Episode 281 – The Horn of Africa is beset by a new, albeit odd, alliance To say that the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia) is unstable is an understatement. Whether we are talking about war, famine or terrorism, the region has had its challenges for decades. Now a working relationship between Al Qaeda-affiliated Al […]
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Governments sometimes stretch the truth to get their populations onside. Is this what Somalia is doing when it says Al Shabaab is on the wane?
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Is Al Shabaab really on the way out?
Are government claims that terrorist groups are on the verge of defeat credible or is this just wishful thinking?
The Somali government and military have been making bold claims of late that Al Shabaab is on its way out. Is this true?
On January 15, 2012 a water tanker transporting its load hit a landmine probably laid by Al Shabaab terrorists killing three in Somalia.
On January 1 2012, terrorists believed to be part of the Somalia-based Al Shabaab (AS) sprayed bullets at New Year revellers in two bars in northeastern Kenya, killing five people.
On November 26, 2018 Al Shabaab sent two suicide bombers to kill a Sufi preacher in of Mogadishu for playing music: in all 18 died.
On October 28, 2017 Al Shabaab claimed a double car bombing in Mogadishu in which at least 25 people were killed and a further 30 injured
On July 5, 2016 Al Shabaab terrorists beheaded two staff from a Somali telecommunications company whom they accused of “cooperating with the enemy”
On July 2, 2016 Al Shabaab launched mortars at the town of Baidoa killing two little girls and wounding 19.