antiAlShabaab

Mogadishu (AX) — On a bustling Monday, amidst the backdrop of complex national security challenges, Somali Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdusalam Abdullahi Ali took the helm of a critical high-level session aimed at bolstering the country's military offensive against two notorious adversaries: Al-Shabaab and ISIS. This gathering was more than just a meeting of officials; it symbolized the government’s unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism from Somalia's landscape, a mission that weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of…

Mogadishu (AX) – Amid the fragrant spices and bustling energy of Adale district, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently gathered with an ensemble of local leaders, wise elders, and esteemed intellectuals. This gathering on Friday wasn’t just a meeting; it was a concerted effort to weave tighter bonds of collaboration and intensify military actions against Al-Shabaab in the Middle Shabelle region. Imagine, for a moment, a land striving for peace—where communities are not just figures on a map, but vibrant…

Mogadishu Dispatch: SoDMA’s Lifeline in Conflict Zones Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Disaster Management Agency, or SoDMA as it is widely known, has taken decisive steps to bring a ray of hope into the embattled regions of Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle. In the midst of fierce military tussles against the relentless forces of Al-Shabaab, this agency has dispatched medical teams, emergency response vehicles, and essential medical supplies. But what lies beneath this logistical endeavor? To dive deeper into…

In a fervent display of leadership and commitment, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud set foot in Aden Yabaal district, nestled within the Middle Shabelle region, on a brisk Tuesday morning. His arrival marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s relentless military campaign against the notorious Al-Shabaab insurgents. Accompanied by a select group of high-ranking military commanders whose stern visages illustrated the gravity of their mission, the president has…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Jowhar (AX) — A Call to Arms and Unity: Dabageed's Charge Against Al-Shabaab Amid the conflict-torn landscape of Somalia, a figure emerges with a clarion call for action. Hirshabelle State Vice President, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabageed, recently galvanized forces at a gathering in Halfooley, a site nestled between Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle, urging the Ma’awisley militia and the broader community to intensify their resolve against Al-Shabaab. This plea resonates…

Beledweyne (AX) – There are days in Beledweyne when the air hums with the kind of tension you cannot quite articulate. This Thursday was such a day. Muse Salad Wehliye, the esteemed Governor of Hiiraan, took a momentous step forward, as he examined the newly marshalled ranks of the Ma'awisleey local forces. These troops gathered under the morning sun, preparing for an impending campaign aimed at dislodging the entrenched al-Shabaab sanctuaries in western Hiiraan. These Ma'awisleey fighters, hailing proudly from the…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a charged atmosphere of growing political tension, Somali Minister of Security Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag has thrown serious accusations against Ahmed Madobe, the President of Jubbaland State. Fartaag, in a fiery address delivered in the heart of Mogadishu on Saturday, painted Madobe as not merely a political rival but a profound obstructionist, hampering the painstaking fight against the militant group, al-Shabaab. His words resounded with palpable frustration. Fartaag sparked a blend of intrigue…

ADDIS ABABA - Pressing onward, Ethiopia is unwavering in its mission against Al-Shabaab within Somalia, intent on safeguarding its gains and ensuring its national security remains uncompromised by the militant group's potential threats. Nebiat Getachew, speaking for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lauded the country's significant role in diminishing Al-Shabaab's influence and securing peace across the Horn of Africa. "Al-Shabaab is an ongoing concern for our nation’s security," Nebiat asserted. "We are committed to…

SNA chief clashes with AMISOM force commander over anti-Al-Shabaab offensive MOGADISHU, Somalia - A dispute has arisen between the Somali national army and the African Union Mission Forces in Somalia, reports the Voice of America, in what could potentially ruin the gains made so far in the fight against Al-Shabaab militants. VOA Somali claims that SNA chief Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh wrote a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army (SNA) said on Monday that its elite forces (Danab) killed 25 al-Shabab militants and wounded several others during an operation at Gambole about 48 km to Jowhar city, the administrative capital of Hirshabelle state. Hassan Mohamed Osman, acting commander of Danab, said the troops would intensify stinging operations in the area to flush out the extremists blamed for insecurity in the region. Osman told SNA Radio that the forces carried out the operation after receiving…