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Sixty Militants Killed in Somali Air Strike

Officials say the militants were gathered at a camp, planning to travel to the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions, where villagers have put up resistance.

Somalia: U.S. Says 60 Militants Killed in Somalia Airstrike

VOA, 17 October 2018

The U.S. military says 60 al-Shabab militants were killed in Friday's airstrike near the town of Harardhere in central Somalia. Read more »

The Citizen

Al-Shabaab (file photo).

Somalia: After Amisom - What Will It Take to Secure Somalia?

African Arguments, 11 October 2018

There are four broad things Somalia must do to be able to maintain its own security. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Take State to Task After Mandera Al-Shabaab Attack

Nation, 15 October 2018

Less than a week after two teachers were killed in an Al-Shabaab raid at Arabia Boys Secondary School, the local leadership is now blaming the national government for the runaway… Read more »
Somalia: Farmaajo And Khaire Popularity Have Dropped Steadily, Research Says

Radio Dalsan, 2 October 2018

Ipsos Limited and Farsight Africa Research recently conducted a Confidence Index Survey on Somali Citizens. The survey covered 6 regions and sought to assess the economic and… Read more »
Somalia: Six Killed in Middle Shabelle Fighting Between Alshabaab and Local Militia

Radio Dalsan, 2 October 2018

At least 4 Alshabaab militants and 2 local militias have in the past two days been killed as villagers between Adan Yabaal and Adale clashed against the militant group's forced… Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid On Wanlaweyn Town

Radio Dalsan, 10 October 2018

Somali special forces, along with US troops have carried out a joint raid on Wanlaweyn town. The operation was conducted last night in the town, about 90 km (55 miles) to the… Read more »