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Somali Army's Strategic Advances Against Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU, Somalia - In recent months, there's been a palpable shift in Somalia's ongoing campaign against the notorious militant group, Al-Shabaab. The Somali National Army (SNA), in collaboration with local forces, has been at the heart of it all, engaging in daring operations across the central and southern regions of the country. But why now? What’s driving this momentum toward stability?…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a coordinated and assertive operation, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), hand in hand with Somali military forces, delivered a powerful blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group through meticulously executed airstrikes. These operations unfolded within the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions, culminating in the elimination of a minimum of 41 Al-Shabaab members, notably including some senior figures. On Thursday, NISA reported that the initial airstrike was aimed at a gathering of 29…

NISA's Strategic Victory Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle The tranquil moonlit night in the Basro region of Lower Shabelle stood in stark contrast to the events that unfolded last evening. It was during these hushed moments that the very foundations of an entrenched insurgency were shaken by a meticulously planned operation carried out by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). The target was clear: Al-Shabaab militants, notorious for their decade-long insurgency that has gripped parts of southern and…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Mogadishu (AX) – In the dawn of a recent Saturday, the serene landscapes of the Boos Hareri area in the Middle Shabelle region witnessed a drastic turn of events. The Somali National Army, with the invaluable support of local clan militia, confronted and successfully neutralized a threat posed by at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants. This tale of bravery and strategy underlines a significant military operation aimed at ensuring peace in a land long haunted by unrest. It…

It's often said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." On a decisive Thursday in Dhusamareeb, courage took the form of a meticulously executed military operation by the Somali National Army (SNA). This operation unfolded in the Geerile area of the Galgaduud region, where the balance of power is constantly in flux, teetering between stability and insurgency. On that fateful day, the 85th Unit of the 77th Brigade found themselves at the forefront of a strategic assault against the notorious…

Somali Government's Determined Push Against Al-Shabaab Militants The Somali government, in a determined effort to secure its regions from extremist threats, shared a significant update on Tuesday. A military operation, marked by its intensity and scope, has reportedly resulted in the elimination of over 70 Al-Shabaab militants, including some lead commanders. This operation unfolded in the heart of Middle Shabelle, as the government intensifies its campaign to reclaim territories from the clutch of these extremists.…

BOSASO, Somalia - In a daring and complex operation, the Northeastern State Defense Forces have taken decisive action against ISIS, culminating in the death of a Tunisian fighter alongside two Somali insurgents. This event marks a pivotal stride in eradicating the terrorist presence in northern Somalia. Why focus on Northeastern State, you might wonder? This region has become a battleground for a formidable campaign against violent extremism, particularly the ISIS militants who have been sharpening their claws in Somali…

In Beledweyne, a dawn of uncertainty painted the skies on Friday, cloaked in the echoes of heavy artillery. Somber yet resolute, Somali government forces, in a coalition with the spirited Ma'awisleey clan militias, engaged in a fierce confrontation with al-Shabaab fighters. The Hiiraan region was the theater of this formidable clash, its outcome pivotal in shaping local dynamics. The operation did not emerge from thin air; rather, it was a meticulously planned offensive aimed at dismantling the fortified positions of…

BOSASO, Somalia - On a perilous Tuesday evening under the expansive sky of the Northeastern State state in Somalia, an intense operation executed by Northeastern State forces resulted in the demise of 57 militants associated with ISIS, a significant portion of whom were foreigners. This strategic offensive was markedly bolstered by the formidable US Africa Command along with other international allies. Axadle's sources affirmed a series of tactical airstrikes across various sanctuary locations within the rugged Cal-Miskaad…

Beledweyne, a city marked by arid landscapes and relentless spirits, was recently the backdrop to a passionate proclamation by Ali Jeyte Osman. As the specially appointed Somali President’s Envoy for Community Defense Forces, Osman delivered a message filled with both resolve and urgency on a bright Saturday morning. Who would have imagined that this land, far removed from global power plays, would become ground zero for a microcosmic battle against a menacing force? Over the past week, amidst the rugged terrains of the…