Somali Army, Ugandan Forces Kill Over 40 Al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Shabelle
Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), backed by Ugandan AUSSOM troops, successfully repelled an Al-Shabaab attack in the strategic Lower Shabelle region on August 1, 2019. More than 40 militants were killed and others wounded during the operation aimed at securing Mubarak, a key locality recently liberated from extremist control. This victory disrupts Al-Shabaab’s presence and curtails their ability to stage attacks in the area. The offensive is part of a sustained security campaign launched during Ramadan to reclaim critical territories and infrastructure from insurgent groups. Restoring access to blocked roads is critical to improving movement and economic activity for local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Mar 2026 19:33
