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The House debated a resolution to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Somalia within a year. The measure, offered by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), was defeated by a vote of 102-321.

The Middle East Institute held a conference focusing on global political and economic engagement in the northeast region of Africa, known as the Horn of Africa and including the countries…

The Middle East Institute held a conference focusing on global political and economic engagement in the northeast region of Africa, known as the Horn of Africa and including the countries of Djibouti,…

The former U.S. ambassador to Somalia was one of the speakers at a Brookings Institution event on the future of Somalia. Panelists examined the current challenges in the region, including…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke about political and security developments in his country ahead of Somalia’s presidential elections later in 2016. After his remarks he responded…

Peter Cook briefed reporters and responded to their questions on a variety of military-related topics, including a recent U.S. airstrike in Somalia against the al-Shabab militant group.

Chris Woods talked about his book, Sudden Justice: America’s Secret Drone Wars, about America’s use of drones in Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia and the reaction it has caused. Mr. Woods…

Rear Admiral John Kirby briefed reporters on a variety of military issues. He confirmed U.S. military strikes in Somalia and said the Obama administration was assessing the results of that…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud talked about the challenges facing democracy in his nation. President Mohamud said he would not call groups such as al-Shabaab and ISIS* jihadists or…

United Nations Special Representative for Somalia Nicholas Kay talked about the country’s progress in governance and security. Following his remarks, Ambassador Kay took questions from the…

Witnesses testified about efforts by Somalia, the U.S., and the international community to eliminate terrorist threats to Somalia’s security, such as the al-Qaida affiliated al-Shabaab. The previous…

Witnesses testified about the al-Shabaab terrorist group, which claimed responsibility for the September 2013 attack and hostage-taking last at a Nairobi, Kenya, shopping mall. Among the topics…

Mark Bowden talked about his book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War, in which he recounts the 1993 U.S. special operations raid in Mogadishu, Somalia that resulted in the deaths of 18…

Keni Thomas talked about his book Get It On!: What It Means to Lead the Way. A decorated U.S. military veteran, Keni Thomas used his experiences in the chaotic 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and…

Pirates from Somalia made international news with the capture of an American cargo ship in 2009 in eastern African waters and later the murder of four retirees sailing around the world. Mr.…

Witnesses testified about relations with Somalia and various security threats in the region. Among the topics they addressed were piracy, terrorism, the refugee situation, and the impact of…

Current and former State Department officials testified about relations with Somalia and various security threats in the region. Among the topics they addressed were piracy, terrorism, the…

P.J. Crowley briefed reporters and answered questions. In his comments he said the United States is focused on getting American citizens out of Libya due to the violence in that country.…

Herman Cohen talked about al Shabaab and the recent bombing in Uganda, what al Shabab is, where it’s operating, its affiliation with al Qaeda, the rise of al Shabaab, and its impact on the…

Officials spoke to reporters about the military and political stalemate in Somalia. They urged the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to be more inclusive of various groups and…