Somalia

Canadian Citizen Convicted Over Terrorism Charges

Mohammed Hersi, 28, arrested for attempting to join Al Qaeda group in Somalia; may face long prison sentence.

Somalian Islamists Publicly Execute Christian Women

Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab forces children to watch mother's execution; aims to 'wipe out' country's tiny Christian community.

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 Bombs Somali Al-Qaeda Camp

Kenyan warplanes bomb al-Shabab terrorist training camp in Somalia; operation in retaliation to Nairobi Mall attack.

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.

American Al Qaeda Fighter Killed in Somalia

US-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 Disneyland

Video by Al Qaeda's Somali branch includes interviews with enlistees from Minnesota, now dead, who urge others to join.

Islamist Terrorists Kidnap Foreigners in Algeria

Islamist terrorists have abducted at least two foreign nationals in eastern Algeria, according to the UK Foreign Office.

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.

1 Dead, 11 Wounded in Al Qaeda-linked Bombing in Kenya

At 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 Branch: Sandy Punishment for ‘Crimes Against Islam’

Al Qaeda's cell in Somalia said Hurricane Sandy was Allah's punishment for America's “disbelief” and “crimes against Islam”.

Report: Al Qaeda Kidnaps Children, Teaches Them to Fight West

Al-Qaeda has been kidnapping children in Somalia and brainwashing them to launch future attacks on the West.

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

EU Gunships Strike Somali Pirate Boats

Helicopters from EU naval forces engaged in anti-piracy operations off Africa's eastern coast upped the ante; staged a pre-dawn coastal raid

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.

AU Peace Keepers Seize Major Al-Shabab Base

Ethiopian troops seized the town Baidoa, an important strategic base for the al-Shabab terror group in Somalia.

London Conference Aims to Resuscitate Somalia

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave Somalia's interim government a deadline for action at a London aid conference.

UNSC Targets Somalia's Al-Shabab

An African Union peacekeeping force fighting al-Shabab will receive more authority and funds to fight terror in Somalia.

Somalia: Shabab Becomes Al-Qaeda Franchise

The 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 Qaeda

Somalia's Al-Shaba'ab terrorist opposition group has officially joined the international Al Qaeda terror organization.

US Special Forces Rescues 2 Hostages from Somali Pirates

US special forces raided a pirate base in Somalia and rescued two hostages. 9 pirates killed.

Ethiopia Joins Fight Against Al Shabab Terrorists in Somalia

Ethiopian 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 of Fraud

An AP investigation found that food meant for starving Somalis is being stolen and sold in markets. UN's World Food Program unfazed.

Oxfam Calls for More Famine Aid from Africa

Oxfam says African governments not donating enough to famine relief in their own continent.

Humanitarian Crisis: Gaza Exporting Aid!

The Gazan humanitarian crisis has 'grown so deep' its residents are now exporting aid to Somalia.

Somalis Flee to Ethiopia, Fearing Al-Shabab

Some Somalis have fled to Ethiopia for fear their children may be forcibly conscripted by Islamist insurgents.

Islamists Thwart Famine Rescue

Islamists Reject Western Aid For Starving Somalians

In Somalia, drought disaster created famine conditions endangering millions, but Islamists deny it and won't let aid through.

UN Declares Famine in Somalia

UN: Famine in Somalia; Millions Could Die

The United Nations has declared a famine in Somalia as the worst drought in 60 years endangers some 12 million people.

Somalia Interior Minister Killed by Al Qaeda Locals

Somalia's interior minister killed in a suicide bombing in the capital, Mogadishu, by the al-Shabab terrorist group.

S. Korea and Malaysia Use Force Against Pirates

The commando tactics used by South Korea and Malaysia against piracy revives old debate.

Uganda: 64 Killed in Suspected Al-Qaeda Attack

Terrorists bomb crowds watching World Cup match, murdering 64. Police suspect an Al-Qaeda-linked Somali group.

Israeli Cargo Captured By Somali Pirates Aboard Turkish Ship

A Turkish-owned ship named "Frigia" carrying cargo of the Israel Chemicals company has been captured by Somali pirates.

Israel Partnering in Africa Against Terror

Israel is increasing its partnership in Africa, united with factions which are battling fundamentalist Islam.

Somali Pirates Negotiating Release of 2 Israeli-Owned Ships

Somali pirates are negotiating the release of two Israeli-owned ships. No Israelis are among the crews held hostage for nearly a month.