Somali forces and African Union prevent Al-Shabaab roadside bomb attack in Lower Shabelle region; former President criticizes government's counter-insurgency efforts.
Somali forces and the African Union thwarted an Al-Shabaab attack in Lower Shabelle region, defusing a roadside bomb. Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed criticized the government's slow war against Al-Shabaab and its involvement in the khat issue and arms smuggling, claiming it weakens the country's security and emboldens insurgents. Despite some progress, Al-Shabaab still controls rural central and southern regions.
July 27, 2024
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