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On a somber Monday, news emerged of a decisive U.S. airstrike that eliminated 16 individuals connected to the Islamic State in the rugged terrains of northern Somalia. Brigadier General Mohamud Mohamed Ahmed, a spokesperson for Northeastern State's security operations, divulged these details in a candid conversation with VOA's Somali Service. "Our cooperative efforts with international security partners culminated in a strike that decimated not only 16 militants but also two prominent bomb-makers. A crucial bomb factory met…

BOSASO, Somalia - In a meticulously orchestrated strike on the insurgent stronghold of Northeastern State, the United Arab Emirates conducted airstrikes that claimed the lives of over a dozen militants associated with the Islamic State organization. Reports from local military sources on Sunday confirm the fatalities included key figures of the group. Consider, if you will, the strategic precision required for such an operation. The first airstrike targeted the Xankookib caves near Dhasan. In a scene reminiscent of a movie…

Galkayo (AX) — Early Friday morning witnessed a dramatic turn of events in Galkayo when armed clan vigilantes forcefully breached the central prison, focusing their assault on the area under Northeastern State's control. Their mission? To liberate inmates facing execution. This bold move exemplifies the ongoing escalation of clan-related hostilities that continue to shake the fragile peace in Somalia's Mudug region. The resultant chaos saw a firefight break out between the invaders and prison guards, leading to one…

Garowe (AX) — The leadership in Northeastern State has firmly decided against offering any form of clemency to foreign ISIS fighters entrenched within the Al Miskat mountains, presenting a stark ultimatum to the Somali ISIS insurgents to capitulate. This development unfolded on Sunday, according to officials familiar with the situation. The declaration emerged shortly after a violent incident in Dharjaalle, where an attack by 12 foreign militants on a Northeastern State military outpost resulted in multiple fatalities,…

Regional Backing Soars as Northeastern State Readies for Militant Showdown BOSASO, Somalia - Shortly after marking a significant triumph against ISIS forces, Northeastern State has begun rallying its local populace in preparation for major military action targeting insurgents entrenched in the Bari region's rugged terrains. The residents of the area have started rallying behind the forces as they prepare for an extensive assault on the ISIS faction. The Al-Shabaab and ISIS factions hold fort in the craggy landscapes of the…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Special Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers stormed the Al-Shabaab camp in Boni Forest on Sunday in a stinging operation that saw them kill more militants and destroy their hideout. High-ranking security sources confirmed the incident to Nation and shared photos and videos of the operation's demand. The number of terrorists killed was not immediately clear, but the nation counted up to four bodies from the photos our sources shared. During the operation, the soldiers recovered a variety of…

Paul Rusesabagina, the polarizing hero from the hit film "Hotel Rwanda", admitted in a court in Kigali on Friday that he had helped form an armed group, but denied any role in its crimes. Rusesabagina is famous for his portrayal of Don Cheadle in the 2004 film, in which a moderate hutu is shown saving hundreds of lives in a luxury hotel during the 1994 genocide, leaving about 800,000, mostly Tutsi, dead. However, a more complex picture has emerged since he appeared in Kigali under arrest under mysterious circumstances…