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Euronews
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Al-Sabab says it caused explosion at Somalia military training school
Somalia's defence ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in Mogadishu, an incident claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone else was injured or killed in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy on Wednesday, one of Somalia's main training centres for army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has long staged deadly attacks in Somalia against both government and civilian targets, said a suicide bomber targeted a Western delegation that was training recruits. It was not immediately clear what delegation might have been. The United States, European Union and Turkey are among those who have been involved in Somali military training. "The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties," Adan Hassan, one of the recruits and a witness, told AP by phone. The military academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government in recent months has intensified security operations to crack down on militants. Last week, government forces conducted an operation in the central Hiran region where al-Shabab militants had taken key towns and villages.
Toronto Star
09-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for an explosion at a Somalia military training school
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone else was injured or killed in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for army recruits.
San Francisco Chronicle
09-07-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for an explosion at a Somalia military training school
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone else was injured or killed in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has long staged deadly attacks in Somalia against both government and civilian targets, said a suicide bomber targeted a Western delegation that was training recruits. It was not immediately clear what delegation might have been there. The United States, European Union and Turkey are among those who have been involved in Somali military training. 'The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties,' Adan Hassan, one of the recruits and a witness, told The Associated Press by phone. The military academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government in recent months has intensified security operations to crack down on militants. Last week, government forces conducted an operation in the central Hiran region where al-Shabab militants had taken key towns and villages.
09-07-2025
- Politics
Al-Shabab group claims responsibility for explosion at a military training school in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for its new army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has previously staged attacks in Somalia, on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack. It said a suicide bomber detonated an explosive to target a western delegation that was training recruits. 'The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties,' Adan Hassan, one of the new army recruits and an eyewitness at the scene, told The Associated Press by phone. The Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government has in recent months intensified security operations to crack down on militants.
Hamilton Spectator
09-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Al-Shabab group claims responsibility for explosion at a military training school in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's defense ministry said officials were investigating an explosion at a military training school in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, an incident claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militant group as a suicide attack. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured in the explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy, one of Somalia's main training centers for its new army recruits. Al-Shabab, which has previously staged attacks in Somalia, on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack. It said a suicide bomber detonated an explosive to target a western delegation that was training recruits. 'The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties,' Adan Hassan, one of the new army recruits and an eyewitness at the scene, told The Associated Press by phone. The Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy was last targeted in July 2023, when a suicide bomber disguised in uniform killed at least 25 soldiers and wounded more than 70 others. Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. The Somali government has in recent months intensified security operations to crack down on militants. Last week, government forces conducted an operation in the central Hiran region where al-Shabab militants had taken key towns and villages. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
