Terror Watch

U.S. forces conduct strike in Somalia targeting al-Shabaab leader

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the al-Shabaab militant network in Somalia on October 1. The strike occurred near Jilib, about 370 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu.

SOMALIA: State TV journalist killed while covering military operation on the outskirts of Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia 30 September, 2022 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the bomb attack that targeted Somali National Television (SNTV) journalist, Ahmed Mohamed Shakur alongside security officials during a security operation in Basra town, about 30km north of Mogadishu on Friday…

With $700 million in assistance, U.S calls recognition for Somalia efforts to tackle deepening crisis

NEW YORK (HORN OBSERVER) Following the United Nations Security Council meeting on Somalia on Wednesday, the United States said it was committed to using available tools to fight terrorism, including providing direct support to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia and to Somalia's security…

Somalia's president plans to use clan militia to degrade al-Shabaab - Sources

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in his final quest for government victory against the al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group al-Shabaab in the country.

UN stands in solidarity with Somalis on International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Mogadishu – Marking the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the United Nations in Somalia today honoured the many Somalis who have been affected by such violence and urged that they and their families be provided both immediate and longer-term support.

US, UK, Germany, Finland and United Nations condemn hotel attack in Somalia's capital

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) United States Embassy in Mogadishu, United Kingdom, Germany, Finland and the United Nations strongly condemned the Al-Shabab attack at Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu, with its siege still continues since yesterday.

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists that were actively attacking Somali National Army forces in a remote location near Teedaan, Somalia, Aug. 14.

Somalia Prime Minister condemns an IED attack that targeted regional minister in Southern Somali town of Baidoa

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia Prime minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Friday condemned a bombing attack that targeted and killed the Southwest minister of Justice along with son and other civilians, officials said.

Acting Foreign Minister: The sacrifices of the Somali security forces and ATMIS will not be forgotten

Mogadishu, July 27, 2022 - The Acting Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Cusman, delivered a speech during a ministerial meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union on the consideration of the situation…

Somalia militants claim to have killed 87 Ethiopian police in Somali-Ethiopian border area

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia militant group Al-Shabab, an Alqaeda's Somalia affiliate on Thursday claimed to have killed 87 Ethiopian Liyuu police from the Ethiopian Somali regional state in attack on Wednesday in Bakool region.

Al Shabab takes over new villages in Somalia's Bakool region as Prime Minister vows to launch "forceful and comprehensive" fights to counter Al-Shabaab and ISIS

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali militant group Al-Shabab on Wednesday said that they launched an attack on three villages in Somalia's Bakool region, a mid Somalia prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre determined to launch "forceful and comprehensive" fights to counter Al-Shabaab, ISIS…

U.S. kills two militants in an airstrike in Southern Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) US forces in Somalia known as Africom said on Monday that two Al-Shabab members were killed in an airstrike, after the group attacked Somali troops in the vicinity of Libikus in Southern Somalia.

Somalia's Al-Shabab claims an attack on a hotel in the town of Jowhar

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali militant group Al-Shabab, Al-Qaeda Somalia's affiliate on Sunday claimed a suicide attack on a hotel in the town of Jowhar that killed at least 3 people and wounded more than 14 people.

Somali forces launch offensive against militants in central Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Heavy fighting have been reportedly ongoing in Mataban district, in Somalia's central Somalia region of Hiiraan as government troops launch assault on Al-Shabaab.

Two TV journalists injured in a bomb explosion in central Somalia

Mogadishu (Horn Observer) – Somalia 27 June, 2022 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) condemn the bomb attack that has injured two journalists in central Somalia early on Monday.

Ethiopia: Attacks on innocent civilians by illegal, irregular forces unacceptable, Ethiopian Premier says

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy ahmed stated that attacks on innocent civilians and destruction of their livelihoods by illegal and irregular forces is unacceptable.

Al-Shabaab forcibly discharges patients in Somalia's Elbur district hospital in Galgadud region, treats its wounds – state media

Mogadishu, Somalia – Al-Shabaab terrorists have stormed El-Bur district hospital and forcibly discharged all the patients including malnourished children and pregnant women to hospitalize 80 of their members who were wounded in Friday's Bahdo fighting, Somalia's State Media reports.

Somalia: ATMIS, UNMAS and key stakeholders conclude conference to counter IEDs

Mogadishu, Somalia -Top officials of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), and key stakeholders, have concluded a three-day conference to take stock of the current measures to counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), in order to develop…

Somalia Couple to serve 15 years over ISIS links

Mogadishu Somalia - A Somali military court on Thursday sentenced two people to 15 years in prison after they were found guilty of being members of ISIS, Goobjoog media reported.

67 militants killed in Central Somalia town of Bahdo – State media

Adado, Somalia (Horn Observer) At least 67 Somali militant group Al-Shabab were killed on Friday morning, after the group launched a raid in the town, Somali's State news agency reported.