Aji Alese eyes more minutes on Sunderland comeback trail after solid Al-Shabab outing The Black Cats defender has not played since the 2-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers Chronicle Live · Nov 26, 2022
Sunderland talking points as second-half fracas and stream issues mar dominant performance A look at the key talking points from Sunderland's game against Saudi Professional League side Al-Shabab Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022
Who are Al-Shabab FC? Saudi Arabian league leaders profiled as friendly against Sunderland looms Sunderland face Al-Shabab FC in Dubai on Friday Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022
Al-Shabab gunman kills three Kenyan peacekeepers in Somalia Kenyan military official said a lone attacker fired indiscriminately, wounding five soldiers, before he was gunned down. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022
UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction Despite objections from Somali government, Security Council voted to maintain sanctions regime over al-Shabab threat. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022
US offers $10m for information on al-Shabab leaders, finances US seeks information leading to disruption of Somalia-based group’s finances as it intensifies attacks. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022
Five killed in suicide bombing at Somalia military camp Suicide bomber kills five and wounds 11 others in attack on military training camp in Mogadishu, state media reports. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2022
Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab The Treasury Department has announced sanctions against a weapons trafficking network affiliated with the Islamic State group in Somalia and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which are accused of carrying out deadly terrorist acts on civilians including car bombings The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Somalia car bombing: 100 dead as al Qaeda-linked group takes responsibility The people who were killed included “mothers carrying children, fathers seeking medical treatment, students going to study and businessmen working to feed their families,” President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022
Somalia car bombs death toll up to 120, some still missing Somalia’s health minister says the death toll from a pair of car bombings in the capital two days ago has reached 120 and could rise further because some people are still missing The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
At least 100 people were killed in the car bomb attacks in Somalia's capital Nearly 300 people were wounded in Saturday's explosions, the country's president said. The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility, saying it targeted the education ministry. WEKU · Oct 30, 2022
At least 100 killed, 300 hurt in ‘heinous’ Mogadishu car bombings Somali president says death toll could rise further after Saturday’s twin bombings targeting the education ministry. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2022
Somalia's leader says at least 100 killed in Saturday attack Somalia’s president says at least 100 people were killed in Saturday’s two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital and the toll could rise The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
Two explosions rock Somalia's capital, leaving "scores" dead Police say two car bombs have exploded at a busy junction in Somalia’s capital near key government offices and there are “scores" of civilian casualties The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022
WEKU · Oct 29, 2022 2 car bombs leave scores of casualties at an intersection in Somalia's capital Somalia's president says at least 100 people were killed in Saturday's two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital, and the toll could rise.
Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2022 ‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital Vehicle loaded with explosives drove into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and detonated.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group
Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022 Vehicle bomb explodes in southern Somalia; deadly clashes ensue An explosive-laden vehicle detonated in the southern Somali town of Kismayo on Sunday, with witnesses blaming al-Shabab fighters for targeting a community meeting.
Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022 Siege in southern Somalia ends after vehicle bomb sparks clashes A siege in the southern Somali town of Kismayo on Sunday ended after a battle between security forces and al-Shabab fighters accused of setting off an explosive-laden vehicle.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 23, 2022 Militants Attack Hotel in Somali Port City of Kismayo Gunmen stormed a hotel in the center of the Somali port city of Kismayo on Sunday, shortly after an explosives-packed car exploded at the hotel's gates, police said. Officials said gunmen were still inside the Tawakal Hotel and security forces were on the scene. The extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility…
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Militants attack hotel in Somali port city of Kismayo Police say gunmen have stormed a hotel in the center of the Somali port city of Kismayo, shortly after an explosives-packed car exploded at the hotel’s gates
Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022 'Three school children dead' after terrorists drive explosive-laden car into Somalia hotel As well as the fatalities, there were 'close to a dozen' wounded
Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022 Terrorists drive explosive-laden car into popular Somalia hotel and kill five students Witnesses say there was a huge blast in Kismayu before gunfire broke out, and local students have been caught in the middle of the heavy fighting with reports five have been killed
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 U.S. hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions The Treasury Department said Monday that it has sanctioned a group of high-ranking members of the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group, who act as key middle men between the group and local companies in Somalia
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022 'So many children dying': Somalia drought brings famine near Somalia is in the midst of the worst drought anyone there can remember