Mogadishu, June 27 (IANS) The Somali National Army (SNA) and international partners killed 30 al-Shabaab militants during a joint operation in the Middle Shabelle region of southern Somalia, officials announced on Saturday.According to the Ministry of Defence, the forces also destroyed two vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and other logistical supplies used by the group to plan terrorist attacks.The military operations took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, specifically targeting al-Shabaab mobilisat…
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Mogadishu, June 8 (IANS) Somalia’s humanitarian crisis is rapidly escalating due to a devastating combination of prolonged drought, potential El Nino-related flooding, and severe economic shocks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) warned on Monday.FAO said the economic disruption has fueled inflation, making necessities increasingly unaffordable for vulnerable families and undermining local market stability.Government f…
Mogadishu, May 15 (IANS) The Somali National Army (SNA) killed 50 al-Shabaab fighters and wounded others during a coordinated military operation on the outskirts of Baidoa in Southwest State, authorities said on Friday.The Ministry of Defence said the forces destroyed multiple technical battle vehicles, weapons caches, and operational equipment used by the militant group during the assault on Thursday.The ministry also accused armed militia loyal to the former Southwest State leader Abdiaziz Has…