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JUST IN; Al Shabaab Makes Daring Attack in Kenya Days after Overrunning Military Base in Bumo Maler

Photo Courtesy; Al Shabaab terrorists in a past action. Just few days after ambushing and overrunning an African Transition Mission in Somalia run by Ugandan Defence Forces, UPDF camp in Bulo Marer Somalia where a number of soldiers were killed, the terror group which is a threat in East Africa has made a daring ambush in Kenya killing one intelligence security operative

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JUST IN; Al Shabaab Makes Daring Attack in Kenya Days after Overrunning Military Base in Bumo Maler

MILITARY

"UPDF Soldiers In Somalia Panicked And That's Why They Were Overpowered by Al-Shabaab" Museveni Says

The president of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has affirmed that the Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) were cowards and that's why they were attacked by Al-Shabaab Militants. He is clear that had they remained strong and courageous, most of them would not have been killed. Here is a link: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001473918/museveni-blames-panicked-soldiers-after-attack-on-military-base

  1 day ago ago

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Al-Shabaab Terrorist Attacked Military Base, 137 Soldiers Killed And Others Captured Alive

137 soldiers are killed and other soldiers are captured alive in an attack by Alshabaab on a military base. In the entire world, terrorism has been a significant issue, with the militant group Alshabaab playing a significant role in the East African region. Photo Courtesy used for illustration purpose only

  3 days ago ago
Al-Shabaab Terrorist Attacked Military Base, 137 Soldiers Killed And Others Captured Alive

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JUST IN; What KDF Soldiers Have Done in Somalia that Has Earned them Praises form Locals (Photos)

Photo Courtesy; Kenya has been playing a pivotal role in the peace and stability of the region through military assistance. KDF forces are currently in Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo to bring peace in the troubled countries. What the Kenya Defence Forces soldiers have done in Somalia that has earned them praises from the local population can be revealed after African Transition Mission in Somalia, ATMIS shared the details via their twitter account.

  1 day ago ago
JUST IN; What KDF Soldiers Have Done in Somalia that Has Earned them Praises form Locals (Photos)

MILITARY

UPDF: Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity - The Resilience of a Great Army

File photo of UPDF soldiers paying repesct to one of their fallen comrade Introduction: The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has long been recognized as one of the most formidable and accomplished armies in Africa. Recent events, including the attack by Al-Shabaab militants, have put UPDF to the test.

  1 day ago ago
UPDF: Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity - The Resilience of a Great Army

MILITARY

JUST IN; Al Shabaab Overruns A Military Base, Allegedly Kills 137 Soldiers, Captures Others Alive

Photo Courtesy; News just in indicates that heavily armed Al Shabaab terrorists overrun a military base thereby killing 137 soldiers and capturing others alive. This was also confirmed by ATMIS through their official Twitter account. According to the information shared by a reliable source of, the terrorist group has claimed that they overrun a military base that is manned by the Ugandan People Defence Forces, UPDF which is part of the African Transition Mission in Somalia, ATMIS in Bula Marer , Southern Somalia.

  3 days ago ago
JUST IN; Al Shabaab Overruns A Military Base, Allegedly Kills 137 Soldiers, Captures Others Alive

MILITARY

RIP: Sombre Mood in Somalia as Veteran Military Officer Colonel Osman Mohamed is Laid to Rest-PHOTOS

PHOTO Description: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaking at the burial ceremony of Colonel Osman Mohamed Jelle. It was a sombre mood in Somalia's capital Mogadishu during the burial ceremony of late veteran military officer and diplomat, Colonel Osman Mohamed Jelle, who was laid to rest on Saturday, May 27.

  2 days ago ago
RIP: Sombre Mood in Somalia as Veteran Military Officer Colonel Osman Mohamed is Laid to Rest-PHOTOS

MILITARY

Ugandan soldiers panicked during Al Shabaab attack - Museveni

In a recent development, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda confirmed casualties resulting from an attack by Somalia's Islamist group al Shabaab on a military base manned by Ugandan peacekeepers. The assault took place on Friday and marked the first official acknowledgment of losses among Ugandan troops serving in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

  1 day ago ago
Ugandan soldiers panicked during Al Shabaab attack - Museveni

MILITARY

Meet Kenya Army's 'Green Berets' Commandos, One Of The Best In Africa (Photos)

The Kenya Army Paratroopers are a Special Forces Unit within the Kenya Defense Forces. They conduct very highly coordinated, specialized and covert operations. They are one of the crème de la crème among the KDF units and only very little is known about them or even their operations.

  3 days ago ago
Meet Kenya Army's 'Green Berets' Commandos, One Of The Best In Africa (Photos)

MILITARY

Museveni Reveals How Uganda Troops Reacted During Al-Shabab Attack

Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda, has stated that a Ugandan army base in Somalia was attacked by hundreds of al-Shabab extremists shortly before daybreak on Friday. This information was provided by President Museveni. In a message that was shared on Twitter, he leveled criticism and accusations of failure towards the Ugandan forces that were stationed there.

  1 day ago ago
Museveni Reveals How Uganda Troops Reacted During Al-Shabab Attack

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JUST IN: Spy Agents Intercept Lorry Full of Deadly Military Items Imported by Al-Shabaab -PHOTOS

Spy agents and the military on Thursday evening, May 25, intercepted a lorry full of deadly weapons including Rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), hand grenades, tens of thousands of bullets and other lethal explosive devices. According to the state media, Somali National News Agency (SONNA), security agents carried out a planned operation in the city of Mogadishu, particularly in Bakaro market and intercepted a lorry that was transporting weapons meant for al-Shaabaab.

  4 days ago ago
JUST IN: Spy Agents Intercept Lorry Full of Deadly Military Items Imported by Al-Shabaab -PHOTOS

MILITARY

Sad Ending For 4 Army Soldiers After Being Sentenced to Death by Court Martial For Killing Civilians

It was a sad ending for four army soldiers who were on Monday, May 22, slapped with death sentences The four soldiers appeared before a military court on Monday before they were found guilty of killing six civilians and two fellow soldiers a few weeks ago. According to media sources from Somalia, the four convicts were sentenced to death after the court was fully convinced that they had killed the victims

  7 days ago ago
Sad Ending For 4 Army Soldiers After Being Sentenced to Death by Court Martial For Killing Civilians

MILITARY

Meet Kenya Army's 'Green Berets' Commandos, One Of The Best In Africa (Photos)

The Kenya Army Paratroopers are a Special Forces Unit within the Kenya Defense Forces. They conduct very highly coordinated, specialized and covert operations. They are one of the crème de la crème among the KDF units and only very little is known about them or even their operations.

  5 days ago ago
Meet Kenya Army's 'Green Berets' Commandos, One Of The Best In Africa (Photos)

MILITARY

Tension High as Russia Ready to Supply Military Equipments to Somalia's Army in It's War

Russia government has made a great message to the people of Somalia on their war against terrorism. According to reports, Russia is ready to supply Somalia’s army with military equipment in its war against terrorism, Russia's foreign minister said Friday. This is after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the offer after talks with his Somali counterpart Abshir Omar Jama in Moscow.

  2 days ago ago
Tension High as Russia Ready to Supply Military Equipments to Somalia's Army in It's War

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What KDF Has Done In Somalia Ahead Of Their Withdrawal After A Decade In The Operation

The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) established 14 forward operating bases (FOBs) along the Somali border just weeks before the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia was launched to reduce the Transfer Process (STP). Insiders say this is a strategy to strengthen border security ahead of the KDF' s strategy of safely exiting the Horn of Africa country where it has been a part of the peace process for the past decade.

  7 days ago ago
What KDF Has Done In Somalia Ahead Of Their Withdrawal After A Decade In The Operation

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Russia Offer Support To Somalia

The Russian government offered military support to the Somali government aiming at strengthening their Army to have a formidable capacity to fight and eradicate the al-Shabab extremist group which has caused instability in Somalia for decades. It's now clear that the Somali people will be joyous with that move because it will be a great milestone in their land.

  2 days ago ago
Russia Offer Support To Somalia

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JUST IN: US Govt Unmasks More Than 20 Most Wanted Al-Shabaab Financiers & Leaders, Here is The List

The U.S. government, through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has released a list of more than 20 targeted individuals and entities connected with the terrorist group al-Shabaab. In the list, the U.S. government listed at least 15 financial facilitators and operatives, at least four al-Shaabab charcoal smugglers and at least seven of their associated companies.

  5 days ago ago
JUST IN: US Govt Unmasks More Than 20 Most Wanted Al-Shabaab Financiers & Leaders, Here is The List

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Russian government offers military support to Somalia to help the government fight al-shabab group.

Diplomats from Somalia have stated that the Russian government, led by Vladimir Putin and his administration, has offered military support to the Somali government in their fight against the Al-Shabab terrorist group. The diplomats expressed their appreciation to the Russian government for providing this support, which was conveyed through Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during talks with his Somali counterpart, Obshir Omar Jama, in Moscow.

  2 days ago ago
Russian government offers military support to Somalia to help the government fight al-shabab group.

SOCIETY

How Kenya's Immediate Neighbour Has Today Handled Unsafe Food Amid Unsafe Sugar Scandal The Country

As the Kenyan government race against time to bring to book suspects who released unsafe brown sugar to the market after it had been condemned for destruction, their Somalia counterparts have today handled a similar case. It has been reported that a police component in Somalia on Sunday visited one warehouse in Mogadishu's Bakaro Market after they learnt that expired food items were being kept there.

  8 days ago ago
How Kenya's Immediate Neighbour Has Today Handled Unsafe Food Amid Unsafe Sugar Scandal The Country

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JUST IN: Military Commandos Gun Down Several Al-Shabaab Terrorists Before Parading Their Dead Bodies

News reaching our information desk this evening is that Somalia-based terror group al-Shabaab suffered a massive blow on Tuesday, May 23, after military commandos killed several militants in a planned offensive operation. Sources from Somalia have revealed that the newly deployed Somalia National Army (SNA) soldiers carried out a planned offensive operation in remote areas under Run-Nirgod town in the Middle Shabelle region, where the enemy suffered a massive blow.

  6 days ago ago
JUST IN: Military Commandos Gun Down Several Al-Shabaab Terrorists Before Parading Their Dead Bodies