События

The Somali government says seven al-Shabaab militants behind the attack on Godka Jilaow investigations complex have been neutralised. The government further reported new airstrikes in the past 24 hours - conducted against al-Shabaab in Jilib, Mubarak, Ugunji and Kunyo. All seven Al-Shabaab Kharijites behind the attack on the Godka Jilacow have been neutralized. The Ministry of Internal Security emphasized its commitment to fully enforcing laws to secure the capital and implementing stricter controls on military-painted vehicles

One person was killed in the town of Al-Tamanah in the southern Idlib countryside following an airstrike by aircraft believed to be from the international coalition.

JNIM continues its startegic goal to paralize Mali's economy by targeting fuel supplies. Earlier today (27/9), the group set fire to multiple fuel trucks in Narena (Koulikoro region). nAs fuel prices rose, averagedly, around 3-4 times, people are limiting their movements

Al Shabab denies U.S. military claims of killing a militant weapon dealer in a drone strike in Badhan. They accuse the U.S. military of covering up the killing of local elder Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim, who was killed in an air raid the same day in Badhan, Sanaag region

AFRICOM statement: The US military confirms conducting airstrikes in the vicinity of Badhan, northeast Somalia, targeting an al-Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025. The airstrikes were conducted in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.

On the Bamako - Kayes axis, 118 tankers were set on fire by the JNIM

Burkina Faso : "Al-Qaeda in Sahel" (JNIM) raided Burkinabe Army base in Gomboro, Sourou Province. Mlitants seemingly captured at least one France-made ACMAT Bastion 4x4 APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) as well

JNIM militants raided Kolokani, 127 km from Bamako, and torched a fuel tanker

Somalia: Airstrikes reportedly hit Al-Shabaab in Ugunji, Lower Shabelle, killing key members and causing heavy losses

Jubaland forces, with Ethiopian troops and local police, launched a joint security operation around Doolow to counter Al-Shabaab threats and secure main road networks

Mali: JNIM claimed to have seized an army position in Tiby, Ségou region

Al-Shabaab Militants Raid a Somali Military Checkpoint on the Outskirts of Bardera, Gedo, Somalia

Al-Shabaab Militants Raided a Somali Military Checkpoint near the Hagrdir Area, Garissa County, Kenya

Al-Shabaab Militants Led an Armed Assault and Raided a Militia Outpost in Bargid, Bay, Somalia

Kenya: A Kenya Defence Forces Special Forces unit killed five al-Shabaab militants in Boni Forest, Lamu County

JNIM militants still control the Farabougou base (14.8995, -6.1527). Videos published on August 22 show them there among the vehicles and bodies. It is rare for militants to establish themselves for so long in a military camp.

Somalia: It was reported that Africom-backed Danab forces carried out airstrikes and ground operations in Awdheegle, targeting farmland where Al-Shabaab militants were hiding

Geolocation of footage from JNIM's latest attack on Tanwalbougou: units attacked Tanwalbougou (Fada N'Gourma department, Gourma province, Est region) yesterday (18/8), as shown in video 1. But today (19/8) militants are still there (videos 2-4), as the government has not yet deployed armed forces to the area

AQAP’s new statement on the protests in Hadramaut exposes the shared goals and rhetoric of the Houthis and the Muslim Brotherhood. It echoes their talking points: halt oil exports, portray the rial’s recovery as an “American plot,” attack UAE allies (the Southern Forces)

Somali Ministry of Defense: The army takes control of the city of Bariire, killing 100 Al-Shabaab militants.

Al Shabab claims attack on military base locations in Somalia areas of Afmadow and El Berde, Lower Juba and Bakool

Somalia: NISA and international partners raided an Al-Shabaab meeting site in Aboorey, Hiiraan region, killing eight militants, including key commanders involved in plotting attacks

Al-Shabaab Militants Detonated an IED at a Somali Legislator’s House and Carried out a Raid in Baidoa, Bay, Somalia

Al Shabaab insurgents have seized the town of Tardo in Somalia's central Hiiran region and are pressing on with an advance that has already displaced thousands, a military official said

More airstrikes reported by @HSNQ_NISA. The government claims 15 militants killed in this operation last night in Mabaax area just northeast of Adan Yabaal

Airstrike kills at least 7 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia’s Hiraan region Somalia’s intelligence agency says planned strike also destroyed two weapon-laden trucks

Somalia: Intelligence agency NISA says at least 13 al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, were killed in coordinated operations across Qoordheere, Xawaala-Kulan, Reydableey, and Ceelbaraf in Middle Shabelle

A successful precision airstrike conducted tonight at Al-Miskaad's Baalade Valley, carried out by @USAfricaCommand consistent and vital assistance, achieved its objective.

The Somali Ministry of Defense said its forces killed at least 25 al-Shabaab militants in precision airstrikes in the Lower Juba region.

Mali JNIM claims responsibility for an IED attack on an army vehicle at the southern entrance to Kidal this afternoon.