Al-Shabaab Threatens to Attack U.S. Targets
The Somali terrorist outfit al-Shabaab has threatened to strike at American targets around the world days after it mounted a deadly and unprecedented attack on U.S. forces stationed in Kenya. Keep Reading
Family Speaks After Army Specialist Killed in Kenya Al Shabaab Attack
"This was a senseless act of violence that has changed our lives forever. Our son was a great big brother, cousin and above all he was an awesome person," Tawanna Cottenfinner said. Keep Reading
Al Shabaab Kills Three Americans in Attack on Kenyan Base
AFRICOM confirms Camp Simba's perimeter was breached; six contractor-operated civilian aircraft "were damaged to some degree" and two DoD members wounded. Keep Reading
‘The Somali Government’s Attention Is Not Focused on Defeating al Shabaab’
A massive car bomb exploded in a busy area of Mogadishu on Saturday, leaving at least 79 people dead and scores injured, with officials warning that the toll could rise further. Keep Reading
San Diego Man Rose to Leadership in Al-Shabaab, Say Prosecutors
Since 2009, Mostafa has held leadership positions with al-Shabaab, and today is believed to be the highest-ranking U.S. citizen fighting overseas with a terrorist organization. Keep Reading
U.S., Government of Somalia Respond to al-Shabaab Attack
Al-Shabaab militants conducted a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device attack at Baledogle Military Airfield (BMA) complex in Baledogle. Keep Reading
Somali Forces Brace for New Attacks After Hotel Assault Leaves Dozens Dead
The death toll from the attack in the southern port city of Kismayo includes a prominent Canadian-Somali journalist and several foreigners. Keep Reading
Two Terrorists Killed in Four Airstrikes on Al Shabaab, Says AFRICOM
These four airstrikes eliminated checkpoints and facilities used by al-Shabaab to collect illegal taxes to fund terrorist activities and to oppress Somalis. Keep Reading
U.S. Military Intensifies Airstrikes Against al-Qaeda in Somalia
AFRICOM acknowledges that the air campaign is not sufficient to defeat Shabaab, but can only support the Somali government’s efforts. Keep Reading
As al Shabaab Continues Attacks, Can Disillusioned Terrorists Help Fight the Group?
One feature of al Shabaab attacks inside Kenya is using Kenyan citizens to support or actually take part in assaults. Keep Reading
