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Ethiopia inaugurated Shabeely Resort near Jigjiga, Somali Region

The Afro Times Feb 01, 2026

Horn of Africa leaders gather in the Somali Region to witness the launch of a $155 million "gateway for development" that promises to transform regional tourism.

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