Topic: Somali Transitional Federal Government
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US recognizes Somalia government after two decades of anarchy
For the first time since 1991, the United States has recognized a government in the war-torn East African nation, setting the stage for strengthening political ties between the two countries.
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Somalia gets a new president
Somalia's parliament elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new leader for the African nation on Monday.
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With draft constitution, Somalia draws closer to democracy
Somalia has lacked a working government since 1991, when its last elected government collapsed. Its newest draft constitution puts it on a path toward elections and legitimacy.
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If all goes well, Somalia soon may have a government
Seen by World Bank and UN monitoring group as 'corrupt' and 'incompetent,' Somalia's interim government has a deadline within a month to transition to a permanent government.
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Somali rescue operation frees 4 kidnapped foreign aid workers
Somali government troops, together with Kenyan forces, rescued kidnapped foreign aid workers near the Somali town of Afmadow.
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Wanted in Somalia: US puts bounties on top Al Shabab leaders
While multimillion-dollar bounties may not lead to the imminent capture of Al Shabab leaders in Somalia, such rewards do ensure there will be no 'soft landing' for terrorist suspects.
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Africa Monitor Somalia: Al Shabab loses Afgoye and Afmadow. Is Kismayo next?
Military advances by African Union troops and Somali forces have pushed the Islamist Al Shabab militia out of key towns. Is the Shabab headquarters of Kismayo next on the list?
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With conference in Mogadishu, TEDx is officially everywhere
The Somali capital is not an obvious choice for a conference that highlights 'ideas worth spreading,' but organizers say growing peace gives Somalis a chance to change their future.
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Report: Kenyan forces abused ethnic Somalis near border
Human Rights Watch report says that Kenyan forces, now fighting insurgents across the border in Somalia, has beaten, humiliated, and raped ethnic Somalis along Kenyan border.
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Terrorism & Security Al Shabab strikes Somali lawmakers
A suicide bombing in a Somali town more than 300 miles from Mogadishu killed at least two lawmakers who were engaged in trying to set up a lasting government.
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Africa Monitor Famine relief in Somalia: a view from Mogadishu
Change may be afoot with action against the militant al-Shabab and high-level international attention on Somalia. But famine could threaten progress, writes guest blogger Laura Heaton.
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Africa Monitor Diplomats meet in London to talk Somalia, but where are the women?
If women aren't part of the political process in Somalia, they can't be a part of the outcome, notes guest blogger Jina Moore.
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Africa Monitor Ethiopia enters Somalia, but avoids African Union joint operation
Unlike Uganda, Burundi, Kenya and Djibouti, which have sent thousands of troops under the African Union banner, Ethiopia is intervening in Somalia unilaterally, and won't stay for long.
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Somalia's Al Shabab Islamists are on the run
But the Somali officials, backed by international forces, are too busy fighting among themselves to govern.
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UN chief visits a safer Somali capital
In the first visit of a UN Secretary General since 1993, Ban Ki-moon promised aid and military support, but warned Somali leaders they must stick to reform pledges.
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What's the hurry, Belgium? Somalia has gone without a government for 20 years.
Today, Belgium announced the formation of a coalition government after 541 days of stalemate.
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Kenya stirs up region with arrest warrant for Sudan's Bashir
Criticism has been widespread since the Kenyan High Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Bashir, who is also the subject of an international arrest warrant.
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Kenya, Somalia look for international help to fight Al Shabab
As much as half of Al Shabab's income comes from businesses in the Somali port city of Kismayo. Kenya and Somalia have requested international support for a naval blockade on the town.
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Crossbones
Two brothers enter the war-torn expanse of Somalia in search of answers.
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What are Kenya's long-term goals in Somalia?
Answer: Kenya is making inroads against Al Shabab. But Kenya's long-term aim is unclear.
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Kenya sends troops into Somalia in major policy shift
Kenya's military intervention into neighboring Somalia follows a string of kidnappings on Kenyan soil by Somali pirates and terrorist threats by Al Shabab, an Islamist militant group linked to Al Qaeda.
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Somalia truck bombing: Is Al Shabab back in Mogadishu?
After a hasty retreat from Somalia's capital, Mogadishu in August, the Al Qaeda-linked Islamist group Al Shabab claimed Tuesday's suicide truck bombing that killed more than 65 people.
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Better US response to Somalia famine could fix misperceptions
US restrictions on aid for Somalia famine, although well-intentioned, are severely hindering relief efforts. International Crisis Groups says that lifting them would improve Somali opinions of the US.
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AU forces in Somalia get 3,000-troop boost
The African Union Mission for Somalia is getting 3,000 more troops to keep its hold on Mogadishu, but there's no indication that AMISOM will be able to gain control of the country.
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Aid delivery remains a central obstacle in Somalia's famine
Somalia specialist Ken Menkhaus told the Enough Project that the international community needs to pressure Al Shabab and the Somali government to open up aid delivery routes.
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