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Somalia’s flawed attempts at change
The country is gearing up for its elections amid allegations of corruption and intimidation.
Acting Somali prime minister named as PM
Somalia’s acting Prime Minister, Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, was given the job full time on Thursday by President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed.
Somali president calls for help to combat militants
Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed asked for more international help on Friday to battle hardline insurgents.
Clinton to meet Somali president in Africa trip
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to meet the president of Somalia’s transitional government during a seven-nation trip to Africa next week.
Hand out food or leave, Somali insurgents tell agencies
Hardline Islamist insurgents in southern Somalia told international aid agencies on Tuesday to hand out all the food in their warehouses, or leave.
Somali president in Mogadishu for coalition talks
Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed arrived on Saturday in Mogadishu to hold consultations aimed at forming a broad coalition government.
AU peacekeepers accused of killing civilians
The deputy mayor of Somali capital Mogadishu has accused AU peacekeepers of opening fire on commuter buses, killing more than 20 civilians.
Ethiopian troops cross back into Somalia
Troops have crossed the border back into Somalia, only days after Ethiopia completed a military pullout from its neighbour, witnesses said on Tuesday.
Islamist leader wins Somali presidency
Somalia’s moderate Islamist leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed won the presidency on Saturday and vowed to end conflict in the Horn of Africa nation.