Suicide bomber kills soldiers in Somalia as refugee exodus keeps up:
Mogadishu - Two African Union peacekeepers were killed in a suicide attack carried out by Islamists in the Somali capital Mogadishu, a spokesman confirmed Tuesday, as more refugees from the war-torn country are fleeing a devastating drought to neighbouring Kenya. Ref. Source 3
Somali woman gets 8 years in prison on 'terrorism' charge for her humanitarian work:
Yusuf, a volunteer at the Humanitarian African Relief Organization was accused of sending a small sum of money - $1450 - to members of Somali resistance organization al-Shabab. Ref. Source 3
5 Killed As Gunmen Attack Mogadishu Court:
Militants launched a serious and sustained assault on Mogadishu's main court complex Sunday, detonating at least two blasts, taking an unknown number of hostages and exchanging extended volleys of gunfire with government security forces, witnesses said. Ref. Source 6
Somali suicide bomber kills 11, hits Qatari convoy:
A suicide bomber killed at least 11 people when he rammed his car into a convoy in the centre of Somalia's capital Mogadishu. A visiting delegation from Qatar was in the vehicles being drive through the city but all have been declared 'safe'. Ref. Source 8
At least 18 people killed as hundreds flee deadly gunbattles in Somalia:
Gunmen from the Ras Kamboni armed group of Ahmed Madobe, recently self-appointed "President" Of the southern Jubaland region, battled against forces loyal to Iftin Hassan Basto, another leader claiming to be president. Ref. Source 1
Somali suicide bombing kills 16 people:
At least 16 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowded restaurant in the central Somali town of Beledweyne. The Islamist militant group al-Shabab has said it carried out the attack. Ref. Source 9