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US Strike Kills 3 al-Shabab Fighters in Somalia - AFRICOM

An airstrike by the United States military killed three al-Shabab militants in Somalia, the Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Friday

Twenty Leaders, About 45 Foreign Ministers to Attend Erdogan's Inauguration - Reports

Twenty world leaders and about 45 foreign ministers will participate in the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 3, Turkish Hurriyet newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources

No UNSC Meetings on Ukraine Scheduled for June, But Can Be Requested - UAE Envoy

Acute food insecurity to rise in 22 crises-hit countries, including Pakistan: UN agencies

Acute Food Insecurity to Deteriorate in 22 Countries in Coming Months - UN Report

Somalia to Abolish Post of Prime Minister, Introduce Presidential System - Reports

US Africa Command Launches Airstrike Against Al-Shabaab Militants

Al-Shabaab strikes African Union army base in Somalia

EU Needs to Intensify Economic Integration With Horn of Africa - Borrell

The European Union should intensify economic integration with the countries of the Horn of Africa to prevent Russia's presence in the region, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday.

African Union Mission in Somalia Says Attacked by Al-Shabaab Militants

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said on Friday that its military base in the southwest of the country was attacked by militants from the al-Shabaab terrorist group (affiliated with al-Qaeda, banned in Russia)

UPDATE - Somalia Views Russia-Africa Summit as Chance to Boost Ties With Moscow - Foreign Minister

Russian Companies Interested in Working With Somalia in Energy Sphere - Lavrov

Russia Considers Useful Gradual Lifting of Outdated UN Sanctions Against Somalia - Lavrov

Somalia Views Russia-Africa Summit as Chance to Boost Ties With Moscow - Foreign Minister

Russia to Further Support Somalia's Military With Arms Supplies, Military Training- Lavrov

UN chief calls for 'immediate' funding for Horn of Africa

UN Refugee Agency Says Record 1Mln Displaced in Somalia in Four Months

More than 1 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Somalia in just 130 days due to a mix of conflict, severe drought and devastating floods, marking a record rate of displacement for the African country, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday

US Sanctions 26 People, Entities Connected to Al-Shabaab Terror Group - Treasury Dept.

The United States sanctioned 26 individuals and entities allegedly connected to Somalia's al-Shabaab terror group (linked to al-Qaeda, banned in Russia), the US Treasury Department said on Wednesday

Black Sea Grain Deal 'Beacon of Hope' for World - US Envoy to UN

The grain exports deal, formally known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, is a vital arrangement that has served as a "beacon of hope" for the world, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Tuesday

Mansour bin Zayed leads UAE delegation to 32nd Arab League Summit

Pearl Initiative hosts 'Impact Investing' Workshop

Kenya and Somalia agree to phased border reopening

Kenya and Somalia have agreed to reopen their common border after more than a decade, Kenya's interior minister said on Monday as ties warm between the two neighbours following years of tensions

Somalia endorses Vision 2060 to guide development plan

Flash Floods Kill 22, Displace Thousands in Somalia - UN