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February opened with a flurry of activity for the U.S. Africa Command, commonly known as AFRICOM. Their mission was clear: address the escalating threat posed by extremist factions in Africa. The inaugural day of the month marked a significant move as AFRICOM executed airstrikes in Somalia’s remote Golis Mountains. Those strikes honed in on a local faction of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The operation culminated in the elimination of Ahmed Maeleninine—an ISIS recruiter of note, renowned for his pivotal role…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a coordinated and assertive operation, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), hand in hand with Somali military forces, delivered a powerful blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group through meticulously executed airstrikes. These operations unfolded within the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions, culminating in the elimination of a minimum of 41 Al-Shabaab members, notably including some senior figures. On Thursday, NISA reported that the initial airstrike was aimed at a gathering of 29…

Somalian Struggles Against Terrorism: A Chronicle of Hope and Resilience Alasow remarked on the grueling night's operations as government soldiers, supported by African Union forces, heroically navigated through a tense and dangerous situation. They worked tirelessly to rescue individuals trapped within the confines of a besieged hotel, including elders, military personnel, and innocent civilians. With a mixture of pride and sorrow, he disclosed, “During the 18-hour siege, our courageous soldiers eliminated two…

UAE Airstrikes Target ISIS Bases in Somalia’s Northeastern State BOSASO, Somalia - In a strategic move underscored by coordination and resolve, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out a sequence of airstrikes targeting ISIS bases in Somalia’s Northeastern State. These bold actions have revitalized the local forces who have long battled against the group. Just months ago, their territorial ambitions seemed dangerously close to fruition. What's…

In a significant development over the skies of Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, Ethiopian military aircraft recently launched airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds. As confirmed by Somali Defense Minister Abdukadir Mohamed Nur on Thursday, this operation marks another chapter in the complex security landscape of the region. Addressing the nation via Somali National Television, Minister Nur articulated the careful diplomatic choreography involved in these airstrikes. "It is impossible to conduct airstrikes inside…

Mogadishu's Strategic Strides Against Insurgency Mogadishu (Axadle Times) - On a day unmistakably marked by tension and resolve, the Somali National Army (SNA), bolstered by support from the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), executed precision airstrikes in the vicinity of Bulo Burte district, nestled in the oft-tumultuous Hiiraan region. The date etched in the local memory is February 20, 2025—a day aimed at nullifying an imminent assault by the notorious Al-Shabaab. Unearthing a Tactical Symphony…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the rugged terrain of the Al-Miskaad Mountains, where silence is broken only by whispers of the wind, a dramatic clash unfolded. Over the past week, Northeastern State's security forces, aided by UAE airstrikes, embarked on a meticulously coordinated counterterrorism operation. Their target? Insidious pockets of ISIS militants lurking in these highlands, hidden in plain sight for years. From a bird’s-eye view, the operation might seem like an intense chess game played over harsh landscapes. As…

BOSASO, Somalia - The U.S. Intensifies Its Strategy Against ISIS in Somalia In the rocky expanse of the Cal-Miskaad mountains, dust clouds mingled with smoke as U.S.-led airstrikes once more reverberated across Northeastern State's rugged terrain. As the sun dipped behind the hills this past Sunday, the U.S. Africa Command put into action a decisive strike—its second this month—sending a clear message of its unyielding resolve to combat terrorism. U.S. military officials…

Joint Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Operatives in Somalia’s Rugged Terrain BOSASO, Somalia - Under the scorching sun of Somalia's Cal-Miskaad mountains, a covert yet relentless battle unfolds. Here, the United States and US Africa Command intensify their airstrike operations, targeting the clandestine hideouts of ISIS militants. Why are these missions essential? The answer lies in the details: facilitating the local forces' giant strides against this insurgent group. In the past eight weeks, ISIS militants, once deemed…

File Photo In a daring operation that embraced the vast, rugged terrain of northern Somalia, over thirty militants from the infamous Daesh/ISIS faction met their demise under a barrage of airstrikes on Wednesday. Located in the Bari province of the semi-autonomous Northeastern State region, these strikes were a concerted effort to dismantle terror networks that have long cast a shadow over the area. The focal point of these airstrikes, the Sheebaab area nestled in the Almiskaad mountains, became an intense arena of…