The U.S. Africa Command says three Al-Shabaab members were killed in an operation carried out in Bay Region, about 75km west of Mogadishu. Read more »
Somali Foreign Minister, Yusuf Garaad Omar, has asked the U.S. to provide "immediate military assistance" as Al-Shabaab has captured "critical surface exposed uranium deposits" ... Read more »
Al-Shabaab militants detonated an explosives laden vehicle at the entrance of the Bulo-Gaduud military outpost followed by hours of long fighting. Read more »
Officials say two tribal militias engaged in fierce battles at the border of Sanaag and Nugaal regions have declared peace after a mediation from Puntland Vice President Abdikahim ... Read more »
Families are refusing to bury 10 people, including three children, until the government takes responsibility for killing them in a U.S.-backed military raid. Read more »
Ali Abdullahi Osoble lost a no-confidence vote after parliamentarians criticized him for poor leadership. Read more »
Authorities say those who completed the retraining in the past have moved on to run businesses, pursue education or just return to society, while others have joined the army or ... Read more »
Kenya police say the man killed is Hussein Said Omar, one of the Al-Shabaab militants behind the Mpeketoni attack that claimed the lives of more than 60 people in June 2014 Read more »
A joint operation by the army, AU and U.S. forces flushed Al-Shabaab out of the key town of Bariire, 60km northwest of Mogadishu. Read more »
Founder member and spokesperson for the militant group Mukhtar Robow Ali has denounced violence, saying he has not been part of the group for 5 years and 7 months. Read more »
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