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Somali Forces Reclaim Al-Shabaab Strongholds: A Journey of Resilience MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a series of courageous and strategic moves, Somali forces have taken significant strides in reclaiming important territories that were once under the grip of the militant group, al-Shabaab. This marks yet another pivotal chapter in the ongoing battle for stability and peace within the nation. The militants are now retreating, offering a glimmer of hope to a nation weary of conflict. Local officials, resonate with optimism;…

Joint Operation Against Al-Shabaab: A Tactical Endeavor On a significant Monday in Mogadishu, the Somali National Army (SNA) Danab Commandos orchestrated a noteworthy mission. Teaming up with Jubbaland's Dervish forces, they embarked on a carefully planned military operation, focusing their efforts against well-entrenched Al-Shabaab militant strongholds in the northern territories of the Lower Juba region. This operation, no small feat, zeroed in on crucial areas where Al-Shabaab exerted its influence, unjustly…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a confidential letter uncovered recently, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made an audacious offer to the then U.S. President Donald Trump. The proposal, which is nothing short of groundbreaking, seeks to grant exclusive operational control to the U.S. over crucial military airbases and key ports in Somalia. But is it a move towards strengthening bilateral ties, or does it open Pandora's box of internal strife? This letter, penned on March 16, 2025, outlines an invitation for the U.S.…

Somalia's Strategic Offer to the United States In a significant diplomatic move, Somalia has proposed an offer to the United States, granting it exclusive access to crucial air bases and seaports. This proposition was detailed in a letter from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed to President Donald Trump, as confirmed by a regional diplomat privy to the matter. The proposed agreement includes air bases in Balidogle and Berbera, alongside the ports of Berbera and Bosaso. Reuters reported on the…

On a pivotal Friday, France ceremoniously transferred control of two military installations to Senegal. It was a move that marked the dawning of a new chapter in relations between these historically linked nations, illuminating the phased conclusion of French military presence within this vibrant West African state. "As per the joint commission's decision," declared the French embassy statement shared on its website, "the French authorities handed the facilities and residences located in the…

In a significant development over the skies of Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, Ethiopian military aircraft recently launched airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds. As confirmed by Somali Defense Minister Abdukadir Mohamed Nur on Thursday, this operation marks another chapter in the complex security landscape of the region. Addressing the nation via Somali National Television, Minister Nur articulated the careful diplomatic choreography involved in these airstrikes. "It is impossible to conduct airstrikes inside…

Las Anod (AX) — Tensions flared anew as the SSC Khaatumo administration accused North Western State of Somalia forces on Friday of orchestrating a synchronized assault on its military installations in the Buhodle district. In a vehement declaration, SSC Khaatumo claimed that North Western State of Somalia operatives targeted not only military sites but also local nomadic communities, igniting aggressive confrontations that posed grave risks to both soldiers and civilians in the vicinity. "The SSC Khaatumo leadership…

Airstrikes target key Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - More than 19 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in the latest airstrike in Somalia, state media reported, noting that the operation was carried out in central regions where the militants have been antagonizing local residents. The airstrikes were activated in Ruunnirgood and Ceeldheer districts of…

SNA commandos capture Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - At least 14 Al-Shabaab bases captured by Somali National Army Commandos commonly referred to as Danab's special forces, state media reported, as part of the ongoing crackdown on militants who control large rural areas of central and southern Somalia. Over the past seven months, the Somali National Army has carried out…

Ethiopia's plan to build military bases in Red Sea ignites tensions with Egypt NAIROBI, Kenya - The duel between Addis Ababa and Cairo seems far from over, even as the two countries fight for the construction of the Grand Renaissance dam which Egypt wants to fill periodically contrary to Ethiopia's plans. And the battle may now have shifted towards control of the military in the region, with…