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
Al-Shabab Attacks Nairobi Hotel Complex, Killing 21
There are numerous reports of foreign jihadists going to Somalia to help al-Shabab, from neighboring countries, as well as the US and Europe. U.S. authorities are concerned about the group’s ability to recruit members of the Somali diaspora living in the United States. Keep Reading
The Future of the Islamic State in East Africa
Potentially, ISS has a stronger appeal than al Shabaab. It is not mired in a static insurgency and does not suffer the lack of political credibility and religious legitimacy that dogs its rival. Keep Reading
Al-Shabaab’s Mata Hari Network
The choice to leverage sex workers’ access to powerful government and law enforcement figures offers a window into al-Shabaab’s cost-benefit calculations. Keep Reading
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Joining Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Jones received three months of military training at an al-Shabaab training camp, where he learned, among other things, how to operate an AK-47 assault rifle and rocket-propelled grenades. Keep Reading
U.S. Strike on Al-Shabaab Kills Three Terrorists, Says AFRICOM
U.S. forces partnering with AMISOM and Somali National Security Forces in combined counterterrorism operations against camps and safe havens throughout Somalia and the region. Keep Reading
