AlShabaab

Security Forces Apprehend Key Al-Shabaab Media Operative in Waajid Mogadishu (AX) — In an admirable display of strategic prowess, Somali security forces in South West State achieved a significant triumph. Early on a Saturday morning, during a strategic defense, they captured Abdullahi Ahmed Mohamed — aliases being an unequivocal tool within covert operations, he's better known as Abdi Aziz — an influential figure within the Al-Shabaab media front. His capture marked a decisive…

Somali Forces Reinforce Security on Mogadishu-Afgoye Highway in the Face of Al-Shabaab Threats MUQDISHO, Somalia – Picture this: a bustling highway that not only symbolizes the vital connection between the lively heart of Mogadishu and the lush expanses of the agricultural town of Afgoye, but also the fragility of peace in the region. As the sun set on the week, Somali government showed their hand, deploying additional forces to this critical stretch of road. This particular corridor has recently become the backdrop to…

The peaceful town of Baardheere, typically humming with life as citizens go about their day, experienced a disruption last Friday evening, one neither expected nor welcome. The stars were just beginning to poke through the sky as people gathered to break their fast during Ramadan, a time usually reserved for reflection and gratitude. But instead, the town found itself thrust into a scene of chaos when an alleged member of the notorious Al-Shabaab made his move. In situations like these, seconds stretch into…

Mogadishu - In the somber hue of dawn on a Thursday morning, Mogadishu was stirred awake by the murmurs of an air offensive, one that would see at least 82 Al-Shabaab militants, including some of their senior orchestrators, meeting their end. The airstrikes came as a strategic counter-response to an earlier assault aimed at Somali army bases nestled within the Lower Shabelle region. These tactical airstrikes were not arbitrary, but rather a calculated maneuver targeting insurgent strongholds near the Sabiib and…

In a resolute effort to dismantle the networks of terror that cast a long shadow over central Somalia, the Somali National Army (SNA), in concert with the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), launched an intricate sequence of airstrikes. These operations, confirmed by government sources on Thursday, herald a significant step against Al-Shabaab militants and their allies. Imagine the precision required. The airstrikes were executed with the support of the Somali Air Force, amplified by the…

Somali Forces Strike at the Heart of Al-Shabaab In a significant blow to Al-Shabaab, Somalia's forces have conducted a successful operation targeting key members of the insurgent group. This operation resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking commanders, including Ahmed Moalim, known as the Al-Shabaab commander for El-Buur. Another key figure, Abu Salman, who oversaw militant operations in EL-Garas, Galgadud, was also among those killed. Moreover, Hussein Ali Badal, Budul Farah Geedi, and Zakariye, all…

Somali Forces Execute Precise Strike Against Al-Shabaab Command in Middle Shabelle In the early hours of a silent night, deep within the sprawling Middle Shabelle region, Somali government forces launched a daring operation against Al-Shabaab militants. This closely choreographed mission resulted in the elimination of several high-ranking insurgent leaders. At the same time, on another front in the Lower Shabelle region, government forces stood firm against a pre-dawn assault from the extremist group in…

Somali President's Frontline Visit Amidst Escalating Al-Shabaab Threat Cadale, Somalia – Under the vast Somali sky, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud descended from a helicopter into the rugged lands of Cadale—a town steeped in both history and conflict, situated in the Middle Shabelle region. Just hours earlier, he had convened in Mogadishu with an important delegation from the UAE, spearheaded by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the discerning Minister of State…

Al-Shabaab's Fleeting Seizure Near Mogadishu: A Deadly Encounter MOGADISHU, Somalia — In the calm pre-dawn hours of Thursday, a sudden disruption jolted the town of Sabiid as Al-Shabaab militants launched a brief yet intense siege. This audacious attack took a tragic turn with the death of a respected figure in the Somali military ranks—Commander Mohamed Nur, widely known by his kin as Jareere. The Fallen Commander Commander Jareere was not just another name in the military registers; he was a symbol of…

Mogadishu (AX) – Imagine the tension that permeates the air when a nation decides it's time to reclaim its peace. That's exactly the atmosphere that enveloped the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday night. Tasked with a monumental endeavor, the brave warriors of the Somali National Army (SNA), with steadfast support from local allies, embarked on an ambitious ground and air offensive targeting the notorious Al-Shabaab militants. Their mission was clear and resolute: to seek out and dismantle militant hideouts, returning a…