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Mogadishu

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Britain's William Hague in landmark Mogadishu visit

British Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for renewed pressure against Islamist militants during the first visit to Somalia for 20 years. He...

by Abdul A. in Somalia on 02/02/2012

Since the drought that hit many regions of the Somali territory, there has been a large amount of people fleeing Baay, Bakool, Lower and Middle Shabelle regions in the southern parts of Somalia and heading to Mogadishu. 11th July 2011

Environment

Drought families risk the conflict and flee to Mogadishu - Somalia

Since the drought that hit many regions of the Somali territory, there has been a large amount of people fleeing Baay, Bakool, Lower and Middle...

by Abdul A. in Somalia on 11/07/2011

Politics

Al-Shabaab presents the dead body of a Peacekeeping Soldier

After heavy fighting between African Peacekeeping troops and the extremist group Al-Shabaab over the past few days, the Al-Qaeda linked militant...

by Abdul A. in Somalia on 22/02/2011

02/02/2012 - Britain's William Hague in landmark Mogadishu visit - Somalia - British Foreign Secretary William Hague...
11/07/2011 - Drought families risk the conflict and flee to Mogadishu - Somalia - Somalia - Since the drought that hit many regions...
22/02/2011 - Al-Shabaab presents the dead body of a Peacekeeping Soldier - Somalia - After heavy fighting between African...
21/02/2011 - Heavy Suicide Explosion in Mogadishu - 15 Dead - Somalia - At least 15 people died and 35 others...
02/01/2011 - The latest Improvised Explosive Devices used by Al-Shabaab - Somalia - The Al-Qaeda linked group, Al-Shabaab...
21/12/2010 - Al-Shabaab and Hizbul-Islam Officially Join Together - Somalia - The two rebel groups of Somalia, Al-...
20/12/2010 - The Somali Police Celebrates it’s 67th Anniversary - Somalia - The police forces of the Transitional...
13/12/2010 - New Somali Military Training Center Unveiled - Somalia - President Sharif Sh. Ahmed Officially...
10/12/2010 - Djibouti Government Opens its Embassy in Mogadishu - Somalia - The neighboring country of Somalia,...
23/11/2010 - Al-Shabaab's Weapons Catalogue - Somalia - Al-Shabaab’s Techniques for it’s...

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Britain's William Hague in landmark Mogadishu visit

Politics

Britain's William Hague in landmark Mogadishu visit

British Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for renewed pressure against Islamist militants during the first visit to Somalia for 20 years. He also met with Somali President, Sha...
by Abdul A., on 2nd of February 2012
Drought families risk the conflict and flee to Mogadishu - Somalia

Environment

Drought families risk the conflict and flee to Mogadish...

Since the drought that hit many regions of the Somali territory, there has been a large amount of people fleeing Baay, Bakool, Lower and Middle Shabelle regions in the southern parts of...
by Abdul A., on 11th of July 2011
Al-Shabaab presents the dead body of a Peacekeeping Soldier

Politics

Al-Shabaab presents the dead body of a Peacekeeping Sol...

After heavy fighting between African Peacekeeping troops and the extremist group Al-Shabaab over the past few days, the Al-Qaeda linked militant group Al-Shabaab has presented the dead ...
by Abdul A., on 22nd of February 2011
Heavy Suicide Explosion in Mogadishu - 15 Dead

Politics

Heavy Suicide Explosion in Mogadishu - 15 Dead

At least 15 people died and 35 others were wounded after a heavy suicide explosion was launched by the Somali Al-Qaeda linked group, Al-Shabaab. Mogadishu, Somalia. 21/02/2011
by Abdul A., on 21st of February 2011
The latest Improvised Explosive Devices used by Al-Shabaab

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The latest Improvised Explosive Devices used by Al-Shab...

The Al-Qaeda linked group, Al-Shabaab have changed the explosive materials they have been using for their suicide and roadside bomb blasts, and begun to use new additional destructive b...
by Abdul A., on 2nd of January 2011
Al-Shabaab and Hizbul-Islam Officially Join Together

Politics

Al-Shabaab and Hizbul-Islam Officially Join Together

The two rebel groups of Somalia, Al-Shabaab and Hizbul-Islam officially join together after a highly decorated ceremony in the Afgoye district, organized by the extremist group, Al-Shab...
by Abdul A., on 21st of December 2010
The Somali Police Celebrates it’s 67th Anniversary

Society

The Somali Police Celebrates it’s 67th Anniversary

The police forces of the Transitional Federal Government of Somali celebrated its 67th anniversary after a highly decorated occasion in Mogadishu, Somalia. 20/12/2010
by Abdul A., on 20th of December 2010
New Somali Military Training Center Unveiled

Politics

New Somali Military Training Center Unveiled

President Sharif Sh. Ahmed Officially Opens a Military Training Center in Mogadishu, Somalia. 13/12/2010
by Abdul A., on 13th of December 2010
Djibouti Government Opens its Embassy in Mogadishu

Politics

Djibouti Government Opens its Embassy in Mogadishu

The neighboring country of Somalia, Djibouti opened its embassy in Mogadishu, after a highly organized ceremony in Mogadishu, Somalia. 10/12/2010
by Abdul A., on 10th of December 2010
Al-Shabaab's Weapons Catalogue

Politics

Al-Shabaab's Weapons Catalogue

Al-Shabaab’s Techniques for it’s organized expositions, including weapons and home made road bombs. Mogadishu, Somalia. 23/11/2010
by Abdul A., on 23rd of November 2010
Teenage Al-Shabaab Soldiers in Training

Politics

Teenage Al-Shabaab Soldiers in Training

Al-Shabaab (Arabic - 'The Youth') call young children and teenagers from the countryside using the Propaganda department of the Executive Council of Al-Shabaab. They who rejec...
by Abdul A., on 29th of October 2010
Al-Shabaab presents the dead body of a Ugandan AU soldier

Politics

Al-Shabaab presents the dead body of a Ugandan AU soldi...

Al-Shabaab presents a dead body of a Ugandan AU soldier with his military equipment after last night’s fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. 24/10/2010.
by Abdul A., on 24th of October 2010
Recently Trained Soldiers of Al-Shabaab

Politics

Recently Trained Soldiers of Al-Shabaab

Young Al-Shabaab soldiers are paraded in a new offensive against the TFG and AMISOM. It is believed the children were forceably removed from school and given weapons. Those who defyed t...
by Abdul A., on 22nd of October 2010
Large Number of Civilians Displaced After 4 Days of Fighting

Politics

Large Number of Civilians Displaced After 4 Days of Fig...

Large Number of Civilians Displaced After 4 Days of Fighting between AMISOM/TFG and Al-Shabaab. Mogadishu, Somalia. 06/10/2010
by Abdul A., on 6th of October 2010
AMISOM and TFG troops re-take Al-Shabaab strongholds - Mogadishu

Politics

AMISOM and TFG troops re-take Al-Shabaab strongholds - ...

AMISOM and TFG troops advance on stronghold areas of Al-Shabaab after two days of fierce fighting. Mogadishu, Somalia. 04/10/2010.
by Abdul A., on 4th of October 2010
Al-Shabaabs improvised explosive devices (IED)

Politics

Al-Shabaabs improvised explosive devices (IED)

Some of the Explosive Devises used by Al-Shabaab to detonate themselves and load the Cars They Use for Suicide Attacks. Mogadishu, Somalia. 21/09/2010
by Abdul A., on 21st of September 2010
Suicide attack at Mogadishu Airport

Politics

Suicide attack at Mogadishu Airport

Suicide attack at Mogadishu Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia. 09/09/2010
by Abdul A., on 9th of September 2010
Young Al-Shabaab recruits paraded in Mogadishu

Politics

Young Al-Shabaab recruits paraded in Mogadishu

Almost a hundred newly trained Al-Shabaab soldiers armed with different kinds of machine guns, mortars and small arms were paraded in front of Somali citizens in Mogadishu, Somalia. 05/...
by Abdul A., on 5th of September 2010
Organized Attack Kills Parliament Members in Mogadishu

Politics

Organized Attack Kills Parliament Members in Mogadishu

At least 33 people died and many others were wounded in a well organized attack launched by two Al-Shabaab soldiers dressed in TFG Military Uniforms in Mogadishu, Somalia. 25/08/2010
by Abdulkadir Abdirahman, on 25th of August 2010
Heavy fighting continues in Mogadishu

Politics

Heavy fighting continues in Mogadishu

The heaviest fighting in Mogadishu since the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, causes the death of at least 36 civilians and the injury of 95 others. Mogadishu, Somalia. 24/08/201...
by Abdulkadir Abdirahman, on 24th of August 2010

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