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Mogadishu (AX) — Standing firm in their stance, Egypt has boldly stated that it won’t entertain any foreign military or naval activity from nations not bordering the Red Sea. This strong message was delivered by Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, during a Saturday press briefing in Cairo. Joining him were counterparts from Eritrea, Minister Osman Saleh, and Somalia, Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, wrapping up a key trilateral meeting focused on strengthening their collaboration. This closely-knit alliance is eager to amp…

In the bustling town of Galkayo, a significant attempt at peace is unfolding. Leaders from the Northeastern State and Galmudug regional administrations have embarked on a mission to resolve a violent rift among militias from their regions. This skirmish, rooted in a land disagreement in Jiicbor village, Galdadob district, has prompted leaders from both camps to engage in peace talks aiming at reconciliation. Officials on both sides stress the value of continuous dialogue. The game plan? To hold multiple meetings aimed at…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, a landmine explosion claimed the lives of at least four individuals and left two others injured. The explosion targeted a civilian vehicle navigating the path between Afgoye and Wanlaweyn districts, nestled in Somalia's tumultuous Lower Shabelle region. Locals within the Doonka vicinity recounted the harrowing moment when the devastating blast punctuated the peaceful air, striking a vehicle headed toward Afgoye. Swiftly, the injured were transported to a local…

Mogadishu (AX) — Here’s the scoop: Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed a significant victory over al-Shabab, taking out at least 22 militants in a precise and strategic maneuver in the Dhararweyn village, located in the Gal’ad district of Somalia's Galgadud region this past Monday night. The intel on this op comes straight from NISA itself, emphasizing that the strike was the culmination of diligent intelligence-gathering on al-Shabab's movements. Recent activities of these militants in…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a decisive operation on Monday, Somali government forces managed to eliminate at least six al-Shabab militants, including two prominent leaders, near Qansah Dhere in the Bay region. The confrontation occurred in Weel-Manas, which is a rustic hamlet about 15 kilometers from Qansah Dhere. This small village often finds itself amidst the conflict due to its strategic location. Military spokespersons shared with local media outlets that the deceased key figures of al-Shabab were identified as Nur Keerow…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a remarkable display of military might, Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced the elimination of 27 al-Shabab insurgents during an extensive 12-hour operation in the Yaaqle region of Middle Shabelle. In a statement issued on Sunday, NISA detailed how this operation zeroed in on al-Shabab militants at a prominent assemblage point, successfully dismantling their vehicles and encampments. Encouragingly, the intelligence agency reported that its own forces suffered no…

Mogadishu (AX) - A collaborative military maneuver saw Somali government troops and allied local fighters eliminate at least 30 al-Shabab insurgents in the southern reaches of the Mudug region, as confirmed by the Ministry of Information on Saturday.Among the fallen militants were figures such as Mohamed Bashir Muse, commonly called Mukhtar, the mastermind of al-Shabab’s military operations in that area, and Maadey Foodey, the individual orchestrating explosive threats against residents of Mudug. These key militants met…

Somali and Jubaland Troops Achieve Major Milestones Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba Territory MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bold and coordinated effort, the Somali National Army (SNA), alongside Jubaland forces, has seized crucial areas—Quds and Gole-Shinbi—from Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba. This region, long a bastion for the insurgents, is now witnessing a turn of the tide, according to military insiders. The operation kicked off in the early hours, marked by precise strikes that razed several Al-Shabaab hideouts, resulting…

Mogadishu (AX) - On Friday, Somali PM Hamsa Abdi Barre unveiled a freshly asphalted road in Garasbaaley, a district within Banadir. This new road aims to ease congestion and boost movement around Mogadishu.The event saw Mogadishu's Mayor, Yusuf Hussein Jimale, often called "Madaale," along with cabinet members, officials from Banadir’s regional administration, and locals gracing the inauguration. Prime Minister Barre acknowledged that the road arose from the "Build your country with one dollar" drive, funded by taxes from…

Israeli ground troops have been engaged in confrontations with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, a region where Irish forces oversee United Nations peacekeeping operations. This morning, Arabic news outlets reported that sources from Hezbollah disclosed ongoing clashes with Israeli soldiers "who have breached the boundaries of Maroun El-Ras." Situated along the blue line—the informal boundary demarcating Israel from Lebanon—the town lies roughly 5 kilometers away from Camp Shamrock, the primary Irish base in…