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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.

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U.S. Stops Rations to Danab Amid Corruption Scandal [Exclusive]

by Kheyr

April 25, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a stunning development, the United States has suspended food rations to Danab, the elite Somali special ...

Al Miskaad Al-Shabab Islamic State Somalia IS-S Puntland

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Islamic State in Somalia Strategically Takes over Al Miskaad

by Kheyr

April 21, 2024

Garowe, PUNTLAND - In a significant development that has largely gone unnoticed amidst the ongoing conflict in southern Somalia, the ...

President Hassan Sheikh rallied Somalia against Al-Shabab

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President Hassan Sheikh Rallies Troops Against Al-Shabab

by Jama

April 15, 2024

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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HirShabelle Presidential Guard’s Internal Clashes

by Jama

April 11, 2024

Jowhar, SOMALIA - Last night, HirShabelle Presidential Guard forces engaged in infighting, resulting in the death of one of their ...

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SNA and Macawisley Recapture Darul Nim’a, Reflecting Conflict’s Volatility

by Dalmar

April 2, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The Somali National Army (SNA) and their local Macawisley allies have returned to the strategic Darul Nim'a ...

Hassan Sheikh El Dher Galmudug Somalia Al-Shabab

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Hassan Sheikh Visits Districts Besieged by Al-Shabab

by Jama

April 1, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh's visit today to the besieged districts of Harardhere and El Dher in eastern Galmudug, ...

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Gorgor Forces in Crisis: Desertions and Leadership Failures

by Kheyr

March 28, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Based on interviews with current and former Gorgor soldiers, officers, and members of the local Macawisley militia, ...

Al-Shabab Darul Nim'a and Ruun Nirgood Somalia

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Al-Shabab Retakes Strategic Village as Government Forces Struggle

by Dalmar

March 27, 2024

Mogadishu, Somalia - In a significant setback for the Somali National Army (SNA) and their local Macawisley allies, the Al-Shabab ...

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Hassan Sheikh and His Constitutional Gambit in Somalia

by The Editorial Team

March 24, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent efforts to amend Somalia's constitution have raised eyebrows and sparked concerns among ...