We can not Ignore the Terror Threat From Somalia
A recent American commando raid against a high-profile Islamic State leader in East Africa offers a reminder that terrorist groups continue to pose a major...
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Terror fissures
A report from the US State Department has spelt out some obvious realities. It is a source of immediate concern for the statehood of Pakistan,...
Somalia’s Neighbors to Send Additional Troops to Fight Al-Shabab
The three neighboring countries of Somalia are to send new troops to support Somali forces against al-Shabab in the next phase of military operations, the...
The Dynamics of Violent Extremism in sub-Saharan Africa
There is no better environment for the expansion of violent extremist groups than a vacuum in state authority. It provides ideal conditions for these groups...
US increases military support for Somalia against Al-Shabaab
The United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the U.S. calls "the largest and most...
At least ten Al-Shabaab terrorists killed including three ringleaders
The National Intelligence and Security Agency working with the International Partners conducted an operation killing at least ten Al-Shabaab terrorists including three ringleaders near Burweyn...
US offers $5m bounty for locating Somali terrorist
The United States is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that could lead to the Somali-born terrorist leader Ali Mohamed Rage.
US Increases Military Support for Somalia against Al-Shabab
The United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the US calls “the largest and most...
Al-Shabaab Attacks Security Checkpoint in Puntland
In what could be show of presence, Al-Shabaab executed an overnight ambush attack in Puntland's port city of Bosaso.
Suspected Al-Shabab Militants Kill 2 Police Officers
Two police officers have been killed and three others injured in a suspected al-Shabab militant attack on a police vehicle near the Dadaab refugee camp...
Al-Shabaab continues to pose serious threat in Somalia
The Al-Shabaab militant group continues to pose a serious threat to peace and security in Somalia, said Anita Kiki Gbeho, officer-in-charge of the UN Assistance...
20 Shabaab Militants Killed in Somalia
Somali state television announced on Wednesday that 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike in the country's central region of Hiran.