Al Shabaab

Al Shabaab Islamist militant group claim responsibilty for attack

More than 30 African countries have legislated to control usage through bans or taxes

Al Shabaab militants bombed Mogadishu hotel before fleeing to nearby building

Bomb disposal experts detonate explosive left over from assault claimed by al-Shabaab

At least 23 killed and 30 wounded after Islamists stormed hotel in Mogadishu

Mogadishu hospitals packed as locals search for relatives killed in country’s deadliest attack in decade

Analysts say presidential poll hailed by UN as a ‘milestone’ is in fact a landmark in corruption

Gunfight ongoing at scene in the capital Mogadishu, unknown number of casualties

Islamist militant group claims responsibility for suicide bombing at facility in Mogadishu

Seven killed and ten others wounded after suicide bomb attack in city centre

US military targets training camp run by jihadist group 120 miles north of Mogadishu

Islamist insurgency group rejects claim that Mohamed Karatey died in raid last month

Edward Snowden documents showed data intercepted by the Netherlands plays crucial role in US covert operations in Somalia

Peacekeeping mission calls attack by al-Qaeda aligned militants ‘heinous’

Al Shabaab claims responsibility for attack at Mogadishu Jazeera hotel

Despite terror threat, the media focus is on contentious handshake with deputy president