MOGADISHU, -- Two people, including a Somali soldier, were killed on Sunday in a bomb explosion targeting an African Union (AU) military convoy in the capital of Mogadishu. (more…)
Somalia’s capital returns to an unpredictable new normal
Earlier this year, President Trump declared parts of Somalia a warzone. Since then, the U.S. has conducted dozens of drone strikes trying to stop a ruthless terrorist group that's killed hundreds. (more…)
How the world staved off four famines in 2017
In this season of year-end reviews it is easy to overlook one major achievement: the world managed to stave off four famines in 2017. (more…)
Two Kenyans among Shabaab militants injured in US airstrike in Somalia
Two Kenyans are among terrorists injured after an airstrike by United States forces at an Al-Shabaab camp in Somalia on Christmas Eve. (more…)
Somalia regains control of airspace management after 27 years
MOGADISHU, -- The Somali government on Thursday announced that it has officially regained control and management of its airspace after 27 years being run by the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regional office in Nairobi. (more…)
US Airstrike Kills Four Al-Shabab Militants, Destroys Bomb Near Mogadishu
U.S. airstrikes killed four members of the al-Shabab extremist group and destroyed a vehicle carrying explosives near the Somali capital, U.S. Africa Command said Thursday. (more…)
US Forces Kill 13 al-Shabab Militants in Air Strike
The United States carried out an air strike on Christmas Eve against the al-Shabab Islamist group that left 13 dead, according to a statement released Wednesday. (more…)
Cabbie found slain was ‘one of our greatest friends’ in Somali community
Somalis in Chicago knew they could count on Ismail Abdulle. Abdulle, a 54-year old cabdriver, took younger workers under his wing, helped members of the community when they needed a hand, and supported his family back in Africa and would visit them regularly. (more…)
Sudan, Turkey to fight terror in East and Horn of Africa
Sudan has entered into an agreement with Turkey to work together in the fight against terror in the East Africa and Horn of Africa regions. (more…)
Fifty four students abandoned university to join terror groups
At least 54 university students have abandoned their studies to join terrorist groups in the past two years. (more…)