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Suspect in deadly New Orleans truck attack served in US Army
Reuters  |  Jan 02, 2025

Shamsud-Din Jabbar served in the U.S. Army for 13 years including a deployment to Afghanistan, the Army said.

Government announces new public safety measures ahead of festive season
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The PS said the move has been triggered by what he referred to as a marginal rise in criminal activities across the country.

DPP wins bid to present forensic evidence in Dusit D2 terror attack trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The accused had previously contested the admissibility of the electronic evidence, claiming it was obtained without a search warrant and the trial mag...

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.

Terror attacks in Kenya declined by 6.5 per cent in 2023, new report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 04, 2024

The report identified Mandera, Lamu, Garissa and Wajir as counties mostly affected by terrorism.

Suspected militants kidnap over 110 civilians in Mali
AFP  |  Apr 22, 2024

Mali has since 2012 been ravaged by different factions affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group as well as local groups.

Garissa police repulse Al-Shabaab attack, say no casualties reported
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Apr 16, 2024

County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo police on standby repulsed the militants and that there were casualties.

Somalia: Al-Shabaab attack on top Mogadishu hotel ends
DW News  |  Mar 15, 2024

Local news outlets reported that an explosion, presumed to be a car bomb, was heard, followed by al-Shabab announcing the ongoing attack on its Telegr...

Two convicted of being Al-Shabaab terrorists get 25 years in jail each
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 07, 2024

Abdimajit Hassan and Mohamed Osman Nane were arrested in Merti Sub-county, Isiolo County, in 2018 after being found with weapons meant for use in a te...

Mortars fired into Somalia’s main airport in Mogadishu
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 30, 2024

It is believed the mortars were fired by Al-Shabaab militants taking advantage of the intense celebratory fire that engulfed Mogadishu after Galmudug...

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