The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

It is one of the deadliest attacks in the country in years

Tragedy strikes Mogadishu as al-Shabaab suicide attack kills 32 at beach restaurant. International condemnation and support for Somalia.

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In 1991, the Somalia national basketball team found themselves in exile. Decades later, they reunite annually.

Al-Shabab group claims deadly attack on the cafe in Mogadishu as people watched the 2024 Euro final.

The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.

Recent bombing in Mogadishu café linked to al-Shabab, raising security concerns in Somalia.

Three soldiers and five prisoners killed after armed inmates made an attempt to escape, says Somali army spokesperson.

Five inmates said to be from Somalia's Al-Shabaab jihadist group and a guard were killed in a blaze of gunfire during an attempted breakout from the main prison in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday, a prison official and witnesses said.