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Somalia's capital Mogadishu held its first one-person, one-vote local election since 1969, marking a significant shift from clan-based power-sharing, despite opposition criticism and security challenges, as part of broader efforts to establish a more inclusive democratic process.
Somali government forces are engaged in a firefight with al Shabaab militants who stormed a high-security underground prison in Mogadishu, with the group claiming responsibility for the attack involving a car bomb and armed assault, resulting in casualties among soldiers.
A Ugandan military helicopter crashed at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, resulting in three survivors with burns and five others unaccounted for; the cause is under investigation, and the incident has temporarily affected some flights.
A suicide bombing at a popular coffee shop in Mogadishu, Somalia killed five people and injured 20, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region despite recent periods of calm.
A bombing outside a cafe in Mogadishu during the Euro 2024 final killed at least five people and injured 20, with numbers expected to rise. The attack, reminiscent of past al-Shabab bombings, occurred near the presidential palace. No group has claimed responsibility yet, but al-Shabab is suspected. This follows a recent attempted jailbreak by al-Shabab inmates and ongoing conflict between the group and Somali government forces.
Three people were killed and 27 injured in a terrorist attack at the SYL Hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace in Mogadishu. The assailants, believed to be from the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, were all shot and killed by Somali security forces. The US Embassy in Mogadishu condemned the attack and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somali efforts to defeat Al-Shabaab. The European Union and the United Nations also condemned the attack, which occurred during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Security forces in Somalia have killed all five attackers who besieged the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to 27 people. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in a usually secure area near the presidential palace. The situation is now under control, with the hotel secured and normalcy returning, as Somalia's government continues its offensive against al-Shabab.
Three soldiers were killed and 27 people were wounded in an attack on the Syl Hotel in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, claimed by al Shabaab militants. All five terrorists involved in the attack were fatally shot by security forces. Al Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group, has been waging an insurgency against Somalia's government since 2006. Despite being pushed out of some territories, the group still controls vast areas in southern and central Somalia and continues to launch sporadic attacks on civilian and military targets.
A 13-hour siege of a hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace in Mogadishu ended with the killing of al-Shabab fighters by security forces, resulting in three soldiers killed and 27 people wounded. The attack, claimed by al-Shabab, highlighted the group's ability to strike the capital despite military efforts by the government, local militias, and international support. Al-Shabab, which has been waging war against the Somali government for over 16 years, continues to maintain a strong presence in rural Somalia and has carried out numerous attacks, including on the SYL Hotel, a high-security area opposite the presidential palace.
A soldier opened fire at a military base in Mogadishu, killing at least five people, including Somali military officials and a UAE soldier. The UAE's defence ministry reported three of its armed forces members and one Bahraini officer were killed in a "terrorist act" while training Somali armed forces. The gunman, a newly trained Somali soldier, was also shot dead, and al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that its fighters had killed 17 soldiers.
At least seven people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a tea shop near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, Somalia. The tea shop is frequented by members of the Somali security forces and civilians. Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked group, claimed responsibility for the attack. This comes a day after a car bombing in Mogadishu that killed five civilians. The Somali government has admitted setbacks in its fight against al-Shabab, which still holds territory in the countryside.
A Halla Airlines Embraer 120 crash-landed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, with a female passenger suffering a broken neck. The cause of the plane's deviation from the runway is still unknown. Emergency personnel are on the scene, and reports of former Prime Ministers being on board have been clarified as false.
A small passenger plane veered off the runway upon landing at Mogadishu's international airport in Somalia, resulting in one person injured and all others safely rescued. The cause of the accident is unknown, and images on social media show the plane with a partially detached cockpit.
Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for an attack on an upmarket restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing nine people, including six civilians and three soldiers. The fate of the attackers is unclear, but security forces rescued 84 civilians. Al Shabaab remains capable of launching significant attacks on government, commercial, and military targets despite being pushed back in government counteroffensives since last year.
Al-Shabaab militants attacked Pearl Beach Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing six civilians and wounding ten others. The six-hour siege ended after a shootout between security forces and the militants. The attack is part of a 15-year-long Islamist insurgency against Somalia's federal government, which often targets hotels with high-ranking Somali and foreign officials. Al-Shabaab, which is linked to Al Qaeda, still controls large swathes of countryside and continues to carry out attacks against security and civilian targets, including in the capital.