Tag: Jubaland
Jubaland leader declares non-recognition of Somali federal government, accuses Mogadishu of politicising aid
Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) announced that his administration no longer recognises the Federal Government of Somalia, led by President Hassan ...Over 100 Al-Shabaab fighters have surrendered to gov’t since July: Report
A total of 107 Al-Shabaab fighters surrendered to the Somali government in July and August, according to Abdullahi Mohamed Nor, the Head ...A year on, Somalia is keen to wrap up ‘all-out’ offensive against Al-Shabaab in Galmudug
It has been a year since the first phase of the “all-out” offensive against Al-Shabaab commenced in Somalia’s central regions. With the ...Somali cabinet approves appointment of Gen Muhyadin as new army chief
Somalia’s Cabinet on Monday approved the appointment of General Ibrahim Sheekh Muhyadin Adow as the new Commander of the Somali National Army ...Puntland ‘gravely concerned’ by Gedo situation
The president of Somalia’s Puntland regional state Said Abdullahi Deni has expressed “grave concern” about the unfolding tension in Gedo region. Part ...At least 40 Al-Shabaab militants killed in operations south of Somalia
At least 40 Al-Shabaab militants have been killed in a joint operation by the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and ...Somali troops liberate more territories in central Galgadud region
The last three days have seen Somali troops advance into new territories in central Galgadud region as the government seeks to complete ...Al-Shabaab militants reportedly clash with foreign recruits in Jilib
Al-Shabaab militants have clashed with their foreign recruits in Somalia’s southern town of Jilib, according to local media. The reports which emerged ...“We will eliminate them:” Jubaland state gears for offensive against Al-Shabaab
On March 1, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was warmly received in Kismayo, the interim seat of Jubbaland state, by the regional state’s ...At least 10 killed in Al-Shabaab attack in Gedo region
At least five people including soldiers have been killed early Tuesday following an Al-Shabaab suicide bombing in Baardheere town in Somalia’s Gedo ...
