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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

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

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

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

About 1 hour ago, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a hotel on Lido beach in Mogadishu. Several casualties were reported

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

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

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.

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)

Earthquake tremors felt in Nairobi

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 15 km NNW of Magadi, Kenya

3 of the arrested protestors in Eldoret have been released

St John Ambulance evacuate 2 casualties in Nairobi CBD protests

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.

Nairobi: Running battles between police and protesters in CBD

Nairobi: Police officers drop teargas canisters at protesters singing the national anthem

Kameme TV reporter injured in the ongoing anti-government protests in Nakuru County

Somali authorities execute Al-Shabaab men Five men convicted for terrorism including assassinations including the killing of two clerics and an elder have been executed by firing squad in Kismayo, Jubaland state of Somalia, Tuesday - state media

The Somali government has claimed that over 50 al-Shabaab militants were killed in a joint operation in Dhabaqle area - between the towns of Masagaway and Awsweyne, Galgudud region. The operation was carried out by federal and local forces with support from international partners. the al-Shabaab militant group claimed killing 27 government soldiers in Wanniile area, near El-Dheer town, Galgudud region, Monday. Unclear if the two incidents are related. Casualty figures given by the two sides have not been independently verified as of now

A car bomb exploded outside a restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Sunday (July 14) night, killing five and injuring 20 as patrons were watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament on TV, police told Reuters. The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace, a Reuters reporter said. Al Shabaab group claimed responsibility for the attack on an affiliated radio station, saying the bombing targeted a place where security and government workers meet at night