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On September 27, tragic news emerged from Kaduna State, Nigeria, where a military airstrike aimed at combating notorious criminal gangs, widely referred to as bandits, resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries among innocent civilians. This grim incident has been reported by various media outlets, with Human Rights Watch highlighting the humanitarian crisis unfolding. Calls for accountability, unwavering justice, and increased transparency have echoed through the community, yet the echoes seem to fall on deaf…

Soldiers from Somalia's National Army trek across the desert landscapes, carrying out missions against Al-Shabaab insurgents in Bay and Bakool tribal lands. Provided by Somalian authorities.Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali National Army, under the leadership of the audacious 47th Battalion from the 8th Brigade, has amped up its aggressive tactics against Al-Shabaab factions nestled in Bay and Bakool provinces, homing in on pivotal safe havens. These military maneuvers, reaching into Elsharif, Mooro-Busle, and El-Mareere—crucial…

Scenes from Mogadishu reveal the aftermath of a car explosion outside a local café, leaving devastation in its wake. This unsettling event took place on July 15, 2024. In the throes of conflict, 59 militants linked to Al-Shabaab and four brave soldiers have perished during separate military assaults in Somalia's southern and central heartlands, confirmed the nation's Information Ministry, as reported by Anadolu Agency. Entrenched battles against Al-Qaeda-tied Al-Shabaab fighters unfolded as the Somali National Army (SNA),…

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…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — According to the Somali Ministry of Information, joint operations by Somali forces, local militias, and international military allies have reportedly taken down 59 Al-Shabaab insurgents in the eastern Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions. These endeavors, targeting the dismantling of Al-Shabaab bastions, are closely aligned with a larger strategy to tackle terrorism within Somalia. An intense clash near Cowsweyne in Galgaduud saw 32 Al-Shabaab operatives, among them high-ranking leaders, neutralized.…

Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur announced during a press gathering in Mogadishu that ongoing military efforts are utilizing both ground forces and air strikes to dismantle the infrastructure of the militant group. “On a national scale, the Somali National Army is executing strategic operations aiming to further undermine Al-Shabaab's positions and leadership,” he stated. Regarding the African Union mission in Somalia, he revealed that next year a revamped initiative "will kick off to succeed ATMIS, with Ethiopian…

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has firmly expressed his disapproval of Egypt's decision to deploy troops for peacekeeping in Somalia. His criticism comes amid discussions focused on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the envisioned African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), stirring the pot regarding Egypt's growing military ambitions in the Horn of Africa. The ongoing reevaluation of peacekeeping strategies in Somalia,…

Central Command, responsible for orchestrating U.S. military actions in the chaotic Middle East arena, announced that they struck Houthi-held weapons systems, bases, and other vital essentials. Word from the Houthi broadcasters claims that the heart of Yemen, Sanaa, felt the brunt of these hits. On a Monday not far gone, the Houthis proudly declared they'd downed a U.S.-crafted MQ-9 Reaper drone that happened to be soaring the Yemeni skies. The U.S. military fessed up to losing one of its unmanned birds. The previous…

(Bloomberg) -- The Islamic State faction in Somalia, linked to the notorious worldwide terrorist network, has ramped up its operations in the Horn of Africa this year, according to a top military figure from US Africa Command. "I've got my eye on the northern stretch of Somalia where ISIS is swelling in size," expressed Africom Chief Michael Langley during a chat on Voice of America, expressing concern over the increased influx of foreign fighters into the region. Abdulkadir Mumin helms the IS-Somalia division. Born from a…

Britain has recently declared it will relinquish its claim over the Chagos Islands, transferring sovereignty to Mauritius. However, as described by US President Joe Biden as a "historic agreement," the UK will maintain its military foothold in the Indian Ocean through a significant partnership with the United States. The British administration has faced enduring calls to return the islands to Mauritius for decades. Yet, it has clung to control primarily due to the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base for American…