Thousands of families are displaced as the military campaign intensifies, forcing locals to flee their homes in Bari region of Puntland, Somalia. 2025-01-16
* Al-Shabaab attacked four military bases and overran the town of Dherka Derka for several hours, killing many soldiers of the Somali National Army. The militants were eventually defeated by a U.S.-assisted airstrike.[https:--www.voasomali.com-a-wararkii-ugu-dambeeyay-ee-magaalada-ceeldheer--7648745.html (Voa Somali)] Somali civil war (2009–present)2024-06-8
Five people are killed and five more injured in a bomb attack in El Wak town in Mandera County, northern Kenya, near the border with Somalia. 2024-04-29
The United States Africa Command says a U.S. drone strike has killed three al-Shabaab militants near Kismayo, Somalia. The strike was carried out at the request of the Somali government. 2024-01-21
Four Burundian soldiers are killed as their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Burane, Somalia. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. 2021-12-12
A remote-controlled mine detonates in Baidoa, Somalia, killing five people and injuring 10. 2020-07-4
An Islamic cleric and 17 of his followers are killed by Al-Shabaab militants for playing music during their religious sessions. 2018-11-26