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Targeting Terrorism: A Significant Development in Somalia's Ongoing Battle Against Al-Shabaab In a significant development that underscores the complexities of the security landscape in Somalia, the nation’s security forces have reported the successful elimination of 45 al-Shabaab militants. Among the deceased was a high-ranking leader, notorious for orchestrating mortar attacks within the capital, Mogadishu, since the onset of 2023. The operations, primarily focused in the Hiran and Lower Shabelle regions, reflect a…

Tragic Loss in Somalia: A Senior Commander's Fate MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 17 – In what seems to be a tragic turn of fate, Colonel Abdirahman Hujaale, a dedicated leader of Somalia’s 26th Brigade, was tragically shot by one of his own soldiers on the outskirts of Moqokori town in the central Hiiraan region. The announcement, made by Somali regional officials on a solemn Saturday, sent ripples through the community and beyond. The question that haunts many is, why? What could have driven a soldier to such an extreme act?…

The Trump administration is resolutely committed to employing every available diplomatic and economic measure to foster peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This assertion came from Senior Africa Advisor Massad Boulos during a recent online briefing. It followed his tour of four significant nations in the region, a journey that reflects the U.S.'s increasing engagement with Africa amidst multifaceted challenges. During these discussions, Boulos engaged with regional leaders to address the pressing issue…

A Moment of Silence in the Skies As human beings, we carry stories, journeys, dreams, and hopes. Sometimes, these tales meet an unforeseen turn. Such was the case on a recent Kenya Airways flight, which began with anticipation and ended in sorrow. Last Friday morning, as the vast blue horizon stretched out beneath the wings of the Kenya Airways flight from New York to Nairobi, an unexpected incident somberly unfolded. An elderly passenger, amidst the familiar drone of engines and chattering passengers, encountered a…

In a determined stride towards peace, the security landscape in Somalia showcases yet another substantial gain. On a moonlit evening, the serenity of Mundala Sheela, nestled between the Berdaale and Loowgoof areas, was momentarily replaced with a strategic symphony of calibrated strikes. These operations, executed by adept special police units intertwined with the intelligence threads of Southwest State, yielded significant outcomes. Averting their eyes to none other than Moalim Adan Qaddiid, they emerged victorious.…

Security Forces Target Al-Shabaab's Financial Stronghold in Berdaale Security forces in Berdaale have recently made significant progress in their ongoing efforts to destabilize Al-Shabaab's entrenched influence in the region. A key figure in the militant group's financial network, known as Qaddiid, was targeted in a meticulously planned operation aimed at disrupting the group's ability to fund its activities. His coercion tactics, which included harassing villagers into making payments under threats of violence, had long…

Echoes of Betrayal: Unraveling The Shadows Within Somalia's Military Sphere MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a startling revelation that could be plucked from the pages of a political thriller, Omar Ali Abdi, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Defence, has recently opened the floodgates on a disquieting secret that many have suspected but few dared whisper aloud. Senior government officials, nestled within the layers of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration, have allegedly been channeling sensitive military…

Underneath the sun-scorched skies of Luuq, a town steeped in both history and hardship, a poignant narrative unfolds—a story of transformation, redemption, and perhaps, hope. Isn't it curious how one decision can forever alter the arc of a life once lost to extremism? In an eerie yet expectant silence, Somali security forces watched as Abuukar Aadan Buulle, a man once entrenched in the militant web of Al-Shabaab, emerged from the shadows to renounce his past. A figure who had navigated through the underbelly of terror,…

Somalia: High-Ranking ISIS Commander Surrenders to Northeastern State Defense Forces By Ali Musa | Axadle Times International–Monitoring AXADLE, Somalia — It was a moment of profound significance when a pivotal figure within the Islamic State’s hierarchy in Somalia—a man known as Abdirahman Shirwac but more infamously called “Laahoor”—surrendered to the Northeastern State Defense Forces. The backdrop? The rugged Al-Miskaad mountains set against an intense…

Mogadishu (AX) — A series of U.S. airstrikes, seasoned in precision and resolve, have indelibly altered the tangled landscape of the Al Miskaad Mountains in Somalia. The result: the elimination of senior Islamic State (ISIS) operatives, as announced by local dignitaries on a reflective Sunday morning. Conducted with the F/A-18 jets roaring into action from the decks of the steadfast USS Harry S. Truman, stationed strategically in the Red Sea, these airstrikes uncovered refuges buried deep within the rocky veins of the Golis…