United Against Terror: How Somalia and its Allies Are Crushing Al-Shabaab and ISIS

  United Against Terror: How Somalia and its Allies Are Crushing Al-Shabaab and ISIS

In a remarkable series of operations, Somali and international forces are delivering critical defeats to terrorist groups that have long threatened the region. The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) recently neutralized a senior Al-Shabaab commander responsible for orchestrating attacks in Dhanaane and Gandarshe. This follows another key operation in Sabiid, where the man behind years of mortar assaults on Mogadishu was eliminated. Somalia’s intelligence war is becoming sharper, faster, and more coordinated.

Meanwhile, in Puntland, the anti-ISIS campaign is nearing its climax. With crucial support from the U.S. Africa Command, Puntland forces have liberated the Miraale Valley — once the heart of ISIS operations in the north. Ten militants were killed in precision airstrikes targeting hidden mountain camps, and key territory has now been reclaimed after over a decade of extremist occupation.

Together, these victories reflect a turning point. Somali-led ground operations, empowered by intelligence and international partnership, are dismantling terror networks and restoring security. From Mogadishu to Miraale, Somalia is standing tall against extremism — and winning.