Group Al - Qaeda is affiliated with al Qaeda , according to the U.S . Somalia 's hard-line Islamic group Al-Shabab seized control of Jowhar , the president 's hometown , after a battle with pro-government forces Sunday . Fighting between rebels and militants killed 100 , wounded 200 , officials said . Al - Qaeda recently said it has been successful at recruiting more members .
Group Al - Qaeda is affiliated with al Qaeda , according to the U.S . Fighting between rebels and militants killed 100 , wounded 200 , officials said . Al - Qaeda recently said it has been successful at recruiting more members .