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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…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an audacious offensive, Somalia's National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA) unleashed a blistering assault against al-Shabaab, taking down at least 19 of their operatives in the Yaaqle area within Middle Shabelle. They made this announcement on Friday, painting a vivid picture of a strategic victory in their ongoing anti-terrorism campaign. This calculated operation zeroed in on a concealed lair, harboring al-Shabaab fighters plotting under the radar. NISA claims they successfully neutralized key…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a notable development, the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced a significant victory in its battle against terrorism. A meticulously executed twelve-hour operation in the Yaaqle region of Middle Shabelle resulted in the eradication of 27 operatives from the notorious Al-Shabaab. Among those neutralized were senior leaders of the militant group.“This focused operation successfully removed militants from the Kharijite faction, who had gathered under the auspices of hostile…

Mogadishu (AX) - Somalia's National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), teaming up with global allies, took down 40 members of al-Shabab and injured 29 in a military action across Middle Shabelle and Galgadud, as declared by the agency on Saturday.Among those slain was Moalim Aarow, a principal leader of the group and a major architect behind numerous assaults in these regions, the statement revealed."Over a 24-hour span, we launched an offensive against al-Shabab strongholds located in the Yaaqle area of Middle…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has nabbed five Al-Shabaab operatives in Mogadishu, thwarting a plot to attack the capital.As per a NISA statement, the intelligence agency detained the militants and confiscated weapons and explosives meant to harm civilians.The action was based on prior intelligence and aimed to preempt a series of planned assaults in Mogadishu. “In a pre-planned operation, our agents intercepted five individuals plotting violence in the city. Besides making these…

Somalia: NISA chief Fahad Yasin appoints his deputy days after Kulane's dismissal MOGADISHU, Somalia - the Somalia spy agency; the National Intelligence Security Agency got a new deputy manager following the unprecedented sacking of Abdullahi Kulane, who called the agency for months because of close ties to Villa Somalia. Several sources told Axadlethat Abbas Yacqub was appointed by NISA boss…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The National Intelligence and Security Agency , police and immigration were put together by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, following a litany of complaints involving them in a series of incidents targeting politicians across the country. The spy agency , has often been criticized for targeting opposition politicians in a crackdown reportedly sanctioned by President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, who has had problems with a number of his critics. More often than not, opposition leaders have…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The National Intelligence Security Agency disappeared Agent Ikran Tahil Farah was assassinated in Mogadishu just hours after being picked up from her home, a senior former spy said, which could take the case to a whole new level. According to Brigadier General Abdalla Abdalla, who was once deputy director of NISA, Ms. Farah, 24, was murdered on June 26, the night she was picked up from her home in the capital's highly protected area. The former director further claims that the agent was secretly…

NISA on site about missing head of department ahead of Somalia elections NAIRONI, Kenya - the Somalia spy agency; the National Intelligence Security Agency was indicted following the disappearance of one of his employees, who had worked as a manager for several years. Ikran Tahil Farah, 24, was responsible for cybersecurity at NISA headquarters in Mogadishu before his mysterious disappearance…

MOGADISHU, Somalia | April's military battle involving loyal troops and supporters of the opposition to President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's term extension may have fundamentally affected the bargaining power of spy chief Fahad Yasin after years of firm grip on the National Intelligence and Security Agency. . Before the unfortunate events sparked by Farmajo's plot to cling to power, Yasin, a former Al-Jazeera reporter, controlled the security agencies, even using them to attack political challengers, including carrying…