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Kenya President Ruto dismisses cabinet save for Prime Cabinet Secretary

Somali authorities in Jubaland have reported that federal and regional forces have repulsed three separate, coordinated attacks by al-Shabaab militants on three newly captured areas west and south of Kismayo. Early on Monday Al-Shabaab militants have attacked Harbole and the nearby Mido village west of Kismayo which were captured 12 days ago. The militants have also attacked Bulo Haji town base, about 90km south of Kismayo. Officials say said troops have defeated the militants in all three battles. Purported photos of dead al-Shabaab militants and weapons seized by the government forces are being published by social media accounts. The al-Shabaab militants on their side confirmed the three raids and have claimed “overrunning” the bases.

Somali troops move towards al-Shabaab strongholds in Jubaland. Federal and regional Somali forces captured a key juncture in the village of Harbole in Lower Jubba region, Wednesday.The military units that reached area reportedly launched the operations from Afmadow and Jana Cabdalla.This operation reportedly has two aims - to clear the road between Kismayo and Afmadow, and to disrupt al-Shabaab movements between Middle Jubba and Baddamadow. the forces have also captured Welmaro village, northeast of Afmadow

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says 'no room for failure' against powerful gangs

Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya

AU forces transfer another military camp to Somali troops this week. Abdalla Biroole locates about 50km west of Kismayo. ATMIS handed over Abdalla Birolle FOB to @SNAForce on Saturday. It is the fourth FOB to be transferred as part of the Phase 3 drawdown of ATMIS.

Kenya police fire tear gas at protesters in Nairobi

Kenyan President Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill that sparked national protests and resulted in several protesters killed

The Secretary-General of the United Nations urges police and security forces in Kenya to exercise restraint

More than 10 Western nations say deeply concerned by Kenya protest violence

Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown

Protesters storm Kenya parliament area as anti-taxes protests escalate

Somalia accuses @VOANews of 'disinfo', lists military 'successes'.FGS ire drawn by VOA report earlier this week which cited US officials as suggesting much of recent military gains by Somali army reversed, Al-Shabaab resurgent

Kenya's Red Cross says 39 people injured, with eight in critical condition, following protests over finance bill in central Nairobi

At least two Somali regional soldiers were killed, and five others injured after al-Shabab militants ambushed government forces near Bulo Haji town, Wednesday, Spokesperson said. Security officials reported an unspecified number of casualties among al-Shabaab fighters, and the destruction of four battle wagons - three of which belong to the militants

Five African countries—Kenya, Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia—are invited to attend the G7 meeting in Puglia, Italy, from June 13-15

The Houthis in Yemen are in talks to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region, officials said.

Fighting between central Somalia clans kills at least 55, residents say

At least 20 people were killed as a result of floods in Kenya

With the arrival of Turkey's warship in Mogadishu Port, the first step of the 10-year cooperation agreement between Somalia and Turkey on coastal protection, blue economy development and maritime defence capabilities has been taken

Kenya's defence chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla was among more than 10 senior officers feared dead after a helicopter carrying them crashed in the country's northwest and burst into flames, a police official told AFP

Somali President arrives in Nairobi for key talks with Kenyan counterpart. However, Kenyan President William Ruto has recently been involved in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa, which arose after Ethiopia's Prime Minister signed an MoU with Somaliland

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, including Aden Adde International Airport. All movements of U.S. Embassy personnel have been canceled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024,

Six Kenyans have been killed in Dhobley, Somalia by suspected Al Shabaab militants,  Liboi Deputy County Commissioner Ali Manduku has confirmed

Somali security shot and killed al-Shabaab attackers who stormed SYL hotel, according to state media

Al-Shabaab militants have attacked SYL hotel in Mogadishu, using an explosion followed by armed fighters, according to a security source.The same source says the explosion may been from Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED).SYL hotel was previously targeted by al-Shabaab multiple times. The hotel is frequented by ordinary citizens as well as politicians. Al-Shabaab claims its fighters attacked a hotel in central Mogadishu. The attack started with an explosion, al-Shabaab claimed in a message via Telegram

Al-Shabaab claims it attacked, at night, a SNA post in Afgooye, Lower Shabelle, which it set on fire after overrunning it

The US military has reported conducting a new “collective self-defense” airstrike against al-Shabaab on March 10, killing 3 militants. @USAfricaCommand said the airstrike occurred in a remote area in the vicinity of Ugunji approximately 71 km southwest of Mogadishu. The initial post-strike assessment is that no civilians were harmed, according to AFRICOM statement

Al-Shabaab claims it overran a SNA position in Tarajante, Beledweyne, Hiraan, capturing weapons, ammunition, & other equipment from Somali government forces

Suspected US drone strike hits Al-Shabab meeting in Kuntawarey district, Lower Shabelle region on Friday night. 7 militants, including senior leaders killed, per Somali military sources