Seven people were killed in tribal clashes in Galgadud province

 
At least seven people were killed in clan clashes in a village in the city of Dosmarib, the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia.

Violent clashes broke out in the village of Hananbouri, about 45 kilometers from Dosmarib, and tensions between tribal militias continue in the area, according to what local residents reported.

The new fighting between militias in the Galgadud region of Galmudug state coincides with the continuation of clan clashes in the Middle Shabelle region of Hirshabelle state, which led to the killing of 10 people over the past two weeks.

The Somali federal government accused Al-Shabaab of fueling clan conflicts in different regions of the country with the aim of diverting tribal militias from participating in the ongoing military operations against them.

The Somali government accuses Al-Shabaab of being behind tribal wars in some areas of the country

 
The Somali federal government accused Al-Shabaab of being behind the tribal wars
witnessed in some regions of Somalia.

The Somali Defense Minister said that Al-Shabaab is spending a lot of money
To incite tribal conflicts in some areas that were liberated from the group, with the aim of diverting the tribes from participating in the war against them.

Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur called on the Somali people
To beware of the conflict that Al-Shabaab is igniting between neighboring clans, to make them preoccupied with intra-clinical conflicts.The statement made by the Somali Defense Minister comes at the same time that some areas in the Middle Shabelle region are witnessing a tribal war that has caused many losses, including deaths, injuries, displacement, and burning of homes.

A Somali army operation results in the killing of 4 Al-Shabaab leaders in Bakool region

 
During the past hours, Somali government forces carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab fighters near the “Tiglo” area in Bakool District, South West State.

Official media quoted military officials as saying that the operation that targeted a gathering of Al-Shabaab members in Tiglo resulted in the killing of 4 Al-Shabaab leaders and the wounding of 9 other militants.

The Somali army did not reveal the names of the leaders who were killed in the planned operation, nor did it mention any casualties among the Somali armed forces during the operation.

Somalia joins Arab countries in condemning the Israeli attack on Gaza

 
The Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations voted to approve a draft resolution submitted by Arab countries condemning the violations committed by Israeli forces against civilians in the Gaza Strip.

A statement issued by the mission called for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip after Israel cut off electricity, communications and the Internet from the Strip.

The statement condemned the targeting of civilians and forced displacement, stressing Somalia’s strong position in support of the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.

The Somali President holds a meeting with the President of the European Council

 
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting at the European Union headquarters in Brussels with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.

The meeting dealt with ways of cooperation between Somalia and the European Union in the areas of security and economy, the process of building the state and developing infrastructure, according to a brief statement issued by the Somali presidency.

Michel praised the efforts of the Somali government in the war against terrorism, which he said was essential for security and stability in Somalia after three decades of conflict that led to the displacement of millions.

The meeting was part of the meetings held by Somali President Hassan Sheikh with participants in the European Union and developing countries summit.

In order to concentrate a list of 35 names to communicate with the most important county chiefs of Lamu

 
Kenyan authorities have published a list of 35 Al-Shabaab members accused of being behind terrorist attacks in the coastal Lamu region.

The authorities asked the Kenyan people to provide voluntary information that could lead to the arrest of militants involved in terrorist attacks in the county.

A statement issued by the Kenya Counter-Terrorism Police Bureau urged those wanted by Al-Shabaab to surrender themselves to the police immediately.

Sunni scholars warn against calls for youth freedom

Scholars from the Sunnis and the community expressed their support for the war against Al-Shabaab
led by the Somali government and warned against calls to negotiate with the group before it disarms and abandons extremist ideology.
The scholars concluded their meeting in the capital, Mogadishu, noted
On Monday, October 23, 2023, in the final statement of the meeting, they indicated their standing by the Somali Armed Forces and their allied militias, and promised to form a committee that would work to organize and support efforts aimed at liberating the country from the Kharijites.
The scholars demanded that the war against the Kharijites not be politicized and that the unity of the nation be preserved

And to stay away from everything that poses a threat to the stability of the country, as well as from everything that gives the Kharijites an opportunity to cause problems, and they called for caution against the strife raised by the Al-Shabaab movement among the Somali tribes.

In their statement, the scholars affirmed their full support for the Palestinian cause, and pointed out that liberating Jerusalem is the duty of every Muslim.

The Somali army is in the Bakool area

 
The Somali army was able to control the “Ayl Bon” area.
It is located in the city of Wajid in Bakool District, southwestern Somalia.

A military official confirmed that the aforementioned area, which is about 40 kilometers from the city of Wajid
It was taken from Al-Shabaab fighters who were in that area.The official added that during the operation, the army was also able to seize weapons and vehicles that fighters were using to harass residents, pledging to continue operations in Bakool province.

The operation came days after the visit of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to both Bay and Bakool regions
In South West State, to urge the state leadership to begin military operations against Al-Shabaab, similar to what is happening in Galmudug and Hirshabelle states.

Somali special forces carry out operations against Al-Shabaab in southern Mudug region

 
The Somali special forces known as “Gorgur” announced the implementation of planned operations in the southern regions of Mudug region, Galmudug state in central Somalia.

According to military officials, the operation was carried out in the rural areas between Shabello and Ad, south of Mudug Governorate, which was the scene of bloody clashes between the allied Somali forces and Al-Shabaab fighters.

Deputy Commander of the 18th Special Forces Battalion, Major Solnog, who led the operation, told government media that the forces raided the movement's bases in those areas.

The commander pointed out that the militants fled their bases in the rural areas of Aad and Shabello after the army carried out a clearance operation, adding that the operation would continue until Al-Shabaab was eliminated in the areas of Galmudug state.

Police confirm the victims of the bombing on the outskirts of Mogadishu

 
Somali police reported that the death toll from the suicide bombing that occurred on Saturday morning in the “water wells” area on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu, reached 6 dead and 9 wounded.

The police indicated in a statement that among the dead were 4 soldiers and two civilians, while five soldiers and four civilians were injured as a result of the attack that targeted a military police base in the area located about 17 kilometers west of the capital.

The Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab movement claimed in a statement that the bombing, carried out by a suicide bomber, killed 49 government soldiers.

The Somali president asks clan sheikhs to play their role in the war against Al-Shabaab

 
The Somali president asks clan sheikhs to play their role in the war against Al-Shabaab
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who arrived yesterday in Baidoa, the capital of the interim South West State, met with clan sheikhs hailing from the state.

The meeting, which was attended by the President of South West State, Abdulaziz Hassan Mohamed Leftagrin, focused on
On the government's plan to launch the second phase of the offensive against Al-Shabaab and liberate the country after decades of conflict and lawlessness.

President Mahmoud asked the tribal sheikhs he met to contribute to the war on Al-Shabaab

During the meeting, the traditional sheikhs affirmed that they stand with the president in his fight against Al-Shabaab, praising his firm commitment to achieving a peaceful Somalia free of terrorism.The Somali army did not succeed in expelling Al-Shabaab fighters from Galmudug and Hirshabelle states, as Al-Shabaab is still present in many areas of the two states.

America offers $5 million to find the deputy leader of Al-Shabaab

 
The United States offered a reward of $5 million
For those who provide information about the deputy leader of Al-Shabaab, Abu Bakr Ali Adam.
The State Department's Rewards for Justice Program announced the reward Tuesday for information leading to Adam's identity or location.

The United States originally sanctioned Adam as a global terrorist in January 2018.
The United States has already offered rewards worth $10 million for information on other Al-Shabaab leaders, including Prince Ahmed Diri or Abu Ubaida, operations commander Mohd Kartai, and explosives expert Jihad Mustafa. Mustafa is an American citizen and holds multiple roles within Al-Shabaab.

The United States designated Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organization in 2008
The group has been fighting to overthrow the Somali government for more than 16 years.

More Lower Shabelle administration to work on liberating the Al-Shabaab area in Al-Shabaab region

The administration of the Lower Shabelle region in South West State announced that it has prepared local residents, known as the owners of the ministries, to play a major role in the operations against Al-Shabaab, which is expected to begin soon in the region.

Mohamed Ibrahim Barre, governor of the Lower Shabelle region, pointed out that the federal forces have a golden opportunity to work closely with the armed local population.

Berri said that the movement's fighters crossed some parts of the region when they faced strong pressure from other areas, adding that government forces, working with the utmost levels of vigilance and preparedness, prevented them several times.

This comes at a time when Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud yesterday received forces that completed military training in Eritrea. These forces will join the ongoing operations to liberate the country from Al-Shabaab fighters.
 

Sending military reinforcements to the “Barre Ogied” area after clashes with Al-Shabaab

 
The Somali federal government has deployed a large number of heavily armed forces in the “Bari Oged” area in Gal Ghudud District, Galmudug State in central Somalia.

This step aims to enhance security and stability in the region, which has witnessed repeated clashes between Somali forces and Al-Shabaab fighters.

The Somali government announced yesterday, Sunday, that its forces repelled an attack launched by Al-Shabaab militants on the area located about 60 kilometers from the city of Gire Ali.

Al-Shabaab launches a major attack on military bases near the city of Gire Ali

 
On Sunday morning, Al-Shabaab fighters launched a major attack on Somali army bases in the “Bari Uged” area, located about 60 kilometers from the city of Giri Eil in the Gal Ghudud region of Galmudug state in central Somalia.

According to received reports, the attack began with explosions, followed by violent fighting between the attackers and government forces, resulting in deaths and injuries on both sides.

Both the Somali federal government and the Al-Shabaab movement, which is linked to Al-Qaeda, announced heavy losses among the other side.

An investigation was opened into a Somali poet and university professor joining Al-Shabaab

 
The National Intelligence and Security Service has launched an investigation into reports suggesting that Ngiyi Ali Khalif, a poet, media trainer and lecturer at the Somali National University, may have defected to the militant group Al-Shabaab.

A security official revealed that Khalif was absent from his home for five days, during which his phones were turned off. The official further stated that an official report on his status will be issued in due course.

The Somali National University, where Khalif worked as a lecturer, refused to comment on the case of the suspect who joined the ranks of the Al-Shabaab movement.

Security analysts pointed out that Khalif expressed his admiration for the ideology of the Al-Shabaab movement in his recently published book, “Dabdurrig.” In this book, Khalif mentioned his visit to the areas controlled by the Al-Shabaab movement, where he claimed that he was received warmly.

Kenyan police thwart an attack near the border with Somalia

 
A team of police officers foiled a planned attack on passenger service vehicles when they discovered and recovered an improvised explosive device in Dadaab, northeastern Garissa County, near the border with Somalia.

The bomb was prepared by suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists as a police team patrolling the area discovered and secured the bomb.

According to police sources, experts from the bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene and disposed of the device safely.

The incident comes about a week after two Al-Shabaab militants were killed when a bomb exploded on them in the Amoma area of ​​the county.

An Al-Shabaab member was arrested in Mogadishu

 

The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced that it had arrested a member of the Al-Shabaab movement after carrying out an operation in the capital, Mogadishu.

A statement issued by Somali intelligence stated that the arrested person was planning to attack and harm people living in Mogadishu.

His arrest comes amid ongoing operations by the Somali army and the clan militias allied with it against the Al-Shabaab movement in different regions of the country.

A vehicle transporting supplies to Al-Shabaab was seized in Mudug region

 
Mogadishu - The Somali federal government revealed details about an operation that took place near the “Dbalgo” area in the Mudug region in the center of the country, which led to the seizure of a vehicle transporting supplies to the Al-Shabaab movement.

A press release from the Somali Ministry of Information stated that the car was seized 5 kilometers from the Dabagalo area, in cooperation between the people and the valiant national forces.

This operation comes after the federal government announced the killing of 20 Al-Shabaab members in a planned operation in the Shabello area, south of Mudug Province.

For months, the Mudug and Galgadud regions in central Somalia have been witnessing military operations against Al-Shabaab fighters, who lost control of many areas in the two regions after confrontations with Somali government forces, local residents, and Somalia's international partners, who are directing air strikes on the fighters' positions.

Ethiopian security forces arrest individuals suspected of links to Boko Haram and Al-Shabab

 
Ethiopian security forces have arrested a number of individuals suspected of having links to the Boko Haram and Al-Shabab terrorist groups.

The Sidama Zone Peace and Security Office said in a press release that the suspects were caught red-handed while planning to carry out terrorist attacks in different parts of Ethiopia in coordination with transnational terrorist groups and armed rebel groups.

The statement revealed that those suspected of involvement in terrorism were arrested in a joint operation carried out by the Sidama Region Security Task Force, the Ethiopian National Defense Force and the Ethiopian National Intelligence and Security Service.

The Somali government announces the killing of more than 100 Al-Shabaab members in a battle in Mudug region

 
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism in the Federal Government of Somalia, Dawud Awis Jama, revealed the details of the recent violent battle that took place in the Shabello area of ​​Mudug District, Galmudug State.

The minister pointed out that more than 100 Al-Shabaab members were killed during the battle in which Somali government forces and local militias allied with them participated.

A statement from the ministry said that the Kharijites took refuge in a forest in the Mudug region with the aim of establishing a stronghold there, but the allied forces launched an attack on them and succeeded in expelling them from their haven. They also succeeded in seizing the weapons of the fleeing Al-Shabaab militants.

The government stated that over the past two months, Al-Shabaab had suffered heavy casualties and that government forces and militias were able to liberate areas that were under the group's oppressive rule.

The Somali government announces the killing of 1,650 Al-Shabaab members within two months

 
The Somali federal government announced that its forces killed 1,650 Al-Shabaab fighters as a result of military operations in Galmudug and Hirshabelle states during the past two months.

A press statement issued by the Somali Ministry of Information stated that the operations resulted in the killing of 1,650 members of the movement, including 19 field commanders, and the wounding of more than 550 others.

The statement added that the forces, supported by local militants and international partners, destroyed militant strongholds, forcing many of them to surrender to the authorities.

It is noteworthy that government forces have intensified their attacks against Al-Shabaab militants linked to Al-Qaeda since last year, after Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a comprehensive war on the terrorist group.

Two Al-Shabaab members were killed in an explosion in Garsa County

 Two Al-Shabaab logisticians were killed yesterday, Tuesday, when a bomb they were planting in the Amoma area of ​​Garsa County exploded.

Kenyan police said the two were placing the explosive device on the main supply road used by security services and other motorists when it exploded.

The police added that the security teams that arrived at the scene found severely mutilated bodies scattered everywhere, explaining that this indicates that terrorists are now trying to deploy explosives after a slight decrease in attacks in September.

It should be noted that the Al-Shabaab movement, loyal to Al-Qaeda, carries out repeated attacks in Kenya, especially in the areas adjacent to the border between Somalia

Planes bomb Al-Shabaab bases in the city of Buale

 
Mogadishu - Last night, aircraft believed to be belonging to the Kenyan Defense Forces carried out air strikes on Al-Shabaab bases in the city of Buale, the center of the Middle Juba region in southern Somalia.

According to received reports, the air strike targeted a site where Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab fighters were meeting in Buale, the movement’s main stronghold in southern Somalia.

It has not yet been possible to know the losses resulting from the raid among the targeted Al-Shabaab members, and there was no immediate comment from the Somali government or Jubbaland State on the raid.

A major fire destroys parts of the “Hinti Wadagh” market in Johar City

 
A massive fire broke out at midnight last night in the main “Hinti Wedagh” market in the city of Johor, the capital of Hirshabelle Regional State.

The huge fire reportedly started in a bakery that manufactures biscuits and sweets in the “Hinti Wadag” neighborhood of Johar City, which is about 90 kilometers north of Mogadishu.

The efforts of local residents succeeded in extinguishing the fire, which spread to other parts of the market, but the extent of the damage caused by this fire is not yet clear.

This is the second fire incident in less than two months, and on August 28, 2023, a similar fire broke out in the same market, destroying many shops in the market.

Somali security forces seize a car bomb in Gedo Governorate

On Sunday, Somali security forces seized a car filled with explosives in the town of Dolo in Gedo District, Jubbaland State, following a security operation on the outskirts of the town.

The commissioner of the border town of Dolo, Mohamed Hussein Abdi, said that the security forces received a report about the car bomb, which enabled them to seize the car that Al-Shabaab had prepared to blow up in Dolo.

The Commissioner commended the security forces for their diligence and vigilance in enhancing public security in the area where a large-scale operation against Al-Shabaab in Jubbaland State is expected to begin.