Tag Archives: Somalia


Somalia

Five people were killed during mortar exchanges between Shabaab and government forces in Mogadishu. The African Union claimed it seized “critical high ground” in Mogadishu.


Somalia

Twelve people were killed during heavy fighting between Shabaab and government forces in northern Mogadishu. The African Union claimed it controls 95 percent of Mogadishu.




Somalia

ICRC Begins Food Distribution In Somalia’s Islamist-Controlled Areas


Shabaab

UN expert calls for added protection of civilians after suicide attack in Somalia


Somalia

Shabaab warned civilians to stay away from government institutions. “Somalis, we warn you: keep away from government buildings and the bases of their soldiers, more serious blasts are coming,” spokesman Ali Mohamud Rage said. Police claimed yesterday’s suicide bomber was a Kenyan.



Somalia

A Shabaab suicide bomber killed scores of people, including many students and their parents, in an attack at a compound in Mogadishu. Shabaab claimed they were targeting AMISOM and government officials.




Somalia

Shabaab killed two people in an IED attack in Karan north of Mogadishu. Three telecom and money transfer firms reopened after Shabaab closed them down for failing to pay bribes.


Somalia

Shabaab has closed the offices of telecommunication and money transfer companies in central and southern Somalia. US “spy planes” have been spotted circling near the city of Beledweyne.


Somalia

Five people were killed during fighting between Shabaab and government forces in Mogadishu. US warplanes reportedly struck Shabaab camps in the El Bur area. Shabaab fighters chopped off a boy’s hand and foot for stealing and tore down advertisements in Mogadishu.




Somalia

Shabaab forces launched a three-pronged offensive in the town of Dhobley in southern Somalia. Thirteen people, mostly fighters from a pro-government militia, were killed. Kenya has deployed forces to the border.




Somalia

Ten people were killed during fighting between Shabaab and government forces near the city of Garbaharey in the Gedo region. Both sides have claimed victory after the fighting.


Somalia

An unconfirmed Iranian press report claims “dozens” of people were killed in three US Predator strikes in Kismayo on Sept. 25. Shabaab claimed it will display the remains of a US drone it said it shot down in Kismayo.



Somalia

One person was killed in a bombing yesterday at the UN headquarters. Ten people were detained in connection to a bombing in Galkayo. A US “drone” is reported to have crashed in Kismayo, while fighter aircraft were spotted in the Jubba region.


Somalia

One dead in blast at UN mine service in Somalia




Somalia

Three soldiers were killed as Shabaab and government forces clashed in Mogadishu. Elements of Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a accused the government of attempting to split the militia.



Al Qaeda

US assembling secret drone bases in Africa, Arabian Peninsula, officials say