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US man charged for attempt to aid terror after October 7 attack on Israel

The 23-year-old has been charged with "attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization," which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

By REUTERS
30/12/2023

Somali forces capture major al Shabaab militia stronghold

The government has promised a second phase of the offensive that will go after al Shabaab in southern Somalia, the group's traditional heartland.

By REUTERS
25/08/2023

Somali gov't hails victory in battle against al-Shabab but gains may be short-term

Somali security forces eliminated over 160 members of the extremist organization in a major operation, but analysts say that for the government to succeed, it must win the support of local clans.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
07/08/2023

Suicide bomber kills at least 30 soldiers in Somali capital

The bombing on Monday targeted the Jale Siyaad military academy.

By REUTERS
24/07/2023

Somali lawmaker to TML: Gov't making gains in battling al-Shabab

Secretary of the Somali Defense Committee Ahmed Abdi Koshin says military offensive has 'successfully dislodged' the al-Qaeda-linked terror organization from many parts of the country.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
26/02/2023

Al Shabaab kills seven soldiers in attack on military base

The assailants rammed the military base in the village of Hawadley with a suicide car bomb and then opened fire.

By REUTERS
17/01/2023
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