Reports of mortar attack in Mogadishu
At least 17 pupils killed and several more injured in fire at boarding school in Kenya, police say
1 month ago Somalia confirmed its support for Raila Odinga, the Kenyan candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, during a meeting in Beijing, China, between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Kenyan President William Ruto. This endorsement was part of broader discussions and diplomatic engagements at the China-Africa summit, highlighting the regional backing for Odinga's candidacy ahead of the AUC elections scheduled for February 2025
Airstrikes against al-Shabaab reported in the vicinities of Ruun-Nirgood and El-Dheer areas in Middle Shabelle and Galgadud regions - state media
Kenya's health ministry announces second case of monkeypox in the country
At least six people were killed after a suicide car bomb targeted a security checkpoint at K-13, outside Mogadishu. One of the six killed was a soldier who blocked the suicide car with his vehicle to prevent it from moving into a security camp
Somalia tech leaves 5 dead: Reports of suspected suicide car bombing at a security checkpoint at K-13, on the Mogadishu-Afgoye highway.At least five people were killed, 14 others were injured in the attack, per souvenir
1 month ago Details are emerging of a deadly roadside explosion in Sariitow village area near Awdiinle town, west of Baidoa, Somalia, Friday. At least 12 people were killed, nine others injured after roadside explosion hit a pickup truck used by security forces
Puntland has executed 10 convicted Al-Shabaab members in Gaalkacyo. This comes just days after a group of Al-Shabaab militants escaped from a local prison, with some later recaptured by security forces
Three Al-Shabaab Militants Defect to Government Side in Hiiraan
Several protesters arrested in Nairobi streets
2 month ago Protesters voices rising in song as they lament the failures of the current leadership. Their chants echo a deep sense of frustration with the present administration, highlighting the issues they believe have been neglected or mishandled
Death toll from Mogadishu beach al-Shabaab attacks rises to 37, at least 64 are injured, 11 of them in intensive care unit
2 month ago A roadside explosion hits a civilian minibus travelling between Balad and Jowhar; five civilians were reported dead, three injured including the driver - source. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Raaxoi village, north of Balad, Saturday
Somali Police: An attack by gunmen on a beach in Mogadishu kills at least 32 people and wounds 63 others
Somalia: seven dead in Friday attack on Mogadishu beach
Suspected al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu’s Lido beach area. Residents said they have heard an explosion in the vicinity of Lido Beach, followed by gunfire. The militant group conducted complex attacks in the same area multiple times over the past few years
Explosions and heavy gunfire near hotel in Mogadishu, video shows at least 18 bodies on the beach
2 month ago About 1 hour ago, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a hotel on Lido beach in Mogadishu. Several casualties were reported
2 month ago Kenya’s President William Ruto, who has replaced members of his cabinet amid mass youth protests demanding his resignation, is due to make an address to the nation at 1 p.m. local time (1000 GMT), his spokesperson said on Wednesday
2 month ago Somali government displayed bodies of score al-Shabab militants and weapons seized during their attempt to overrun three army bases in the Lower Jubba region on Monday. The government reported that over 80 al-Shabab fighters were killed in the foiled attack
2 month ago One of al-Shabaab’s suicide vehicles fell into a trench near a military base outside Mido village, early Monday. Security forces later blew it up in a controlled detonation.
2 month ago Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto makes tough speech on protests. He said: "Enough is enough" and protests "must cease", will not be allowed to continue.His said his concessions to the protest movements have been misinterpreted as weakness.A serious escalation looms
Somalia’s anti-money laundering committee has issued a new sanctions list targeting 8 al-Shabaab commanders. Top of the list is deputy emirs Abukar Ali Adan and Mahad Karate; three security commanders including head of amniyat Maktab Yusuf Ahmed Nunow Gesacadde, regional security chief Abdikarim Osman Jilaow (Mustaf Caato) and Mudug jabhat commander Nur Abdi Roble Nuunuule.Agencies have been instructed to freeze their assess; individuals were told to avoid dealing with them, and report any transactions involving them to the financial reporting center.The other individuals targeted in the list are Mohamed Mire (regions), Hassan Yaqub (Shura), and Bakar Bashe Adan aka Sharif (zakawat)
3 month ago Earthquake tremors felt in Nairobi
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 15 km NNW of Magadi, Kenya
3 month ago 3 of the arrested protestors in Eldoret have been released
3 month ago St John Ambulance evacuate 2 casualties in Nairobi CBD protests
3 month ago The key suspect in the killings and dumping of bodies at Kware dumpsite in Embakasi Nairobi has been detained for 30 days pending further investigations into the case. Principle magistrate Irene Gichobi allowed the application made by the DCI and said the suspect Collins Khalusa be detained at any police station.
3 month ago Nairobi: Running battles between police and protesters in CBD