Somalian intelligence officials confirmed that one of the leaders of the Islamic terrorist group Al-Shabab is in custody and is answering questions.
Officials took Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys to a government intelligence base after he either surrendered or defected to the government’s forces. Local officials say that he was fleeing in-fighting among the terrorist group that has caused significant fractures in the terror group’s command structure. Continue reading
The al-Qaeda related terrorist group al-Shabab is starting to show signs of breaking apart.
A major battle between two factions of the group took place in Brava on Thursday killing six militants. Officials believe this to be the first time since the terrorist group formed in 2006 that divisions have been seen within the ranks. Continue reading
The Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for an attack on the UN Offices in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 15.
A witness told the BBC that a homicide bomber drove a car to the entrance of the UN compound and detonated his explosives. Four gunmen then ran through the opening in the wall and began to fire. Continue reading
A day after the United States announced financial bounties on Islamic terrorists in Africa, a leader of the Islamist terrorist group al-Shabab was captured in northeastern Somalia.
Abdikafi Mohamed Ali was wounded during a military raid on a terrorist safe house in Bossaso. One soldier was killed in the raid and the area has been locked down to capture the terrorists who were able to flee the home during the raid. Continue reading
Four Minnesota men have been sentenced to prison for their role in supporting the al-Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.
Abdifatah Isse, Salah Ahmed and Ahmed Mahamud were sentenced to three years in prison for providing material support to terrorists. Omer Mohamed received a 12-year sentence for conspiracy to provide material support. Continue reading
UK Prime Minister David Cameron will be hosting a conference aimed at bringing peace to Somalia and driving the Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab from the country.
The conference will focus on rebuilding the security forces, stopping violence against women and ending the Islamic insurgency that has plagued the country for years. The insurgency and piracy connected to the Islamists contributed to the problems of a famine in Somalia from 2010-2012. Continue reading
Somalia’s Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon has told media outlets that the terrorists who carried out a bomb and gun attack on one of the city’s main courthouses were foreign terrorists.
The al-Qaeda linked Islamic terror group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the assaults that have now resulted in the deaths of 29 people. 58 people have been confirmed wounded by the attack. Continue reading
Gun and bomb attacks in Somalia’s capital city have left at least 19 dead.
The Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the assault on one of Mogadishu’s main court buildings. At least nine terrorists were killed as part of the assault. Continue reading
President Obama has removed restrictions that would allow the U.S. military to provide assistance to the Somalian government in their fight against Islamic terrorists who still control large parts of the rural center of the country.
The move now allows Secretary of State John Kerry the right to send troops into Somalia and provide weapons and other defensive aid. Continue reading
At least 10 people are dead and over 20 wounded when homicide bombers drove a car toward the head of Mogadishu’s intelligence services and detonated explosives.
The Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue reading