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Somalia: Al-Shabaab's Replaces Sick Supreme Leader - Spy Agency
Nation, 30 August 2020
Somalia's spy agency says Al-Shabaab has made changes to its top leadership amid internal wrangles in the militant group with divided allegiance to global jihadist movements. Read more »
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Somalia: Al Shabaab Launches Attack On Military Base in Southern Somalia
Dalsan Radio, 29 August 2020
A heavy gunfight between Somali military and Al-Shabaab fighters took place on Saturday morning in Bar-sanguni military base which lies some 40 kilometres (24 miles) north of the… Read more »
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Somalia: Amnesty Project Effective Weapon in War on Terror
Nation, 31 August 2020
True to the saying "east, west, home is best", there is a near-stampede of Kenyan jihadists returning home from Al-Shabaab terrorist cells as never witnessed before. Read more »
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Somalia: U.S. Military Denies Al-Shabaab Claims of American Casualties in Airstrike
Shabelle, 27 August 2020
The United States military denied claims by Somali Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab that American military personnel were injured in an airstrike on Monday. Read more »
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Somalia: Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission
Shabelle, 29 August 2020
The Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) for another year, till Aug. 31, 2021. Read more »
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Somalia: Turkey Equips Somali Troops It Helped Train With New Armour
Dalsan Radio, 29 August 2020
Turkey on Thursday donated 12 new armoured personnel carriers to the Somali National Army to support its fight against al-Shabab. Read more »
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Somalia: Six Militants Killed in Southern Somalia Clash
Shabelle, 30 August 2020
Somali National Army (SNA) backed by Jubaland state forces on Saturday killed six al-Shabab extremists in a fierce clash in the southern region of Lower Juba, an officer confirmed. Read more »