Ahmed Mohamed reports for VOA from Mogadishu, Somalia.
The port, once a base for Somali pirates, was a key revenue source for the militants. But analysts say holding onto Harahere and other territories seized from the militants while winning over locals will be a challenge
Thousands attend anti-Al-Shabab rally in Mogadishu, but analysts say regional politics threatened unity
New support comes amid ongoing military campaign in Somalia
Critics say Somalia’s underfunded education system main reason 3 million children out of school
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s assertion that most government employees do not show up for work was condemned by Somalis
Journalists warn directive to submit content to officials interferes with independence, amounts to censorship
Fighting between government forces and al-Shabab ongoing since July
Town of Adan Yabal taken over by government forces
Somali Journalists Syndicate says officials offered to drop charges against journalist on condition he stop media advocacy
Somalia’s government wants the media to stop using the term ‘al-Shabab,’ but journalists say doing so exposes them to greater risk
Somali government says it closed bank accounts affiliated to al-Shabab
Saturday's attack by al-Shabab comes as security forces have been waging a large-scale offensive against the militants
Appellate military court upholds death verdict for two ISIS members as military operations continue
Authorities say dozens were wounded and taken to area hospitals
Somalia’s journalists community troubled by second arrest of Abdalle Mumin who was traveling to Kenya for medical treatment
Declaration comes amid ongoing operations against al-Shabab in central Somalia
Analysts think actions may be related to government order banning media coverage of militant group al-Shabab
Ethiopia joins Uganda in supporting the Somali president's campaign against embargo, but not clear if UNSC member Kenya will join
As he settles into office, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces a politically divided nation, high public expectations and the specter of al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab
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