Al-Shabab offensive against Ethiopians leaves many dead
An offensive by Somalia's Islamist al-Shabab fighters on Ethiopian troops has left many dead, as the country prepares to withdraw from the region.
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In Somalia, fears over wire transfer block
Somali officials say they are pleading with US authorities to persuade banks to reconsider a decision to block money transfers from Minnesota.
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How did slain al-Qaeda chief get an SA passport?
The department of home affairs is investigating reports that the slain head of al-Qaeda in East Africa was travelling on a South African passport.
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Nairobi bus explosion deaths increase
A bomb exploded on a bus in central Nairobi during a security search before it left for the Ugandan capital Kampala, killing three so far.
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Somalia's war spills over
Bomb attacks likely reaction to Uganda's large presence in African Union force in Mogadishu.
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Bin Laden warns of retaliation against Europe
Osama bin Laden demanded European countries pull their troops out of Afghanistan and warned in a new audiotape of "retaliation" against them.
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Somali insurgents vow revenge for US killing of leader
Senior members of Somalia's insurgency have vowed revenge for a United States raid that killed a senior al-Qaeda commander.
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US kills al-Qaeda target in Somalia helicopter assault
US special forces carried out a revenge raid in Somalia that killed a top al-Qaeda commander high on the FBI's most wanted terrorist list.
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Somali militants use many tactics to woo Americans
Like many terror groups, al-Shabab uses Internet videos to draw disenfranchised young men into its fold.
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What Obama can do for Africa
United States President Barack Obama's visit can help African democracy if he curbs a misguided US belief in security by military force.
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