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Somalia: Al Shabaab Ambushes Army Convoy Near Kismayo
Shabelle, 28 June 2016
Heavily armed Al Shabaab fighters have carried out on Tuesday an ambush attack on military convoy belonging to Jubbaland and Ethiopian troops outside Kismayo city. Read more »
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Somalia: KDF Kills 40 Al-Shabaab Militants in Airstrikes
Shabelle, 28 June 2016
Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) killed more than 40 suspected Islamist militants in airstrikes carried out in Somalia's Gedo region, also destroying their terrorism hardware and… Read more »
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Somalia: Al-Shabaab Down but Far From Out
Crisis Group, 27 June 2016
Somalia's militant group, Al-Shabaab, has often defied its adversaries' claims that it is in decline. In recent months, however, the movement has suffered setbacks, including… Read more »
Somalia's Al-Shabaab Down But Not Out - Analysts
Despite recent setbacks including territorial losses, the group can still hit hard, especially targets like government offices and hotels.
Ugandan soldier serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), gather before Contingent Commander for Uganda, Brigadier Paul Lokech
InFocus
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Security in the North East region has been strengthened after the militant group struck Damasa, destroying a communication mast. Read more »
