2018 in Somalia

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Events in the year 2018 in Somalia .

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Cyclone Sagar after landfall on 19 May Sagar 2018-05-19 1025Z.jpg
Cyclone Sagar after landfall on 19 May

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References

  1. "Diplomat Abdulrahim Abby Farah passes away at 98". radiokulmiye.net. Archived from the original on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.