The African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) are pressing forward with a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia despite facing hurdles as tensions with Ethiopia threaten to undermine efforts to combat …
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Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops unless Somaliland port deal scrapped, official says
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia will expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country to help with security by the end of the year unless Addis Ababa scraps a disputed port deal with …
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ATMIS hands over 9 military bases to Somalia in troop withdrawal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe African Union Mission in Somalia (Atmis) said it has handed over nine military bases to the Somali government, marking the completion of the second phase of the troop withdrawal …
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Somaliland objects ATMIS entry into its territory
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe government of Somaliland has expressed its objection to a United Nations Security Council statement suggesting that it is among the areas where the operations of the African Union Mission …
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Somali official says drawdown of AU force hasty, ill conceived
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAs the African Union Transition in Somalia force, known as ATMIS, reduces troop numbers, a Somali official is warning the plan is ill-conceived and raises the risk of al-Shabab militants …
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AU mission calls for renewed efforts to enhance peace, stability in Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) marked a year of service in Somalia on Saturday with a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation and building partnerships to enhance peace …