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Citing security and moral conduct, the Somali government orders internet service providers to turn off access for social media companies TikTok, Telegram, and the gambling site 1xBet

The governor of Kenya’s northeastern Mandera County, Mohamed Adan Khalif is claiming that 60% of his county is under the control of Al-Shabaab militants, according to @citizentvkenya. He was speaking during a security meeting on tackling al-Shabaab. The presence of the militants has affected service delivery in various parts of the county, he reportedly said. Al-Shabaab attacks in the northeastern region increased in recent weeks. nnLocal security officials are vowing to fight back. One MP suggested locals need to mobilise an uprising similar to the self-mobilised Ma’awisley fighters in central Somalia

The President of Kenya: IGAD and the Jeddah platform must work together to facilitate a permanent ceasefire in Sudan

Somali National Army's elite commando unit, Danab, supported by Jubaland regional forces, has reportedly neutralized four dozens of Al-Shabaab militants, destroying their hideouts and makeshift courts in several locations approximately 42KM west of Jilib town, according to security officials

Two suspected car robbers were fatally shot by a civilian who is a licensed firearm holder in Kîriko in Githunguri after they were caught vandalizing vehicles on Monday night

Kenya: Shakahola cult deaths climbs to 303 bodies

Kenya starvation cult death toll exceeds 300: official

Somali government media reporting that national forces confronted and repelled an attempted al-Shabaab attack on Masagaway town in the central Galmudug State, on Tuesday. According to the report Govt forces reported received a tip about an imminent al-Shabaab attack and were prepared

Another Kenyan pastor will face charges over 'mass killing of his followers': interior minister

Kenyan Foreign Secretary @DrAlfredMutua on US visit points finger at Russia and "our friends in the Middle East" for backing either of Sudan's warring generals. "We are asking external forces to leave Sudan alone."

African Union appeals for calm and dialogue in Kenya

Three people of same family, mother, her daughter and grandson have been killed in the flash floods that hit Bardhere district last night

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

A 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

Gunman 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

Police officer, two civilians killed as suspected bandits attack herder in Isiolo

Policeman shoots colleague dead in confrontation in Migori

Three 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

Defense 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

US, @USAfricaCommand announce "successful counterterrorism operation in Somalia" Statement says it took place in a "remote location" Target was NOT alShabaab, per US official

The 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

Somalia 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

Somali 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

Al-Shabaab Roadside IED Kills 4 Highway Authority Workers in Hailey, Bura East, Garissa County, Kenya

Bungoma demonstrations: Residents block lwakhakha-chwele road over accidents. Protesters accuse truck drivers of causing the accidents