Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Somalians call for a boycott of French goods
Somalia and Mali are among countries angered by remarks by the French president
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Somalia’s new president
It’s a return to the country’s top job for Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Somalia's president urges citizens to fight against al-Shabab
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed a rally in the capital Mogadishu
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Somalia's new president invites Al Shabaab members to denounce violence and rebuild the country
Somalia's new president invites Al Shabaab to denounce violence and rebuild the country
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Somalia's death toll rises following blast
Somalia's death toll rises and Kenya's elections boss defends his decision not to quit
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Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding
Thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following heavy rains in Somalia
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Somalia: The “hole” at the heart of a seized arms ship
There are tensions in the Horn between Somalia and Puntland over a seized arms cargo ship
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Somalia: Red Cross share concerns about impact of coronavirus
There are fears that the true numbers of cases in the country are being under-reported
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Somalia: President Farmajo reverses decision to extend term
Heavy fighting in Mogadishu has forced 100,000 people to flee, the UN says
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Somalia: President appoints new prime minister
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed chose Mohamed Hussein Roble
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Somalia: al-Shabab hotel siege leaves several dead
Somalia’s Environment Minister was one of those caught up in the attack
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Somalia says Al Shabab attacked military base
Al Shabab claim they've killed several Somali forces
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Somalia reacts to criticism over presidential extension
Somalia rebuffed partner countries who criticized extension of the presidential mandate
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Somalia President withdraws PM's executive powers
Somalia President 'Farmajo' strips PM of the ability to hire or fire government officials
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Somalia offers US control of port
Somaliland rejects attempt by Somalia to give the US control of a port and airbase
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Somalia has a new President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo
Somalia has a new President. S. Africa deploys army ahead of State of Nation address
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Somalia Grants Fishing Licences To China
Tuna fishing licences granted to Chinese fishing boats off Somali coast
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Somalia Floods “Ticking Time-Bomb” For Disease
Norwegian agency warns of threat of diseases like cholera and malaria in Somalia.
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Somalia finally swears in new MPs
A new parliament is finally formed in the Somali capital Mogadishu
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Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia
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Somali president promises to defeat al-Shabab in two years
President Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmajo" Mohamed says al-Shabab can be defeated.
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Somali president hits back at PM on envoy's expulsion
Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble declared the African Union envoy ‘persona non grata’
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Somali President calls for arms' embargo end to defeat al-Shabab
Farmajo warns the battle against al-Shabab could continue for a decade.
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Somali president announces major shake-up to security services
Al-Shabab fighters offered amnesty as new Somali president declares war
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Somali parliamentarians prepare for presidential vote
The process follows numerous setbacks.
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Somali military commander killed in al-Shabab attack
The militants attacked an army base north of Mogadishu
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Somali families turn to social media to find fate of dear ones
How young Somalians are turning to social media to connect families
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Soldiers in Uganda Caught on Tape Assaulting a Journalist
Ugandan soldiers assault journalist; a year of ѿý Pidgin; Wenger gets award from Weah
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Social distancing in Africa's most populous city
Lagos introduces new measures aimed at contrasting the spread of the Covid19 disease
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Sixty-five Nigerian Shia Muslims arraigned in several courts in Abuja
The arrests come after three days of protests and violent clashes with police