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Al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Somali capital

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By Catherine Nicholls | CNN Three people were killed and 27 people injured in a “terrorist attack” at a hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace on Thursday, the country’s state broadcaster Somalia National Television (SNTV) has reported. According to SNTV, five armed gunmen attacked the SYL Hotel in the capital Mogadishu on Thursday night. All five … Read more

China set to stay on neutral ground as a Red Sea storm brews over Ethiopia’s port deal with Somaliland

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This deal would make Ethiopia the first nation to recognise the breakaway state. China views Somaliland as part of Somalia’s territory and an internal matter. However, Beijing has been apprehensive of growing ties between Somaliland and Taiwan since 2020, when they set up representative offices. “China supports the federal government of Somalia in safeguarding national … Read more