Kenya Airways is gearing up for the upcoming northern winter season with significant changes to its flight operations. This includes increased frequencies to popular destinations like Mauritius, Comoros, Zanzibar, and Kigali, as well as additional flights to New York. However, the airline is also suspending flights to Mogadishu due to operational challenges.
A suicide bombing and subsequent gun attack by Al-Shabaab militants on a popular beach in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulted in the deaths of at least 32 civilians and injured dozens more. The attack, which took place on Friday evening, marks one of the deadliest in recent months and highlights the ongoing insurgency waged by the Al-Qaeda-linked group against the Somali government.
A car bomb attack on a cafe in Mogadishu, Somalia, killed nine civilians and injured 20 others. The cafe was reportedly filled with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final. The attack was claimed by Al-Shabaab jihadists, who have been waging an insurgency against the Somali government for over 17 years.
Five inmates suspected of being members of the Somali jihadist group Al-Shabaab and three guards were killed during a failed prison breakout attempt in Mogadishu. The inmates, who had reportedly obtained weapons, launched a well-planned escape attempt, resulting in a fierce exchange of gunfire and grenade explosions. The situation is now under control, with investigations ongoing.
