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An official in the Al-Fajer forces, affiliated with the Lebanese offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, was killed in an Israeli attack on a car in the Bekaa, Lebanon, according to several reports

Somali authorities execute Al-Shabaab men Five men convicted for terrorism including assassinations including the killing of two clerics and an elder have been executed by firing squad in Kismayo, Jubaland state of Somalia, Tuesday - state media

The Somali government has claimed that over 50 al-Shabaab militants were killed in a joint operation in Dhabaqle area - between the towns of Masagaway and Awsweyne, Galgudud region. The operation was carried out by federal and local forces with support from international partners. the al-Shabaab militant group claimed killing 27 government soldiers in Wanniile area, near El-Dheer town, Galgudud region, Monday. Unclear if the two incidents are related. Casualty figures given by the two sides have not been independently verified as of now

A car bomb exploded outside a restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Sunday (July 14) night, killing five and injuring 20 as patrons were watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament on TV, police told Reuters. The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace, a Reuters reporter said. Al Shabaab group claimed responsibility for the attack on an affiliated radio station, saying the bombing targeted a place where security and government workers meet at night

Mali: JNIM AQMI annonce « le blocus de Douma après une enquête et des preuves irréfutables indiquant que les habitants hébergent et aident Wagner et l’armée apostat à tuer et spoile les s […]mettons en garde contre toute approche ou aide aux habitants de ce village»

Initial reports indicate Mogadishu’s central prison complex attack on Saturday unfolded following number of inmates obtained weapons including several AK47 and hand-bombs

Reuters writes on the jihadi jailbreak in Niger saying there were inmates belonging to JNIM and Islamic State from both ISGS and ISWAP. Overnight reports said over 200 jihadists might have fled with weapons and vehicles taken from prison guards

Somali authorities in Jubaland have reported that federal and regional forces have repulsed three separate, coordinated attacks by al-Shabaab militants on three newly captured areas west and south of Kismayo. Early on Monday Al-Shabaab militants have attacked Harbole and the nearby Mido village west of Kismayo which were captured 12 days ago. The militants have also attacked Bulo Haji town base, about 90km south of Kismayo. Officials say said troops have defeated the militants in all three battles. Purported photos of dead al-Shabaab militants and weapons seized by the government forces are being published by social media accounts. The al-Shabaab militants on their side confirmed the three raids and have claimed “overrunning” the bases.

Somali troops move towards al-Shabaab strongholds in Jubaland. Federal and regional Somali forces captured a key juncture in the village of Harbole in Lower Jubba region, Wednesday.The military units that reached area reportedly launched the operations from Afmadow and Jana Cabdalla.This operation reportedly has two aims - to clear the road between Kismayo and Afmadow, and to disrupt al-Shabaab movements between Middle Jubba and Baddamadow. the forces have also captured Welmaro village, northeast of Afmadow

AU forces transfer another military camp to Somali troops this week. Abdalla Biroole locates about 50km west of Kismayo. ATMIS handed over Abdalla Birolle FOB to @SNAForce on Saturday. It is the fourth FOB to be transferred as part of the Phase 3 drawdown of ATMIS.

BurkinaFaso: capture d’une autre vidéo de Noaka Kaya dans laquelle des dizaines de cadavres sont visibles éparpillés au sol et dans les trous/tranchées qui font partie du dispositif de défense submergé par le JNIM AQMIBurkinaFaso prise de la base VDP de Noaka par le JNIM AQMI le 26.06 « 30 morts » video coupée pour cacher les cadavres au sol

Al-Qaeda in Sahel (JNIM) claims responsibility for the attack on a Burkinabe VDP militias headquarters in Noka, killing over 30 pro-junta militants. Another great casualty attack from JNIM across Mali, Burkina and now getting hot in Niger also

Somalia accuses @VOANews of 'disinfo', lists military 'successes'.FGS ire drawn by VOA report earlier this week which cited US officials as suggesting much of recent military gains by Somali army reversed, Al-Shabaab resurgent

A suicide bomber killed at least 13 people outside a restaurant popular with Ethiopian and Somali troops in the town of Baladweyne in central Somalia. More than 10 people were also wounded in the blast near a military base

At least two Somali regional soldiers were killed, and five others injured after al-Shabab militants ambushed government forces near Bulo Haji town, Wednesday, Spokesperson said. Security officials reported an unspecified number of casualties among al-Shabaab fighters, and the destruction of four battle wagons - three of which belong to the militants

An armed opposition group in Niger claims an attack on a Chinese-run pipeline

Mali parmi les indicateurs importants d'activité des groupes jihadistes est la capacité de revenir sur les lieux après un IED. Ici les jihadistes du JNIM AQMI sur la route Farabougou - Sokolo on remarque l'état du véhicule, démonstration d'une direction de charge maîtrisée

The Houthis in Yemen are in talks to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region, officials said.

Fighting between central Somalia clans kills at least 55, residents say

With the arrival of Turkey's warship in Mogadishu Port, the first step of the 10-year cooperation agreement between Somalia and Turkey on coastal protection, blue economy development and maritime defence capabilities has been taken

AlQaeda central, commandement général, présente ses condoléances à la famille Haniyeh pour la mort des 3 fils « du cheikh Abou al-Abd Ismail » Haniyeh sans nommer le Hamas « et aux familles des dead qui tiennent en Palestine » sans nommer Gaza en particulier

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, including Aden Adde International Airport. All movements of U.S. Embassy personnel have been canceled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024,

Six Kenyans have been killed in Dhobley, Somalia by suspected Al Shabaab militants,  Liboi Deputy County Commissioner Ali Manduku has confirmed

Somali security shot and killed al-Shabaab attackers who stormed SYL hotel, according to state media

Al-Shabaab militants have attacked SYL hotel in Mogadishu, using an explosion followed by armed fighters, according to a security source.The same source says the explosion may been from Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED).SYL hotel was previously targeted by al-Shabaab multiple times. The hotel is frequented by ordinary citizens as well as politicians. Al-Shabaab claims its fighters attacked a hotel in central Mogadishu. The attack started with an explosion, al-Shabaab claimed in a message via Telegram

Al-Shabaab claims it attacked, at night, a SNA post in Afgooye, Lower Shabelle, which it set on fire after overrunning it

The US military has reported conducting a new “collective self-defense” airstrike against al-Shabaab on March 10, killing 3 militants. @USAfricaCommand said the airstrike occurred in a remote area in the vicinity of Ugunji approximately 71 km southwest of Mogadishu. The initial post-strike assessment is that no civilians were harmed, according to AFRICOM statement

Al-Shabaab claims it overran a SNA position in Tarajante, Beledweyne, Hiraan, capturing weapons, ammunition, & other equipment from Somali government forces

Suspected US drone strike hits Al-Shabab meeting in Kuntawarey district, Lower Shabelle region on Friday night. 7 militants, including senior leaders killed, per Somali military sources

Al Shabab militants have reportedly foiled an operation by Somali special forces backed by US troops in Mubarak area, some 7km away from Awdhegle town in Lower Shabelle region. At least one civilian woman was wounded as reported by Somalimemo, an al Shabab-mouth-piece