somalia al shabaab Stories
If Mogadishu falls, the consequences will reverberate far beyond Somalia’s borders.
The Islamic State’s reputation in Somalia is often overstated. The group has never captured or held large territories.
This latest victory comes just a day after an assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose convoy was targeted by Al-Shabaab...
Al-Shabaab militants unsuccessfully tried to take down President Hassan after the attack on his motorcade as it was travelling through the capital Mog...
Reports indicate that a convoy carrying Somali President Hassan Sheikh was passing through the area at the time.
The recruitment campaigns targeted regional member states and Yemen, attempting to integrate foreign terrorist fighters into structured hierarchies.
All Al-Shabaab-related crimes in Somalia are handled by the military court.
A deadly gun battle ensued after five Al-Shabaab fighters stormed the nearby Beach View Hotel, shooting people indiscriminately.
The attack, which took place last Friday, resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals and injured 140 others.
The government said the brutal assault was against the principles of Islam and basic human values.
Police said his wife survived the blast and they hope she will help to unravel what happened during the incident once she is treated.
In recent weeks, more than 100 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities across regions including Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, Sou...
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...
The G7 commended Somalia on its progress in the institutional, macroeconomic and security sectors.
