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Al Shabab

Kenya plans great wall to block terror
Africa
/ 9 April 2015

Kenya plans great wall to block terror

Some welcome the security move but Somalia’s president says a barrier can’t stop an ideology.

By Staff Reporter
Kenya suspends bank accounts of suspected funders of terrorism
Africa
/ 8 April 2015

Kenya suspends bank accounts of suspected funders of terrorism

Kenya has frozen the bank accounts of 85 individuals and entities suspected to be financing terrorism in the country, including money transfer firms.

By Staff Reporter
Kenya’s terror pain — between a rock and a hard place
Africa
/ 7 April 2015

Kenya’s terror pain — between a rock and a hard place

As students hold vigils for those who died at Garissa, the attack brings to light the failings of the Kenyan government in dealing with terrorism.

By Lee Mwiti
Stench of death permeates university halls of Garissa massacre
Africa
/ 7 April 2015

Stench of death permeates university halls of Garissa massacre

Scattered books and dark blood stains on the floor – the bodies have been collected but an abattoir-like stench permeates the Kenyan university.

By Staff Reporter
Al-Shabab makes a murderous bid to grab the world’s attention
Article
/ 27 February 2015

Al-Shabab makes a murderous bid to grab the world’s attention

Since other islamic terrorist groups are on the rise, al-Shabab struggles in the public relations department.

By David Smith
Five al Shabab wives killed in revenge for beheadings
Africa
/ 11 December 2014

Five al Shabab wives killed in revenge for beheadings

Five women believed to be wives of Al Shabab members were killed by a soldier in retaliation for the beheading of his wife by the group.

By Staff Reporter
Gunmen massacre 36 workers in Kenyan town
Africa
/ 2 December 2014

Gunmen massacre 36 workers in Kenyan town

In a Kenyan town, close to the border with Somalia, about 36 workers have been killed in their tents and more are suspected to be missing.

By Staff Reporter
Kenyans flee after bus executions
Africa
/ 27 November 2014

Kenyans flee after bus executions

Kenyans are fleeing the Muslim-dominated north after al-Shabab hijacked a bus and executed 28 people for failing to prove they were Muslims.

By Staff Reporter
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Kenyan bus attack
Africa
/ 22 November 2014

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Kenyan bus attack

The Somali militants say they staged an attack in Kenya in which 28 people were shot dead.

By George Obulutsa
Al-Shabab names new leader, vows revenge
Africa
/ 7 September 2014

Al-Shabab names new leader, vows revenge

Sheikh Ahmad Umar Abu Ubaidah has replaced slain Al-Shabab leader Ahmed Godane, who was killed in a US air strike.

By Feisal Omar and Abdi Sheikh
Al-Shabab target intelligence site in Somalia
Africa
/ 31 August 2014

Al-Shabab target intelligence site in Somalia

Somalia’s al-Shabab rebels have carried out a major attack against intelligence headquarters and a detention facility in central Mogadishu.

By Staff Reporter
Somalia: Ignoring the facts on the ground
Article
/ 13 August 2014

Somalia: Ignoring the facts on the ground

Despite the US and EU’s thoughts that Somalia is a country that is making steady progress, the facts on the ground show that Somalia is still a mess.

By Staff Reporter
Gunmen kill scores in two attacks on Kenyan coast
Africa
/ 6 July 2014

Gunmen kill scores in two attacks on Kenyan coast

Gunmen believed to be from Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab have struck again in Kenya, killing at least 29 people.

By Reuters
Terror threat puts African leaders on back foot
Africa
/ 3 July 2014

Terror threat puts African leaders on back foot

Beyond signing pledges to co-operate in fighting Islamic extremists like Boko Haram and al-Shabab, no real strategy is in place.

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran
Kenya massacres raise spectre of ethnic violence
Africa
/ 22 June 2014

Kenya massacres raise spectre of ethnic violence

Massacres on the Kenyan coast have once again brought political rivalries to the fore.

By Peter Martell 1
Terror raids fuel Kenyan conflict fears
Africa
/ 19 June 2014

Terror raids fuel Kenyan conflict fears

Tension runs high as country’s president blames al-Shabab attacks on ‘local political networks’.

By Staff Reporter
Kenya: More deaths in second night of al-Shabab attacks
Africa
/ 17 June 2014

Kenya: More deaths in second night of al-Shabab attacks

Islamist militants have killed at least 15 people and torched houses in a second night of attacks on Kenya’s coast.

By Reuters
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mpeketoni attack
Africa
/ 16 June 2014

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mpeketoni attack

Al-Shabab says it killed at least 49 people in Mpeketoni in response to the deployment of Kenyan troops in Somalia.

By Sapa Afp and Reuters
Kenya beefs up security following Mpeketoni attack
Africa
/ 16 June 2014

Kenya beefs up security following Mpeketoni attack

Kenyan authorities say "the red line has been crossed" after at least 49 people were killed by suspected al-Shabab militants in Mpeketoni.

By Sapa
Kenya: Dozens killed in suspected al-Shabab shooting
Africa
/ 16 June 2014

Kenya: Dozens killed in suspected al-Shabab shooting

At least 48 people have been killed after militants stormed into Mpeketoni and launched a major assault on a police station and hotels.

By Staff Reporter
Dozens killed in Kenya gun attack
Africa
/ 16 June 2014

Dozens killed in Kenya gun attack

At least 26 people have been killed and several buildings burnt down in Mpeketoni after suspected al-Shabab gunmen opened fire.

By Staff Reporter
Popular Muslim preacher shot dead in Kenya
Africa
/ 10 June 2014

Popular Muslim preacher shot dead in Kenya

Gunmen in Mombasa have shot dead an influential moderate Muslim preacher, who was an opponent of al-Shabab’s preachings.

By Staff Reporter
Several killed in al-Shabab attack on Somali parliament
Africa
/ 24 May 2014

Several killed in al-Shabab attack on Somali parliament

Militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for an attack which the United Nations has called an "attack against the people".

By Feisal Omar and Abdi Sheikh
Al-Shabab suspected in Kenya ambush, 12 killed
Africa
/ 20 May 2014

Al-Shabab suspected in Kenya ambush, 12 killed

A day after a Kenyan air raid over al-Shabab’s bases in Somalia, 12 people were killed in an ambush attack by suspected militants.

By Noor Ali
Kenya deaf to outcry over Somali crackdown
Africa
/ 1 May 2014

Kenya deaf to outcry over Somali crackdown

An attempt to target illegal immigrants and criminals in Kenya has left many Somali residents there feeling harassed.

By Staff Reporter
Kenya’s war on terror is East Africa’s looming nightmare
Africa
/ 3 April 2014

Kenya’s war on terror is East Africa’s looming nightmare

Kenya’s crackdown on Muslim militants may only worsen the problem, with the use of alleged extra-judicial measures only fueling the fire.

By Mg Correspondent
Westgate mall terrorists argued over shooting children
Africa
/ 6 March 2014

Westgate mall terrorists argued over shooting children

Gunmen involved in the Nairobi shopping mall attack were in apparent disagreement over whether they should kill women and small children.

By Staff Reporter
Somali soldiers hunt down al-Shabab rebels
Africa
/ 24 February 2014

Somali soldiers hunt down al-Shabab rebels

Hooded soldiers carrying sniper rifles have unleashed a sweeping crackdown across Mogadishu in a hunt for militants and weapons.

By Sapa Ap
Somali government accused of diverting weapons to warlords
Africa
/ 15 February 2014

Somali government accused of diverting weapons to warlords

UN experts say systematic government abuses have allowed weapons and ammunition to get into the hands of clan leaders, warlords and al-Qaeda members.

By Edith M Lederer Guest
Kenya: Grenade attack leaves several people injured
Africa
/ 2 January 2014

Kenya: Grenade attack leaves several people injured

A grenade attack at a crowded restaurant south of Mombasa has left at least 10 people wounded.

By Sapa Ap
The growing terrorism threat in Africa
Africa
/ 17 December 2013

The growing terrorism threat in Africa

This year, scores of people lost their lives in attacks orchestrated by terrorist groups in various regions of Africa. We look at the main groups.

By Staff Reporter
Kenyan police killed in ambush near Somali border
Africa
/ 10 December 2013

Kenyan police killed in ambush near Somali border

Gunmen have killed five Kenyan police officers in the latest attack in the troubled northeast border region close to war-torn Somalia.

By Sapa Afp
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