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Somalia: at least 22 dead in car bomb explosion near presidential palace
A car bomb has exploded near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 22 soldiers and civilians, officials say.A car bomb has exploded near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 22 soldiers and civilians, officials say.
Al-Shabaab kill ten in Mogadishu restaurant attack
Al-Shabaab militants have killed ten people in a car bomb attack in Somalia.Al-Shabaab militants have killed ten people in a car bomb attack in Somalia.
Sweden grenade attack kills schoolboy - was it gang related?
Police think a grenade attack in Sweden – which killed an eight-year-old boy – could be linked to a gang-related conflict.Police think a grenade attack in Sweden – which killed an eight-year-old boy – could be linked to a gang-related conflict.
Al Shabab suicide bombers kill at least 20 in Puntland, Somalia
Somalia’s al Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombs in the country’s Puntland region.Somalia’s al Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombs in the country’s Puntland region.
Somalia: at least seven dead in al Shabaab-claimed bomb and gun attack
The al Shabaab Islamist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb and gun attack in Mogadishu.The al Shabaab Islamist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb and gun attack in Mogadishu.
Deadly attack on hotel in Somalia's capital
A suicide bomb attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has killed at least a dozen people.A suicide bomb attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has killed at least a dozen people.
Deadly bomb attack on hotel in Somalia's capital
A suicide bomb attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has killed at least a dozen people.A suicide bomb attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has killed at least a dozen people.
Mogadishu hotel attack: 15 dead, al-Shabaab claim assault
Smoke rises from a hotel in Mogadishu after a car bomber rammed the gates and gunmen stormed the building in the Somali capital.Smoke rises from a hotel in Mogadishu after a car bomber rammed the gates and gunmen stormed the building in the Somali capital.
Two jailed for life over Somali airline blast
A Somali military court on Monday jailed 10 people it said were behind a bomb blast that blew a hole in a Daallo Airlines plane bound for Djibouti in…A Somali military court on Monday jailed 10 people it said were behind a bomb blast that blew a hole in a Daallo Airlines plane bound for Djibouti in…
US airstrike targets senior al-Shabab member in Somalia
Hassan Ali Dhoore is said to have played a direct role in the deadly attacks on the Mogadishu airport and a hotel in the Somali capitalHassan Ali Dhoore is said to have played a direct role in the deadly attacks on the Mogadishu airport and a hotel in the Somali capital
Somali plane suicide bomber meant to be on different flight
A suspected suicide bomber who blew a hole in the fuselage of a Daallo Airlines plane last week, was meant to be on a different flight. DaalloA suspected suicide bomber who blew a hole in the fuselage of a Daallo Airlines plane last week, was meant to be on a different flight. Daallo
Crisis call for Ethiopia as food aid due to run out soon
The worst drought to hit Ethiopia in 50 years is about to become a crisis according to the charity Save the Children . It is warning that emergencyThe worst drought to hit Ethiopia in 50 years is about to become a crisis according to the charity Save the Children . It is warning that emergency
Somali passenger jet 'holed by bomb'
A blast that punched a hole in the fuselage of a Somalian passenger jet was caused by a bomb, meant to kill everyone on board, according to theA blast that punched a hole in the fuselage of a Somalian passenger jet was caused by a bomb, meant to kill everyone on board, according to the
Car bomb kills three at Mogadishu airport
Three people have died at Mogadishu airport in a suicide bombing just days after an explosion ripped through a Somali airliner, forcing it to make an emergency landing.Three people have died at Mogadishu airport in a suicide bombing just days after an explosion ripped through a Somali airliner, forcing it to make an emergency landing.
Passenger jet lands safely after hole blown in fuselage
Video shows what happens when a large hole gets punched in the side of your planeVideo shows what happens when a large hole gets punched in the side of your plane
19 dead as al-Shabaab attacks tourist spot near Mogadishu
Somali police say at least 19 people have been killed when al-Shabaab Islamic militants shot up a beach resort near the capital, Mogadishu. Two bombsSomali police say at least 19 people have been killed when al-Shabaab Islamic militants shot up a beach resort near the capital, Mogadishu. Two bombs
Al-Shabaab gun and bomb attack targets Somalian beach-side cafés
Militant group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a bomb and gun attack in and around beach-side restaurants in the Somalian capitalMilitant group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a bomb and gun attack in and around beach-side restaurants in the Somalian capital
Al-Shabaab militants claim to have killed 61 Kenyan soldiers in Somalia
Al-Shabaab militants claim to have killed 61 Kenyan soldiers in an assault on an African Union military base in south-west Somalia. The IslamistAl-Shabaab militants claim to have killed 61 Kenyan soldiers in an assault on an African Union military base in south-west Somalia. The Islamist
At least three killed in Somalia car bomb attack
A car bomb has exploded on a busy street in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least three people and wounding more. The attack has beenA car bomb has exploded on a busy street in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least three people and wounding more. The attack has been
At least 13 dead following Al-Shabaab attack on Somali hotel
Security forces in the Somali capital Mogadishu fought for several hours on Sunday before clearing a hotel of Islamist al Shabaab gunmen. Two bombsSecurity forces in the Somali capital Mogadishu fought for several hours on Sunday before clearing a hotel of Islamist al Shabaab gunmen. Two bombs
Somalia: deadly attack by Al-Shabaab on Mogadishu hotel
At least a dozen people have been killed at a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in an attack by Al-Shabaab Islamic militants. Two car bombsAt least a dozen people have been killed at a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in an attack by Al-Shabaab Islamic militants. Two car bombs
Obama in Ethiopia: Talks on trade, terrorism and human rights
He is the first serving US President to visit Ethiopia. But in talks with its premier on Monday, Barack Obama warned that more must be done toHe is the first serving US President to visit Ethiopia. But in talks with its premier on Monday, Barack Obama warned that more must be done to
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for Mogadishu hotel bombing
A suicide car- bomb attack on the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu kills at least 13 people including hotel security guards. Islamist militant group al-Shabaab claims it was responsible.A suicide car- bomb attack on the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu kills at least 13 people including hotel security guards. Islamist militant group al-Shabaab claims it was responsible.
US drone attack in Somalia takes out Al-Shabaab leaders
A US drone attack has killed top Al-Shabaab commanders responsible for the planning and execution of 147 Kenyan university students in April. TheA US drone attack has killed top Al-Shabaab commanders responsible for the planning and execution of 147 Kenyan university students in April. The
Al Shabaab kills quarry workers in Kenya gun attack
The Islamist group Al Shabaab says its gunmen were behind an overnight attack that killed at least 14 people, mostly quarry workers, at a residentialThe Islamist group Al Shabaab says its gunmen were behind an overnight attack that killed at least 14 people, mostly quarry workers, at a residential
Al Shabab gunman kill quarry workers in northeast Kenya
At least fourteen people have been killed and several others wounded in a gun attack on a residential complex in northeast Kenya.At least fourteen people have been killed and several others wounded in a gun attack on a residential complex in northeast Kenya.
Somalia: four Islamist gunmen killed during intelligence agency attack, say security officials
Four Islamist gunmen have been killed after detonating a car bomb and shooting their way into a national intelligence agency training site in SomaliFour Islamist gunmen have been killed after detonating a car bomb and shooting their way into a national intelligence agency training site in Somali
Al-Shabaab murders 10 United Nations workers in Somalia
At least ten people were killed when a minibus carrying United Nations workers was bombed in Somalia. Four people from the global body’s children’sAt least ten people were killed when a minibus carrying United Nations workers was bombed in Somalia. Four people from the global body’s children’s
At least 15 dead after Al Shabaab Islamist militants storm a government compound in Somalia
At least 15 people have been killed in attack by Al-Shabaab Islamist militants on a government complex in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The victimsAt least 15 people have been killed in attack by Al-Shabaab Islamist militants on a government complex in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The victims
UNHCR mulls Kenya's call to close Dadaab camp for Somali refugees
The United Nations’ refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Saturday it had not received a formal request from Kenya to remove a huge refugee camp housingThe United Nations’ refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Saturday it had not received a formal request from Kenya to remove a huge refugee camp housing