Galgadud

Dhusamareb (AX) – Under the blazing Somali sun, NISA agents sprang into action on a mission worthy of a blockbuster thriller. In Bahdo district, within the heart of Galgadud region, two vehicles were intercepted, stirring up more intrigue than a pirate treasure map. These vehicles, reportedly full to the brim with critical provisions, were allegedly headed straight to the notorious Al-Shabaab—a group known far and wide for giving even seasoned security forces a run for their money. The buzz in the neighborhood was palpable,…

Mogadishu (AX) — Here’s the scoop: Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed a significant victory over al-Shabab, taking out at least 22 militants in a precise and strategic maneuver in the Dhararweyn village, located in the Gal’ad district of Somalia's Galgadud region this past Monday night. The intel on this op comes straight from NISA itself, emphasizing that the strike was the culmination of diligent intelligence-gathering on al-Shabab's movements. Recent activities of these militants in…

IDP families in need of assistance/File photo/Ergo (ERGO) – Nasteho Mohamud Hashi, a determined single mother, has been facing a formidable challenge. The assistance she once received from the World Food Programme came to a halt in June, leaving her in a tight spot as she tries to feed her nine children. The $85 monthly support from WFP was a lifeline for Nasteho's family at the Hilac IDP camp in Dusamareb, located in Somalia's Galmudug state. Their circumstances changed drastically when conflict forced them to flee their…

Mogadishu (AX) - Somali troops, backed by global allies and local militia, have dispatched at least 59 al-Shabab fighters in a couple of assaults across Galgadud and Middle Shabelle over the past 48 hours.A dispatch from the Ministry of Information on Tuesday revealed that near Garilay in the Galgadud region, 32 militants, among them top brass, were taken out. Meanwhile, in Yaaqle village, close to Hawadlay in Middle Shabelle, 27 more met their demise.The announcement also sadly acknowledged that four soldiers from the…