Tag: Somalia
Alabaman-turned jihadist could be next American in drones' sights
Omar Hammami, also known as Abu Mansoor Al-Amriki, grew up in Alabama, a typical American. But, eventually, he grew enamored with his father's Islamic heritage, converted, became an extremist and joined terrorist group al-Shabaab. Today, he's the most high-profile American terrorist....
Somalia’s plight often overlooked among global trouble spots
Some Somalis in America are concerned that the famine that's battering the nation isn't getting the level of coverage that other recent disasters, like the Japan tsunami or Haiti earthquake, have gotten....
VIDEO: Obama makes headlines by admitting, justifying drone campaign
In a Google Hangout President Barack Obama hosted on Monday with eight Americans, the president mounted a spirited defense — and consequently admission — of the U.S. program to use drone aircraft to attack terrorist leaders....
Former Seal Team 6 commander says more raids likely as military evolves
On Wednesday, the now-famous SEAL Team Six conducted another high-profile operation, rescuing two hostages in Somalia. Ryan Zinke, a politician and former Team Six commander, says as the military and conflicts evolve, these sorts of actions will become more common....
U.S. Navy SEALs conduct hostage rescue in Somalia
President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced that the military had successfully completed a hostage rescue in a remote area of Somalia, where the American and Dane had been taken hostage....
More countries, organizations seeking to use aerial drones for peaceful, nefarious purposes
The United States' near monopoly on drones is quickly coming to an end. Countries, terrorist groups and individuals are all trying to use drones both to make their lives easier as well as in contexts that very much resemble warfare....
Life and love for Somalis in Kenyan refugee camp
Inside of Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, many Somali refugees are still in grave danger of starvation, but others are simply trying to live their lives....
Musician K'Naan on the hope and hopelessness of Somalia
Somali-Canadian musician and writer K'Naan recently returned from Somalia, where he saw the ravages of famine and war, but also found hope for the future....
Africa myth #3: Africa needs help from US celebrities
Of the many misconceptions about Africa, a major one appears to be that Africans can't seem to solve their problems without help from American celebrities....
Thousands flee Somali drought, overwhelm refugee camps
The United Nations has warned that some 750,000 could die in the current Somali drought, while droves are streaming across the border into neighboring Kenya. ...
