Kenya police fire tear gas, water cannon on opposition leader's convoy: AFP
The government of President William Ruto has vowed to take a tough stance over the demonstrations, which opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed would go ahead despite not receiving police authorisation
1 year agoA family in Mombasa has called for speedy investigations into the death of Constable Julius Marwa, a traffic officer, allegedly killed by a motorist in Mombasa last week
1 year agoGunman killed, pistol recovered after heavy exchange of fire between policemen and city thugs in Nairobi West
The Somali Govt reportedly arrested security personnel involved in a shootout at Mogadishu's Sinay junction where as many as 7 people were killed most of them civilians. The Commissioner of Yaqshid district Suleiman Farah is among the wounded after dispute at security checkpoint
"Al-Shabaab" kills 10 civilians in the Somali capital
Prison warden dies by suicide in Nyeri village
1 year agoPolice officer, two civilians killed as suspected bandits attack herder in Isiolo
Policeman shoots colleague dead in confrontation in Migori
1 year agoThree Killed In Isiolo Raid: Three people killed in an armed raid on villages in Mlango area, Burat ward in Isiolo county; police state the raiders came from the neighbouring Samburu
The US military reported new "collective self-defense" strike against al-Shabaab on Feb 15 near Ba'adweyn, Galmudug, killing 5 militants. Somali forces have been fighting al-Shabaab fighters in the area for several days, and have reported capturing Shabelow and Qey'ad
1 year agoDefense ministers, army commanders of Horn of Africa countries meeting in Mogadishu ahead of Summit for head of states of 'frontline' countries - Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia scheduled to be held in Mogadishu on Feb 1. The Summit focuses on fighting al-Shabaab
1 year agoUS, @USAfricaCommand announce "successful counterterrorism operation in Somalia" Statement says it took place in a "remote location" Target was NOT alShabaab, per US official
1 year agoThe Somali Govt has confirmed that 7 soldiers were 'killed' in Galcad attack; claims killing 100+ militants and destroying 5 vehicles. Al-Shabaab on its side claimed killing 159 soldiers and seizing 45 vehicles. Casualty figures have not been independently verified
1 year agoSomalia lost 3 top commanders in AlShabab attacks in a week. 1. Jamal Ahmed [R], Beledweyne's CID boss killed in Halgan Jan 16 2. Col Abshir Shataqey [C], Cmdr of SNA's 3rd battalion killed in Hawadley Jan 17 3. Major Hassan Tuure [L], deputy DANAB chief killed today in Gal'ad
1 year agoSomali forces have seized the village of Cali Heelo near Galcad town, Friday. There are several areas named Galcad in Galmudug but the one closest to area of recent military operations is about 375km north of Mogadishu, it locates northwest of Masagaway town
1 year agoAl-Shabaab Roadside IED Kills 4 Highway Authority Workers in Hailey, Bura East, Garissa County, Kenya
1 year agoBungoma demonstrations: Residents block lwakhakha-chwele road over accidents. Protesters accuse truck drivers of causing the accidents
At least ten people dead, several injured in Banisa Mandera inter-clan clashes, Conflict Management Chief Officer in the county, Hussein Yussuf, says
Three people were on the wee hours of Wednesday, December 21, 2022, killed by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Garissa County
1 year agoUS AFRICOM conducted 2 collective self-defense strikes each on Dec. 14 & 17, in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab near Cadale, Somalia, killing 7 + 8 al-Shabaab militants
1 year agoSEVEN PEOPLE dead, 10 injured in an accident involving two matatus and a truck at Ngata Bridge along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
1 year agoSomalia army seized control of Gof-gadud Burey, which is a small livestock business district, located some 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Baidoa city, Southwest state after AlShabab pulled out its fighters on Monday. It's another blow to the group, losing ground in ongoing war
1 year agoAl-Shabab claims it attacked Military Base in Dhuusamareeb City Airport Somalia
A Somali doctor has been killed in the town of Bur Hakaba, Southwest State on Wednesday. Dr. Bishar Ibrahim Ali, was shot dead at the town's hospital by gunmen who fled the scene. Regional officials accused Al-Shabaab militants for the killing of the doctor
1 year ago40 Alshabab militants were killed in a planned operation carried out by National Armed Forces supported by NISA agents and Somalia's international security partners near Ali Foldhere village in Middle Shabelle region last night
The UAE condemns the terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
1 year agoSecurity forces continue an operation aimed at ending a Villa Rose hotel siege in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, where they have been battling with al-Shabab militants for the past 12 hours after the popular hotel
1 year agoNakuru accident: 3 people killed, 7 injured in accident at Ngata bridge Accident involved a trailer and a 14-seater matatu The injured were rushed to Nakuru level five hospital @Wycliffeorandi
1 year agoInternet connectivity in Kenya has collapsed amid reports of a nation-scale power outage; real-time network data show national connectivity is now at 55% of ordinary levels; power supply has been lost due to a system disturbance per authorities