to the clan wars that pitched the nation into anarchy two decades ago. A local assembly on Thursday declared a former Islamist warlord, Ahmed Madobe, president of Jubaland. Madobe is not viewed favorably by ...

Reporters' safety group issues Somalia warning

LONDON, May 20 (UPI) -- Journalists and aid workers are among those considered most at risk of crime and kidnapping in Somalia, a reporters' safety monitoring group said.

Somalia: Somalia President Addresses Somaliland Separatism, Jubaland Formation

[Garowe Online]Mogadishu -The president of Somalia's federal government Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed major national issues including Somaliland separatism while speaking at the opening ceremony of a new center for orphans in Mogadihsu, Garowe Online reports.

Somalia: Security in Kismayu Deteriorating

[Shabelle]The city of Kismayu which is located in a strategic location has faced political scramble in the past few days. The Raskamboni militia which administrates the city has been involved in several reported criminal activities such as looting and murder against the residents of the city.

Somalia: IGAD Delegation Begins Fact-Finding Mission On Jubbaland State Formation

[Sabahi]A delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) visited officials in Mogadishu and Kismayo following controversial elections that resulted in two men claiming victory as Jubbaland regional president.

Somalia: Meeting Held in Mogadishu to Address the Situation in Juba Regions.

[Shabelle]A large meeting organized by IGAD addressing issues of Jubba regions and the current political turmoil facing the region was today held in Mogadishu. The meeting was attended by elders, politicians, Somali elite group and members of the public organizations.

Somalia: Ruto Lobbies for More AU Troops in Somalia

[Capital FM]Nairobi -Deputy President William Ruto has called on the African Union to increase its military presence in Somalia in order to ensure regional stability.

Somalia and the Slippery Slope of ‘Jubbaland’

If the latest development in Somalia gives you the feeling of being trapped in the Twilight Zone—somewhere between relative security and renewed bloodshed—you are not alone.