Al-Shabaab

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Somalia
Somali government troops vacate some bases in row over salaries
reuters.com - Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar
* Move could be boost for al Shabaab * Group wants to entrench strict sharia rule * Weak central government relies on army * Only non-registered soldiers not paid-PM By Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar MOGADISHU,
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Somalia
Somali soldiers protest non-payment of salaries
africanews.com - AfricaNews
Somalia’s plans to cater for its own security needs without the backing of the African Union peacekeeping mission have been hit by striking action by …
Data Science
Is white nationalism a serious problem? Extracting wikipedia data with Python.
chrisstucchio.com - www.chrisstucchio.com
I recently saw a silly twitter exchange between two of the lyingest politicians in American politics. Given that they have both explicitly expressed …
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Middle East
Amnesty Accuses US of Killing Civilians in Somalia
aawsat.com
Amnesty International has accused US forces of killing several civilians in Somalia as they "dramatically increased" the number of air strikes …
Islamism
Somalia: Senior Al-Shabaab Commander Reportedly Captured in Mogadishu
allafrica.com
Al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia. Somali security agencies have detained senior armed group al-Shabaab figure in Mogadishu on Wednesday evening. The …
Conservative View
Somaliland: A Success Story Without the Billions and Bombs
theamericanconservative.com - Michael Horton
They got rid of piracy and al-Shabaab at a fraction of the cost that we've spent in the region. How? Somaliland is a success story in a part of the …
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Amnesty International
Amnesty says U.S. strikes in Somalia kill large numbers of civilians
Reuters UK - Hereward Holland
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The U.S. military may be guilty of war crimes for killing large numbers of civilians in a sharply stepped-up campaign of air strikes in Somalia over the past two years, Amnesty International
Islamism
Panic in Somalia Over Kenyan Army Pullout
allafrica.com
Somali leaders say Kenyan troops started withdrawing from Somalia after moving out of Busar, Kenya Defence Forces's command centre in the northern …
Islamism
U.S. Denies Allegations of Civilian Casualties in Somalia
allafrica.com
Deutsche Welle, 20 March 2019 The investigation claims at least 14 civilians were killed as a result of airstrikes targeting al-Shabab insurgents. …
Islamism
Kenya: Panic in Somalia Over Kenyan Army Pullout
allafrica.com - By Nyambega Gisesa
Kenyan soldiers during their "Operation Linda Nchi" against the Somali Al-Shabaab militia (file photo). Leaders in Somalia are questioning the recent …
The Intercept
World News
Report: U.S. Air Strikes Are Killing Civilians in Somalia in Wave of Attacks Under Trump
The Intercept - Amanda Sperber
U.S. air strikes are killing civilians in Somalia, a new Amnesty International report says, refuting the Pentagon’s repeated statements that no …
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War
"A Massive War On Autopilot" - US Airstrikes Surge In Secret War In Somalia
zerohedge.com - Tyler Durden
With so many little wars to keep track of, you probably haven’t noticed that the US has quietly been increasing its airstrikes against targets in …
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Human Rights
Suspected jihadists kill 13 in northern Mozambique
sabcnews.com - Busi Magudulela
At least 13 civilians have died in fresh attacks in Mozambique’s volatile northern Cabo Delgado province where villagers in remote communities have …
Student Journalism
Ford School hosts policy talk on counterterrorism efforts in Africa
michigandaily.com - Jialin Zhang
Wednesday afternoon, a policy talk titled “U.S. Military and Counter-Terrorism in Africa: Is Anybody Watching?” took place in Annenberg Auditorium in …
Islamism
Kenya: KDF Troops Kill 3 Al-Shabaab Gunmen in Bura Hache Gunfight
allafrica.com
KDF soldiers on patrol in Afmadow, Somalia (file photo). Kenyan soldiers in Somalia on Wednesday killed three Al-Shabaab terrorists and captured one …
CNN
Politics
US conducts airstrike in Somalia after troops come under attack
CNN - By Ryan Browne, CNN
(CNN) — The US military conducted an airstrike in Somalia on Monday after a Somali-led force and its accompanying US military advisers were attacked by Al-Shabaab militants. The strike killed eight Al-Shabaab
Islamism
Kenya MPs Question Kenya-Somalia Border 'Wall' Plan
allafrica.com
Kenyan MPs are calling for an investigation into the government's proposed expenditure on a wire mesh fence between Kenyan and Somalia, to keep out …
Islamism
US candidate in poll is process, not Opposition
monitor.co.ug - By Tabu Butagira
In Summary Excerpts. The United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Mr Tibor Nagy Jr, ended a 3-day visit to Uganda last …
Burundi
Africa: Uganda Joins Chorus to Quit Amisom Over Cuts
allafrica.com - By Jonathan Kamoga
Ugandan soldiers serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) prepare to deploy near the Somali capital of Mogadishu in an area that …
CNN
Human Rights
Melania Trump touts courage at State Department women's awards ceremony - CNNPolitics
CNN
Washington (CNN) — Melania Trump made her third official visit as first lady to the State Department on Thursday, passing out the International Women of Courage Awards. "I believe courage is one of the
African Union
Somaliland – Key to Winning America's Longest War
realcleardefense.com - Michael Rubin
HARGEISA, SOMALILAND—On February 7, 2019, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, AFRICOM commander, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.S. airstrikes …
The Intercept
U.S. Politics
American Misdirection: Militarism and Capitalism Reign as Spotlight Stays on Russia Conspiracy
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Africa
Somali refugee finds opportunity, love in Rwanda
africanews.com - AfricaNews
Ali Abdi came to Rwanda when he was forced to flee his home country two decades ago. Rwanda allows refugees like Adbi to start businesses, have …
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Islamism
Battle rages after Mogadishu hotel attack, death toll nears 30
ewn.co.za - FILE: Shells of vehicles burn outside the Maka Al-Mukarama hotel in the Somalia capital, Mogadishu on 28 February 2019 after a car bomb exploded. Picture: AFP.
MOGADISHU - Heavy gunfire rang out across central Mogadishu on Friday as Somali special forces battled to dislodge insurgents holed up next to a …
Reuters
Mogadishu
Battle over in Somali capital, three militants killed: police
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
Security personnel are seen next to buildings damaged at the scene where a suicide car bomb exploded targeting a Mogadishu hotel in a business center in Maka Al Mukaram street in Mogadishu, Somalia. March
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Africa
Battle rages after Mogadishu attack
africanews.com - AfricaNews
Heavy gunfire rang out across central Mogadishu on Friday as Somali special forces battled to dislodge insurgents holed up next to a hotel they …
Somalia
Somalia: Is the Scent of Oil a Solution?
allafrica.com - By Peter Fabricius
(fie photo) analysis Somalia has enough problems as it is. Now the resource curse, so fatal to many other African countries, appears to be raising its …
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Islamism
Death toll from Al Shabaab suicide car bomb in Somalia rises to 29 - police
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
A damaged building is seen at the scene where a suicide car bomb exploded targeting a Mogadishu hotel in a business center in Maka Al Mukaram street in Mogadishu, Somalia. February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Feisal
RFI
Africa
At least 10 killed in Somalia gunbattle: security officer
RFI
At least 10 people have been killed in an overnight battle in Somalia's capital Mogadishu that began with a car bombing, security officers told AFP …
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Somalia
Death toll soars after Somalia suicide bomber hits hotel in late-night attack
thenewdaily.com.au - The New Daily
The death toll from a late night car bombing near a hotel in Somalia’s capital has left at least 18 dead, with officials fearing the tally could soar …