Following the flooding of fake Somali Shilling in the market, traders in Galmudug have opted to use the Ethiopian Birr. Read more »
The deadly incident bears the hallmarks of similar bombings blamed on Somalia's al-Shabaab militants, who have previously targeted security forces in the region. It increases the ... Read more »
A Gambian has placed third in an annual Qu'ran recitation competition in the United Arab Emirates. Modou Jobe, 17, won a cash prize after 12 nights of Qu'ranic tests. This is the ... Read more »
The UN says the worst is over but warns food shortages still loom and could result in a catastrophic situation if international support wanes. Read more »
At least 15 people - mostly civilians - were killed when a suicide car bomber posing as a milk delivery van driver attacked a district headquarters in Mogadishu, police say. Read more »
Army officials say Al-Shabaab used machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades to attack the Bakol military base from different directions. Read more »
At least 19 civilians were killed during an eleven hour stand-off between security forces and Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Government forces, backed by AU and US soldiers, have launched an offensive aimed at flushing out Al-Shabaab from their remaining pockets in Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
Several African Muslim-majority countries have already taken sides but experts warn that the choices countries make could later deeply affect them. Read more »
Al-Shabaab claims it killed at least 61 soldiers and have taken many hostages in an attack on Puntland forces stationed in Af-Urur area. Read more »
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