AlShabaab

Clan Vendetta Triggers Army Retreat from Anti-Al-Shabaab Battle Lines BELEDWENE, Somalia - In a somber ceremony in Beledweyne within the Hiiraan region, six brave soldiers from the Somali National Army (SNA) were laid to rest on Sunday. This poignant moment followed discussions among community leaders seeking to navigate this heartbreaking incident. These soldiers tragically lost their lives in El-Baraf in the Middle Shabelle area, alleged to have fallen victim to "clan revenge." This act of violence incited a troop…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army, with precise air support from U.S. forces, took down a minimum of ten Al-Shabaab militants in a planned assault around the Berhani region, approximately 35 kilometers from Kismayo, according to security insiders on Sunday. The collaborative mission was executed to thwart an impending Al-Shabaab offensive, as insiders revealed. Intelligence reports identified this outpost as a staging ground for their forthcoming attacks on Somali military targets. “This strike signals to…

Islamic State Ramps Up Recruitment in Somalia, Targets Al-Shabaab NAIROBI, Kenya - The aggressive recruitment of foreign soldiers by the Islamic State in Somalia is highlighted in a recent United Nations report, spotlighting a growing threat across the Horn of Africa and setting off alarm bells about potential regional turmoil. Previously, IS-Somalia was cash-strapped, struggling to recruit combatants, yet now boasts an expansionist zeal surpassing Al-Shabaab, who are currently under siege by the Somali National Army and…

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Conducts Public Executions Over Alleged Spying JANALE, Somalia – Al-Shabaab, the group linked to al-Qaeda in Somalia, is taking a hard stance against civilians they suspect of aiding the Somali National Army (SNA). This decision comes in light of their ongoing troubles in the central and southern regions over the past two years. Eyewitnesses recounted that on Friday, the militants executed two men in public for allegedly collaborating with Somali forces. The incident unfolded in a village near Janale,…

"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…