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The force entered the theatre without adequate funding and troops following the lingering stalemate over which states would be allowed to send troops to Somalia.

Puntland's military spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday that the security forces had killed at least 85 IS militants in battles over the past two days.

Under the new rule, all travellers, regardless of nationality or age, must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when entering or exiting the country. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before travel to ensure immunity.

The unfolding humanitarian situation in Kiunga has put a strain on the host community, with Lamu County now seeking additional support from national and international aid agencies to avert a full-blown crisis.

The US has periodically conducted airstrikes in Somalia under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Tough new security checks meant the number of arriving refugees tumbled from the 84,994 recorded during Barack Obama’s last year in office to a record low of 11,814 in 2020.

A similar agreement is set to be signed with Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) in Addis Ababa on Friday.

Abdiwali dismissed any concerns about election interference, stating that the government's focus extends beyond just the upcoming elections.

In line with the directive, the police have launched sweeping operations to arrest all undocumented foreigners and enforce a ban on street begging which was also cited by the Ministry as a security concern.

Local residents and soldiers gathered to look at the grim sight, holding their noses because of the smell from the carcasses.

The meeting, held in Cairo, marked a pivotal step in strengthening cooperation between the two nations across a range of areas, including trade, culture, and security.

In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, Ilyas accused Somalia of deliberately undermining Puntland's efforts to combat the terrorist group.

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

The drought affected 7.9 million people—nearly half the population of the country—and brought the country to the brink of famine.

The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.

Reports indicate that Ahmed will meet with ambassadors from the international community in Kenya to discuss political issues affecting Somalia.

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Puntland State of Somalia.

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities to Somali forces.

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement with Somaliland.

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous region.

The five prisoners are in jail to serve various sentences for murder committed three months ago with the main suspect sentenced to death by firing squad.

If elected, Somalia pledged to strengthen the AU's peacekeeping efforts by sharing "valuable lessons learned from its own experience fighting the terror group, Al-Shabaab."

Farhia, a well-known Somali celebrity, passed away in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning after a brief illness.

The development follows high-level talks in Mogadishu led by Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed, who visited the Somali capital for discussions aimed at deepening security cooperation.

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities to Somali forces.

Somalia hopes to use the position to influence regional security and advance counter-terrorism efforts by pushing for funding for the new African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which kicked off operations Wednesday.

AUSSOM is designed to contain about 11,000 personnel comprising civilians, military, and police personnel.

Mohamed was al-Shabaab's finance boss during the Westgate Mall (2013) and Dusit (2019) terror attacks.

US expressed reservations about the proposed budgetary framework for transitioning from AMISOM to ATMIS under Resolution 2719.