"Deadly Attacks on Military Bases in Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility"

Al-Shabab, an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group, claimed responsibility for an attack on a UAE military training mission in Somalia, killing three Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer. The group views the UAE as an enemy for supporting the Somali government. The attack targeted the General Gordon military base in Mogadishu, with details on casualties still scarce. Al-Shabab has been battling the Somali government and the AU-led peacekeeping mission, routinely carrying out bombings in densely populated areas. The UAE's increasing investments in East Africa, including in Somalia, align with its broader security concerns in the region.