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Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Ethiopia fears weapons could worsen security situation amid regional rows over water, territory and Red Sea access

The Guardian - UK

Violence at the Kenya-Ethiopia border: what’s driving insecurity in the region

Communal conflict is endemic in the vast arid region on both sides of the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Fresh alarm has been sparked in both countries following a kidnapping and armed attacks on police and civilians in Kenya’s Marsabit county, in the extreme north of the country. Oscar Mwangi Gakuo, who has…

The Conversation

Al-Shabaab is 18 years old: six factors behind the Somali militant group’s resilience

The United Nations security council unanimously voted on 15 August 2024 to extend the mandate of the 12,626 men and women of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis). The African mission has been stationed in Somalia for the past 17 years to support the government’s battle against the…

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'We Won't Be Intimidated': Somalis Protest After Al-Shabaab Attack

Chanting "down with Al-Shabaab, down with the enemy", hundreds of Somalis joined a rally Monday against the jihadist group at the site of a deadly beachfront assault in the capital Mogadishu.

International Business Times

At least 37 killed in terrorist attack on popular Mogadishu beach

More than 200 wounded after suicide bomber and gunmen target busy beachfront in Somali capital

The Guardian - UK

More than 30 killed in Somalia beach attack claimed by Al-Shabaab

At least 32 people have been killed and scores wounded following an attack by an Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen at a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said Saturday. It was the latest in a string of attacks claimed by the Islamist militants in Mogadishu and other…

France 24

Deadly Suicide Attack At Beach Restaurant In Mogadishu

Tragedy strikes Mogadishu as al-Shabaab suicide attack kills 32 at beach restaurant. International condemnation and support for Somalia.

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At Least 32 Killed In Al-Shabaab Attack On Busy Mogadishu Beach

An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 32 people and wounding scores more, in one of the deadliest attacks in months, police said on Saturday.

International Business Times

Beaten and conscripted into Putin’s army: a Somali refugee attempts to reach Europe

Journalist Ilyas Ahmad Elmi hoped to join his wife and child in Germany when he fled Somalia – but the EU’s harsh border controls led him towards Russia’s war machine

The Guardian - UK

Somalia Cafe Attack Toll Climbs To Nine: Security Sources

The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.

International Business Times

Six Killed In Mogadishu Prison Break Shootout

Five inmates said to be from Somalia's Al-Shabaab jihadist group and a guard were killed in a blaze of gunfire during an attempted breakout from the main prison in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday, a prison official and witnesses said.

International Business Times

Somalia army vs al-Shabaab: as African Union troops leave, which is the stronger military force?

The African Union (AU) has gradually reduced its troop numbers in Somalia since late 2017, from a peak of over 22,000 to about 14,000 today. Another 4,000 AU peacekeepers are scheduled to withdraw by the end of September and the entire AU Transition Mission in Somalia is scheduled to leave…

The Conversation

Between witchcraft and terrorism: how social fears in coastal Kenya impact religious expression

Kenya’s coastal region has, since about 2011, grappled with terrorist attacks carried out by the Somalia-based Islamic terrorist organisation Al-Shabaab.

The Conversation

Kenyan special forces police to arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence

An advance group of Kenyan officers, part of a larger UN-backed ‘support mission’ to stabilize Haiti, landed in Port-au-Prince

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Al-Shabaab Attacks Hotel In Somali Capital

Islamist militants from the Al-Shabaab group on Thursday attacked a popular hotel near the presidential palace in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, security sources and witnesses said.

International Business Times

10 Most Dangerous Countries To Visit In 2024: A Comprehensive Look At Risk-Prone Nations

Afghanistan maintains its unfortunate position as the least peaceful country globally for the eighth consecutive year.

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Navy SEALs missing off Somalia coast after boarding incident

Read about the ongoing search for two U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing off the coast of Somalia after being knocked into the water in rough seas.

The Guardian - UK

‘We are ready for a war’: Somalia threatens conflict with Ethiopia over breakaway region

Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia - but move has sparked fury in Somalia

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What's east Africa's position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus…

The Independent UK

Somalia president hails lifting of arms embargo as government vows to wipe out al-Shabab militants

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed the U.N. Security Council vote to lift an arms embargo imposed on the Horn of Africa nation more than 30 years ago

International Business Times

Somalia Joins East Africa Trade Bloc In 'Milestone'

Conflict-weary Somalia on Friday became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) in a move hailed as a milestone for the troubled Horn of Africa country.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia joins the East African Community, but questions remain over security

The 23rd Summit of East African Community leaders is opening this Friday with the integration of Somalia into the group dominating the agenda.

The Conversation

Despite one of the US military's greatest fiascoes, American troops are still in Somalia fighting an endless war

30 years after the infamous Battle of Mogadishu, the U.S. military is still conducting operations in Somalia.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya signs defence agreement with United States ahead of planned deployment to Haiti

Washington and Nairobi have signed a defence agreement that will see Kenya receive resources and support for security deployments as it is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.

The Conversation

AU peacekeepers are leaving Somalia: what needs to happen to keep the peace

The phased withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) began earlier this year and is scheduled to end in December 2024.

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