East-Africa
Ethiopia arrests 138 suspects linked to Al-Shabaab, ISIS militants
Monday April 20, 2026 Addis Ababa (AX) — Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) says it has detained 138 people it…
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militants
Somalia
Somalia Says Joint Offensive With Jubaland Kills 27 Al-Shabaab Militants
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali forces and Jubaland security units launched a major offensive in southern Somalia on Wednesday, targeting al-Shabab fighters in…
East-Africa
Militants No Longer Occupy Major Mozambique Towns, Chapo Says
President Daniel Chapo says Mozambique’s campaign against insurgents has turned a corner, with national security forces working alongside regional partners to retake…
Somalia
U.S. forces strike ISIS militants in Somalia’s Puntland State state
Saturday April 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. Africa Command, working with the Federal Government of Somalia, carried out airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia…
Somalia
Somali army kills 70 al Shabab militants in Mudug region
Friday April 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali National Army forces, operating alongside international partners, launched an airstrike in Somalia’s Mudug region…
Somalia
UK man charged over alleged links to al-Shabab militants
Thursday April 9, 2026 London (AX) — A British man has been charged in connection with directing terrorist activity tied to the…
Somalia
Somali intelligence agency kills nine al-Shabab militants in Lower Shabelle
Saturday April 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali security forces struck at the heart of al-Shabab’s bomb-making machinery on Saturday, killing nine…
Somalia
Somalia intelligence agency says nine Al-Shabaab militants killed in raid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali intelligence officials said Saturday that a series of coordinated raids in the Lower Shabelle region, carried out with…
Somalia
U.S. Military Intensifies Airstrikes Against ISIS and al-Qaida-Linked Militants in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has stepped up its air campaign in Somalia at a striking pace, carrying out nearly 50…
East-Africa
Somali forces kill 42+ al-Shabaab militants, including two ringleaders, in operations
Mohamed DhaysaneSaturday March 28, 2026 Somali forces, backed by international partners, carried out coordinated strikes on Thursday that killed more than 42…
East-Africa
Somali forces and AU troops kill more than 42 al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle
Friday March 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — More than 40 al-Shabab militants were killed on Thursday when the group tried to reclaim…
