Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti are set to discuss a joint military offensive against the al-Qaeda affiliate. Somalia is hosting a summit of leaders from several neighbouring countries in the Horn of Africa to discuss the fight against al-Shabab, as a wide-ranging offensive against the armed group gathers pace. The …
Read More »Al-Shabab Islamist militants attack Hayat hotel in Somali capital, hold everyone hostage (videos)
Islamic Militant group, Al-Shabab said on Friday August 19, it had taken control of Hayat hotel near the centre of the Somali capital, Mogadishu after detonating two explosives outside the hotel and opening fire. The Hayat hotel that was ambushed by the terrorist is said to be a popular location …
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