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Arab News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Ethiopia arrests 82 suspected members of Daesh group
NAIROBI: More than 80 suspected members of Daesh have been arrested across Ethiopia, state media said, claiming they intended to carry out a 'terror mission.' The 82 individuals were trained in neighboring Somali Puntland region, according to state outlet Fana Media Corporation, which cited a statement from the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS). Ethiopia shares a long border with Somalia, which for months has been experiencing a resurgence of attacks by the militant Al-Shabab group. Fana said late Tuesday the suspected Daesh group members were 'identified and arrested,' but did not give any further details. The suspects 'had been recruited for a terror mission,' Fana said, noting the arrests took place in several regions across the country, including capital Addis Ababa. Somalia and Ethiopia have had tense relations for months after Addis Ababa announced an agreement with the breakaway Somaliland region last year, angering Mogadishu and raising fears of regional destabilization. Relations between Somalia and Ethiopia have since normalized. Ethiopia is part of the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) combating the Al-Shabab group in Somalia. The AUSSOM mission faces funding difficulties, even as fears of the groups resurgence are stoked by attacks in the Horn of Africa nation.
Middle East
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt reaffirms support for Somalia's stability
CAIRO, July 3 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated Thursday in a virtual session held by the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) at the ministerial level to follow up on developments in Somalia and discuss latest updates on transition from the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The foreign minister reaffirmed Egypt's firm and supportive stand regarding Somalia's security, stability, unity and territorial integrity. Abdelatty praised efforts made by the Somali government to restore security and stability and strengthen governance and State institutions across the country. The foreign minister also reaffirmed Egypt's solidarity with the Somali government and people and backing for efforts to enhance the capacity of national Somali institutions and the gradual transfer of security responsibilities to the Somali security forces. Meantime, Abdelatty voiced Egypt's concern over the ongoing security challenges posed by terrorist groups, particularly Al-Shabaab, stressing the importance of ensuring a smooth and coordinated transition from ATMIS to AUSSOM. All steps are essential for preserving the security gains achieved so far and preventing security gaps that could be exploited, he added. The foreign minister underlined the importance of providing regular and sustainable funding for the AUSSOM to enable it to fully carry out its mandate, warning that failure to secure adequate funding would undermine the mission's ability to perform its tasks and negatively affect the entire Horn of Africa and the international community, including disrupting global maritime trade routes and increasing terrorist threats. In conclusion, Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's commitment to supporting Somalia at both bilateral and multilateral levels through capacity-building programs, training personnel, supporting security and civil institutions and contributing to the provision of humanitarian assistance. (MENA) S A S/R E E
Khaleej Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE expresses solidarity with Uganda, African Union mission in Somalia over helicopter crash
Five were killed when a Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Uganda and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) over a helicopter crash in Mogadishu on Wednesday. A Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport, killing five passengers, a Ugandan military spokesperson said. Another three of the helicopter's eight occupants survived the incident but with severe injuries and burns, said the spokesperson, Felix Kulayigye. The impact of the crash had caused munitions on board to detonate, destroying nearby structures and injuring three civilians, he said. In a statement issued by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the nation has conveyed its sincere condolences following the crash. It also extended its condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Uganda over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Dubai Eye
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE expresses solidarity with Uganda following helicopter crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Uganda and the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) following a military helicopter crash near an airport in Mogadishu, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims' families, the government and the people of Uganda over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. UAE Expresses Solidarity with Uganda and African Union Mission in Somalia and Conveys Condolences Over Victims of Helicopter Crash — MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 3, 2025 According to Reuters, five passengers were killed aboard the Ugandan military helicopter involving mission personnel, which carried eight occupants. Another three of the helicopter's occupants survived the incident but with severe injuries and burns, said spokesperson Felix Kulayigye. The impact of the crash had caused munitions on board to detonate, destroying nearby structures and injuring three civilians, he said.
TAG 91.1
04-07-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE expresses solidarity with Uganda following helicopter crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Uganda and the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) following a military helicopter crash near an airport in Mogadishu, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims' families, the government and the people of Uganda over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. UAE Expresses Solidarity with Uganda and African Union Mission in Somalia and Conveys Condolences Over Victims of Helicopter Crash — MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 3, 2025 According to Reuters, five passengers were killed aboard the Ugandan military helicopter involving mission personnel, which carried eight occupants. Another three of the helicopter's occupants survived the incident but with severe injuries and burns, said spokesperson Felix Kulayigye. The impact of the crash had caused munitions on board to detonate, destroying nearby structures and injuring three civilians, he said.
