U.S.-supported militias in Somalia are recruiting and abusing child soldiers along with al-Shabab militants, according to a recent report from Human Rights Watch. The report is based on 164 interviews with Somali children who have been abducted, recruited, raped, and...
The United States is considering increasing its military aid to the African Union's mission in Somalia following a formal announcement of a merger between the Somali militant group al-Shabab and al-Qaeda. Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda's leader, made a formal...
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 20 people injured after a car bomb exploded near a cafe in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Somali authorities have called it a suicide attack, and although no group has officially taken credit for it the vehicle was...
US Spy Drone Crashes in Somalia Refugee Camp | Crash destroyed makeshift hut, no injuries reported
Nine Killed in US Commando Raid on Somalia | Obama praises Panetta in wake of attack
Officials: US Kills British Militant in Somalia Drone Strike
Al-Shabaab, African Union Clash on Outskirts of Mogadishu | AU spokesman says operation ‘first’ capture of territory outside Mogadishu
Eritrea did not send weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabab late last year, a preliminary U.N. report has found after months of diplomatic outbursts and sanctions against the country. Some, including Kenya and its ally, the United States, accused Eritrea in...
Ethiopia to Hand Over Occupied Portion of Somalia to AU | Area includes region around Beledweyne
Ethiopia Captures Key Somali Town of Beledweyne | Civilians flee as town changes hands yet again
