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Clashes in Balad-Hawo Exacerbate Somalia's Political Instability
Clashes between Jubaland and federal forces in Balad-Hawo, Gedo region, resulted in casualties, prompting Jubaland to accuse the federal government of deploying troops and using Somali airspace for military purposes, hindering anti-al-Shabaab efforts.
Clashes in Balad-Hawo Exacerbate Somalia's Political Instability
Clashes between Jubaland and federal forces in Balad-Hawo, Gedo region, resulted in casualties, prompting Jubaland to accuse the federal government of deploying troops and using Somali airspace for military purposes, hindering anti-al-Shabaab efforts.
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36% Bias Score
White Widow Remains Fugitive Despite Terror Links
Samantha Lewthwaite, a British woman linked to multiple terrorist attacks in East Africa resulting in over 400 deaths, remains at large despite Interpol issuing an arrest warrant in 2013; the potential release of a British terror suspect could aid in her capture.
White Widow Remains Fugitive Despite Terror Links
Samantha Lewthwaite, a British woman linked to multiple terrorist attacks in East Africa resulting in over 400 deaths, remains at large despite Interpol issuing an arrest warrant in 2013; the potential release of a British terror suspect could aid in her capture.
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56% Bias Score
Suicide Bombing in Mogadishu Kills at Least Six
On October 29, 2023, a suicide bomber attacked a military recruitment center in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in at least six deaths and 30 injuries, according to initial reports; Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack amidst ongoing government operations against the group.
Suicide Bombing in Mogadishu Kills at Least Six
On October 29, 2023, a suicide bomber attacked a military recruitment center in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in at least six deaths and 30 injuries, according to initial reports; Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack amidst ongoing government operations against the group.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Potential Military Escalation in Somalia Amidst Al-Shabaab's Advance
Amidst Al-Shabaab's advance on Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's rushed visit to Turkey signals potential deployment of 300-500 Turkish special forces to protect Turkish investments in Somalia, including a ballistic missile testing center and a port in Hobyo, against the backdrop o...
Turkey's Potential Military Escalation in Somalia Amidst Al-Shabaab's Advance
Amidst Al-Shabaab's advance on Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's rushed visit to Turkey signals potential deployment of 300-500 Turkish special forces to protect Turkish investments in Somalia, including a ballistic missile testing center and a port in Hobyo, against the backdrop o...
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36% Bias Score
AU President Urges Increased Funding for Somalia Stabilization
AU Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, during his first visit to Somalia, called for increased international funding for the underfunded AU Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to support the country's stabilization efforts and counter al-Shabaab.
AU President Urges Increased Funding for Somalia Stabilization
AU Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, during his first visit to Somalia, called for increased international funding for the underfunded AU Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to support the country's stabilization efforts and counter al-Shabaab.
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28% Bias Score
Somali Airstrike Kills Senior al-Shabaab Commander
A joint airstrike in Somalia's Shabelle region killed 20 al-Shabaab fighters, including senior commander Yusuf Dhegnaas, who held various leadership positions within the group, according to a Somali government press release following weeks of fighting in the region.
Somali Airstrike Kills Senior al-Shabaab Commander
A joint airstrike in Somalia's Shabelle region killed 20 al-Shabaab fighters, including senior commander Yusuf Dhegnaas, who held various leadership positions within the group, according to a Somali government press release following weeks of fighting in the region.
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64% Bias Score
Al-Shabaab Captures Strategic Somali City of Mahas
On July 27th, 2024, the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group captured the strategic Somali city of Mahas after a fierce battle with government and local forces using car bombs and hundreds of heavily armed fighters, reversing previous government gains and highlighting the ongoing challenges in the regio...
Al-Shabaab Captures Strategic Somali City of Mahas
On July 27th, 2024, the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group captured the strategic Somali city of Mahas after a fierce battle with government and local forces using car bombs and hundreds of heavily armed fighters, reversing previous government gains and highlighting the ongoing challenges in the regio...
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48% Bias Score
Clash of Cultures: Traditional Marriage Practices and Modernity
Traditional marriage customs in parts of Asia and Africa, involving arranged marriages and family monitoring of couples, are causing tension between traditional values and modern life, particularly affecting women. Meanwhile, Al-Shabaab's resurgence in Somalia and a diplomatic crisis involving Israe...
Clash of Cultures: Traditional Marriage Practices and Modernity
Traditional marriage customs in parts of Asia and Africa, involving arranged marriages and family monitoring of couples, are causing tension between traditional values and modern life, particularly affecting women. Meanwhile, Al-Shabaab's resurgence in Somalia and a diplomatic crisis involving Israe...
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44% Bias Score
Al-Shabaab Ambush Kills Five Kenyan Police Officers
Five Kenyan Special Operations Group police officers were killed, and nine wounded, in a Boni Forest ambush by Al-Shabaab militants on July 14, prompting intensified counterterrorism operations by Kenyan security forces.
Al-Shabaab Ambush Kills Five Kenyan Police Officers
Five Kenyan Special Operations Group police officers were killed, and nine wounded, in a Boni Forest ambush by Al-Shabaab militants on July 14, prompting intensified counterterrorism operations by Kenyan security forces.
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52% Bias Score
Al-Shabaab Seizes Military Base in Masaajid Cali Gaduud
Intense fighting between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab in Masaajid Cali Gaduud, Shabelle region, resulted in Al-Shabaab reportedly seizing a military base. The town's strategic location and lack of strong defenses contribute to ongoing conflict.
Al-Shabaab Seizes Military Base in Masaajid Cali Gaduud
Intense fighting between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab in Masaajid Cali Gaduud, Shabelle region, resulted in Al-Shabaab reportedly seizing a military base. The town's strategic location and lack of strong defenses contribute to ongoing conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Sentencing Adjourned for 9/11-Style Plotter
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a Kenyan national, was convicted of plotting a 9/11-style attack on the US, using skills learned from al-Shabaab and flight school in the Philippines; his sentencing was adjourned due to his request for new lawyers.
Sentencing Adjourned for 9/11-Style Plotter
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a Kenyan national, was convicted of plotting a 9/11-style attack on the US, using skills learned from al-Shabaab and flight school in the Philippines; his sentencing was adjourned due to his request for new lawyers.
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56% Bias Score
US Airstrikes in Somalia: Tactics, Casualties, and Long-Term Impacts
The US conducted 196 airstrikes in Somalia between 2017 and 2019, targeting Al-Shabaab and ISIS, using both deliberate and defensive strategies with varying intelligence gathering and approval processes, but with significant concern about civilian casualties.
US Airstrikes in Somalia: Tactics, Casualties, and Long-Term Impacts
The US conducted 196 airstrikes in Somalia between 2017 and 2019, targeting Al-Shabaab and ISIS, using both deliberate and defensive strategies with varying intelligence gathering and approval processes, but with significant concern about civilian casualties.
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56% Bias Score
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