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Eritrea says US masking 'invasion' of Somalia with peacekeeping plan ( Nov 29 2006 ) ASMARA (AFP) Eritrea has lashed out at..
SOMALIA: Businessmen to hand over weapons Mogadishu, Somalia - Reuters AlertNet - ( Nov 28 2006 ) As another sign of improved security in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, the powerful business
US to Propose UN Resolution on Peacekeeping Force for Somalia ( Nov 28 2006 ) The United States expects this week to ..
Somalia to introduce new passport, Gedi announces Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Times - ( Nov 28 2006 ) THE Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) yesterday announced in Nairobi
SOMALIA: People flee as military movements create fear Nairobi,Kenya - Reuters - ( Nov 28 2006 ) Rising tension due to
Kenya denies foreign troops Nairobi,Kenya - UPI - ( Nov 28 2006 ) Kenya has denied Muslim allegations that Ethiopian & U.S. troops were
Somalia Conflict Risk Alert ( Nov 27 2006 ) The draft resolution the U.S. intends to present to the UN Security Council
Somalia flood toll nears 100 Mogadishu,Somalia- News24.com - ( Nov 27 2006 ) Floods killed at least seven people, including five of them children
TENSION INCREASES DANGEROUSLY IN ETHIO-SOMALI BORDER ! Mogadishu,Somalia- Basque News & Information Channel ( Nov 27 2006 )
Somalia tense as Ethiopian troops, Islamic fighters gather Mogadishu,Somalia- CNN - ( Nov 25 2006 ) Hundreds of Ethiopian
Ethiopian troops off to Somalia Mogadishu,Somalia- News24.com - ( Nov 25 2006 ) Hundreds of Ethiopian troops reinforced Somalia's transitional
Gulf of Aden Aden - UNHCR - ( Nov 25 2006 ) More than 22,000 people have crossed the Gulf of Aden from Somalia to Yemen this year in
Ethiopian Generals and Somali Warlords ( Nov 24 2006 ) By Ken Silverstein
Ethiopia Preparing for War With Somali Islamists, Zenawi Says ( Nov 24 2006 ) Ethiopia is preparing for war with Somalia's Union ...
Somalia's Islamic militia says U.S. government officials should come to Mogadishu Mogadishu,Somalia- International Herald Tribune - ( Nov 24 2006 ) Somalia's Islamic militia on Thursday invited U.S. government leaders to visit the capital,
Somalia on knife-edge as Ethiopia, Islamists ready for all-out war Adis Ababa,Ethiopia - AFP - ( Nov 24 2006 ) Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said today his country has completed preparations for war
Somalia: HIV/Aids Services Struggling to Get Off the Ground Mogadishu,Somalia- UN IRIN - ( Nov 24 2006 ) In the two years since the first voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) centre opened up
Somalia flood waters still rising ( Nov 23 2006 ) Flood waters are still rising in southern Somalia ...
Ethiopian troops patrol in Somalia ( Nov 22 2006 ) Hundreds of Ethiopian troops were patrolling a strategic..
Dead birds raise avian flu fears in Somalia Elbaraf, Somalia - Reuters - ( Nov 23 2006 ) Dozens of dead birds in a flood ravaged village in Somalia have raised fears of an avian flu
Witnesses say Ethiopian troops are patrolling a strategic road in Somalia Baidoa,Somalia - International Herald Tribune - ( Nov 23 2006 ) Hundreds of Ethiopian troops were patrolling the road that leads to Somalia's
SOMALIA: Million-dollar drive for flood victims Mogadishu,Somalia- Source: IRIN - ( Nov 23 2006 ) When Sheikh Nur Barud went on television to co-host a fundraising programme, he knew
Egypt Denies Support to the Islamic Courts Union in Somalia Adis Ababa,Ethiopia - All Africa.com- ( Nov 23 2006 ) Egypt on Monday dropped as unfounded allegations, reports of support to the Islamic Courts Union
EU experts fear U.S. move could spark Somalia war BRUSSELS, Reuters - ( Nov 23 2006 ) European Union experts say the United States is pushing to get a regional peacekeeping force
Man’s Deportation to Somalia Sets Off a Wave of Concern Over Safety New Jersey , USA - By NINA BERNSTEIN - ( Nov 23 2006 ) On the evening of Nov. 2, a young corporate lawyer in New Jersey received a frantic call from
Accuracy of New UN Report on Somalia Doubtful New York, By Andrew McGregor, ( Nov 22 2006 ) A report by the UN Monitoring
Uganda's president rejects UN Somalia arms report London,UK- Reuters - ( Nov 21 2006 ) Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on
WFP launches major air operation for flood victims in Somalia and Kenya Nairobi,Kenya - Reuters - ( Nov 21 2006 ) WFP has launched
Somalia region leader to use Islamic law ( Nov 21 2006 ) The president of a semiautonomous region in northeastern ..,
UN works to avoid war in Somalia-(well they doomed) Baidoa,Somalia - by Flavius - ( Nov 20 2006 ) The United Nations special envoy for
Flood-ravaged Somalia appeals for help ( Nov 20 2006 ) Somalia's government on Sunday appealed for urgent ....
Witnesses: 6 Ethiopian soldiers killed in ambush by Somalia's Islamic fighters Bardaleh, Somalia - International Herald Tribune
Crocs kill 9 as floods wreak havoc in lawless Somalia Mogadishu,Somalia- AFP - ( Nov 20 2006 ) Crocodiles have killed at
Islamic leader urges 'Greater Somalia' Mogadishu,Somalia- M.O.Hassan of Associated Press - ( Nov 20 2006 )The leader of the
Floods ravage Horn of Africa Nairobi,Kenya - By Africa correspondent Andrew Geoghegan ( Nov 19 2006 )Flooding is continuing to worsen
U.N. Somalia arms report a "fairy-tale" - Eritrea ASMARA, Eritrea - Reuters ( Nov 19 2006 ) A U.N. report that Eritrea and other nations
Authors of controversial U.N. report on Somalia brief Security Council committee NEW YORK, USA - Mainici Daily News - ( Nov 19 2006 ) The authors of a controversial U.N. report that accused 10 countries
Government denies Somalia deployment Kampala,Uganda- The New Vision ( Nov 18 2006 ) The Minister of Defence, Dr. Crispus Kiyonga
Somali Islamists ban popular drug ( Nov 18 2006 ) The Islamist group which controls much of southern Somalia has banned ..
Senior UN envoy to visit Somalia next week to push for early resumption of peace talks NEW YORK, USA - UN News Wire ( Nov 18 2006 ) Following close on the heels of Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s
Uganda to protest against U.N. Somalia report ! Kampala,Uganda - Reuters ( Nov 18 2006 ) Uganda said on Friday it would complain
Libya denies arming Islamists in Somalia Tripoli,Libya - Mail & Guardian Online - ( Nov 18 2006 ) Libya on Friday dismissed as unfounded a
Somalia Feels the Impact of a Kenya Flight Ban Washington D.C. - By Howard Lesser, Voice of America ( Nov 17 2006 ) A security alert
Tehran: No arms sent to Somalia from Iran London,UK- (IranMania) ( Nov 17 2006 ) Tehran rejected reports that it had shipped arms to
U.S. voices grave concern over situation in Somalia ( Nov 16 2006 ) The United States said on Wednesday that it was "extremely concerned"
Somali Islamists dismiss U.N. report as "fabrication" ( Nov 16 2006 ) MOGADISHU (Reuters) Somalia's powerful Islamists on Wednesday
Uganda: MPs Did Not Endorse Somalia Deployment Kampala,Uganda - All Africa.com- ( Nov 17 2006 ) Much as Uganda has deployed a contingent of UPDF troops in the war-ravaged Somalia,
U.N. says Somalia arms embargo violated ( Nov 16 2006 ) NAIROBI, Kenya ,Ten nations and Lebanon's Hezbollah have been ...
Annan: Stay out of Somalia Nairobi,Kenya - News24.com - ( Nov 16 2006 ) Neighbouring states should not meddle in Somalia, where their
Severe floods ravage eastern Africa NEW YORK, USA - By Sabine Dolan, ( Nov 16 2006 ) Hundreds of thousands of people in eastern
Djibouti urges talks to salvage Somalia Djibouti - IOL- ( Nov 15 2006 ) Djibouti President Ismael Omar Guelleh on Tuesday lamented the
SOMALIA: TOP EUROPEAN UNION OFFICIALS DECRY SLIDE INTO WAR Brussels The Global Information Gateway ( Nov 15 2006 ) Europeanr
Islamists Endorse Kenya's Flight Suspensions to Somalia Mogadishu,Somalia- All Africa.com( Nov 15 2006 ) The Union of Islamic
Outside interests fuel Somalia fire Nairobi,Kenya - Toronto Star - ( Nov 15 2006 )A web of nations and armed groups are fuelling Somalia's
Somalia's Islamic courts says it is ready to resume talks, but maintains precondition Mogadishu,Somalia- International Herald Tribune - ( Nov 14 2006 ) Somalia's Islamic movement, which controls the
Kenya bans all flights to Somalia Nairobi,Kenya - By BBC News - ( Nov 14 2006 ) Kenya has banned all flights to Somalia, citing security fears.
Thousands displaced by floods in southern Somalia Nairobi,Kenya - (Xinhua via COMTEX) ( Nov 14 2006 ) More than 20 people have been
Islamist Forces Seize Towns in Somalia Galka'io,Somalia - By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN - ( Nov 14 2006 ) Islamist forces expanded
Somali President leaves Sana'a Sana'a,Yemen- (SABA) ( Nov 13 2006 ) The Somali President Abdullah Yusuf Ali left Sana'aon Sunday
Somalia's government rejects new peace initiative Baidoa,Somalia - The Seattle Times - ( Nov 13 2006 ) Somalia's weak government on Saturday rejected a new peace initiative by a renegade legislator
Fighting erupts in Somalia after peace initiative fails Mogadishu,Somalia- The International Herald Tribune ( Nov 13 2006 )
Saleh holds talks with Somali counterpart San'a ,Yemen - (SABA) - ( Nov 12 2006 ) President of the Republic Ali A. Saleh met here on
Somalia peace deal 'irrelevant' ( Nov 12 2006 ) Somalia's transitional government has dismissed as irrelevant
Somalia's Islamic Movement Signs Accord ( Nov 11 2006 ) Somalia's Islamic movement signed a preliminary peace ..
Dowladda Ku Meelgaarka iyo maxkamadaha oo qodob kala saxiixday (balcad.com) ( Nov 11 2006 ) Kulankii dhinacyada dowladda KMG ah iyo maxkamadaha ..
Somalia: Authorities in Baidoa Free Two Journalists Baidao,Somalia - Allafrica.com - ( Nov 11 2006 ) Two journalists working for privately-owned radio stations who were arrested on 24 October 2006,
Britain Concerned About Drug Trafficking, Terrorism in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya - By Cathy Majtenyi - ( Nov 11 2006 ) Britain's foreign office minister says corruption in Kenya has made the country more vulnerable
Exclusive: Eleven Nations Feed Somali War Build-up Nairobi, Kenya - By C. Bryson Hull - ( Nov 11 2006 ) Syria, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea, Djibouti and Saudi Arabia have all provided weapons
Floods Kill 50 in Somalia ( Nov 10 2006 ) International aid agencies say nearly 50 people have been killed ..
Islamic Courts: Somalia deal possible Mogadishu,Somalia - Aljazeera.net - ( Nov 10 2006 ) The most senior leader of Somalia's Council of Islamic Courts has said that a peace deal can be
Somalia's new passport sparks row Mogadishu,Somalia - bbc news - ( Nov 10 2006 ) Plans to introduce a new passport in Somalia have worsened relations between
CABDULLAHI YUUSUF OO DUBAI TAGAYA ! Dubai,UAE - By Balcad.com - ( Nov 10 2006 ) Madaxweynaha Dawladda kmg ah Soomaaliya Mudane Cabdullahi Yuusuf iyo
Ethiopia and Egypt to Tackle Somalia Problems Adis Ababa,Ethiopia - Allafrica.com - ( Nov 10 2006 ) Ethiopian and Egyptian ministers said they will work together to resolve
War can be avoided in Somalia despite rhetoric Nairobi, Kenya - By C. Bryson Hull - ( Nov 9 2006 ) Somalia seems to be rushing towards war but mutual fear and complex international interests could
Somalia floods kill at least 47, thousands homeless Qoryoley,Somalia - Reuters ( Nov 9 2006 ) At least 47 people drowned
President of Somalia on 3-day working visit to Singapore SINGAPORE, Channel news asia- ( Nov 9 2006 ) The President of
Somalia Islamists storm and recover hijacked ship ( Nov 8 2006 ) Islamist fighters who seized control of the Somali capital ..
Somalia's powerful lawmaker offers Islamic leaders role in government ( Nov 8 2006 ) MOGADISHU, Somalia: Somalia's mos
East Africa: UN Envoy Warns Neighbours Against Using Somalia As Theatre for Proxy War New York , UN News Service - ( Nov 8 2006 ) Postponed peace talks for solving the crisis in Somalia
Talks Open Between Somalia's Parliamentary Speaker And Militants Mogadishu,Somalia - By Cathy Majtenyi ( Nov 8 2006 ) The speaker
Man acquitted in fake Somali currency case Dubai,UAE - By Bassam Za'za', ( Nov 8 2006 ) A court acquitted a visitor of circulating 150
China supports Somalia to seek peace Peking,China - English Eastday.com - ( Nov 8 2006 ) Chinese President Hu Jintao said
Golaha Maxaakimta iyo Xildhibaanada Baarlamaanka Federaalka oo Maanta kulan kuyeelanaya Afgoye ( Nov 7 2006 ) Golaha maxkamadaha islaamiga Soomaaliyeed iyo ..
Talks in Somalia Resume Mogadishu,Somalia - The Middle East News Source - ( Nov 7 2006 ) For the first time since the Supreme
President of Somalia to visit Singapore from Tuesday SINGAPORE, Channelnewsasia- ( Nov 7 2006 ) The President of Somalia
SOMALIA: Charcoal trade on the rise Mogadishu,Somalia - Reuters - ( Nov 7 2006 ) When the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) first came
Islamic Courts clash with Puntland Galkaio,Somalia - Aljazeera.net - ( Nov 7 2006 ) Heavy fighting has been reported between forces
Threat of diseases from Somalia looms large Nairobi, Kenya - By Elizabeth Mwai - ( Nov 6 2006 ) Forget insecurity. Somalia’s
Somalia's government asks head of parliament to reconsider his plans Baidao,Somalia - Associated Press - ( Nov 6 2006 ) Somalia's
Somalia speaker arrives in Mogadishu for talks with Islamists ( Nov 6 2006 ) Delegates led by Sharif Hassan Sheik Aden ..
Kenyan Muslims accuse US of plotting to attack Somalia Nairobi, Kenya - Middle East Times - ( Nov 5 2006 ) Kenyan Muslims Saturday accused the United States of lying about plans
Horn of Africa Braces for Violence in Wake of Somalia's Failed Peace Talks Nairobi, Kenya - By Alisha Ryu - ( Nov 5 2006 ) Fear of an
'Pirates' attack Dubai vessel off Somalia Mogadishu,Somalia - Business in Africa online - ( Nov 4 2006 ) Gunmen have hijacked a
US Concerned Somalia Conflict Could Spread Washington DC - VOA News - ( Nov 4 2006 ) The United States Thursday voiced concern
Leader of Somali parliament says he will seek peace with Islamic fundamentalists on his own Nairobi, Kenya - International Herald
War likely in Somalia - foreign minister Doha,Qatar - Radio New Zealand - ( Nov 2 2006 ) Somalia's foreign minister says war in
Ethiopian PM: Islamic militia a threat ( Nov 2 2006 ) ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's prime minister, who has sent troops
Somali talks fail amid war fears (bbc) ( Nov 2 2006 ) Peace talks between Somalia's transitional government and Islamists
CABDULLAHI YUUSUF OO KU SII-JEEDA PEKING ! Nairobi, Kenya - By Banadir.com - ( Nov 1 2006 ) Madaxweynaha Dawladda Federaalka
Eritrea lashes out again at US over Somalia ( Nov 1 2006 ) Eritrea on Tuesday renewed its verbal assault on the United States ..
Somalia Peace Talks Stall Again Khartoum,Sudan - By Noel King,voa news ( Nov 1 2006 ) Peace talks in Khartoum between Somalia's
U.S. reiterates support for Somalia's transitional government Washington DC - People's Daily Onl