Ahmed Mohamed reports for VOA from Mogadishu, Somalia.
Somali president says attempt was made to block him from entering summit in Addis Ababa
Authorities pledge action against offenders, but gender-based violence remains prevalent in Somalia
Close to 7 million Somalis are said to be in need of life-saving support
Journalist released after 56 days in detention
An additional 3,000 soldiers are to leave Somalia at the end of September
Amnesty comes amid ongoing military offensives
Somali government dismisses blockade amid fears of worsening humanitarian crisis
President urges UN Security Council to lift embargo, says it no longer serves its purpose as country intensifies fight against al-Shabab
Somali forces say they conducted the military operation against al-Shabab in the Lower Shabelle region
President vows militant group will be eliminated by the end of the year
UN secretary-general says Somalia facing adverse effects of climate change
Court says three al-Shabab Islamist militants pretended to be a doctor, military officers to gain access for launching deadly attacks
A sixth soldier was also found guilty of killing civilians, but was spared the death penalty after his family agreed to compensate the victim's family
Warring sides trade accusations as more civilian lives are lost in contested territory
No prospects for dialogue as warring sides maintain tough stance
Somali Journalists Syndicate Chief vows to fight for media freedom
UN appeals for $2.6 billion to avert famine as nearly half of Somalia facing hunger
Officials say 13 people have been killed in fighting in a contested region in northern Somalia as warring sides continue trading accusations
Security summit takes place amid offensive by Somalia and its allies against Islamist militants
Religious leaders pledge to support government
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