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Woman among al-Shabaab members arrested

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A woman identified as the leader of women for al-Shabaab is among dozens of suspected militants arrested in a joint operation by Kenyan and Somali forces. Some 72 suspected militants were detained and an assortment of weapons seized in Kismayo, … read more »

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The fall of Kismayo

October 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Katherine Zimmerman, aei-ideas.org It is too early to celebrate the defeat of al Shabaab, al Qaeda’s Somalia-based affiliate. Though al Shabaab withdrew from a major stronghold in Kismayo, a port city in southern Somalia, this weekend, a series of questions … read more »

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Press Release: Capture of Kismayo From Al-Shabaab

October 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WASHINGTON, Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 3, 2012 The United States welcomes the capture of the strategic port city of Kismayo by African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) peacekeepers and Somali forces. … read more »

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Mozambique to spend $500m on airports

February 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Maputo – Mozambique’s airport company will spend $500m over three years to modernise its key facilities to encourage more foreign carriers to open routes to the country, its CEO said on Wednesday. “Our aim is to attract more regional and … read more »

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Post-war Tripoli port back in business

September 19, 2011 by benim

Tripoli – Tripoli’s port is back to near-normal business less than a month after the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi, authorities said on Sunday, with the Libyan capital’s international airport also ready to operate flights. As cranes lifted containers and sacks … read more »

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At least one killed in Misrata shelling: residents

April 3, 2011 by benim

At least one person was killed and several wounded early Sunday when forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi shelled a building in the rebel-held city of Misrata, a resident told Reuters. The shelling hit a building which was previously … read more »

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Nato airstrikes kill 13 rebels

April 3, 2011 by benim

Benghazi – Airstrikes intended to thwart Muammar Gaddafi’s forces killed 13 rebel fighters in eastern Libya instead, the opposition said Saturday, but they described it as an “unfortunate accident” and stressed it did not diminish their support for the international … read more »

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Libya announces ceasefire in Misrata

March 28, 2011 by benim

Rabat – Libya’s Foreign Ministry declared a ceasefire in Misrata on Monday, the Libyan news agency said, referring to the western town where rebels earlier said government forces gained control of part of the city. “The Foreign Ministry… announces that … read more »

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British jets bomb Gaddafi ammo dump

March 28, 2011 by benim

London – British jets bombed ammunition bunkers in southern Libya early on Monday after weekend strikes took out a score of tanks and armoured vehicles near the towns of Ajdabiya and Misrata, officials said. Tornado GR4s flying from Britain and … read more »

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UK team leaves Libya after ‘difficulties’

March 7, 2011 by benim

London – Britain said a “small diplomatic team” had left the Libyan city of Benghazi after trying to contact opposition forces, as rebels there made it clear they had refused to talk to them. “I can confirm that a small … read more »

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British SAS Released by Libya Rebels

March 6, 2011 by benim

The eight-strong group, who were escorting a junior diplomat, has now left the country bound for Malta on board HMS Cumberland. However, William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, said the Government intended to send further diplomatic personnel soon to “strengthen dialogue” … read more »

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Egypt rain and sandstorms kill at least 31

December 13, 2010 by benim

Rain and sandstorms that battered Egypt over the weekend have killed at least 31 people, said officials, adding the toll could rise as rescue workers were still sifting through two collapsed buildings. The bodies of six workers were pulled out … read more »

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