Military Repels Al-Shabaab Attack On Bases Near the Capital
The Somali National Army [SNA] forces have successfully repulsed an attack by Al-Shabaab in the Afgoye district, approximately 30 south of the capital.
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US takes out 7 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia
A US military “self-defense strike” in Somalia on Tuesday killed seven al-Shabaab fighters, US Africa Command said in a statement.
Al Shabaab recaptures base it lost to military offensive
Fighters from Somalia's al Shabaab Islamist group on Tuesday overran a military base in the southern Jubbaland region that they had lost to the army...
Five Killed, 3 Hurt in a Shooting At Mogadishu Cafe
At least five people are dead and three others wounded in a shooting spree at a busy cafe in Mogadishu on Saturday night, witnesses said.
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...
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...