The US military reported new "collective self-defense" strike against al-Shabaab on Feb 15 near Ba'adweyn, Galmudug, killing 5 militants. Somali forces have been fighting al-Shabaab fighters in the area for several days, and have reported capturing Shabelow and Qey'ad
1 year agoDefense ministers, army commanders of Horn of Africa countries meeting in Mogadishu ahead of Summit for head of states of 'frontline' countries - Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia scheduled to be held in Mogadishu on Feb 1. The Summit focuses on fighting al-Shabaab
1 year agoUS, @USAfricaCommand announce "successful counterterrorism operation in Somalia" Statement says it took place in a "remote location" Target was NOT alShabaab, per US official
1 year agoThe Somali Govt has confirmed that 7 soldiers were 'killed' in Galcad attack; claims killing 100+ militants and destroying 5 vehicles. Al-Shabaab on its side claimed killing 159 soldiers and seizing 45 vehicles. Casualty figures have not been independently verified
![Somalia lost 3 top commanders in AlShabab attacks in a week. 1. Jamal Ahmed [R], Beledweyne's CID boss killed in Halgan Jan 16 2. Col Abshir Shataqey [C], Cmdr of SNA's 3rd battalion killed in Hawadley Jan 17 3. Major Hassan Tuure [L], deputy DANAB chief killed today in Gal'ad](https://somalia.liveuamap.com/pics/2023/01/20/22530897_0.jpg)
1 year agoSomalia lost 3 top commanders in AlShabab attacks in a week. 1. Jamal Ahmed [R], Beledweyne's CID boss killed in Halgan Jan 16 2. Col Abshir Shataqey [C], Cmdr of SNA's 3rd battalion killed in Hawadley Jan 17 3. Major Hassan Tuure [L], deputy DANAB chief killed today in Gal'ad
1 year agoSomali forces have seized the village of Cali Heelo near Galcad town, Friday. There are several areas named Galcad in Galmudug but the one closest to area of recent military operations is about 375km north of Mogadishu, it locates northwest of Masagaway town
1 year agoAl-Shabaab Roadside IED Kills 4 Highway Authority Workers in Hailey, Bura East, Garissa County, Kenya
1 year agoFederal government forces and local fighters have seized El-Ba'ad (Ceel-Bacad) village in Middle Shabelle region, to the southeast of Bulobarde town, state media reporting
Three people were on the wee hours of Wednesday, December 21, 2022, killed by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Garissa County
1 year agoUS AFRICOM conducted 2 collective self-defense strikes each on Dec. 14 & 17, in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab near Cadale, Somalia, killing 7 + 8 al-Shabaab militants
1 year agoSomalia army seized control of Gof-gadud Burey, which is a small livestock business district, located some 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Baidoa city, Southwest state after AlShabab pulled out its fighters on Monday. It's another blow to the group, losing ground in ongoing war
1 year agoAl-Shabab claims it attacked Military Base in Dhuusamareeb City Airport Somalia
A Somali doctor has been killed in the town of Bur Hakaba, Southwest State on Wednesday. Dr. Bishar Ibrahim Ali, was shot dead at the town's hospital by gunmen who fled the scene. Regional officials accused Al-Shabaab militants for the killing of the doctor
2 year ago40 Alshabab militants were killed in a planned operation carried out by National Armed Forces supported by NISA agents and Somalia's international security partners near Ali Foldhere village in Middle Shabelle region last night
The UAE condemns the terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
2 year agoSecurity forces continue an operation aimed at ending a Villa Rose hotel siege in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, where they have been battling with al-Shabab militants for the past 12 hours after the popular hotel
Reuters: "Somalia says 49 al Shabaab fighters killed in military operation"
2 year agoAl-Shabaab claims it captured Tarajante outside of Beledweyne after attacking a government military base:
2 year agoAl-Shabaab claims that it attacked a South West state convoy between Daynunay & Baidoa & set off a bomb at an army checkpoint in Qoryoley, Lower Shabelle
2 year agoMSF reports 12 cholera cases in Dagahaley camp, Dadaab refugee complex, Kenya. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) efforts in the camps need to be ramped up to improve the current dire living conditions as more people arrive in the camps
Al-Shabaab reported it has retaken Wabxo town in Galmudug region after Govt, local forces pulled back
2 year agoSomali military forces and locals took full control of the strategic area of Wabho. @SNAForce and locals also killed 24 al Shabab militants in Tuesday's operation. The coalition forces moved to dislodge al Shabab from Elbuur town in Galgadud region - @ShabelleMedia reported
2 year agoAt least 15 militants were killed as al Shabab group carried out a dawn attack on a camp housing soldiers in Qayib area, some 90km east of Dhusamareb. Monday's attack started with a suicide explosion
Somali Defense: More than 100 Al-Shabab militants were killed by the army with US air support
A bomb blast targeting a technical vehicle has killed two children and a soldier and wounded seven others in Mogadishu. Al Shabab claims to have killed five soldiers and wounded three more in the explosion
Suspected al Shabaab attackers abducted two paramedics, a driver and a patient near Kenya's border with Somalia - police
Associated Press: "Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab"
At least 100 people killed, 300 wounded in two car bombs that exploded outside Education Ministry in Mogadishu –– Somalia president
2 year agoScene of attack on Ministry of Education in Mogadishu, Somalia
2 year agoOn Saturday, two car bomb explosions targeting the education ministry of Somalia shook the city of Mogadishu and shattered windows of neighboring structures, according to witnesses
