Today in History: September 21, Nairobi Shopping Mall Attack
By Roy Barkhane
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Today in History: September 21, Nairobi Shopping Mall Attack is drawing attention now. Here’s what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch — pulled from bostonherald.com and other verified sources.
An attack by armed militants in the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya left 67 people dead and hundreds injured.
Today in History: September 21, Nairobi shopping mall attack.
Zooming out, the new details shift the near-term calculus for people directly involved and for anyone tracking the bigger picture.
Key Takeaways
- Today in History: September 21, Nairobi shopping mall attack.
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Quick Facts
- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 21, 2025 04:00 AM EDT
- Source mix: bostonherald.com
