Somali Information Minister Meets US Counterterrorism Adviser
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11, 2026 — Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met on Sunday with Robert Flannery, an adviser to the US government’s East Africa Counterterrorism Programme, to discuss cooperation in countering extremism, the ministry said.
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Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met with Robert Flannery, an adviser to the US government’s East Africa Counterterrorism Programme.
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Goobjoog Somali
Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifataax Qasim Mahmoud, met with Robert Flannery, a U.S. counterterrorism advisor.
Event date: 2026-10-10
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The Minister of Information of Somalia met with Robert Flannery, the advisor of the Counterterrorism Program for East Africa.
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Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met with Robert Flannery, an adviser to the US government’s East Africa Counterterrorism Programme.
Attributed to: Shabelle Media
Event date: 2026-10-11
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Goobjoog Somali
Minister Abdifataax Qasim emphasized the need for a unified media strategy and effective awareness campaigns.
Event date: 2026-10-10
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Qasim stressed the importance of developing a unified media strategy and effective public awareness campaigns.
Attributed to: Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud
Event date: 2026-10-11
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Goobjoog Somali
Somalia and the United States discussed strengthening the fight against terrorism.
Event date: 2026-10-10
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Goobjoog Somali
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in media and countering extremist ideologies.
Event date: 2026-10-10
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Shabelle Media
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Somalia and the United States in counterterrorism efforts.
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The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Somalia and the United States in counterterrorism and public awareness campaigns.
Attributed to: Shabelle Media
Event date: 2026-10-11
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Shabelle Media
Minister Cabdifataax Qaasim emphasized the importance of preparing a unified media plan and effective awareness campaigns.
Attributed to: Wasiir Cabdifataax Qaasim Maxamuud
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Shabelle Media
Robert Flannery highlighted the importance of continuing cooperation between Somalia and the United States, especially in media and strategic communication.
Attributed to: Robert Flannery
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Shabelle Media
Flannery underscored the importance of continuing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in media and strategic communications.
Attributed to: Robert Flannery
Event date: 2026-10-11
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Goobjoog Somali and Shabelle Media report the same central claim — Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met with Robert Flannery, an adviser to the US government’s East Africa… — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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Most recent report · 11 October 2026 07:24 UTC
Somali Information Minister Meets US Counterterrorism Adviser
Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met with Robert Flannery, an adviser to the US government’s East Africa Counterterrorism Programme.
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11 October 2026 · 05:48 UTC
The Minister of Information of Somalia Meets with the Advisor of the East Africa Counterterrorism Program
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Most recent report · 11 October 2026 06:06 UTC
Somalia and the United States Discuss Strengthening the Fight Against Terrorism
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11 October 2026 · 05:48–07:24 UTC
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Somali Information Minister Meets US Counterterrorism Adviser
Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met with Robert…
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Somalia and the United States Discuss Strengthening the Fight Against Terrorism
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Somalia, Abdifataax Qasim Mahmud, held a meeting with Robert Flannery, who is the advisor for…
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The Minister of Information of Somalia Meets with the Advisor of the East Africa Counterterrorism Program
The Minister of Information of Somalia Meets with the Advisor of the East Africa Counterterroris…
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