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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 (AX) – A significant shift is taking place on the frontlines of the Middle Shabelle region. With renewed energy and determination, units from the Somali Police Force have joined the fray, strategically redeployed to enhance ongoing military efforts against the notorious militant group, Al-Shabaab. It's a scene charged with resolve and hope. Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, the esteemed Commander of the Somali Police Force, along with the astute Deputy Commander General Osman Abdullahi Mohamed, have…

U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Frontlines in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States continues to affirm its commitment to Somalia in the battle against Al-Shabaab. This extremist group has plagued the region for nearly twenty years, subjecting innocent civilians and military personnel to relentless attacks. For the past two decades, the U.S. Africa Command has diligently collaborated with the Somali National Army (SNA), facilitating operations that have successfully reclaimed numerous critical areas from…

In Guinea, the National Front for Defense of the Constitution (FNDC) is pursuing its transformation: one year after the referendum on 22 March 2020, which resulted in a modification of the disputed constitution, it continues to condemn "a coup" and is still opposed to a third period of President Alpha Condé. At the same time, this movement, which brings together opposition parties and civil society, seeks to broaden its commitment to more social demands. After months of discussions, the FNDC is implementing a change: its…