A bombing in Somalia by al-Shabab militants targeting foreign troops killed at least 12 people and injured more than 30, mostly civilians. Shortly after Somali government troops arrived in the market area of the central Somali town of Baidoa, a bomb planted in a small...
The prime minister of the government of Somalia, which has control over parts of the capital Mogadishu, promised the West a share in its oil riches in exchange for security and reconstruction in an interview this week. Significant oil reserves have been discovered in...
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday threatened more international troops and sanctions against anyone in Somalia that attempts to block so-called “reforms” which the U.S. and its allies are claiming intend to end conflict in the country. “The position of...
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
