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Government to arm chiefs in high-risk areas after wave of attacks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision is under serious consideration, especially for regions like Boni Forest and North East...

Interior CS Murkomen confirms release of five abducted chiefs in Mandera
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

The chiefs are now in the custody of Kenyan officials and are expected to return home soon.

Africom operation kills ISIS militants in latest airstrike in Puntland
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 02, 2025

The airstrike conducted today by AFRICOM focused on ISIS members and leaders who were congregating in the Southeastern area of Bosasso, Puntland.

Convicted Kenyan terrorist who planned 9/11-style attack in US to know fate in April
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 26, 2025

Authorities believe Abdullah intended to hijack a commercial aircraft and crash it into a tall building in Atlanta, mimicking the September 11, 2001,...

Fafi MP Salah Yakub blames NIS for recent Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2025

He challenged the NIS in the region to improve its operations and integrate with the community to gather valuable information that would aid in the fi...

Senators demand action as five abducted chiefs remain missing for over 40 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Senators have now called on the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to provide regular updates on efforts to secure their release.

Somali National Army eliminates Al-Shabaab leaders in Shabelle region
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 20, 2025

This latest victory comes just a day after an assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose convoy was targeted by Al-Shabaab...

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spends the night on the frontlines after surviving bomb attack
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 19, 2025

Al-Shabaab militants unsuccessfully tried to take down President Hassan after the attack on his motorcade as it was travelling through the capital Mog...

Blast reported near Somalia's presidential palace, allegedly targeting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy
Amina Wako  |  Mar 18, 2025

Reports indicate that a convoy carrying Somali President Hassan Sheikh was passing through the area at the time.

Gunmen storm hotel in central Somalia, at least four killed
Reuters  |  Mar 11, 2025

Dahir Amin Jesow, a federal lawmaker from Baladweyne, said so far at least four people had been killed but that "we are still counting casualties".

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.

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...

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