Tag: Somalia
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KDF Troops Rescue 16 After Vessel Catches Fire Off Kismayo Coast
Rescue at Sea: KDF Forces Respond to Maritime Crisis Near Kismayo In a bold display of international cooperation and maritime rescue capability, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) carried out a high-stakes rescue operation off the coast of Kismayo. The incident began when the…
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Banadir Proposes $61 Million Budget for 2026: A People-Centered Plan for Mogadishu
Overview of the 2026 Budget Proposal The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026, totaling $61 million. This marks a notable reduction from the previous year’s plan of $101 million, signaling a strategic shift toward tighter fiscal discipline amid evolving local revenue and aid prospects. Deputy Governor and Head of Finance for…
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Banadir Unveils $61 Million Budget Proposal for 2026 amid Public Consultation
Overview of the 2026 Budget Proposal The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026 at $61 million, marking a substantial reduction from the previous year’s $101 million plan. The proposal arrives in a period of heightened emphasis on financial discipline, transparency, and citizen involvement as the administration seeks to align spending with…
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Banadir Budget 2026: $61M Plan for Mogadishu City
Banadir Proposes a Leaner Budget for 2026 The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026, totaling $61 million. This figure marks a substantial reduction from the 2025 plan, which stood at $101 million. City leaders say the adjustment reflects measured spending while continuing to fund essential services for Mogadishu and the wider…
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Sida Somalia Aid Controversy: Secrets and Deportations
Summary of the allegations During the week, Swedish public broadcaster Ekot reported that in December 2023 Sweden reached a confidential agreement with Somalia. The plan allegedly redirected 100 million kronor from Sida’s aid budget to projects close to the Somali prime minister, in return for two Swedish citizens who were forcibly deported to Somalia. The…
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Sida’s Aid to Somalia Under Scrutiny: Secret Deal and Deportations
Overview: A Suspicious Turn in Swedish Aid to Somalia In December 2023, Sweden’s aid agency Sida reportedly became involved in a confidential agreement with Somalia. According to a Swedish public radio report, 100 million kronor set aside for development aid were redirected toward projects closely associated with the Somali prime minister’s administration. The stated quid…
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Sida’s Somalia Aid Controversy: Sweden’s Secret 100m Switch and Deportation Links
Overview of the controversy surrounding Sweden’s aid to Somalia In a development cycle that has raised eyebrows among aid observers, reports suggest Sweden’s aid agency, Sida, was involved in a December 2023 agreement with Somalia that reportedly kept the terms confidential. The plan allegedly redirected roughly 100 million kronor from Sweden’s development budget toward initiatives…
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Swedish Soldiers Aid USA in Secret Somalia Operation
What Expressen Reports Expressen reports that Swedish soldiers have been secretly deployed to Somalia to assist a U.S. operation against the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab. The newspaper says roughly 15 operatives from the Royal Life Guards’ special units (KTSU) are involved. Unlike traditional armed troops, this group is described as not being dressed or tasked…
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Swedish Soldiers Help USA in Secret Somalia Operation
Stockholm — Sweden has reportedly deployed a small group of unarmed soldiers from the Livgardet’s special units (KTSU) to Somalia to assist a US-led mission against the al-Shabaab militant group, according to Expressen. The paper says roughly 15 operatives are involved. They are not classified as armed soldiers, and their work centers on forensic investigations,…
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Swedish Military Assists USA in Somalia with KTSU Biometric Experts
Overview A small but high-profile deployment highlights expanding security cooperation between Sweden and the United States. Swedish specialists from the Livgardets (Royal Guard) Kriminalteknisk säkerhetsunderrättelsetjänst, known as KTSU, are reported to have joined US-led forces in Somalia. The mission focuses on crime-scene forensics, including homemade bombs, as well as biometric and digital data analyses. Swedish…