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    PICTURES: Somali forces end a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants on a hotel, leaving all fighters dead

    Wednesday March 12, 2025By  OMAR FARUKA frame grab from a video taken on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, shows the aftermath of a car...

    Somalia’s defence minister confirms UAE, Ethiopia airstrikes on Al-Shabaab and ISIS militants

    Wednesday March 12, 2025Somalia's Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur speaks during an exclusive interview with the BBC Somali ServiceMogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s...

    At least 50 Al-Shabaab militants killed in an airstrike in Middle Shabelle region

    Wednesday March 12, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – At least 50 Al-Shabaab militants, including a senior leader, were killed in an airstrike conducted by Somali...

    NISA forces kill 16 Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle raid

    Tuesday March 11, 2025FILE - Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers march toward a designated operation area, heavily armed and ready for action during...

    Somali forces kill 20 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle region

    Saturday March 8, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces, supported by local clan militia, killed at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants during a military...

    Somali army kills at least seven Al-Shabaab militants in Galgaduud region

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    Somali army, backed by international allies, strikes Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle, killing 44 militants

    Sunday March 2, 2025FILE - SNAMogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces, supported by international partners, carried out airstrikes in Middle Shabelle’s Biyo Cadde...

    U.S. airstrike kills Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia after failed attack

    Wednesday February 26, 2025A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone conducts surveillance and strike operations in an undisclosed location. The drone has been...

    UPDATE: Somali forces kill 48 Al-Shabaab militants in military operations in Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan regions

    Tuesday February 25, 2025Hirshabelle President and military commanders visiting recently liberated areas in Middle Shabelle regionMogadishu (HOL) — Somali security forces, in coordination with...

    Somali army kills over 70 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle offensive

    Tuesday February 25, 2025FILE - Somali National Army soldiers are seen in the Middle Shabelle region of Somalia, Dec. 10, 2012. (Stuart Price...

    Somali forces kill six Al-Shabaab militants in a military operation in Harardhere district

    Friday February 21, 2025Dhusamareb (HOL) – Somali army forces, in coordination with local clan militias, killed six Al-Shabaab militants in a planned military...

    Somali government says attacks on bases repulsed, 130 militants killed

    By Mohamed Olad HassanFriday February 21, 2025FILE - Somali National Army soldiers stand guard against al-Shabab militants in the Middle Shabelle region in...

    Somali officials: US airstrike against Islamic State kills 16 militants

    By Mohamed Olad HassanTuesday February 18, 2025U.S. airstrikes killed 16 militants affiliated with the Islamic State terrorist group in northern Somalia, officials there...

    Somali Army, Jubbaland forces killed several Al-Shabab militants in Jamaame district

    Monday February 17, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army, particularly the elite Danab commandos, carried out military operations in coordination with Jubbaland’s...

    U.S. airstrike kills two ISIS militants in Somalia

    Monday February 17, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) – The United States carried out an airstrike in northeastern Somalia on Sunday, killing two ISIS militants, U.S. Africa Command...

    Jubbaland forces capture senior al-Shabaab judge, kill four militants in Dhoobley raid

    Saturday February 15, 2025A man identified as Moalim Mohamed, the deputy judge of an Al-Shabaab-run court, is seen in custody after being captured...