Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Wednesday, vowed to step up the war against Al-Shabaab, as he addressed thousands at a rally in Mogadishu for the victims of the city’s devastating bombing. [ICYMI: Man behind the “sickening” Mogadishu attack was motivated by revenge] Highlights: Protesters wearing red bands around their heads marched through the scene of the... Read More

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October 18, 2017

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Man behind the “sickening” Somalia bombing was motivated by revenge – Officials

The man behind one of the deadliest bombings in recent history was a soldier whose hometown was destroyed by US Special Forces two months ago, according to officials. Reference: A massive bomb attack hit the busy area of the Somali capital, Mogadishu Saturday killing at least 276 people. It has been described as the worst single explosion in the East African country since... Read More

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Mogadishu, Revenge, Somali

October 16, 2017

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Everything we know about the “deadly” Mogadishu bomb blast in Somalia

A massive bomb attack in a busy area of the Somali capital, Mogadishu Saturday is now known to have killed at least 276 people, police say. In bits: A lorry ladened with explosives was detonated near the entrance of a hotel at Zoobe junction, injuring hundreds more. It has been described as the worst single explosion... Read More

Alkasim Abdulkadir: The march to Gwoza, the road to Mogadishu (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir TY Danjuma does not mince words, for he has no reason too, as a retired General who has fought in the trenches for the soul of Nigeria, he understands when the country is faced is by a clear and present danger. As such during the inauguration of the Victims Support Fund, he... Read More

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September 12, 2012

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Newly elected Somali president escapes assassination attempt

by Akan Ido The newly elected president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was reported to have escaped an assassination attempt a while ago. Two loud explosions were heard near his temporary residence at the Jazeera Hotel in Mogadishu killing at least one person but officials inside the hotel say the president and his entourage are safe... Read More

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