At least 13 foreign ISIS fighters killed in Somalia airstrike
The operation targeted terrorist hideouts and expanded into other ISIS strongholds in the region.
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Puntland offensive inflicts heavy losses on Islamic State in Somalia
The offensive, which began in late December, has resulted in the capture of dozens of IS bases and the deaths of at least 85 militants
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Senior IS Somalia commander captured in Puntland
Somalia’s IS faction has grown in prominence within the global jihadist network in recent years, bolstered by foreign fighters and increased revenue from extortion
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Trump: US strikes ISIS in Somalia
The U.S. has conducted airstrikes in Somalia for years under both Republican and Democratic administrations
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Somali army kills 16 al-Shabaab terrorists in ongoing operation
The Somali army has killed 16 al-Shabaab terrorists in an operation in the Hiiraan region.
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China halts livestock product imports over disease concerns
The prohibition, which extends to both processed and unprocessed products, follows disease outbreak alerts issued by the World Health Organization
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Over 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast; cause unknown
Abdirisak Abdulahi Hagaa, Puntland’s fisheries minister, confirmed the findings near the port city of Bosaso
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Tax dispute grounds Somali Airlines, stranding passengers
Nearly 200 passengers were stranded at Nairobi airport after Somali airlines suspended flights due to a dispute with the Somali government over a recently increased tax.
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Somali forces kill several ISIS fighters in Puntland
Somali security forces have killed several Islamic State fighters and seized multiple outposts in an operation in Puntland’s Bari region.
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Somali president’s visit to Ethiopia renews diplomatic relations
Somalia and Ethiopia restored full diplomatic relations after Somalia’s president visited Addis Ababa to resolve a year-long rift, committing to cooperation in trade, security, and regional stability.
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