East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia lawmaker alleges security forces intentionally shot civilians in Borama
North Western State of Somalia MP accuses security forces of shooting civilians as Borama unrest leaves at least 10 dead…
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Somalia
Somali Forces’ Raids Deliver Major Setback to al-Shabab in Central Somalia
Army raids deal major blow to al-Shabab in central Somalia GALGADUUD, Somalia — Somali government forces say they destroyed al-Shabab…
Somalia
Somali Forces Kill Senior al-Shabaab Commander in Jubbaland Night Raid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali special forces and regional security units said they killed a senior al-Shabab commander during a planned…
East-Africa
U.S. Special Forces, Puntland State hit ISIS hideout in Somalia’s Balade Valley
US Special Forces and Puntland State counterterrorism units on Wednesday carried out a coordinated raid on an ISIS hideout in…
Somalia
Ethiopian Forces Cross Into Kenya Near Moyale, Spur Two-Hour Armed Standoff
MOYALE, Kenya — Ethiopian military personnel crossed into Kenyan territory near Moyale on Saturday, advancing roughly 1 kilometer from the…
Somalia
Somali forces free More than 30 hostages in surgical raids on Al-Shabaab strongholds
AFGOYE, Somalia — The Somali National Army rescued more than 30 civilians from Al-Shabaab detention sites during a targeted operation…
World
Defence Forces monitoring Russian spy ship movements, officials confirm
Russian spy ship Yantar is being tracked north of Scotland after what British officials described as a recent incident in…
World
Human Rights Watch alleges Israeli forces committed war crimes in the occupied West Bank
Human Rights Watch says Israel’s expulsions from West Bank refugee camps amount to war crimes Human Rights Watch released a…
Somalia
Puntland State forces encircle Islamic State’s final stronghold in Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State troops surround last ISIS stronghold Puntland State’s counter-terrorism push, known as Operation Hilaac, is moving into its…
Somalia
Somali Forces Score Major Victories Over Al‑Shabaab in Lower Jubba, Bakool
Latest developments Somalia’s military said it has seized new ground from Al-Shabaab in coordinated operations across Lower Jubba and Bakool,…
World
Asbestos Scare Forces Widespread School Closures in Australia and New Zealand
Overview: Asbestos contamination in children’s play sand forces school checks Authorities in New Zealand and Australia are investigating decorative play…
