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Mogadishu (AX) — On Thursday, Somali government forces successfully repelled multi-faceted assaults orchestrated by Al-Shabaab militants in the Wargaadhi and Labi Gooley areas of the Middle Shabelle region. The Ministry of Information reported that at least 40 insurgents lost their lives in these confrontations, reflecting both the intensity and the strategic importance of these engagements. In a detailed press release, the Ministry conveyed that the skirmishes began at dawn, marking the early hours of a tense and pivotal…

In a scene reminiscent of a movie, an intense raid in Lafo-Gari, Lower Juba, culminated in the arrest of a man known to many as Moalim Mohamed. Advancing quietly yet decisively, the Jubbaland security forces succeeded where others had failed. Capturing the deputy judge of an Al-Shabaab-controlled court, the operation marked a resounding victory for the beleaguered region. Alongside Mohamed's capture, the forces reported the deaths of four Al-Shabaab operatives during the operation. Kismayo (AX) — It was a day of…

Bosaso, PUNTLAND (AX) – In the rugged, untamed expanse of Dharin, where the winds whisper tales lost to time, a remarkable operation unfolded. Northeastern State's valiant security forces orchestrated this assault against ISIS encampments nestled 17 kilometers from Turmasaale. It was a decisive April morning when sunrays kissed the Earth, drawing shadows of a shrouded stronghold unraveled by our brave men and women in uniform. In a sublime dance of strategy and valor, they reclaimed this pivotal sanctuary from the…

Kismayo (AX) – On a quiet Sunday night, the streets of Kismayo, a city historically marked by its tranquil vistas, were momentarily disturbed as the echoes of a decisive encounter reverberated through. Jubbaland's elite special forces, vigilant and unyielding, had orchestrated a precise operation that culminated in the neutralization of two Al-Shabaab operatives, taking a third into custody. But what unfolded was not just a story of numbers; it was a narrative deeply ingrained in the battle against shadowy foes. The trio…

Mogadishu (AX) — A sense of tenuous peace lingers in the Hiiraan region of Somalia after a clangorous clash between federal forces, their local allies, and the militant group Al-Shabaab. In a daring mission, more than 40 members of the al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents met their demise, a stark testament to the volatile struggle for control shaping Somalia's heartlands. The Ministry of Defense announced this significant blow to Al-Shabaab on Tuesday, foreshadowing the ebb and flow of conflict yet to come. Under the harsh…

Imagine the rugged Al-Miskat mountains of Northeastern State, where the silence is often broken not by birdsong, but by the ominous buzz of drones. It’s in this formidable landscape that the Northeastern State security forces, working round the clock, are making waves in the ongoing operations against ISIS. On a particularly tense Monday morning, the word was out—nine drones, each poised to wreak havoc, had been intercepted and destroyed. This is not merely a skirmish; this is tactical chess played at a high…

Mogadishu, Somalia (AX) — With precision and grit, Somalia's elite forces stamped out a cadre of Al-Shabaab extremists near Qey'ad, nestled within southern Mudug. The Ministry of Defense trumpeted this success on Tuesday. Rallying from the front lines, military brass confirmed that at least 10 individuals suspected to be Al-Shabaab fighters met their end in this daring blitz. This mission isn't a standalone affair. It's a slice of a massive campaign to dismantle the militant web and forge a safer crease for Somali folks.…