Also known as: Shabaab · al-Qaeda linked al Shabaab militia
Al-Shabaab — militant organization conducting attacks on KDF teams and abductions in Kenya, targeted by counter-terrorism efforts and AUSSOM peacekeeping operations in Somalia.
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Man convicted of Al-Shabaab membership, six other terrorism offences By Citizen Reporter July 28, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Kahawa Law Courts. …
Man convicted of Al-Shabaab membership, six other terrorism offencesThe Standard
… According to the council, the absence of a political consensus has contributed to growing fragmentation, weakened national institutions and distracted the country’s security forces from their primary mission of combating extremist groups such as al-Shabaab and Da’esh. …
Somalia's opposition leaders call for inclusive political settlement ahead of AUSSOM security transitionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSuspected Al-Shabaab militants on Saturday night attacked Abakaile Village in Dadaab, Garissa County, damaging a Safaricom telecommunications mast in what authorities believe was another attempt to disrupt communication infrastructure in the region. …
Suspected Al-Shabaab attack damages Safaricom Mast in GarissaThe Standard
… eering Hirshabelle towards political stability and economic growth.Launching his manifesto, Adawe outlined five key priorities for his administration: fostering reconciliation and unity among communities and strengthening security through intensified operations against Al-Shabaab …
Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential race heats upCitizen Digital
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Somalia's Hirshabelle state presidential race gathers pace as Osman Adawe pledges security, reforms and economCitizen Digital
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Somalia's Hirshabelle state presidential race gathers pace as Osman Adawe pledges security, reforms and economCapital News
MANDERA, Kenya, July 13 (Xinhua) — Kenyan forces have intensified counter-terrorism operations along the Somalia border, killing 11 al-Shabaab terrorists in Mandera County in the northeastern region. …
11 al-Shabaab militants in killed in Mandera CountyThe Standard
… Supporters argue those priorities remain essential in the fight against the Al-Shabaab insurgency and efforts to strengthen state institutions.However, critics contend that his tenure strained relations between the federal government and regional states, fuelling political tensio …
Somalia's presidential race takes shape as four candidates emergeThe Standard
… Supporters argue those priorities remain essential in the fight against the Al-Shabaab insurgency and efforts to strengthen state institutions. …
Somalia's presidential race takes shape as four candidates battle it outCitizen Digital
… Defeating Al-Shabaab, completing constitutional reforms, fighting corruption, improving relations between Mogadishu and the Federal Member States, and creating jobs for millions of young people remain among Somalia’s biggest challenges. …
Four candidates, one presidency: Who will succeed Hassan Sheikh in Somalia?Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has accused security agencies of neglecting crime that has gripped the town for the past two to three years, saying Garissa's small, rural character should make it easier to police and that criminals are not sophisticated.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has accused security agencies of neglecting crime that has gripped the town for the past two to three years, saying Garissa's small, rural character should make it easier to police and that criminals are not sophisticated.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Somalia's reconciliation-first governance framework, established at Mbagathi in 2002–2004, has failed to evolve and is now dangerous, with the current administration extending presidential and parliamentary terms without federal member-state agreement, deepening political divisions.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately attacked Kenya Defence Forces teams in Lamu and Garissa counties on Saturday using rocket-propelled grenades and rifle fire; no casualties were reported in either incident and attackers withdrew after KDF response.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya, the UK, and the US have launched a toll-free hotline (0800 900 900) and anonymous online reporting portal to allow communities to report suspected terrorist activity, radicalisation, recruitment, and related threats; the system is set to go live on October 15, 2026.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ethiopia's Jigjiga has detained an estimated 180 to 900 Somali soldiers, raising questions about their possible role in the Sudan war. Critics link the detainees to a Saudi-funded military training program in Somalia that has trained thousands of recruits, with some allegedly being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavily armed militants launched a Sunday evening attack on Arabia town in Mandera County, but security forces engaged them in a gunfight and successfully repelled them. Police have not yet recorded any casualties from the encounter, and a comprehensive assessment is underway.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Ross arrived in Mombasa on September 5 for a scheduled port visit following its deployment in the US Fifth Fleet area, where it supported Operation Epic Fury and the US blockade against Iran since April. The visit is framed around US-Kenya security cooperation on regional stability, maritime security, and countering shared threats.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, shot by unknown attackers on Saturday morning near a mosque; witnesses said the attackers fled towards Somalia. In Homa Bay, detectives arrested two men and recovered property stolen during an August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubaland leaders in Mogadishu, convened by presidential candidate Dr Abdullahi Ali, have called for inclusive governance and renewed efforts to liberate Middle Juba and parts of Lower Juba from Al-Shabaab control, saying communities displaced by extremist violence should have a role in shaping the region's future.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Security Minister has called on Kenya to arrest and extradite former South West State regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, who fled to Kenya after losing elections and a military struggle with the Somali National Army. The minister accuses Laftagareen of instigating recent armed attacks and explosions in the South West State capital, Baidoa.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Five herders remain in captivity following a suspected abduction by al-Shabaab militants in Lafey Sub-County, Mandera County on Tuesday. The suspected militants demanded three goats per person, Sh6,000 or one camel per person in ransom; one of six abducted herders escaped and raised the alarm.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
A federal judge in Boston cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate their legal protections against deportation. The ruling followed a June Supreme Court decision that curtailed judicial review of administration efforts to end TPS designations for migrants from 13 countries.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Somali minister surrendered Kenyan citizenship documents in Mogadishu, prompting scrutiny of Kenya's passport integrity and the dual citizenship status of Somali Federal Government officials. The move followed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's order for ministers to surrender Kenyan citizenship documents or relinquish their positions, after two senior officials were deported from Kenya when their documents were rejected.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Kahawa Law Courts has sentenced Ibrahim Hussein Hassan, an Al-Shabaab member, to a combined 115 years in prison after convicting him of seven terrorism-related offences; however, the sentences will run concurrently, so he will serve 20 years, the longest individual sentence.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nelson Koech, Chair of Parliament's Defence Committee, writes that Kenya must remain vigilant against terrorism on the 28th anniversary of the August 1998 Al-Qaeda bombings of US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, which killed more than 200 people.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard editorial criticises Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for focusing on pursuing politicians over inflammatory utterances while insecurity persists across the North Rift, Eastern Kenya, and border zones, with armed bandits continuing attacks in Isiolo, Samburu, and Meru counties despite his visits and promises.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans should be familiar with counter-terrorism laws, particularly the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2012, to support government efforts against terror and avoid inadvertently committing terrorism-related offences, which carry severe penalties.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders of African Union military mission countries said Friday they want to extend the AUSSOM mandate, which provides roughly 12,000 troops supporting Somalia against Al-Shabaab, despite the United States ending political and financial support to UN logistics that sustains the operation.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrived in Entebbe, Uganda, on July 31 to represent President William Ruto at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, where leaders are deliberating on the peacekeeping mission's operational strategy, financing, and the transition of security responsibilities to the Somali National Army by December 2029.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Five security personnel—four from the Special Operations Group and one National Police Reservist—were killed when their vehicle struck a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a main supply route in Arabia, Mandera County. No group has claimed immediate responsibility, though the region has a history of attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ibrahim Hussein Hassan was convicted by Kahawa Law Courts on seven terrorism-related charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012, after the ODPP proved he was a member of the outlawed Al-Shabaab terrorist group. The charges included membership in a terrorist group, collection of information connected with terrorism, and possession of articles linked to terrorist acts.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked Abakaile Village in Dadaab, Garissa County on Saturday night, opening fire on a Safaricom telecommunications mast before fleeing. No injuries were reported, though initial confusion led to reports of a missing teacher who was later accounted for.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has officially declared his candidacy for Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential elections, outlining priorities including security against Al-Shabaab, reconciliation, economic expansion through agriculture and livestock, an independent justice system, and essential public services.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for the presidency of Somalia's Hirshabelle State, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for Hirshabelle State's presidency, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation, with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan Counter Terrorism Policing's Special Operations Group conducted an intelligence-led operation on an al-Shabaab camp near the Somalia border, killing 11 terrorists and injuring seven others. Three PKM guns and approximately 409 ammunitions were recovered from the group of roughly 30 militants who were preparing to attack a border village.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Four prominent figures—former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi—are emerging as leading contenders to succeed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia's next presidential election. Each candidate presents a distinct vision for addressing the nation's persistent insecurity, fragile state institutions, and economic challenges.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's next presidential election is beginning to dominate political discourse, with four prominent figures — former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi — emerging as leading contenders to succeed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Each candidate brings a distinct vision for addressing the nation's persistent insecurity, fragile state institutions and economic challenges.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's next presidential election is approaching, with four names dominating political circles in Mogadishu: former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi. Each candidate presents a different vision for addressing Somalia's insecurity, political fragmentation, and economic challenges.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →