Muslim leaders in the Washington area have condemned the recent terrorist attack in Mogadishu that killed nearly 400 people and injured 228. Imams and diplomats expressed shock and horror at Friday prayers. (more…)

The death toll in Somalia's deadliest attack has risen to 358, while dozens remain missing from the twin blast in the capital city. (more…)

A red bandana has become the new symbol of protest in Mogadishu as anger over the city's most destructive bomb attack is boiling over on to the streets. (more…)

The president of Somalia has blamed al-Shabab for the country's deadliest attack, in which more than 300 people were killed. (more…)

Mohamed Hassan is a gravedigger at Barakat cemetery on the outskirts of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. (more…)

Somalia is appealing for blood to treat those wounded in Saturday's huge truck bombing in the capital, Mogadishu, which killed at least 281 people. (more…)

The most powerful bomb blast ever witnessed in Somalia's capital has killed more than 300 people, making it the deadliest single attack in the Horn of Africa nation. (more…)

Two car bombs in separate parts of Somalia's capital Mogadishu have killed at least 22 people and injured several others, police say. (more…)

BOSASO, Somalia – Islamist al-Shabaab militants attacked a checkpoint in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region, killing at least seven people in the early hours of Monday, police said. (more…)

Somalia's defense minister and the country's military chief, who were leading the fight against Islamist militants, have both resigned from the government, officials said Thursday.

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