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EU Naval Force Flagship NRP Alvares Cabral Continues Strong Relationship With The World Food Programme
During a recent port visit to Mombasa the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta flagship NRP Álvares Cabral hosted representatives from the World Food Programme (WFP). The port visit in Kenya
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Somalia Amisom Highlights Djiboutian Successes in Somalia
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) outlined the successes of Djiboutian troops in Somalia Saturday (June 8th) during a public relations workshop in Djibouti, Djibouti’s La Nation reported. Djiboutian Minister of Defence
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Liberia, Japan Sign U.S.$50 Million for Somalia Drive
The Governments of Liberia and Japan Monday signed a US$50 million agreement for the reconstruction and expansion of the Somalia Drive. The Monday June 10 signing ceremony followed a Detailed Design Agreement that
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High seas drama emerges in piracy-murder trial
As heavily armed pirates held an American sailboat off the coast of Somalia in February 2011, Navy SEALs on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer Sterett heard one of the hijackers on the
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Sameer Africa now eyeing Somalia, Nigerian markets
Sameer Africa has set it sights on the Somalia and Nigerian markets. Allan Walmsley, the managing director of the tyremaker said, that the company was looking to nurture its niche products in the region
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Kenya and Somalia agree to resettle refugees
A recent report by the UN refugee body UNHCR estimates that 18,000 Somali refugees from Ethiopia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Kenya continue to return to various locations in Somalia since January 2013. Analysts
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At least 18 dead in battle over disputed Somali port city
The clashes, the first since several former warlords staked rival claims on the lucrative port and fertile hinterlands in May, Has stoked fears among locals of a return to the clan wars that tipped
Read More »China calls on int’l community to continue Somalia peace process
China called on the United Nations and the international community to continue to play an active and constructive role in addressing the Somalia issue and advancing the peace process in the country. Li
Read More »Somali pirate attack thwarted by EU Naval Force
The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates who took control of a cargo vessel with 14 Indian sailors on board fled after counter piracy ships from the EU and NATO responded. The
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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia
He will succeed Mr Matt Baugh, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wigan will take up his appointment during June 2013. Mr Wigan joined the FCO in 2000 and
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