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2025-03-10 Africa Horn
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Middle Shabelle — active battlefield vs. Al Shabaab
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Somalia: NISA Strikes Al-Shabaab in Al-Ba’ad, Kills Commander
09/03/2025
[ShabelleMedia] The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working alongside international partners, carried out a targeted airstrike in the El-Ba’ad area of the Middle Shabelle region, killing several Al-Shabaab militants, including a key commander, Yusuf Dheg-naas, authorities said Saturday.
NISA confirmed the strike resulted in the death of Dheg-naas, who was responsible for overseeing Al-Shabaab’s operations in the El-Ba’ad area of Middle Shabelle region.
The agency also reported the destruction of several combat vehicles used by the terrorist group during the operation.
Dheg-naas had reportedly been involved in extorting money from residents, further terrorizing the community, according to NISA.
The operation, which is still ongoing, has so far resulted in the deaths of more than 20 Al-Shabaab fighters. Several military vehicles have also been destroyed.
NISA forces, alongside the Somali National Army and supported by international partners, have ramped up their efforts to eliminate Al-Shabaab, which the Somali government designates as a violent extremist organization.
Al-Shabaab Regains Control of Key Areas in Southern Somalia
08-03-2025
[Garowe] Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly regained control of several strategic areas in the Middle Shabelle region of Somalia, including the towns of Al-Kawthar and Boos-Hareeri, according to sources close to the regional administration.
This comes after the Somali federal government and local militia forces, known as Macwiisley, withdrew from several locations due to the continuous attacks launched by Al-Shabaab, which caused significant casualties.
In one of the recent clashes, a senior Somali military officer and his troops were killed in an ambush near Boos-Hareeri when Al-Shabaab launched an assault. The group also displayed military vehicles they had captured during the attack, further demonstrating their strengthened position in the region.
Since the beginning of Ramadan, Al-Shabaab has intensified efforts to reclaim territory it had previously lost in the Middle Shabelle region, resulting in a growing security threat. The Somali government and local forces are now focused on containing the group's expansion, though the situation remains precarious.
This latest development is part of a broader escalation in violence across central and southern Somalia, where Al-Shabaab has been regaining ground. Despite efforts by the Somali government and allied militias, the group’s resurgence presents a significant challenge to national security and efforts to stabilize the country.
The ongoing conflict has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the Somali government's military strategy, which had previously made some progress in pushing back Al-Shabaab. However, the recent setbacks, including the loss of key territories and the deaths of senior officials and soldiers, have led to a sense of crisis.
HirShabelle Leader Mourns Death of Senior Military Officer in Al-Shabaab Attack
08-03-2025
[Garowe] The president of Somalia’s Hirshabelle region, Ali Gudlawe, expressed condolences on Saturday for the killing of Major Abukar Abdulle Raage Gar-Maqaate, a senior Somali army officer, in an Al-Shabaab attack in Boos-Hareeri on Friday that left several dead.
The assault is part of a surge in Al-Shabaab attacks in Middle Shabelle since Ramadan began, targeting areas under Somali government control. Major Gar-Maqaate’s death adds to the mounting losses of military personnel in the region, where the group has intensified its campaign against bases of Somali forces.
Al-Shabaab retook Al-Kowthar and Boos-Hareeri villages in Middle Shabelle region from Somali troops after attacks, according to the residents.
Somalia’s government has struggled to contain Al-Shabaab since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched a full-scale offensive against the militants in 2022. Heavy casualties, including senior commanders, have hit Somali troops, with the deadliest attack occurring at the Cowswayne military base in August 2023. Al-Shabaab said it killed more than 170 soldiers in the assault near El-dheer town, Galgadud region.
Gudlawe hailed the officer’s service and pledged to press on with the fight against the insurgents. Middle Shabelle, near the capital Mogadishu, remains a key battleground. Somali authorities have not released casualty figures from Friday’s clash or detailed their response to the militants’ Ramadan push.
Somalia Leader Offers Al-Shabaab Amnesty as Attacks Surge in Middle Shabelle Region
08-03-2025
[Garowe] Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has renewed an offer of amnesty to members of the Al-Shabaab, urging them to leave the group and rejoin society without fear of punishment.
In remarks made at a mosque in the State House [Villa Somalia] on Friday, President Mohamud emphasized that those who defect from Al-Shabaab will not face humiliation or imprisonment. He highlighted that former militants who have left the group are now living with dignity, working within the security forces, government, and even the private sector.
"You will not be humiliated, you will not be jailed… those who defected live with dignity, they are members of the security forces, they are members of the government, they are in the business sector," Mohamud said.
Al-Shabaab, which is designated as a terrorist organization by both Somalia and the United States, has been waging an insurgency in the country for over a decade. Despite its violent campaign, Mohamud’s government continues to offer a path for reconciliation for those willing to abandon the group.
The president also sought to downplay recent security alerts regarding potential attacks in Somalia, including in the capital, Mogadishu. He reassured the public that the government was taking necessary measures to ensure safety and stability.
Al-Shabaab has yet to respond to the amnesty offer, but the president's remarks reflect his ongoing effort to weaken the group's influence by offering former members a chance to reintegrate into Somali society.
At Least 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Clashes in Boos-Hareeri, Somalia
08/03/2025
[ShabelleMedia] The Somali government has confirmed that at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a battle that took place yesterday in the Boos-Hareeri area of the Middle Shabelle region.
The fighting reportedly began on Friday when Al-Shabaab launched an attack on positions held by Somali government forces in the region, after which they took control of the area.
A statement released by the Federal Government of Somalia confirmed that both government forces and local Macawisley fighters seized vehicles and military equipment from the Al-Shabaab fighters involved in the attack.
This clash is part of the ongoing conflict in various regions of Somalia, where government and local forces continue to battle Al-Shabaab militants.
In a separate development, the President of HirShabelle, Ali Gudlawe, confirmed that Al-Shabaab militants were also responsible for an attack yesterday that resulted in the death of a senior Somali military officer, Major Abukar Abdulle Raage Gar-Maqaate.
The attack took place near Boos-Hareeri and also resulted in the deaths of several soldiers accompanying the officer. Al-Shabaab later displayed weapons and vehicles they claimed to have taken from the scene of the attack.
Somali Forces Battle Al-Shabaab in Previously Cleared Areas Near Mogadishu
08/03/2025xj
[ShabelleMedia] Somali government forces are locked in fierce combat with Al-Shabaab militants in regions near the capital that were declared free of the extremist group three years ago, underscoring the persistent security challenges facing the Horn of Africa nation.
The clashes, spanning the past three years, have centered on the Middle Shabelle, Hiran, Galgadud, and Southern Mudug regions, where Al-Shabaab has launched repeated attacks to reclaim territory.
Among the most recently targeted areas are Ceel Cali, Cali Fool Dheere, Al-Kowsar, Daarunimca, Ceelbaraf District, Cadaan Laxeey, Boos Hareeri, Biyacadde, Mirtaqwo, Balcad, and surrounding districts.
The violence escalated last month, with a significant assault yesterday in the Aadan Yabaal district that killed military officers and soldiers. Government forces repelled the attack, though exact casualty figures were not disclosed.
Security analysts warn that the resurgence of Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle poses a growing threat, challenging the Somali government’s grip on these strategic areas. The conflict has raised doubts about the nation’s stability as it prepares for long-awaited elections.
Government officials recently touted improved security, claiming conditions are ripe for free and fair elections. However, the intensifying violence, coupled with political infighting, has fueled skepticism about the feasibility of holding polls soon.
The latest attacks highlight the delicate balance between maintaining territorial control and advancing the electoral process.
The Somali government has not commented on yesterday’s assault in Aadan Yabaal or provided an updated timeline for elections. As fighting persists, experts say the dual pressures of insecurity and internal divisions could further delay the nation’s democratic ambitions.
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