Al Shabaab

Terrorists are shopping for left-behind American weapons—and turning them against Washington’s friends around the world.

The weapons may bolster the very rebel groups West African governments are trying to defeat.

Islamist militants claim responsibility for blast at popular restaurant on Friday night that injured 20 people

Death toll one of heaviest since pro-government forces launched offensive against jihadists last August

Torture, rape and death are the results of a policy to keep desperate people away from Europe

After promising democratic reforms, the junta is attacking the press and opposition.

Warring generals look abroad for support as millions remain displaced.

Somalis arrive in Ethiopia from disputed town of Las Anod, where at least 82 people have died in fighting

Quality education and exposure to different cultures identified as key preventive factors in African survey

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says the county’s factions can find peace, political Islam need not be violent and democracy can grow.…

Can Somalia finally defeat al-Shabab?

Washington on Thursday said that the US military has killed Bilal-al-Sudani, a leader of the Islamic State ( ISIS) terrorist…

Nigeria’s pivotal elections and other trends that will shape the continent next year.

At least 20 men have gone missing from the island since August. But a culture of concealment around terrorism means families have…

The country can overcome multiple urgent challenges to achieve sustainable development for and with the people

A rare trip outside the heavily fortified compounds at Aden Adde airport reveals the vibrancy of Somalia’s ancient capital

Mukhtar Robow talks to the Guardian about his controversial cabinet role as part of ‘ideological front’ to end insurgency

Eight civilians and one soldier died in attack on Mogadishu hotel, with six Islamist terrorists also dead

The BBC goes on manoeuvres with the unit leading a growing offensive against al-Shabab militants.

As temperatures drop, Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have left the country in a dangerous position.