somalia al shabaab Stories

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.

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.

Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 29, 2024

The government said the brutal assault was against the principles of Islam and basic human values.

Al-Shabaab militant, two children die after bomb explodes in his house
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 28, 2024

Police said his wife survived the blast and they hope she will help to unravel what happened during the incident once she is treated.

Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 27, 2024

In recent weeks, more than 100 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities across regions including Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, Sou...

Sustained military offensive, hard times pushed us to surrender - Al-Shabaab defectors
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 21, 2024

In the last two weeks alone more than 25 Al-Shabaab fighters have surrendered. The Somalia government has an open amnesty policy for Al-Shabaab defect...

Somalia assures commitment to stability, economic growth as G7 praises key progress
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 20, 2024

The G7 commended Somalia on its progress in the institutional, macroeconomic and security sectors.

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