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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…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently issued a stark warning to Iran, asserting that there is nowhere in the Middle East that Israel cannot reach, especially in light of a series of air strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. In a video message delivered in English, Netanyahu directly addressed the Iranian populace, cautioning them that their government is steering them "closer to the abyss." He emphasized, "There is no corner in the Middle East Israel cannot access," further stressing that the Iranian…

Kismayo (AX) – On Tuesday, Jubbaland Darwish forces clashed intensely with al-Shabab insurgents in the Lower Jubba region. At least six al-Shabab fighters lost their lives, and others were injured in the conflict. The skirmish erupted on the fringes of Janay Abdalla village, a crucial location near Kismayo. The second battalion of the Jubbaland Darwish army initiated the assault against al-Shabab members, who were seen preparing for an attack. A Jubbaland Darwish army officer conveyed to national media that their forces…

Northeastern State - In what may be the first major attack on the Somali authorities, ISSomalia extremists captured a strategicallyimportantcity inthe north-eastof the state on Wednesday, a move that could spark bitter fighting with security forces in the region known for peace and stability. Somali extremists have captured the city of Balidhidin in the Bari region, making it the first city to fall into the hands of militants whose presence in the north-east of the state has increased according to analysts. Most of the…

Since 2018, Chad, Niger, Libya and Sudan have tried to coordinate safety at their borders over what they name the "risk from southern Libya". However this coordination is struggling to get in place. Southern Libya continues to be "a risk to critical threats". The Chadian and Sudanese armed teams pose a significant safety…

Kenyan police said on Tuesday they had arrested three suspects and recovered a cache of weapons during a security operation in Garissa County, which borders Somalia. Rono Bunei, northeastern regional police chief, said the three suspects were snatched while transporting eight rifles, 2,104 bullets and 20 liters of petrol along a busy road in the Lagdera area when they were caught after a four-hour chase. Bunei said police patrolling the area spotted the saloon car around 5pm on Monday before the driver moved off,…

At least 30 Malian soldiers were killed two days ago in an ambush in the Gao region, an attack attributed to jihadists, against which forces allied with the Malian army, including Barkhane, intervened. as reported from Bamako, Serge DanielThe ambush, which took place in the Gao region, is attributed to "armed terrorist groups".…

NAIROBI, Kenya - There is growing concern that tensions between Kenya and Somalia could erupt in combat due to a military build-up along the two countries' borders.