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Defending Somalia: A Nation's Struggle and Triumph Against Extremism MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a resolute move to reclaim peace in the heart of the Horn of Africa, the Somali National Army (SNA) executed a successful operation, eliminating two prominent Al-Shabaab commanders. These operations echo Somalia's unwavering resolve to dismantle the forces that seek to hinder progress and stability. How does a country rebuild and secure its future amid such adversity? The operation unfolded in the Lower Shabelle region, a hotbed of…

Hussein Hassan Mahmoud Ma'da, the convicted killer sentenced to death by the Somali Military Court. CREDIT: SUPPLIED Mogadishu: A Story of Choices, Consequences, and Courtrooms In the heart of Mogadishu, a city that ebbs and flows with timeless stories and modern struggles alike, an intense courtroom drama has unfolded. Hussein Hassan Mahmoud Ma’da, not just a name but a vivid emblem of the difficult choices one makes, now stands convicted and sentenced to the ultimate penalty — death by firing squad. This…

Mogadishu - In the somber hue of dawn on a Thursday morning, Mogadishu was stirred awake by the murmurs of an air offensive, one that would see at least 82 Al-Shabaab militants, including some of their senior orchestrators, meeting their end. The airstrikes came as a strategic counter-response to an earlier assault aimed at Somali army bases nestled within the Lower Shabelle region. These tactical airstrikes were not arbitrary, but rather a calculated maneuver targeting insurgent strongholds near the Sabiib and…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a bold and strategic move, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud journeyed to the frontline town of Moqokori in the Hiiraan region. This visit was not merely ceremonial; it was a critical evaluation mission where he engaged with military commanders and Hirshabelle state leaders to assess the ongoing operations against the notorious Al-Shabaab militants. On a clear, starry evening, President Mohamud settled into Moqokori for the night. Can you imagine the blend of tension and hope that must have filled the air…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A top defense force in Kenya the commander on Friday visited several forward bases in Somalia among Mogadishu's claims that Kenyan troops have targeted civilians in the Gedo region of Jubaland. Sector II Commander Brigadier Jeff Nyagah, who is also the contingent commander of the Kenyan troops serving in Somalia during AMISOM, visited the Kenyan Armed Forces deployed in various advancing bases in Somalia. Brigadier Nyagah visited troops based in Kolbiyow, Ras Kamboni, Kuday, Abdale Birole, New…

GALKAYO, Somalia - A number of top Al-Shabaab commanders were arrested in Central Somalia on Sunday, officials said, in what could be a major milestone in the fight against the al-Qaeda-linked group that is wreaking havoc in central and southern Somalia. Galmudug's security minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Mudug governor Abdiladif Muse Nur jointly said security forces in the two states had arrested senior Al-Shabaab members, but did not reveal their details. In recent months, Mudug has been heavily influenced by the…