Al-Shabab attacks in Somalia (2006-2017)

Al-Shabab has carried out more than 360 attacks in Somalia in the last decade.

Al-Shabab attackers fight their way into a popular hotel in central Mogadishu after ramming a car bomb into its gate.

UN’s Antonio Guterres concerned over new report saying nearly 6,200 children were recruited over a six year period.

As Somalia prepares for polls later this year al-Shabab quietly takes over towns left by withdrawing Ethiopian troops.

At least 20 killed in fighting between forces of Galmudug and Puntland in border town, one week after ceasefire reached.