Tag: al-Shabaab

The attacks will be launched from Niger republic.

Al Shabaab fighters also shot two people dead in the Wardigley district in Somalia.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The attack follows a June attack on the base by al Shabaab that wounded seven soldiers.

Somalia has been convulsed by lawlessness and violence since 1991 when Mohamed Barre was toppled.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

“The bomb killed five people and injured a dozen others in the football field."

Any truck or tanker driver who does not comply will be fined $1,000

The death toll could be higher as some people are still missing.

Security agents including those from Kenya Defence Forces rushed to the scene.

Puntland a semi-autonomous part of Somalia.

A source told Reuters two other U.S. servicemen were wounded during the operation.

“They did not inform us that they are leaving and this is a sudden decision.”

The African Union Mission in Somalia confirmed the surrender to Somali forces.

The terrorist group says it counted 57 bodies.

“Locals, including nomadic people, took up arms against al-Shabaab fighters who want to loot their resources..."

A militant spokesman and a local official said it is the third city to fall to insurgents this month.

The terrorist group said it killed 30 people.

Minister says more than 500 militants stormed Suuj Valley in Nugal region, Northern Somalia.

All five victims are listed in CPJ's database of journalists murdered in direct retaliation for their work.‎

​The government official blames insurgent group, al-Shabaab​.​

The Somalian president reveals the number concealed by Kenyan authorities.

“Nobody can deny that our security is threatened by global terrorism."

One attack took place in Mogadishu and another at a military training base in the southern port city of Kismayu

The group claimed it already infiltrated the region.