Shabelle Media Network

MOGADISHU, Aug 12, 2025 – Joint forces comprising the Somali National Army (SNA) and African Union troops, particularly from the Ugandan contingent, are making gradual advances into areas of Lower Shabelle region still under the control of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group, military sources said.   The troops have reached farmlands near the strategic town of Bariire, following intelligence reports suggesting that...

Shabeellaha Hoose — Ciidamada Wadajirka ah ee ka kooban kuwa Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliya iyo ciidamada Midowga Afrika gaar ahaan qeybtooda Uganda ayaa si tartiib tartiib ah ugu sii siqaya deegaanada ay weli ku sugan yihiin kooxda Al-Shabaab, sida laga soo xigtay ilo military.   Ciidanka ayaa gaaray dhul beereedyo ku dhow deegaanka Bariire, kadib markii ay heleen xog muujineysa in Al-Shabaab...

Dhusamareb, Somalia, Aug 11 – The Vice President of Somalia’s Galmudug State, Ali Dahir Eid, met Monday with senior commanders of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) at the regional presidential palace in Dhusamareb.   The meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation, intensifying the fight against al-Shabaab militants, and enhancing the operational capacity of AUSSOM forces operating across the...

Dhuusamareeb, Agoosto 11 — Madaxweyne ku-xigeenka Dowlad Goboleedka Galmudug, Cali Daahir Ciid, ayaa maanta xarunta Madaxtooyada Galmudug ku qaabilay saraakiil sare oo ka tirsan Ciidamada AUSSOM ee ka howlgala deegaannada maamulkaasi.   Kulanka ayaa si gaar ah diiradda loogu saaray xoojinta amniga, dardargelinta dagaalka ka dhanka ah kooxaha Khawaarijta ah, iyo sidii loo kordhin lahaa awoodda iyo iskaashiga ka dhexeeya Ciidamada...

SABIID, Somalia– Somalia’s military court on Monday executed two former soldiers convicted of assassinating their unit commander using a remote-controlled explosive device, officials said.   The executed soldiers - Mohamed Hussein Buulle and Adan Isak Yarow, also known as “Salad Koofi”, were members of the Somali National Army’s 14th October Brigade. The two were found guilty of planting an explosive device...

Muqdisho, Agoosto 11, 2025 – Maxkamadda Ciidamada Qalabka Sida ayaa saaka xukun dil ah ku fulisay labo askari hore uga tirsanaa Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, kuwaas oo lagu helay in ay si qorsheysan u dileen taliyahoodii.   Ex-Alifle Maxamed Xuseen Buulle iyo Ex-Dable Aadan Isaaq Yarow (Salaad Koofi), oo ka tirsanaa Guutada 14-ka Oktoobar, ayaa lagu eedeeyay inay miino ku xireen...

WASHINGTON, United States – The US Senate has confirmed General Dagvin Anderson as the new commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), marking the first time an Air Force officer will lead the military command since its creation in 2007.   In remarks following his confirmation, Gen. Anderson said he would reassess whether AFRICOM’s engagement in Somalia should prioritize the...

WASHINGTON - General Dagvin Anderson ayaa loo magacaabay Taliyaha cusub ee Taliska Ciidamada Maraykanka ee Afrika (AFRICOM), waxaana ansixiyay Senate-ka Maraykanka.   Wuxuu sheegay inuu dib u eegis ku samayn doono in Maraykanku uu taageeradiisa siiyo Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ama Dowlad Goboleedyada. General Anderson wuxuu sheegay in Maraykanku uu sii wadi doono taageerada uu siiyo dagaalka lagula jiro Al-Shabaab, balse taageeradaas ay...

Gedo, Somalia – A senior police commander under the Jubaland state in Gedo region has been confirmed dead following a heavy attack early Monday morning on a Jubaland military base in the village of Tuulo Amiin, local sources and security officials said.   The operation, reportedly well-coordinated, was carried out by Somali federal forces led by Abdirashid Janan, the newly appointed head...

Gedo, Soomaaliya – Wararka naga soo gaaraya gobolka Gedo ayaa xaqiijinaya in uu geeriyooday Taliyihii booliska Jubaland ugu magacownaa gobolkaasi, kadib weerar culus oo saaka waaberigii lala beegsaday xerada ciidanka Jubaland ee ku taalla deegaanka Tuulo Amiin. Weerarka oo ahaa mid si weyn loo soo qorsheeyay ayaa waxaa fuliyeey ciidamada dowladda Soomaaliya oo hogaaminaya Cabdirashiid Janan, taliyaha cusub ee NISA...