News for Somalia Somali ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to new leaderSomalia's ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi. Has Ilhan Omar imported the ideology of a Somali dictator to America?It is legitimate to ask, was Ilhan Omar’s father, the teacher of teachers in her words, part of, perhaps a leader in, the political education system in the service of a brutal genocidal dictator? FGM is a crime against humanityEstimating the number of girls at risk for FGM in the United States leads to an alarming conclusion. Dems have their own country – and it is not AmericaTlaib thinks she’s here in our House to represent Ramallah, Omar thinks we brought her over from Somalia to introduce their customs of piracy, intolerance, anti-Semitism and female genital mutilation, Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Somalia attackAt least six killed in car bomb attack on government building in Mogadishu. At least 23 dead in attack in SomaliaSuicide 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 270Somalia bombing kills 270, injures 230; authorities estimate that Al-Shabaab terror group is responsible for attack. 231 killed in Somali truck bombing'Hospital overwhelmed by both dead and wounded. We also received people whose limbs were cut away by the bomb. This is really horrendous.' Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countriesPresident Trump replacing travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions enhancing vetting for nationals from eight countries. Muslima infiltrates church to spy on, report Somali ChristiansIslamic communities establish informant infrastructure to intimidate apostates. UAE expels Somali from Ramadan competitionSomalia representative expelled from Quran competition and deported due to Somalia's neutrality on Gulf crisis. Israeli Arab teams up with Ben Stiller to send food to SomaliaArab Israeli Facebook star teams up with Ben Stiller and other celebreties to send an airplane full of food to starving people in Somalia. Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countriesTrump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources. Somalia: 5 killed in terror attack in capitalSuicide bomber rams explosive-laden vehicle into police building in Mogadishu, allowing fighters to follow. 4 attackers also killed. Over 50,000 Somali children face death, says UNAs drought hits, about 4.7 million people, nearly 40% of the population, need some kind of humanitarian assistance. Somali group uses Trump 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 attackAt least 15 dead, including an army general who led an offensive against al-Shabaab, in attack on hotel in Mogadishu. Al Qaeda Affiliate Strikes African Union BaseAl Shabaab launches car bomb followed by hours-long gun battle against peacekeepers, claims it killed 35 soldiers. Al Qaeda in Somalia Strengthened by Yemen Exodus600 Al Qaeda terrorists flee Yemen war for former stronghold of Somalia, while Kerry offers aid without specifying details.ISIS or Al Qaeda? Somalia's Shabaab Mulls FutureBloodthirsty but embattled terror group considers change of allegiance from AQ, as senior commanders push for ISIS allegiance. Six Somali-American Men Try to Join ISISSix Somali-American men who planned to travel to Syria arrested and charged with conspiring to support a terrorist organization.United States Kills Al-Shabaab Leader in SomaliaDefense Department confirms it killed Adan Garar, a leader of the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab.American Airstrike in Somalia Targets Al-ShabaabUnited States military carries out an airstrike against Al-Shabaab. Target identified only as a "senior leader".Somali Terrorists Separate Muslims in AttackAl-Shabaab terrorists murder 28 in attack on bus in Kenya, pick out victims based on ability to read from the Koran. As the World Turns: Will the West Prevail?"Jihadist Islam ... is creating rings of 'emirates' and 'Islamic states' in the Wastelands of Libya, the Sahel, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Iraq ... and is securing beachheads among Islamic immigrant communities in Europe and North America." Three Denver Teen Girls Nabbed Joining ISISLong arm of ISIS proven yet again, as three US girls caught in Frankfurt on way to join jihad in Syria. Al-Shabaab Names New Leader, Threatens EnemiesAl-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 KilledPentagon confirms death of Ahmed Abdi Godane, says it is a "major symbolic and operational loss" for Al-Shabaab. U.S. Airstrike Targeted Al-Shabaab LeaderOfficials confirm that U.S. military airstrike in Somalia targeted the leader of the Al-Shabaab group.U.S. Carries Out Operation Against Al-ShabaabPentagon says U.S. military forces conducted an operation against the Al-Shabaab terrorist network. No further information provided. Canadian Citizen Convicted Over Terrorism ChargesMohammed Hersi, 28, arrested for attempting to join Al Qaeda group in Somalia; may face long prison sentence.Somalian Islamists Execute Christian WomenAl Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab forces children to watch mother's execution; aims to 'wipe out' country's tiny Christian community. Confirmed: Al-Shabaab Leader KilledSomali officials confirm that an American missile strike in southern Somalia killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander. U.S. Tries to Take Out Terrorist in SomaliaUnited States military carries out a missile strike on a senior Al-Shabaab terrorist. It is unclear if the raid was successful. Kenya Bombs Somali Al-Qaeda CampKenyan warplanes bomb al-Shabab terrorist training camp in Somalia; operation in retaliation to Nairobi Mall attack. 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 Senior Al-Shabaab TerroristU.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 BritainAfter Kenya, Britain is the next target for Al-Shabaab, warns a hate preacher who recruited terrorists to the group. American Al Qaeda Fighter Killed in SomaliaUS-born jihadi Omar Hammami reportedly killed in an ambush, after falling out with Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab group.Report: UK Government Aid "Seized by Al Shabab"Al Qaeda-linked Somalian terrorist group took possession of enough aid to sustain it "for a fairly long time." American Jihadi: Somalia is Like DisneylandVideo by Al Qaeda's Somali branch includes interviews with enlistees from Minnesota, now dead, who urge others to join. Islamist Terrorists Kidnap Foreigners in AlgeriaIslamist terrorists have abducted at least two foreign nationals in eastern Algeria, according to the UK Foreign Office. American Jihadi Ousted from Terror GroupAl-Shabaab, the Somali branch of al Qaeda, ousted an American jihadi from group after he posted video contrary to terror group's teachings. 1 Dead in Al Qaeda-linked Bombing in KenyaAt least one dead and 11 wounded Sunday in a grenade attack on a church in Kenya by a terrorist group linked to Al Qaeda. Al Qaeda: Sandy Punishment for West's 'Disbelief'Al Qaeda's cell in Somalia said Hurricane Sandy was Allah's punishment for America's “disbelief” and “crimes against Islam”. Al Qaeda 'Schools' Kidnaps Children to Attack WestAl-Qaeda has been kidnapping children in Somalia and brainwashing them to launch future attacks on the West. US Puts $33m Bounty on al-Shabaab LeadersSomalia's al-Qaeda allied al-Shabaab has been targeted by US officials seeking information on the terror group's top leaders EU Gunships Strike Somali Pirate BoatsHelicopters from EU naval forces engaged in anti-piracy operations off Africa's eastern coast upped the ante; staged a pre-dawn coastal raidVideo: US Al Qaeda Terrorist Pleads for His LifeAlabama’s Omar Hammami joined an Al Qaeda-linked group in Somalia but now fears his fellow terrorists may try to kill him. AU Peace Keepers Seize Major Al-Shabab BaseEthiopian troops seized the town Baidoa, an important strategic base for the al-Shabab terror group in Somalia. London Conference Aims to Resuscitate SomaliaUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave Somalia's interim government a deadline for action at a London aid conference.UNSC Targets Somalia's Al-ShababAn African Union peacekeeping force fighting al-Shabab will receive more authority and funds to fight terror in Somalia. Somalia: Shabab Becomes Al-Qaeda FranchiseThe Shabab terror militias in Somalia touted their accession to the ranks of the multinational Al-Qaeda terror conglomerate Somalia's Al Shaba'ab Officially Joins Al QaedaSomalia's Al-Shaba'ab terrorist opposition group has officially joined the international Al Qaeda terror organization. US Special Forces Raid Somali Pirate BaseUS special forces raided a pirate base in Somalia and rescued two hostages. 9 pirates killed.Ethiopia Helps Fight Al Shabab in SomaliaEthiopian troops entered neighboring Somalia Sunday to help in the fight against radical Islamist terrorists from the al-Shabab group.UN to Keep Somali Aid Despite Allegations ofAn AP investigation found that food meant for starving Somalis is being stolen and sold in markets. UN's World Food Program unfazed. |
