Is Al Shabab Gaining Or Losing Ground In Somalia? -- Christian Science MonitorSome say that African Union troops are succeeding at pushing back Somalia's rebel movement, Al Shabab, but news reports make it unclear whether that's really the case.
Last week, The Economist reported that African Union troops were pushing back Somalia’s Al Shabab rebel movement in the capital, Mogadishu. “The Shabab are far from beaten,” the magazine continued, “yet their ability to attack government officials and their buildings has been noticeably reduced.”
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More News on The Civil War In Somalia
Two Somali Militant Groups, Once Adversaries, Join Forces and Promise More Attacks -- New York Times/AP
Somalia's Islamist militia join forces -- AFP
Somali militants announce merger, threaten attacks -- Washington Post/AP
Somali Islamic party joins more hard-line group -- CNN
Somali Islamists al-Shabab and Hizbul Islam 'to merge' -- BBC
Rival group agrees to back Somalia's Shabaab rebels -- Reuters
Somalia: Al Shabaab Calls Al Qaeda for Aid -- allAfrica.com
Somalia’s Al Shabaab asks Al Qaeda for help -- All Headline News
Somalia's Africa peace force to be boosted -- BBC
UN Urges 50% Increase in Somalia Peacekeepers -- Voice of America
UN votes big increase in Somalia peacekeepers -- AFP
UN council OKs big boost in AU Somalia force -- Reuters
Economy suffers due to surge in piracy -- Coast Week
Piracy "Business" is Booming - for pirates, navies and merchenaries -- Ground Report
Over 40 Vessels and Almost 700 Hostages Held in Somalia by Pirates -- Ground Report