UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. United Nations experts say the threat of al-Shabab remains the greatest immediate threat to Somalia and the East African region, especially Kenya. The al-Qaeda-linked group controls significant parts of southern and central Somalia, carrying out attacks on government … Read more
The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome. The al-Shabab armed group has claimed to have seized control of Adan Yabaal, a town in central Somalia and a logistical hub for the government forces, about 220 kilometres (130 miles) north of the capital, … Read more
Several passengers reportedly taken by the armed group after helicopter carrying nine people lands in the Galgaduud region. A helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission in Somalia has been captured by al-Shabab after it landed in territory held by the armed group. Several passengers were reportedly seized in Galmudug state on Wednesday by the … Read more