AMISOM
Al Shabaab: “We Shall Execute French Hostage, Allex”
Dennis Allex, a French hostage who has been in the hands Al Shabaab for three years, will soon be executed following a decision reached by the Somalia terrorist group, Chimp Corps report. ... Full story
Al Shabaab Defeats Bolster Humanitarian Access To Somalia
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ambassador Mohamed Annadif, has welcomed reports indicating that access for humanitarian workers to the population in southern Somalia has improved. ... Full story
2 Kenyan Soldiers Killed In Somalia
At least two Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have Friday died in Somalia, officials said. ... Full story
Somalia Struggles To Build Post-war Human Resource Base
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) will over the next couple of weeks conduct a series of training workshops for Somalia civil servants as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the capacity of the country’s public service. ... Full story
‘2013, A Ray Of Hope For The Somalia Dream’
The top United Nations official for Somalia on Monday signaled the need for uninterrupted international support for the Horn-of-Africa country if gains over the past year are to be consolidated and advanced. ... Full story
AMISOM Vows to Help Somalia Enhance Security on Marka Road
AMISOM is taking steps to enhance security along the road between the port city of Marka and Kilometre 50, following two failed attacks on a Somali government convoy. ... Full story
Somalia Elders’ Leader Gunned Down
The African Union Mission in Somalia has condemned the assassination of the newly inaugurated leader of Hiiraan regional elders Union, Sheikh Mohamud Sheikh Hussein. ... Full story
SOMALIA: Top Al Shabaab Commander Shot Dead In Night Raid
Ondoga was speaking to Ugandan contingent officers following a Thursday night raid by the Somali Army, Intelligence, and Police conducted at Sokohola on the home of overall Al Shabaab commander for Gupta, Sokohola, and Huluwai areas, identified by residents as Guludupu. ... Full story
3 Kenyan Soldiers Gunned Down At Close Range
At least 3 Kenya Defence Forces personnel have been killed by gunmen in Garissa town, near Garissa Primary School at a tire repair point, Chimpreports has established. ... Full story
AMISOM Funding “Drying Up,” Ugandan Troops Might Return In March
The Security Council has decided to authorize the African Union to maintain the deployment of its mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until 7 March next year. ... Full story
