The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.

Al Shabaab fighters battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in central Somalia on ...

The decision comes as Taipei has worked to build its ties with Somaliland, a breakaway territory that declared independence ...

Somalia’s foreign minister accuses Taiwan of launching military training programmes for Somaliland’s security forces.

The military statement came shortly after Al-Shabaab claimed to have taken control of Wargadhi and seized weapons during the ...

Al-Shabab has been fighting the Somali government for more than 16 years and frequently targets government officials and military personnel. It said in a statement that its fighters had captured ...

African leaders meeting in Uganda are calling for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against the extremist ...

The Somali government has confirmed plans to retake the strategic town of Adan Yabal in the Middle Shabelle region after it was recently seized by the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Turkey has boosted its military presence in Somalia this week following Al-Shabab’s recent offensive near Mogadishu, deepening Ankara’s concerns over the deteriorating security situation in ...

MOGADISHU, April 24 (Reuters) - Al Shabaab fighters battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in central Somalia on Thursday, the government and a military ...

The operation at Lower Shabelle is part of the ongoing offensive against the group, showcasing the defence capabilities of the Somali military, which is transforming following years of turmoil in the ...