The Somali militant group reportedly launched a rare cross-border attack
The 24 armored personnel carriers (APCs), donated by the US government will boost the AU forces’ capability to fight militant group al-Shabab
Six of the executed men were accused of spying for the Somali government and the US
UN says nearly 8 million people have been devastated by worst drought in more than 40 years in Horn of Africa nation
Plan comes as an effort to prevent al-Shabab militants from entering Ethiopia
Islamist militant group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack
BBC broadcasts in the region remained off the air Monday following a ban imposed last week by authorities
Samantha Power announces $476 million assistance package to help Somalia fight the prolonged drought that has devastated many parts of the country
Thursday’s attack is believed to be al-Shabab's first in Ethiopia
Leaders of breakaway region say British news insults dignity and identity of unrecognized, self-declared nation
According to eyewitnesses, the plane touched down before reaching the runway, and flipped over, coming to a halt in an upside down position
Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack
The president met with parents and promised that Somali troops training in Eritrea will reunite with their families without giving a specific timeline
Somalia's president this week vowed to cut off terrorist group’s revenue stream, claims al-Shabab funds terror in Mozambique, Nigeria
A police officer is among those killed
UNICEF in Somalia says at least 500 children have died this year of malnutrition as the country deals with record-breaking drought. UNICEF Somalia says the death toll is just the “tip of the iceberg” as many deaths go unreported
Other police sources say at least three people, including two security personnel, were killed
UN estimates 4.3 million Somalis are affected
