al-Shabab
Coverage of al-Shabab in the Nexus archive.
- Somalia: Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters
Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, conducted airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets against al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of Lower Shabelle. The Ministry of Defence reported the strikes killed 35 al-Shabab fighters.
- Nigerian court sentences four men to death over 2022 Catholic church attack
A Nigerian federal court sentenced four men to death for their roles in a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed at least 50 people, including children. The defendants were convicted of terrorism and linked to al-Shabab, while a fifth defendant was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
- Somalia reports hit on al-Shabab with ‘international support’
Somalia's army reported successful strikes against al-Shabab militants with assistance from an international partner involving air strikes. The operation highlights collaborative efforts in combating terrorism in the region.