The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21
1 year, 3 months ago

The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21

The Independent  

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Somalia: 32 killed in devastating beach attack in Mogadishu, Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Somalia: 32 killed in devastating beach attack in Mogadishu, Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility

India TV News  

Mogadishu: In a tragic development, at least 32 civilians were killed and 63 others injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Friday evening, according to police, the deadliest attack in the country since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market in October 2022, killing 100 people and wounding 300 others. Police …

A car bombing at a Somali military facility kills 6 people, including 4 soldiers, police say
1 year, 2 months ago

A car bombing at a Somali military facility kills 6 people, including 4 soldiers, police say

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — An explosives-laden car detonated at a military facility on the outskirts of Somalia’s capital Saturday and killed at least six people, four of them soldiers, police said. Police spokesman Sadik Dodishe said nine others, including five soldiers, were wounded in the suicide bombing at the military facility in the Elasha Biyaha area of the Lower Shabelle region. …

Deadly truck explosion hits checkpoint in central Somali town
1 year, 3 months ago

Deadly truck explosion hits checkpoint in central Somali town

Al Jazeera  

The blast in the central town of Beledweyne comes as Somali government has intensified operation against al-Shabab armed group. The death toll in a truck bomb explosion in the central Somali town of Beledweyne has risen to 18, a top regional official has said, as the Horn of Africa nation battles armed groups. Earlier, a local police official put the …

Five killed in Somalia suicide attack, governor wounded
1 year, 9 months ago

Five killed in Somalia suicide attack, governor wounded

Firstpost  

Mogadishu: At least five people were killed and 11 others, including a regional governor, wounded in a suicide attack on Tuesday in southern Somalia, a police commander told AFP. A vehicle laden with explosives ploughed into a guest house hosting government officials in Bardera, 450 kilometres west of the capital Mogadishu, area police commander Hussein Adan, said. There was no …

Al-Shabaab blast kills eight in central Somalia
1 year, 11 months ago

Al-Shabaab blast kills eight in central Somalia

Firstpost  

The attack occurred on Saturday afternoon in Buloburde, a city in the Hiran district where government forces and clan militias have been battling the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents since the middle of last year Mogadishu: Police said Sunday that eight people were killed in a roadside bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia where a major offensive is underway to retake territory …

Death toll in Somalia twin bombings rises to at least 35
1 year, 11 months ago

Death toll in Somalia twin bombings rises to at least 35

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A doctor says the death toll in a pair of suicide car bombings in Somalia early Wednesday has risen to at least 35, including nine members of the same family, in one of the worst attacks by al-Shabab extremists in retaliation for a government offensive described as “total war.” Dr. Yahye Abdi, who works at the single, …

Somalia car bombs death toll up to 120, some still missing
2 years, 1 month ago

Somalia car bombs death toll up to 120, some still missing

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The death toll from twin car bombings in Somalia’s capital has reached 120 and could rise further because some people are still missing, the country’s health minister said Monday. Ali Haji said more than 320 others were wounded in Saturday’s midday explosions at a busy junction in Mogadishu, and over 150 of them are still being treated …

Somalia car bombings kill at least 100, president says
2 years, 1 month ago

Somalia car bombings kill at least 100, president says

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least 100 people were killed in two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital, Somalia’s president said, and the toll could rise in the country’s deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot five years ago killed more than 500. It claimed the ministry was an “enemy base” that receives support from …

At least 100 people killed in car bombs, says Somalia President
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 100 people killed in car bombs, says Somalia President

The Hindu  

At least 100 people were killed and 300 injured in two car bombs that exploded outside the education ministry in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on October 29, 2022, the country's President said in a statement early on October 30, 2022. included mothers with their children in their arms, fathers who had medical conditions, students who were sent to study, businessmen who …

At least 100 killed, 300 hurt in ‘heinous’ Mogadishu car bombings
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 100 killed, 300 hurt in ‘heinous’ Mogadishu car bombings

Al Jazeera  

Somali president says death toll to rise further after Saturday’s twin bombings that targeted the education ministry. At least 100 people have been killed and 300 wounded in two car bomb explosions in the capital Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said. The first explosion hit the ministry; then the second blast occurred as ambulances arrived and people gathered to …

Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30
2 years, 1 month ago

Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Two car bombs exploded Saturday at a busy junction in Somalia’s capital near key government offices, causing “scores of civilian casualties” including children, national police said. But President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud blamed al-Shabab by name, calling the attack “cruel and cowardly.” A volunteer at the Medina hospital, Hassan Osman, said “out of the total of at least …

At least 100 killed in car bombings, Somalia’s president says
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 100 killed in car bombings, Somalia’s president says

LA Times  

Rescuers remove a seriously injured person from the scene of a double car-bomb attack in the capital Mogadishu, Somalia, on Saturday. Somalia’s president says at least 100 people were killed in Saturday’s two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital, and the toll could rise in the country’s deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot …

‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital

Al Jazeera  

Vehicle loaded with explosives drove into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and detonated with another targetting rescuers. Twin car bombings rocked Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Saturday causing “scores of casualties”. “Many bodies” were at the scene and they appeared to be civilians travelling on public transport, while the second bombing occurred in front of a busy restaurant, The Associated …

Al-Shabab attack kills 20, wounds 36 in town in Somalia
2 years, 2 months ago

Al-Shabab attack kills 20, wounds 36 in town in Somalia

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamic extremist fighters on Monday targeted the local Somali government headquarters in the Hiran region, leaving 20 people dead and 36 wounded in a town at the center of a recent mobilization against the extremists, officials and witnesses said. “This attack was carried out by cowards, but their brutal acts will never distract from the public uprising …

At least 12 killed after Islamic militants attack hotel in Somali capital
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 12 killed after Islamic militants attack hotel in Somali capital

The Independent  

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After 30 Hours, Somali Forces End Jihadist Siege Over Mogadishu Hotel: Security Commander
2 years, 4 months ago

After 30 Hours, Somali Forces End Jihadist Siege Over Mogadishu Hotel: Security Commander

ABP News  

Somali soldiers have ended a 30-hour-long fatal siege by Al-Shabaab extremists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, a security commander informed AFP around Saturday midnight. While seeking the anonymity, the commander informed AFP: "The security forces have ended the siege now and the gunmen are dead, we've had no incoming gunfire from the building in the past hour." Witnesses …

Somalia: Five dead in attack on military base near airport
2 years, 9 months ago

Somalia: Five dead in attack on military base near airport

Al Jazeera  

The al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab has said it was behind the attack at the camp near Mogadishu airport. At least five people, including two of the attackers, were killed during a raid by armed fighters on an army base near the Somali capital’s international airport, a diplomatic memo said. “Security Forces have shot dead two armed terrorists who attempted to …

Several killed in attack targeting Somalia election delegates
2 years, 10 months ago

Several killed in attack targeting Somalia election delegates

Al Jazeera  

Armed group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in which a suicide bomber targeted a minibus in Mogadishu. A suicide bomber targeting a minibus full of delegates involved in Somalia’s parliamentary elections killed at least six people in Mogadishu, the ambulance service said, as the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab armed group claimed responsibility for the attack. “We had passed already but …

Four people killed, 10 hurt in suicide blast in Somali capital
2 years, 11 months ago

Four people killed, 10 hurt in suicide blast in Somali capital

Hindustan Times  

At least four people were killed and 10 others injured on Tuesday in Somalia's capital Mogadishu in a suicide bombing at a tea-shop near a military base, state-run SONNA news agency said, and Islamist group al Shabaab claimed responsibility. At least four people were killed and 10 injured in a suicide blast in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. The Nacnac base outside …

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia's capital
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia's capital

The Independent  

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At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital

Associated Press  

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least seven people were killed and more than 11 others wounded when a vehicle exploded outside a police headquarters in Somalia’s capital, police and health officials said Wednesday. Al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, and observers had warned that the al-Qaida-linked group might take advantage of Somalia’s current political tensions to strike again. The United …

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 7 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital

India TV News  

At least seven people were killed and more than 11 others wounded when a vehicle exploded outside a police headquarters in Somalia’s capital, police and health officials said Wednesday. Al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, and observers had warned that the al-Qaida-linked group might take advantage of Somalia’s current political tensions to strike again. The United Nations says tens …

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