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Beledweyne (AX) — On Sunday, Ma'awisley warriors launched a focused offensive against Al-Shabaab militants in Hiiraan region, specifically eyeing zones close to the Halgan district. This assault homed in on spots along the Shabelle River, purportedly where Al-Shabaab fighters regrouped after crossing from the west.

PM Hamza's Visit to Baidoa Amid Ethiopian Troop Controversy BAIDOA, Somalia - On Wednesday, amidst growing discord over the Ethiopian military presence, Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, embarked on a significant trip to Baidoa. The trip comes in the wake of worsening ties between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu. Somalia's government remains firm that Ethiopian forces will not participate in the new endeavor named the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). However, this decision faces…

Somali Minister Warns Regional President Over Support for Ethiopian Forces In a recent address, Laftagareen drew a poignant comparison between 25 MPs who side with the South West State populace and the iconic Somali Youth League (SYL) heroes. "Those MPs standing with their people's will are reminiscent of the 13 SYL members," he noted. As a foundational political entity in Somalia, the SYL spearheaded the independence movement during the mid-20th century, laying down a legacy from 1940s through the 1960s. Emphasizing the…

Somali UN Envoy Implores AU Troops to Respect International Norms and Somalia's Borders UNITED NATIONS (AX) — Somalia's voice at the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, urged African Union troop-contributing nations to rigorously adhere to global laws and honor Somalia’s borders. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Osman underscored the importance of aligning foreign military actions with regional agreements to maintain stability. "Failing to respect Somalia's borders can be perceived as aggression," Osman…

Ethiopia Signals Vigilance Amid Egyptian Military Moves in Somalia ADDIS ABABA - The head of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, has declared that Ethiopia stands ready to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity from any external threats. In a recent address, General Jula accused Somali leaders of conspiring with foreign elements that have historically opposed Ethiopia. While he refrained from naming specific entities, there’s a growing suspicion around Somalia’s budding…

US senators push for redeployment of troops to Somalia WASHINGTON- A 12 months after the troops withdrew from Somalia, numerous US senators now need President Joe Biden to redeploy the troops to the Horn of Africa nation, The Military.com notes, including that the transfer will assist "de significantly" within the combat in opposition to Al-Shabaab. In January 2021, former President Donald Trump…

Kenyan troops repel Al-Shabaab assault in southern Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia - Al-Shabaab militants suffered a big setback on Thursday after the Kenya Defense Forces managed to repel an organized assault, which might have been relatively devastating in accordance with eyewitnesses. Senior officers who spoke to the media confirmed that the KDF group answerable for Sector II succeeded in clearing…

Report: Eritrean troops put together offensive in Tigray ETHIOPIA- A report launched by the European Union on the present state of affairs in Ethiopia paints an image of a troubled nation with a myriad of challenges, one thing that would take a number of months earlier than a peaceable decision is discovered. In the report, which has since been leaked, the European Union observes that "there…

MOGADISHU, Somalia -The situation in central Somalia is getting worse following the recent takeover of Baladwayn, an ancient town in Shabelle Valley, Hirshabelle state, in the central part of the troubled nation. According to reports from the Baladwayne district in the Hiran region, the Hiran Salvation Forces , led by Colonel Abdullahi Elmi Barre, willhave the coming days on the 5th onthe 5th. District administration offices were also held on various streets in the city center as anti-local government protests. The…

KAMPALA, Uganda Uganda People's Defense Forces group accused of killing civilians in Somalia has been arrested, President Yoweri Museveni confirms, which is an exciting event that can help families to claim justice. Two weeks ago, seven people, including two truck drivers, were blown up by AMISOM soldiers, allegedly on a revenge mission, shortly after they were ambushed by al-Shabaab militants. It is not known why the army is opposing the civilian population. The victims were innocent civilians, with AMISOM initially…