Al-Shabaab Militants

Somalia's new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is experiencing some goodwill after coming into office, with reassurances from international partners that they will work with him to deal with threats from al-Shabaab, as well as the dire humanitarian and economic crises.

Somalia’s new president promised renewed support from international ‘partners’

May 24, 2022

Burundian African Union Mission in Somalia peacekeepers stand in formation during a ceremony as they prepare to leave the Jaale Siad Military academy after being replaced by the Somali military in Mogadishu

Burundi says 10 troops killed in attack on AU base in Somalia

May 4, 2022

The African Union said Wednesday it had suspended Sudan until civilian rule in the country is restored, saying it rejected the military takeover as an “unconstitutional” seizure of power.

Cameroon to chair AU’s Peace and Security Council

May 4, 2022

Burundian African Union Mission in Somalia peacekeepers stand in formation during a ceremony as they prepare to leave the Jaale Siad Military academy after being replaced by the Somali military in Mogadishu

‘Dozens’ of AU peacekeepers killed in Somalia attack – sources

May 4, 2022

Al Shabaab militants attacked several police stations and security checkpoints in Somalia's capital Mogadishu early on Wednesday, officials and the militants said, a show of force as the nation prepares for a much-delayed presidential election.

Gunfire, explosions rock Somali capital in second militant attack this month

February 16, 2022

At least 18 people including eight Somali government soldiers and 10 al-Shabaab militants were killed, and more than 13 others wounded when fighters from al-Shabaab attacked Somali National Army and African Union peacekeeping mission troops bases

Six killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Kenya

January 3, 2022

“Fifteen people appeared before the court yesterday on charges of terrorism, aiding, abetting terrorism and belonging to a terrorist group,” Kampala’s Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, told AFP on Friday.

Uganda charges 15 with terrorism over deadly bombings

December 24, 2021

Mozambique is sending a medical team to identify the bodies of 12 people beheaded during an Islamic State attack last month on the northern gas exploration hub of Palma, an army spokesperson said.

Ugandan blast: Islamic State claims responsibility as death toll rises

November 17, 2021

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Somalia opens first public oxygen plant to help treat coronavirus amid severe shortage

September 30, 2021

Al Shabaab attacks Somali military base, captures central town

August 24, 2021

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Somali government troops face off with forces loyal to sacked police boss

April 17, 2021

The Al-Shabaab militant group abducted and beheaded the chief of a clutch of villages in northeastern Kenya near the border with Somalia, the Islamists and local police sources said Wednesday.

Al Shabaab militants attack two Somali army bases

April 3, 2021

Nine people died in a weekend attack at a hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, and security forces ended the assault by al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab fighters early on Monday, a police spokesperson said.

Nine dead in hotel attack on Sunday in Somali capital – police

February 1, 2021

“For that reason, the Federal Government of Somalia recalls the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Maxamed Ahmed Nur Tarzan, and instructs the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Lucas Tumbo, to depart to Kenya for consultation,” it added.

Somalia recalls ambassador to Kenya in row over alleged political interference

December 1, 2020

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Somali state braces for election with risks to regional stability

August 22, 2019