somalia terrorism Stories

Eastern Africa records decline in terror incidents amid marginal rise in attacks across Africa
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2024

The threat of terror has spread to new geographical areas that were previously unaffected across the 55 member states.

IGAD report shows rise in terror attacks between January and March this year
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2024

The analysis compiled by the regional body's Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Terrorism (ICEPCVE) notes that about 708 fatal...

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 kills 6 staff of Somalia's largest telco in car bomb attack
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 28, 2024

Police Spokesperson Abdifatah Adan Hassan says the attack was by Al-Shabaab militants, who have targeted Hormuud Telecom before.

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...

Kenya, Somalia renew joint fight against terrorism
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 11, 2024

The two met in Nairobi on Thursday and discussed joint initiatives to fight terrorism and general insecurity in the region.

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