A car bomb explosion shuttered Somali town of Galkayo in the Mudug region, claiming lives of at least seven civilians, and wounding dozens, local authorities confirmed. Al-Shabaab takes responsibility for a Galkayo car bomb attack, killing at least 7 people https://t.co/cLnnFnOqD9 — Somali Guardian (@SomaliGuardian) December 22, 2019 The official said the driver intended to…
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26 dead in Al-Shabaab Asasey hotel attack
A suicide bomber drove a car loaded with explosives into the Asasey hotel in the port of Kismayo, Somalia, followed by the gunmen, who stormed popular among travelers location. Radical Islam militants of al-Shabab have claimed the attack, the most devastating act of jihad in Kismayo since fighters were forced out in 2012. (Image above: illustration). KISMAYO…
Cuban doctors recalled from Somalia-border regions
Authorities in Kenya withdrew 10 Cuban doctors from the northeastern region, where suspected Al-Shabaab gunmen abducted two medics last week and moved them into neighboring Somalia. (Image: illustration). The doctors were recalled from Wajir, Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo and Lamu counties, according to the Kenyan Ministry of Health. The regions are either along or next to those…
Al-Shabaab expands into Kenya
Somali radical Islam insurgents are making their own explosives, according to a confidential U.N. report explaining their frequent and deadly attacks. U.N. says Somali militants using home-made explosives to step up attacks https://t.co/b79doRIhOM — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) May 17, 2019 The Somali al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabab extends attacks beyond borders, by recruiting new members outside Somali clans,…
Mogadishu explosion death toll rises
The triple explosion and following gunfire attack next to the hotel in Mogadishu area claimed lives of 39 people and left 17 wounded, media has been reporting since November 9 afternoon, when the suicide bomber used his device. Death toll from Somalia hotel attack rises to 39 https://t.co/aug6jrviqC — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) November 10, 2018…
Terrorist violence at rise in Africa
The number of violent incidents involving jihad groups in Africa has increased by +300% between 2010-2017, while the number of African countries experiencing sustained militant activity has more than doubled to 12 over the period, according to Africa Center. The number of violent incidents involving #jihadistgroups in #Africa has increased by +300% between 2010-2017; the…
Al-Shabaab bans plastic bags
Following world outcry to protect nature, Al-Shabaab also prohibited plastic bags on territories under their control. According to their decision-makers the measure can improve the safety of the environment and prevent the livestock from the consumption of these dangerous materials. Al-Shabaab imposes a ban on plastic bags in the areas they control. They say, this…
Bomb explosion kills pedestrians in Somalia
Seven people were wounded by a roadside bomb in Mogadishu, Somalia officials said. There was no claim of responsibility so far, however attacks of the Islamist group al Shabaab became common in their pursuit to overthrow government. On Sunday, four civilians died in Mogadishu in mortar attacks that were claimed by al Shabaab. The other…
Al-Shabaab claimed killing of U.S. military
One U.S. special operations soldier was killed and four U.S. service members wounded in an “enemy attack” on Friday, June 8, in Somalia, the U.S. military said — casualties that are likely to put renewed scrutiny on America’s counterterror operations in Africa. U.S. Statement on Situation in Somalia – https://t.co/KOlJkm37Z3 pic.twitter.com/PhBPlkgsar — US AFRICOM (@USAfricaCommand)…
Woman lapidated by al Shabaab
Somalia Islamist group al-Shabaab announced it has lapidated to death a woman accused of poliandria. The al-Qaeda-linked group radio, Andalus, reports that the execution by lapidation took place on Wednesday (9/05/2018) after an ad hoc al-Shabab court convicted the woman in Sablale town in Lower Shabelle region. The report says masked men lapidated to death…
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