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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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Still a relavent threat in East Africa although weakend by enviornmental factors.
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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.
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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.
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Shirwa Ahmed traveled from Minnesota to Somalia and participated in a five person simultaneous suicide bombing, killing 26.
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Al-Shabab has confirmed for the first time that its fighters are aligned with Al-Qaeda's global militant campaign.
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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.
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Al-Shabaab lifts Bans on certain aid groups in response to the drought but feel others may have ulterior motives and refuse aid.
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The Transitional Federal Government and allied forces took total control of the capital in the Battle of South Mogadishu.
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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.
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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.
