AlShabaab

"Al-Shabaab will meet its match and lose," says Ethiopia, pledging ongoing efforts to neutralize the group's influence. The country remains unswerving in its mission to protect its borders and preserve the progress made so far. In a weekly press gathering on November 14, 2024, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, who speaks on behalf of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored Ethiopia's significant role in weakening al-Shabaab’s impact across the region. “We won't take our foot off the pedal,” Getachew declared,…

Kismayo (AX) — In a significant turn of events, a military tribunal in Jubaland on Monday handed clan elder Hassan Mahamud Salah a five-year prison sentence, finding him guilty of conspiring with the militant faction Al-Shabaab. The case highlights the ongoing struggle against terrorism in the region. Presiding over the case, Colonel Abdullahi Mahamud Ibrahim pronounced the verdict, articulating the court's unwavering position on affiliations with Al-Shabaab. "This is a cautionary tale for those who dare to aid terrorist…

Mogadishu — A Breakthrough in Somalia's Security Efforts On Thursday, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia broke the news of capturing a suspect tied to somber deeds. With his hands reportedly in the murky waters of terror, Abdisamad Ahmed Osman stands accused of playing a supporting role in the gruesome event of October 26th: the assassination of two innocent lives in the Dharkenley District. Osman's alleged part in the grim drama wasn't passive. He reportedly drove the Bajaj, a humble…

American Drone Takes a Nosedive in Somali Turf MOGADISHU, Somalia - Earlier this week, a U.S. military drone crashed in southern Somalia, as confirmed by the U.S. Africa Command. This disclosure ended swirling rumors about the machine’s ownership, pivotal in battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency. Initial chatter in the area sparked curiosity, with speculation floating around a possible Turkish drone crash in the Al-Shabaab-occupied town of Farsoley, in Lower Shabelle. This town sits about 130 km southwest of Somalia's…

This past Sunday, a mortar attack rocked a military base in central Mogadishu, frequented by officials from the African Union (AU), United Nations, and various international entities, tragically ending the lives of at least two individuals and injuring several others. The terrorist group, Al-Shabaab, immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, highlighting their unyielding aggression in destabilizing Somalia’s government and infrastructure. Despite some headway in the federal government’s offensive to subdue…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an audacious offensive, Somalia's National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA) unleashed a blistering assault against al-Shabaab, taking down at least 19 of their operatives in the Yaaqle area within Middle Shabelle. They made this announcement on Friday, painting a vivid picture of a strategic victory in their ongoing anti-terrorism campaign. This calculated operation zeroed in on a concealed lair, harboring al-Shabaab fighters plotting under the radar. NISA claims they successfully neutralized key…

Government and Al-Shabaab Forces Clash, Resulting in Loss of 11 Soldiers in Southern Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia — A fierce firefight near Wayaanta, some 60 kilometers from Kismayo, claimed the lives of at least 11 soldiers from both Somali regional and federal units on Wednesday. The area, located in the state of Jubaland, became a hotbed of violence as government troops clashed with al-Shabaab insurgents. Anonymously, three officials disclosed that the skirmish not only fatally impacted the forces but also left…

In Mogadishu, Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency, popularly known as NISA, recently made headlines by capturing two individuals allegedly associated with the notorious militant group Al-Shabaab. This operation came to fruition after a detailed surveillance initiative unearthed efforts to gather information about civilian targets. Among the apprehended are Zakariye and Abdullahi Ahmed Hassan. Zakariye reportedly is the son of Saed Abdullahi Sulsul, a figure linked to orchestrating possible attacks through…

Quote: "In the shadows of southern Somalia, significant developments are unfolding." These words best encapsulate the essence of a recent occurrence involving a drone crash in a location still under the sway of the militant group Al-Shabaab. On a seemingly typical Tuesday, an unexpected event stirred the atmosphere in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. Villagers in Farsooley, a small hamlet under Al-Shabaab's dominion, observed something unusual—a Turkish-made drone, armed to the teeth with missiles, took an…

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, a significant verdict unfolded that speaks volumes about global security threats. A 34-year-old Kenyan named Cholo Abdi Abdullah, tethered to the infamous Somali militant cadre Al Shabaab, was handed a conviction for orchestrating a catastrophic plot echoing the dark shadows of the September 11 attacks. Abdullah's journey entwined intrigue and menace. Captured in the Philippines back in July 2019, his next chapter unfolded in the U.S. by December 2020, facing justice in a foreign…