November 8 polls are hot topic for diaspora community, discussed at restaurants, mosques, community markets and on social media
Multiple witnesses who spoke with VOA put the death toll as high as 20; al-Shabab claimed responsibility
Al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for the attack that left at least 20 dead
Outgoing commander of US forces in Africa says al-Qaida affiliate in Somalia has been emboldened as it grows stronger, gains influence
Both sides say they suffered fatalities as a Sufi militia once aligned with regional forces in the fight against al-Shabab extremists battle government troops on streets of central Somali town
After weeks of bickering, supporters and opponents of President Farmajo agree to call impeachment motion 'invalid'
The electoral commission said Bihi won 55 percent of the vote, calling the election peaceful, free, and fair
Somali and US forces hit militant bases in retaliation; US Africa Command also said Tuesday it is assessing results
Militants use twin suicide car bombs to launch assault near Mogadishu
Connections were cut when ship severed undersea cable
Somali army officials say militants attacked government facility in el-Lahelay village, west of Hudur
At least nine others injured in fight over dispute and clan vendetta
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed — known as Farmajo — was speaking in Mogadishu at ceremony marking 57th anniversary of the foundation of the Somali National Army
The bomber targeted the camp in Mogadishu's Wadajir district, which is one of the largest training camps for the Somali army
Fatalities occur in car bombing near government compound; blast later near fast-food shop injures one
Proposed cabinet larger than expected, disappointing many Somalis
Visit comes days after British government said it will fund a $19.5 million program to help avert famine in Somalia over coming months
The shooting happened inside the highly secure presidential residence
More than half are first-time members with women playing 'significant' role
Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for senior official's death
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