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Fall of Islamic Court's Union
The Battle of Mogadishu was the last in a series in which the Ethiopian military and the Transitional Federal Governement were able to push the ICU out of all major cities and most importantly the capital, Mogadishu, -
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Al-Shabaab through history
Still a relavent threat in East Africa although weakend by enviornmental factors. -
Al-Shabaab's evolution to insurgency
After the defeat of ICU by TFG and western allies the militia group formed from the ICU, Al-Shabaab, would begin to fight western influences and try to take Somalia. -
U.S. lists Al-Shabaab as terrorist organization
Due to Al-Shabaab's alleged ties with Al-Qaeda and the fact that they were being trained in Afghanistan the U.S. thought they posed a potential threat. -
First U.S. suicide bomber in Somalia
Shirwa Ahmed traveled from Minnesota to Somalia and participated in a five person simultaneous suicide bombing, killing 26. -
Alliance with Al-Qaeda
Al-Shabab has confirmed for the first time that its fighters are aligned with Al-Qaeda's global militant campaign. -
Twin bombings in Kampala, Uganda
This marks the first Al-Shabaab attack outside Somalian borders. Showing that they do in fact have the capability and desire to attack more than the TFG. -
Al-Shabaab aid group ban lift
Al-Shabaab lifts Bans on certain aid groups in response to the drought but feel others may have ulterior motives and refuse aid. -
Loss of Mogadishu
The Transitional Federal Government and allied forces took total control of the capital in the Battle of South Mogadishu. -
Air Strike Kills Al-Shabaab Militants In Somalia
The building was thought to have Al-Qaeda/Al-Shabaab militia leaders inside when targeted. Although innocent foreigners and reporting crews were hurt or killed; an important leader was also killed. -
U.S. bounties for information
The United States began a new policy of offering financial rewards in exchange for information as to the whereabouts of Al-Shabaab members. Seven leaders totaled for approx. $33 million.
