Hiraal Institute Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Al-Shabab Attacks
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The Hiraal Institute, a prominent Somali think tank, has released a comprehensive report analyzing the security dynamics ...
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Al-Shabab, is a militant Sunni Islamist group based in Somalia and active in East Africa. Al Shabab is designated as a terrorist organization by the United Nations and several other countries.
Al-Shabab involves a combination of military interventions, counter-terrorism efforts, and diplomatic initiatives to stabilize the region and address the root causes of extremism.
Al-Shabab’s presence underscores the ongoing challenges faced by East African nations in achieving stability and security. Efforts to counter the group involve a comprehensive strategy, blending military, diplomatic, and developmental approaches to tackle underlying resilience factors.
The international community, including the African Union, the United Nations, and various Western nations, has condemned Al-Shabab and taken measures to counter its influence. The group operates beyond Somalia, reportedly engaging in neighboring countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia. The fight against Al-Shabaab involves multiple components. These include military interventions, counter-terrorism efforts, and diplomatic initiatives. The overarching goals are to stabilize the region and address the root causes of extremism.
Abdullahi Mohamed Yare, Key Al-Shabab Elder, Eliminated by SNA
Baidoa, SOMALIA - Somali National Army (SNA) has successfully carried out an operation that resulted in the death of Abdullahi ...
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Study: Al-Shabaab May Gain Edge Over SNA After ATMIS Exit
Mogadishu, SOMALIA- As Somalia grapples with a myriad of security and political challenges, including the recent scandal involving the theft ...
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Lt. Col. Adan Omar Ahmed Assassinated in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a brazen attack, Lieutenant Colonel Adan Omar Ahmed, known affectionately as "Biid," was shot and killed ...
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In Blow to Hormuud, BECO Supply Truck Targeted in IED Attack
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In yet another incident targeting Somalia's largest telecommunications company, Hormuud Telecom, a supply truck belonging to its ...
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Hormuud Attack in Garasbaley: Part of Ongoing Assaults on Company
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Six employees of Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's largest telecommunications company, yesterday lost their lives when their vehicle was ...
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Al-Shabab Regains Strategic Locations in Middle Shabelle Amid Clan Rivalries
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Al-Shabab has recaptured the strategic locations of Ciidciidka and Ali Foldhere (Cali Fooldheere) in the Mahadaay district ...
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U.S. Stops Rations to Danab Amid Corruption Scandal [Exclusive]
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a stunning development, the United States has suspended food rations to Danab, the elite Somali special ...
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Islamic State in Somalia Strategically Takes over Al Miskaad
Garowe, PUNTLAND - In a significant development that has largely gone unnoticed amidst the ongoing conflict in southern Somalia, the ...
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President Hassan Sheikh Rallies Troops Against Al-Shabab
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today visited three Somali National Army (SNA) bases—TurkSom, General Dhegabadan, and General Daud—to ...
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NCC Masking Power Grabs with Hollow Promises of Direct Elections
Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The National Consultative Council (NCC) convened to discuss, among other things, the pressing issue of Federal Member...
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