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Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Pun...

A look into war against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as new mission takes over from ATMIS
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

AUSSOM is designed to contain about 11,000 personnel comprising civilians, military, and police personnel.

Lamu families agonize over missing kinsmen years later
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 12, 2024

The situation has left these families with unanswered questions lingering in their minds and giving them sleepless nights.

Elite unit thwarts terror plot after successful raid on two Al Shabaab camps in Garissa
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

Acting on intelligence, the elite unit, raided the two camps and recovered an assortment of IED-making material and communication gadgets.

Somali police intercept network trafficking girls to Al-Shabaab fighters
Hassan Mohamed  |  Oct 03, 2024

All Al-Shabaab-related crimes in Somalia are handled by the military court.

Lamu-Witu-Garsen commuters want 10-year night travel ban lifted
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2024

The ban is subjecting us to suffering and we want it fully lifted on our route. It is long overdue

Survivors’ tales of night of terror after bomb attack at Mogadishu's Liido Beach
Hassan Mohamed  |  Aug 11, 2024

A deadly gun battle ensued after five Al-Shabaab fighters stormed the nearby Beach View Hotel, shooting people indiscriminately.

Kenya inches closer to launching its new people-focused strategy on terrorism
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 09, 2024

At the moment, Kenya is trying to shrink the pools of recruitment within communities, following a shift of radicalisation from physical to online spac...

Somali Government allocates Sh64.8m to support Liido Beach attack victims
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 07, 2024

The attack, which took place last Friday, resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals and injured 140 others.

Somali government arrests military officers following deadly Al-Shabaab attack
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 05, 2024

The Prime Minister described the attack as barbaric, noting that it was not only against Islamic principles but also against the culture of the Somali...

Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians, minister says
Reuters  |  Aug 04, 2024

It was the deadliest attack in the Horn of Africa country since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market intersection in October 2022, killing at l...

Teachers in terror-Prone Boni Forest struggle to implement CBC system
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 28, 2024

Teachers cited poor coordination by the Ministry of Education in disseminating learning materials to the area as a key hindrance to the effective impl...

Kenya's mission to defeat Al-Shabaab to shift after KDF soldiers exit Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2024

Over a decade after the Operation Linda Nchi mission was launched, most of the Kenyan soldiers are set to exit Somalia.

Mandera man serving 10-year jail term for terrorism charges released after successful appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 26, 2024

Justice Onyiego said the evidence that led to the conviction of Mohamed was not sufficient and released him.

Five killed, 20 injured in Mogadishu Café blast
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 15, 2024

The incident occurred around 11 pm while people were gathered to watch the Euro football final between Spain and England.

Explosions rock Somalia cafe as football fans watch Euro final
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2024

Local media confirmed the attack, believed to be by Al-Shabaab terrorists.

Five terrorists killed as police thwart attempted prison break in Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 13, 2024

The incident began with a confrontation between security guards and the inmates, most of them serving death sentences, after they gained access to wea...

Ugandan officer killed, 6 injured by roadside bomb in Somalia
Reuters  |  Jul 08, 2024

Uganda has about 5,000 troops serving in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) peacekeeping mission.

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