### [2026-11-10](/feed/2026/11/10/index.md)

##### Terrorism in Kenya
# Eight people, including five workers and two police reservists, are killed by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, Kenya, near the border with Somalia, during an ambush against a vehicle. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via AA](https://aa.com.tr/en/africa/suspected-al-shabaab-militants-kill-8-in-northeastern-kenya-ambush/4119429)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/eight-people-killed-kenyas-northeast-suspected-al-shabaab-attack-2026-11-10/)

### Changes:

1. At least eight people, including two police reservists, are killed by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, Kenya, near the border with Somalia.  _2026-11-11 08:23:08 (First version)_
1. Eight people, including five workers and two police reservists, are killed by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, Kenya, near the border with Somalia, during an ambush against a vehicle.  _(Current version)_

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