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Al-shabab

April 24, 2026

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match 

According to the NFF, initial reports suggest that Eneramo suffered a cardiac arrest.

Michael Eneramo
February 29, 2024

Ronaldo banned for offensive gesture over Messi chants

On Thursday, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation found him guilty of making provocative gestures and handed the Portuguese a one-match ban.

Ronaldo in Al Nassr shirt; Messi in Inter Miami jersey
March 29, 2023

China asks world to help Nigeria, other African countries fight terrorists

“China is always a staunch force for peace and security in Africa.”

African Leaders
November 15, 2022

Somalia: Human rights chief decries rise in civilian casualties

At least 121 people were killed and 333 injured, according to Somalia’s health ministry. The majority were civilians.

AU peacekeepers in Somalia
February 18, 2022

I left Al-Shabab because I was not released for AFCON: Ighalo

In late January, Ighalo left Al-Shabab for another Saudi side Al Hilal, leading the team’s attack in February against Chelsea in FIFA Club World Cup game.

Odion Ighalo
January 16, 2022

Suicide bomber attacks govt spokesman in Somalia

Witnesses said the former journalist escaped with slight injuries and is out of danger.

Explosion of Moalimuu’s vehicle
November 19, 2021

Jailbreak: Fleeing inmates rearrested in Kenya

Kenyan authorities have successfully recaptured three terrorists who escaped from a Nairobi maximum-security prison on Monday.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. [CREDIT: The Africa Report]
June 27, 2021

Somalia: 18 al-Shabab militants executed

Meanwhile, al-Shabab militants termed the execution as a massacre of innocent civilians.

June 15, 2021

Somalia: 15 soldiers die in suicide bombing

“The casualties were mostly recruits joining the Somali National Army (SNA).”

April 7, 2021

Somali Army dislodges Al-Shabab strongholds in central region

The al-Shabab still controls vast rural areas and remains the key threat to peace in Somalia and also carries out attacks in neighbouring Kenya.

Somali Army and Al-Shabab