| 5,982,724 |
4.21173 |
45.56245 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attack a ENDF convoy outside of Halgan on 07/04, killing at least two. The battle began with a land mine explosion followed by an assault. At the time of the report the fighting was ongoing. |
| 5,982,728 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces conducting a security patrol around Haj-pasta neighbourhood (Waaberi District) clashed with unidentified armed men driving in with two cars. After an exchange of gunfire SNG forces pursued the gunmen. Reports indicate that the forces managed to arrest some people from one of the cars, which was reportedly carrying a mortar gun while the second car and its occupants escaped. Some civilian bystanders were reportedly injured in the shootout. |
| 5,982,732 |
1.1132 |
44.0297 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fire shells at an SNG base in Ambareeso area, Baraawe district on the morning of 07/04. Causalities reported, no specific numbers given. |
| 5,982,736 |
2.04105 |
45.33684 |
Somalia |
|
At least two people were killed and 13 others injured when unidentified perpetrators fired mortar rounds at residential areas near the presidential palace on the evening of 07/04. |
| 5,982,740 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters fired four rounds of mortars, most probably targeting Villa Somalia, in the evening of 07/04. One round landed close to Oto-Oto in Waaberi District, killing and injuring a number of children playing. A second round landed close to the National Theatre and Xamar Jab Jab. Casualties here are unknown. |
| 5,982,744 |
2.02764 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters fired four rounds of mortars, most probably targeting Villa Somalia, in the evening of 07/04. One round landed close to Oto-Oto in Waaberi District, killing and injuring a number of children playing. A second round landed close to the National Theatre and Xamar Jab Jab. Casualties here are unknown. |
| 5,982,748 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters throw a hand grenade into a group of soldiers near Toorotoorow bus station in Afgooye, killing five. |
| 5,982,752 |
0.4833 |
42.7666 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected US drones attack al Shabaab locations in Jilib on 08/04. Reports indicate that the airstrikes completely destroyed a police station in the town, where several al-Shabab members were at the time, though no specific numbers of fatalities given. |
| 5,982,756 |
2.04764 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
A vehicle parked outside a restaurant packed with explosives in Shibis detonates, killing three, including a child on 09/07. Though no group as claimed responsibility, local authorities speculate the involvement of al Shabaab. |
| 5,982,760 |
-25.69129 |
27.49334 |
South Africa |
|
EFF and ANC members clashed in Marikana in the build-up to local elections. One person is alleged to have been shot, another was stabbed several times and a vehicle torched as political infighting amongst political parties intensifies. |
