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Somalia's Shabaab vows more attacks on African troops (Reuters)

 
Reuters - Somalia's hardline Islamist insurgent group al Shabaab pledged Monday to launch more attacks on African Union peacekeepers after the deadliest strike yet killed at least 11 soldiers from Burundi. (link)

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