Advancements

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is stepping up efforts to work closely with the Somali National Army (SNA). Their mission? To tackle the Al-Shabaab militants who've recently made some troubling advances. The Al-Shabaab group has snagged some key locations, including Moqokori, Adan Yabaal, and Mahas. Yet, they took a hit in Barire, losing a hefty number of fighters while giving up control. Somalia's Defense Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, had a pow-wow with the…

Somali and Jubaland Troops Achieve Major Milestones Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba Territory MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bold and coordinated effort, the Somali National Army (SNA), alongside Jubaland forces, has seized crucial areas—Quds and Gole-Shinbi—from Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba. This region, long a bastion for the insurgents, is now witnessing a turn of the tide, according to military insiders. The operation kicked off in the early hours, marked by precise strikes that razed several Al-Shabaab hideouts, resulting…