Al-Shabaab

New Jersey man tried to join Somali terror group

New Jersey man inspired by Hamas attacks tried to join Somali terror group, prosecutors say.

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Death toll in Al-Shabaab attack on hotel rises to 21

Death toll from 30-hour siege by Al-Shabaab terrorists at hotel in Mogadishu climbs to 21.

Terror group seizes hotel in Somalia, killing at least 12

Mogadishu, Somalia: Al-Shabab terror group, affiliated with al-Qaeda, takes control of a hotel, killing at least a dozen, mostly civilians.

US military conducts air strike against Al-Shabaab in Somalia

The air strike is the first in Somalia since President Joe Biden took office.

Kenyan charged with plotting 9/11-style attack in the US

US federal authorities charge 30-year-old with trying to stage 9/11-style attack on behalf of Al-Shabaab.

Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition

Al-Shabaab terrorist group says it carried out attack in Nairobi in retaliation for Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

15 dead in terrorist attack in Kenyan capital

Gunmen attack hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.

At least 23 dead in attack in Somalia

Suicide truck bomb explodes outside hotel in Mogadishu, killing at least 23 and wounding more than 30.

Somalia: Number of dead in truck bombing rises to 270

Somalia bombing kills 270, injures 230; authorities estimate that Al-Shabaab terror group is responsible for attack.

Somalia: 5 killed in terror attack in the capital

Suicide bomber rams explosive-laden vehicle into police building in Mogadishu, allowing fighters to follow. 4 attackers also killed.

Trump brushes aside appearance in terror group's video

Republican presidential frontrunner unfazed by his comments appearing in Al-Shabaab video, says "they use other people too".

Report: Somali group uses Trump comments to recruit jihadists

Al-Shabaab reportedly uses an excerpt from Trump's comments against Muslims in a recruitment video.

Somali terrorist group kills 15 in hotel attack

At least 15 dead, including an army general who led an offensive against al-Shabaab, in attack on hotel in Mogadishu.

British 'White Widow' Now Top Leader of Al-Shabaab

British citizen Samantha Lewthwaite coordinates attacks in Somali and Kenya, intelligence officials say Monday.

United States Kills Al-Shabaab Leader in Somalia

Defense Department confirms it killed Adan Garar, a leader of the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab.

Somali Terror Group Threatens Western Malls

Shoppers in one of America's biggest malls warned to be on their guard after Al-Shabaab issues terror threat.

American Airstrike in Somalia Targets Al-Shabaab

United States military carries out an airstrike against Al-Shabaab. Target identified only as a "senior leader".

Somali Terrorists Separate Muslims Before Slaughtering

Al-Shabaab terrorists murder 28 in attack on bus in Kenya, pick out victims based on ability to read from the Koran.

Al-Shabaab Names New Leader, Threatens Enemies

Al-Shabaab names Sheikh Ahmad Umar Abu Ubaidah as its new leader after a U.S. airstrike kills the previous one.

Pentagon Confirms Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Airstrike

Pentagon confirms death of Ahmed Abdi Godane, says it is a "major symbolic and operational loss" for Al-Shabaab.

U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Targeted Al-Shabaab Leader

Officials confirm that U.S. military airstrike in Somalia targeted the leader of the Al-Shabaab group.

U.S. Carries Out Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia

Pentagon says U.S. military forces conducted an operation against the Al-Shabaab terrorist network. No further information provided.

Confirmed: Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Missile Strike

Somali officials confirm that an American missile strike in southern Somalia killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander.

U.S. Tries to Take Out Terrorist in Somalia

United States military carries out a missile strike on a senior Al-Shabaab terrorist. It is unclear if the raid was successful.

Kenya Charges 4 in Connection with Nairobi Attack

Four Somalis charged with "supporting a terrorist group" in connection with the Westgate mall massacre.

Officials: Target in Somalia was 'Foreign Fighter Commander'

The U.S. raid in Somalia on Saturday reportedly targeted a Kenyan of Somali origin known by the name Ikrima, say officials.

U.S. Targets, Fails to Capture Senior Al-Shabaab Terrorist

U.S. Navy SEALs took part in a raid in Somalia, aimed at capturing a senior leader of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group.

Al-Shabaab Threatens Britain

After Kenya, Britain is the next target for Al-Shabaab, warns a hate preacher who recruited terrorists to the group.

Israel Warned Kenya Before Nairobi Attack

Kenya received information warning of an impending attack before terrorists stormed the Westgate mall, according to security sources.

U.S.: No Verification Americans Were Involved in Kenya Attack

The United States has not confirmed that any Americans were involved in the Kenyan mall attack, says Attorney General.

Foreigners Are 'Legitimate Target', Say Somali Terrorists

Members of Al-Shabaab confirm they separated Muslims from non-Muslims in Kenya mall terror attack.

Kenya: Israel Helping Investigate Mall Attack

Kenyan minister says that Israel is one of the countries assisting in a forensic investigation of the terror attack on the Westgate mall.

Kenya's Foreign Minister Blames Al-Qaeda for Terror Attack

Al-Shabaab was not acting alone in the attack in Nairobi, Kenya's Foreign Minister says in an interview.

Kenyan Troops Take Control of Attacked Mall

Kenyan troops are "in control" of the Nairobi mall that was attacked by Al-Shabaab, says interior ministry.

Al-Shabaab Claims Americans Are Among Kenya Terrorists

Somali-based terror group tweeted the names of Americans it claimed took part in the attack on a mall in Nairobi.

Kenya: Most Hostages Rescued from Shopping Mall

Most of the hostages being held by terrorists in a shopping mall in Nairobi have been rescued. At least 68 are confirmed dead.

Somali Terrorists Claim Responsibility for Kenya Attack

Somali Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Nairobi, says attack is retaliation for Kenya’s military intervention in Somalia.

Terror Group Ousts American Jihadi for 'Childish Petulance'

Al-Shabaab, the Somali branch of al Qaeda, ousted an American jihadi from group after he posted video contrary to terror group's teachings.

US Puts $33m Bounty on al-Shabaab Leaders

Somalia's al-Qaeda allied al-Shabaab has been targeted by US officials seeking information on the terror group's top leaders

Video: US Al Qaeda Terrorist Pleads for His Life

Alabama’s Omar Hammami joined an Al Qaeda-linked group in Somalia but now fears his fellow terrorists may try to kill him.