At least 100 killed in twin car blast in Somalia
Two horrific car bombings have been reported in Mogadishu. More than 100 people have been reported dead in this car blast.
Oct 30, 2022, 15:30 PM IST
Somalia: Al-Shabab Terrorists Attack Hotel In Mogadishu
The al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group attacked a hotel in the Somali city of Mogadishu and took control of the building.
Aug 20, 2022, 21:46 PM IST
At least 28 injured in blast at Elite hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu
"There are deaths and injuries of civilians who were passing near the hotel and others who were inside the hotel. Among the dead is one director of the information ministry," state news agency said, citing information ministry spokesman Ismail Mukhtar Omar.
Aug 17, 2020, 00:00 AM IST
Al Qaeda ally claims responsibility for Somalia blast that killed 90 people
In an audio message, al Qaeda-allied al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the bombing that killed 90 people at the busy Ex-Control checkpoint northwest of Mogadishu.
Dec 31, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
Death toll in Somalia truck bomb blast rises to 76
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the suicide attack.
Dec 28, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
Somalia: 25 killed, several injured in suicide blast in Mogadishu
Government spokesman Ismael Mukhtar Omar told Xinhua news agency that a suicide bomber detonated a car bomb at the checkpoint on Afgoye road.
Dec 28, 2019, 15:11 PM IST
Suicide car bomb rams local government building in Somalia's capital
A police officer has said casualties are feared although he did not provide a figure.
Sep 10, 2018, 13:42 PM IST
Suicide bomber blows himself in police academy in Somalia, many casualties likely
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside the main police academy in Somalia's capital Mogadishu today with several people feared dead, police said.
Dec 14, 2017, 11:25 AM IST
25 killed, 30 injured in Somalia hotel attack
As many as 25 people were on Saturday killed and 30 others injured following a suicide attack outside a popular hotel in Somalia's Mogadishu.
Oct 29, 2017, 13:31 PM IST
At least three dead in Mogadishu car bombings
Following the blasts, witnesses reported hearing gunfire and said the entire area around the Nasa Hablod Hotel 2 had been sealed off by security forces
Oct 28, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
Somalia bombing: Death toll reaches over 300
The death toll is expected to rise as the emergency crews is till pulling more bodies from burned cars and demolished buildings
Oct 16, 2017, 07:37 AM IST
Death toll from Somalia bombings rises to more than 200
A spokesman for the Aamin Ambulance service said it knew of more than 250 people wounded during the bombings on Saturday.
Oct 15, 2017, 18:37 PM IST
Car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital Mogadishu: Police
About two hours later, a second blast took place in the city's Madina district.
Oct 14, 2017, 21:45 PM IST
Shabaab Islamists attack Somali army base killing at least 8
Shabaab jihadists attacked a Somali army base today in the southern town of Barire, killing at least eight soldiers and stealing equipment, officials and witnesses said.
Sep 29, 2017, 13:37 PM 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
Car bombing on government building in Somali capital kills at least 10
More than 10 persons died, 20 others were wounded. The explosion destroyed the building of Wadajir District headquarters.
Jun 20, 2017, 17:31 PM IST
Mogadishu restaurant siege ends, 19 civilians killed
After an 11-hour-long battle, Somalian security forces have finally ended the siege at a Mogadishu restaurant early Thursday.
Jun 15, 2017, 13:58 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
Somalia's president vows revenge on al Shabaab after deadly attack
Somalia`s president said late Thursday night the country`s army was in "hot pursuit" of Islamist group al Shabaab fighters after the insurgents` assault on a military base in the Puntland region that left at least 38 people dead.
Jun 09, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
