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Fault line cuts Somaliland’s quest for nationhood
The Las Anod conflict complicates the mission for true independence from Somalia
Getting the story in Somalia can be a deadly affair for journalists
Abdallae Ahmed Mumin recalls being shot at and threatened in the line of duty. He escaped with his life, but not all his peers were so lucky.
Somali officials back assault on pirates
Somali officials on Monday urged tough action against pirates holding a French yacht after an elite French army unit was placed on standby to intervene if negotiations failed.…
Somali rivals battle over northern town
Somali rivals both claimed control of a disputed northern town on Tuesday after deadly clashes, and more fighting was feared. Tensions have been increasing in the normally calm…