US President Joe Biden has agreed to send several hundred troops back to Somalia, reversing a move made in late 2020 by his predecessor, Donald Trump, an administration official told reporters during a conference call on Monday. Before Trump ordered a withdrawal of the troops, roughly 700 US military personnel …
Read More »At least 8 killed in police convoy bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia – media
Somalian media quoted the country’s police as saying that a vehicle rigged with explosives hit a convoy carrying Banaadir’s regional police chief, Colonel Farhan Qarole, who survived the attack. An eyewitness told Reuters that he has seen eight bodies, including the body of a woman, while another early report said …
Read More »Major blast rocks Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, gunfire reported (VIDEOS)
The incident occurred in the capital city on Sunday. Imagery circulating online shows a large plume of white smoke and dust emitting after the blast. While there has been no official word on the explosion, local media reports have suggested the blast occurred at the popular Hotel Afrik, located to …
Read More »CIA operative reportedly killed in Somalia… just as Trump mulls troop withdrawal?
The veteran officer belonged to the CIA’s paramilitary division and was killed in “recent days” during fighting in the East African nation, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous US officials. His identity, mission and the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear, however, while the CIA has …
Read More »Nightmare in Somalia: the death toll has exceeded 500 people
A major terrorist attack in Somalia – the number of victims has exceeded 500 people The number of the victims of the largest terrorist attack in Mogadishu (Somalia) increased to 512 people. This was announced by the head of the center for emergency operations in the country Abdulahi Mohammed Servak. …
Read More »The US air force attacked positions of the Islamic state terrorists in Somalia
The US launched the first air strikes on positions “Islamic state” in Somalia. Aircraft of the United States on Friday, November 3, struck the first air strikes on positions “Islamic state” in Somalia. In command of U.S. forces in Africa said that the drones had two shots, which killed several …
Read More »Bloody attack in Somalia: the death toll has risen to 300 people
The attack of terrorists in Mogadishu and injured over 300 people.According to him, the explosion killed more than 300 people. The number of victims could be higher because some people still wanted. According to media reports, the Somali government blames the terrorist group al-Shabab and called the incident a national …
Read More »The biggest terrorist attack in Somalia: 276 victims. Video
A suicide bomber blew up a truck when he tried to stop. Not less than 276 people were killed in a suicide attack in the Somali capital Mogadishu. According to the authorities, over 300 people were injured. Most of the victims were local residents, among victims there are also several …
Read More »In Somalia was a double terrorist attack: many dead
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the bombings.In the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu on a busy road exploded two car bombs. Law enforcement authorities claim at least 22 dead and dozens wounded. The explosion occurred close to government institutions, hotels and restaurants. Destroyed several buildings and dozens of cars. …
Read More »Islamists attacked a military base in Somalia, killing 10 soldiers
According to some reports, the militants seized a Somali town. Terrorist group “Al-Shabab” blew up the car, and then attacked a military base in the Somali town of Balad, Havo. About it the press-Secretary of the group Abdiasis Abu Musab told the Reuters news Agency. It is noted that the …
Read More »