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MOGADISHU, July 14, 2025 – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), backed by international partners, carried out a coordinated overnight operation in the Gayacad junction near Mabaax, in the central Hiiraan region, killing at least 15 members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab militant group, NISA said Monday. The operation, which unfolded in three separate raids late Sunday night, targeted Al-Shabaab fighters...

Muqdisho, Luulyo 14, 2025 – Ciidanka Hay'adda Sirdoonka iyo Nabadsugidda Qaranka (NISA), oo kaashanaya saaxiibada caalamiga ah, ayaa xalay howlgal qorsheysan ka fuliyay Isgoyska Gayacad oo u dhow deegaanka Mabaax ee gobolka Hiiraan, kaas oo lagu dilay 15 xubnood oo isugu jiray maleeshiyaad iyo horjoogeyaal ka tirsan Al-Shabaab, halka shan kalena dhaawacyo culus la gaarsiiyay.   Howlgalka oo dhacay saddex jeer...

MOGADISHU, July 14 — A new wave of political and military tension is unfolding in Somalia’s Gedo region after a plane carrying federal troops was denied landing at Doolow airport, which is under the control of the semi-autonomous Jubaland administration, officials and local sources said Monday.   The aircraft, reportedly transporting federal security personnel for an undisclosed operation or security deployment,...

DOOLOW - Xiisad siyaasadeed iyo mid ciidan ayaa markale cirka isku shareeray gobolka Gedo, kadib markii diyaarad siday ciidamo katirsan dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya laga soo celiyay degmada Doolow, oo ay gacanta ku hayso dowlad-goboleedka Jubaland.   Diyaaradda, oo la sheegay inay waday ciidamo federaal ah oo loogu talagalay howlgal ama sugidda amniga, ayaa loo diiday inay degto garoonka diyaaradaha ee Doolow....

Lower Shabelle, Somalia — Thousands of residents from the Sabid and Canoole areas in Lower Shabelle have begun returning to their homes on Monday after being displaced for nearly four months due to conflict and airstrikes.   The villages were recently recaptured from Al-Shabaab militants following coordinated ground and air operations by Somali government forces and their allies, restoring security to...

Shabeelaha Hoose – Shacabka kunoolaa deegaanada Sabid iyo Caanoole ee gobolka Shabeelaha Hoose ayaa maanta inta badan dib ugu laabtay guryahooda, kaddib markii ay muddo afar bilood oo ka barakaceen dagaallo iyo duqeymo. Deegaanadan ayaa dhawaan laga saaray Al-Shabaab, kadib markii ay ciidanka dowladda Soomaaliya iyo saaxiibadooda fuliyeen weeraro dhulka iyo cirka ah oo xoogan, taasoo keentay in gacanta lagu...

LasAnod, Somalia – A Somali regional lawmaker, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril Abwaan, announced his resignation from the Puntland Parliament on Sunday, declaring his support for the self-declared SSC-Khaatumo administration in northern Somalia. Speaking at a political conference in Lasanod, the capital of the disputed Sool region, Abdirashid said he could no longer represent Puntland, citing the wishes of his constituents in...

Laascaanood – Xildhibaan Cabdirashiid Yuusuf Jibriil Abwaan, oo kasoo jeeda gobolka Sanaag kana tirsanaa Golaha Wakiilada Puntland, ayaa si rasmi ah ugu dhawaaqay inuu iska casilay xilkii xildhibaanimo.   Isagoo ka hadlayay shir ka dhacay magaalada Laascaanood oo lagu dhameystirayo maamulka SSC-Khaatumo, ayuu sheegay inuu go’aankaas u qaatay si uu uga qeyb qaato dhismaha iyo mideynta maamulkaasi. Xildhibaanka ayaa sheegay in deegaanada...

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Al-Shabaab militants have taken control of strategic areas in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, including the districts of Moqokori and Tardo, both crucial battlegrounds in the ongoing fight against the insurgents. The recent offensives have raised many questions as local clan militias express frustration over insufficient support to hold their territories. Community fighters claim they were left isolated in...

TARDO — Al-Shabaab ayaa dhowaan si buuxda ula wareegay deegaano muhiim ah oo ka tirsan gobolka Hiiraan, kuwaasoo horay loogu bixiyay magacyada Naf iyo Maal. Labadan deegaan, oo kala ah Degmada Moqokori iyo deegaanka Tardo, ayaa ahayd meel muhiim u ah dagaalka lagula jiro Al-Shabaab. Su’aalo badan ayaa haatan ka taagan dhacdooyinkii ugu dambeeyay ee ku saabsan qabsashada deegaanadan, iyadoo...