Al-Shabaab

Global Terrorism Index 2023: Afghanistan Tops The List Of Most Impacted Country By Terrorism, Where Does India, Pakistan Stand? Check Rankings Here

Afghanistan remained the country most impacted by terrorism for the fourth consecutive year, scroll down to check list of top 15 countries.

Mar 17, 2023, 10:43 AM IST

US airstrike kills 52 Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia

The Al-Qaeda allied terrorist group continues to hold parts of the country`s south and central regions after being chased out of Mogadishu years ago.

Jan 20, 2019, 06:55 AM IST

US airstrike kills Al-Shabaab terrorist in Somalia

The US Africa Command (Africom) said on Friday that the Thursday afternoon precision airstrike occurred near Barawe, Somalia, about 270 km southwest of the capital, Mogadishu.

Sep 09, 2017, 08:21 AM IST

Al-Shabaab commander Killed in Somalia: US

Ali Jabal was responsible for leading Al-Shabaab forces in the Mogadishu and Banadiir regions in planning and executing attacks.

Aug 04, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

US forces conduct strike against Somalia`s Al-Shabaab: Pentagon

The Pentagon said the operation occurred at approximately 0600 GMT "in coordination with regional partners as a direct response to Al-Shabaab actions.

Jun 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

United States warns citizens to avoid Kenya-Somalia border

The United Sates has warned its citizens living in Kenya to avoid travelling to the border area between Somalia and Kenya because of threats by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.

Jan 15, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Al-Shabaab suicide bomber strikes AU base in Somalia

A Shabaab suicide bomber rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into an African Union military base in central Somalia on Tuesday, a security official said.

Oct 25, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

12 killed in northeast Kenya bomb attack: Police

A bomb attack on a northeast Kenya guest house killed at least 12 people on Tuesday, with investigators continuing to search for other victims, police said.

Oct 25, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

Six killed in suspected Shabaab attack in northeast Kenya

Six people were killed in a suspected attack by Shabaab militants on a residential compound in the restive northeastern Kenyan town of Mandera, police and local authorities said on Thursday.

Oct 06, 2016, 12:02 PM IST

More than 10 dead in twin blast in Somalia town: Official

At least 10 people were killed in two explosions in Galkayo, central Somalia, on Sunday morning, a local official said.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

Over 300 Al-Shabaab suspects nabbed in Somalia

Over 300 Al-Shabaab suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Mogadishu during a security operation by joint forces from Somalian government and African Union peacekeeping mission (Amisom), authorities said.

Aug 16, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Al Shabaab car bomber strikes hotel in Somali capital, at least 15 dead

Al Qaeda-affiliated al Shabaab militants quickly claimed responsibility for the attack on the Hotel Ambassador.

Jun 02, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

25 Al-Shabaab militants killed in Somalia

 At least 25 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in heavy fighting between the militant group and Somalia National Army (SNA), an official said on Thursday.

Apr 21, 2016, 23:23 PM IST

23 Al-Shabaab militants killed in Somalia

At least 23 militants have been killed and 22 others arrested in heavy fighting between Al-Shabaab militants and forces of Galmudug State in Somalia, officials said on Friday.

Mar 26, 2016, 07:04 AM IST

Al-Shabaab captures key town in Somalia

Al-Shabaab militants have captured Garacad town in Somalia and raised their flag in the city centre, officials said on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2016, 20:44 PM IST

Al-Shabaab, IS leaders killed in US airstrikes: Pentagon

The US airstrikes killed a senior leader of al Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabaab group in Somalia.

Dec 08, 2015, 15:31 PM IST