Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.
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Shabab Militants Lay Siege to Hotel in Somali Capital
The attack in the capital, which left three dead and 27 injured, points to Al Shabab’s ability to continue terrorizing the country, despite a Somali government offensive and American airstrikes.
Somalia Faces Potential Conflict With Ethiopia in a ‘Pivotal Year’
Terrorism, hunger and devastating floods have roiled the Horn of Africa nation. Now, it faces an even bigger challenge: the prospect of war with a neighbor, Ethiopia.
Softer Penalty for Somali Leader’s Son After Fatal Crash Prompts Outrage in Turkey
After a crash that killed a motorcycle courier, a son of Somalia’s president faced prison. Now it will be a fine of about $900.
Al Shabab Terrorist Group Captures U.N. Helicopter in Somalia
Somali officials said the helicopter was carrying nine passengers, one of whom was killed. The Horn of Africa nation is now grappling with how to rescue hostages from a group known for mistreating them.
Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe
At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
U.S. Commandos Advise Somalis in Fight Against Qaeda Branch
A campaign in the Horn of Africa is now the most active element in the “forever wars” the United States has waged since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Twin Car Explosions Kill More than 20 in Somalia
A terrorist group, Al Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attacks, which came as the militants lose control of towns and villages to a government offensive.
Somalis Are Dying of Hunger. Officials Say It’s Not a Famine. Why?
An official declaration of famine would unleash aid and attention. Some experts say Somalia shows that the international system for making the judgment is broken.
Siege Ends After Shabab Gunmen Storm Somalia Hotel
An extremist group, Al Shabab, claimed responsibility for the 22-hour gun-and-bomb assault in the Somali capital, which ended with the death of all six attackers.