Somalia: Ten Al-Shabaab Fighters Defect, Surrender to Somali Government
Baido — The security forces of the Southwest state of Somalia displayed 10 Al-Shabaab fighters who surrendered in Baidoa, the
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Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
Mogadishu — The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday,
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Ugandan Troops Regain Control of Base Overran By Al Shabaab
The Ugandan army, UPDF has finally regained full control of the forward operating base in Buulo Mareer, approximately 120km southwest
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Somalia: Al-Shabaab, AU Forces Exchange Mortar Fire in Qoyoley District
Qoryoley — Al-Shabaab militants and AU troops exchanged mortar fire in the southern town of Qoryoley, a week after a
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Somalia: Jubaland State Leader, U.S. Diplomat Discuss War On Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu — The long-ruling Jubaland regional state leader Ahmed Madobe held a meeting with a top US diplomat at the
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Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Latest SNA Operation
Mogadishu — The Somali National Army (SNA) killed eight al-Shabab militants and arrested two others in the central Galgadud region,
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Uganda: Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga Leads Team to Investigate Al Shabaab Attack On UPDF Base
The commander of the Land Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja is leading a team to investigate the Friday morning attack on
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Somalia: U.S. Sanctions 5 Al-Shabaab Commanders, 4 Charcoal Smugglers
The United States has targeted mid-level al-Shabab commanders and multiple junior finance officers with new sanctions. The U.S. State Department
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Somalia: U.S. Conducts Air Strike On Al-Shabab in Somalia
The United States conducted an airstrike on al-Shabab militants Friday in Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command. The strike destroyed
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Uganda: Al Shabaab Militants Mount Deadly Attack On UPDF Base in Somalia
Al Shabaab jihadists have stormed an African Union Transition Mission in Somalia(ATMIS) base housing Ugandan troops triggering a fierce firefight,
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