Bakool

Former Militants Seek New Beginnings in Somalia In a promising turn of events for Somalia, four former Al-Shabaab militants laid down their arms and surrendered to the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Hudur, the heart of Bakool region. This event occurred on a bright Monday, a beacon of hope amidst the challenges that have long engulfed the area. A Growing Wave of Change The recent defections mark a significant trend. These individuals, once part of Al-Shabaab's ruthless “brigades,” cited unbearable…

Somalia’s Bold Movements Against Al-Shabaab: A Turning Point? In the beautiful but conflict-ridden lands of Somalia, a mighty wave of determination surges forward, challenging the shadows of extremism. Recently, the Somali National Armed Forces made a significant stride by eliminating a key insurgent figure, Hussein Moallim Hassan, more notoriously known by his alias, Magaalabeen. This military operation unfolded in the rugged terrains near Buurdhuuxunle, a stone's throw from Waajid in the Bakool region. But what does this…

Soldiers from Somalia's National Army trek across the desert landscapes, carrying out missions against Al-Shabaab insurgents in Bay and Bakool tribal lands. Provided by Somalian authorities.Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali National Army, under the leadership of the audacious 47th Battalion from the 8th Brigade, has amped up its aggressive tactics against Al-Shabaab factions nestled in Bay and Bakool provinces, homing in on pivotal safe havens. These military maneuvers, reaching into Elsharif, Mooro-Busle, and El-Mareere—crucial…

Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Foreign Minister Yusuf Garaad admonished the Somali government to step in regarding recent remarks made by Director of Transport and Aviation Bashir Moalim Ali. Ali sparked an uproar by casting aspersions on the people of South West State during a media engagement. Ali questioned the genuineness of the recent demonstrators in Bakool, alleging they weren't true Somalis but descendants of Ethiopians from the time of former President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed. "Hearing Somali citizens labeled as…