Shabaab advertises creation of “special forces” unit
Shabaab’s video, which demonstrates its new so-called ‘special forces’ training center, is eerily similar to productions put out by the Afghan Taliban before it took over Afghanistan.
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Shabaab details deadly raid on Kenyan military base in Somalia
Shabaab’s deadly raid on a Kenyan Defense Forces base in southern Somalia last week comes just over a year after a similar assault left at least 100 Kenyan soldiers dead.
Shabaab regains ground in southern Somalia
Over the past two weeks, African Union forces withdrew from the southern Somali towns of Marka, El Ade, and Badhadhe. Al Qaeda’s branch in Somalia quickly reoccupied the towns.
Shabaab overruns African Union base in southern Somalia
Despite being pushed out of several of its urban and rural strongholds, the Al Qaeda branch continues to prove its potency in the capture of the African Union base.
Bin Laden urges jihad against new Somali government
Al Qaeda’s leader praised Shabaab and called for the downfall of the government led by former Islamic Courts leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed. This is the third tape on Somalia released by senior al Qaeda leaders since Feb. 13.
Shabaab reaches out to al Qaeda senior leaders, announces death al Sudani
The latest tape from Shabaab highlights the future merger between the Somali-based terror group and al Qaeda.
Senior al Qaeda operative killed in Somalia
Al Qaeda reports Abu Talha al Sudani was killed “more than a year ago” during fighting in Somalia. Sudani was al Qaeda’s senior leader in eastern Africa.
Shabaab says Nairobi attack carried out in accordance with Zawahiri’s guidelines
Shabaab released a two-page statement saying the Jan. 15 attack at a hotel in Nairobi was conducted in accordance with Ayman al Zawahiri’s “guidelines.” The al Qaeda arm has other reasons for striking inside Kenya as well, including the government’s role in the guerrilla war in Somalia.
Shabaab releases photos from captured African Union base
Despite contradictory claims made by Kenya, the photo report appears to confirm a large number of Kenyan troops were killed in the attack.
Omar Hammami says ‘friction’ exists between Shabaab, foreign fighters
In a dated tape, the American Shabaab commander appeals to influential clerics and jihadists to intervene to resolve tensions between foreign jihadists and local leaders in Somalia.
Kenyan military vows to take Shabaab stronghold of Kismayo
The Kenyan Army is advancing on the southern port city from the south, and has taken control of Ras Kamboni.