U.S. Airstrike on al-Shabab in Somalia

U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia, aiming to degrade their ability to threaten the U.S. homeland and its citizens abroad. The strike was part of ongoing efforts to combat Islamist terrorists in the region.

Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu, Somalia

At least 32 people were killed and 63 others wounded in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, claimed by al-Shabab. The group aims to overthrow the Somali government and establish a fundamentalist Islamic state.

Bombing in Mogadishu

A bombing outside a cafe in Mogadishu killed at least five people and injured 20 others. The attack occurred while people were watching a soccer match inside the cafe. Al-Shabab, an Islamic militant group, is suspected to be behind the attack.

Explosion at Small Hotel in Mandera, Kenya

An explosion at a small hotel in Mandera, Kenya, near a police station killed four people, including three officers, and wounded several others. The blast was caused by an improvised explosive device planted at the hotel.